Author Archives: David Barnett

Egypt

Authorities reportedly arrested a top fugitive wanted in connection with terror attacks in Sinai and Cairo. A man dressed as a veiled woman was arrested in the Rafah area. Egypt’s army spokesman said armed forces are continuing their operations to “cleanse the Sinai of terrorism.” The leftist Popular Current accused the army of arresting people […]


Israel

The head of military intelligence recently concluded in a document presented to Prime Minister Netanyahu that Iran “still seeks to reach the status of a nuclear threshold state.” Defense Minister Ya’alon said the Palestinians being released are unlikely to return to terror and Israel will closely monitor their activities. A Palestinian man was sentenced by […]


NSA

Exclusive: Obama orders curbs on NSA spying on U.N. headquarters



Hamas

Hamas’ plan for next war: Frequent attacks on Tel Aviv area



Hamas

Shunned and isolated, Hamas reaches unprecedented low in Gaza


Iran

Tracking the Iranian-backed fleet that’s fueling the Assad regime.


NSA

White House OKd spying on allies, US intelligence officials say




Israel

Authorities recently thwarted a major cyberattack that originated in China. In response to rocket fire from the Gaza Strip, the IAF struck two concealed rocket launchers. Israel renewed ties with the UN Human Rights Council after conducting more than a yearlong boycott. Authorities arrested at least 10 Hamas members in the West Bank overnight.


Egypt

Three policemen were killed in a shooting by unidentified gunmen in Mansoura. Security forces and Muslim Brotherhood supporters clashed at Al Azhar University. Authorities reportedly arrested 25 Islamist militants wanted in connection with attacks on Interior Minister Ibrahim and al Warraq church.


Egypt

As Egypt’s Brotherhood retreats, risk of extremism rises


Iran

Iran’s secret night flights to arm Syria’s Assad revealed




Egypt

In Egypt’s Countryside, Vendettas Between Police and Islamists Simmer


NSA

Obama Unaware as U.S. Spied on World Leaders: Officials


Palestinian Territories

Hamas announced the death of a Qassam Brigades fighter who died after an accident in a tunnel used for military purposes. Hamas said that the government in Gaza is losing $230 million a month as a result of the closure of smuggling tunnels. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas met with US envoy to the peace […]


Egypt

Authorities detained dozens of suspects wanted in connection with recent attacks against security personnel and assets in the Sinai. Authorities are investigating whether any government officers are being wiretapped. The UAE plans to provide Egypt with $3.9 billion in aid.


Israel

Two mortars fired by Palestinians in the Gaza Strip landed in southern Israel. A senior IDF official said talk of a third intifada is not yet warranted and that recent terror attacks were carried out by “lone-wolves.” The Foreign Ministry named a new ambassador to Egypt. The government rejected a bill that sought to prevent […]


Israel

Israel Air Force Plan Shoots for 10-Fold Boost in Bombs on Target


Iran

Rice Offers a More Modest Strategy for Mideast


Palestinian Territories

Hamas is reportedly planning a response to upcoming protests in early November in Gaza. Hamas leader Saleh Aruri, known to operate in Turkey, said Hamas will not give up on “the resistance” and will work to develop it. Commenting on reports that PA forces detained members of a Hamas cell preparing drone attacks from the […]


Egypt

Ansar Jerusalem released a video detailing its Sept. 5 assassination attempt on Egypt’s Interior Minister Mohammed Ibrahim. Three people wanted in connected with recent attacks in el Arish were arrested. A complaint against former interim vice president Mohamed el Baradei for “betrayal of trust” was dismissed. Schools in the North Sinai resumed operations after being […]