Before reaching Syria, Amer Abu Ghoula was reportedly sentenced to a year in prison in Gaza for aiding those behind the kidnapping and murder of Italian activist Vittorio Arrigoni.
Satellite imagery from the day of Israel’s most recent attack in Syria indicates that S-125 anti-aircraft systems that were possibly in the process of being upgraded were targeted.
Benghazi attackers reportedly knew location of ambassador’s safe room
C.I.A. Collecting Data on International Money Transfers, Officials Say
In response to rocket fire from the Gaza Strip, the IAF struck to “terror sites” in the Gaza Strip. Israel’s chief negotiator with the Palestinians denounced her counterparts for resigning. The Shin Bet announced that two Palestinians admitted to killing an IDF reserve colonel in October “as a gift to the Palestinian people.” Two Palestinians […]
Hamas held another military demonstration in Gaza to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Operation Pillar of Defense. During the rally, Hamas showcased its locally produced M75 rocket. A member of Hamas’ al Qassam Brigades died during an operation in Gaza. The lead Palestinian negotiators confirmed their resignation, while the PLO said negotiations with Israel would […]
Army Chief General Abdel Fattah el Sisi met with Russian officials to discuss potential cooperation. The Electricity Ministry announced plans to issue an international tender related to the construction of its first nuclear power plant. The Interior Minister said authorities are aware of a Muslim Brotherhood plot to bring “violence and sabotage” to Egypt on […]
Qatar loses clout amid fading Arab Spring
The simple, logical answer to the Iran nuclear conundrum
Up close and personal with Hamas’ Mourabitoun unit
Zubaydah diaries shed new light on Twin Towers and links to bin Laden
Drone combat missions may be scaled back eventually, Air Force chief says
A year after war, Gaza-Israel front is calm
Like AQAP’s statement on Mehsud’s death, Jaish al Ummah praised Hakeemullah and “the tribes of Waziristan” for fighting the “crusader enemy” in Afghanistan.
The army arrested 11 extremists wanted in connection with recent attacks in the Sinai. The army announced the destruction and discovery of more smuggling tunnels near Rafah. Shootings by unidentified gunmen were reported in el Arish and Sheikh Zuweid. The Commander of the Second Field Army ordered the release of 120 people detained on suspicion […]
An IDF soldier was stabbed to death by a Palestinian on a bus in the northern Israeli city of Afula. An Israeli minister warned that proposed sanctions relief for Iran could be worth up to $40 billion. Prime Minister Netanyahu said that a bad deal over Iran’s nuclear program could lead to war.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said the PA has evidence of Hamas involvement in the Sinai’s ongoing security situation. With regard to peace talks with Israel, Abbas announced that his negotiating team had resigned. An NGO accused Hamas of arresting and torturing Palestinians on political grounds in recent weeks. Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad conducted […]
Hardened in Syrian war, Hezbollah presents new set of threats
Exclusive: Abu Zubaydah wanted to ‘bring America to its knees’ after 9/11
Israel, Hamas square up for next Gaza duel
To expand Khamenei’s grip on the economy, Iran stretched its laws
A Palestinian from the West Bank stabbed to death an IDF soldier on a bus in the northern Israeli city of Afula. Early estimates by Israeli officials are that the Palestinian acted alone.
Private Donors’ Funds Add Wild Card to War in Syria
Terrorist Financing in West Africa
Egypt’s Christians close ranks as kidnappings spike
As son heads to Syrian front, family in Germany plots kidnapping to bring him back
The country’s intelligence chief warned that eradicating Sinai jihadist cells “could take some time.” The state of emergency, which had been in place since July, was reportedly lifted two days earlier than planned. The detention of former president Morsi was extended for another 30 days. Security forces and Muslim Brotherhood supporters clashed at Mansoura University. […]
Speaking around the one-year anniversary of Operation Pillar of Defense, Prime Minister Netanyahu said “significant deterrence has been achieved.” Netanyahu cautioned that Israel knows that Hamas and other Palestinian terror groups continue to “arm themselves in various ways.” Foreign Minister Lieberman said there is a need to calm tensions with the US over how to […]
Israeli sources claim $170 billion price for nuclear Iran
General Mohamed Farid el Tohamy also warned that some Sinai-based jihadists have managed to reach the Egyptian “mainland,” including Cairo and the Nile Delta.