Egypt
A policemen was killed by unidentified gunmen in el Arish. Supporters of former president Morsi held limited protests as security forces closed off squares in Cairo. Authorities seized hundreds of blank Libyan visas at Cairo’s airport.
Author Archives: David Barnett
Africa
U.S. Prepares to Train African Forces to Fight Terror
Hamas
How Hamas dug its Gaza ‘terror tunnel,’ and how the IDF found it
Iran
White House Weighs Easing Iran Sanctions’ Bite With Slow Release of Assets
Mali
Mali’s fight with militants is far from over
Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, army struggles to wage war with damaged equipment, poor logistics
Shabaab
Exclusive: U.N. Uncovers ‘Credible’ New al-Shabab Terror Plot
Former Mossad chief slams Turkey for reportedly burning Israeli spies in Iran
Recent press reports say that over the past three years Turkey has provided Iran with sensitive Israeli and US intelligence. In one case, Turkey allegedly burned 10 Iranians working on behalf of Israel in Iran. If true, it is a “despicable act,” according to former Mossad chief Danny Yatom.
Syria
Erdogan, Syria Rebels’ Leading Ally, Hesitates, 31 Months In
Israel
Responding to allegations that Turkey blew the cover of a number of Mossad contacts in Iran, former Mossad chief Danny Yatom said the move, if true, was an act of betrayal. US ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro said the recently discovered terror tunnels from Gaza into Israel were “simply shocking.” A Palestinian who tried to […]
Egypt
Six Islamist militants were killed as security forces thwarted their plot to target an airport in el Arish. The Muslim Brotherhood called for new protests on Friday. The Justice Ministry is reportedly looking to draft an anti-terrorism law with the potential penalty of execution.
European Union
Behind the Smiles in Geneva, No Concrete Progress in Iran Negotiations
Egypt
Amid new attacks, Egypt’s Copts preserve heritage
NSA
Documents reveal NSA’s extensive involvement in targeted killing program
Iran
Turkey blows Israel’s cover for Iranian spy ring
NSA
U.S. eavesdropping agency chief, top deputy expected to depart soon
Hamas
Arms Supplies to Hamas Disrupted by Egyptian Siege
Egypt
Foreign Minister Fahmy said relations with the US were in turmoil. Three people were arrested after their plot to target a police station in Qalyubiya was thwarted. Dutch charter airline Transavia announced it has canceled flights to Sharm el Sheikh due to the threat of rocket fire from Islamist militants in the Sinai. Authorities destroyed […]
Iran
Israel, Arab states work together to battle Iran’s nuclear plan
Israel
Days after announcing the discovery of a major terror tunnel from the Gaza Strip, the IDF announced that it had located and destroyed a second tunnel. In an address before the Knesset, Prime Minister Netanyahu said the threat of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad must be addressed in order for there to be peace with […]
Egypt
Officials said a supporter of the Muslim Brotherhood was arrested over suspected links to the recent attack on a satellite station in Maadi, which has been claimed by the al Furqan Brigades. Security forces closed off a number of major squares to prevent protests by supporters of former president Morsi.
Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham
Jihadists see Syria insurgency as just the beginning of a Middle East revolution
Egypt
Laboratory of Violence: Egypt Struggles for Control of Sinai
Iran
US Weighs Letting Iran Keep Nuclear-Enrichment Facilities
NSA
NSA collects millions of e-mail address books globally
Al Qaeda
US allies let funds flow to al Qaeda in Syria
Egypt
Security forces clashed with Islamist militants in the Sinai after an attack on a police bus. Three security personnel were reportedly injured in the attack. Officials claimed an American being held in a jail for violating curfew in the Sinai had committed suicide. A military air crash left one dead and three injured in Luxor.
Palestinian Territories
A leaked EU document said $2.7 billion in EU funds to the Palestinian Authority between 2008 and 2012 have been lost due to corruption and mismanagement. PA President Mahmoud Abbas has alleged that the PA’s going economic problems are Israel’s fault. Security forces have arrested nearly 100 people in various operations in the Jenin area.
Israel
Authorities discovered a massive “terror tunnel” that runs from Gaza into Israeli territory. In response, Israel decided to stop the transfer of construction goods to the Gaza Strip. Two Palestinians confessed to the recent murder of Sariya Ofer in the Jordan Valley community of Brosh Habika. The motive, according to the Shin Bet, remains under […]
Egypt
Militants attempting to plant an explosive device were killed when the device exploded prematurely. An army spokesman said operations against Islamist militants in the northern Sinai were continuing. Al Qaeda emir Ayman al Zawahiri called on Egyptian Muslims “to unite around the word of Tawhid to rid Egypt of this criminal gang.” An Egyptian general […]