Djibouti
U.S. moves drone fleet from Camp Lemonnier to ease Djibouti’s safety concerns
Author Archives: David Barnett
Russia
Chemical Disarmament Won’t Be Easy
Palestinian Territories
Hamas’ Interior Ministry said Gaza had suffered its first “martyr” as a result of Egypt’s siege on the Gaza Strip. Hamas Politburo official Khalil al Hayya called for more Palestinian sniper attacks on Israelis in the West Bank.
Israel
A purportedly internal Israeli document says Iran is seeking minor concessions while preserving its ability to “rush forward to produce nuclear weapons.” Authorities closed the Temple Mount in Jerusalem to visitors due to threats of rioting from Palestinian Muslims. Defense Minister Ya’alon said recent terror attacks in the West Bank should not raise fears of […]
Egypt
Authorities raided a village near the Giza pyramids in search of those responsible for the August killing of 15 policemen in Kerdasa. The Palestinian ambassador said the ongoing security situation in the Sinai is stalling the reopening of the Rafah crossing with Gaza. The Muslim Brotherhood said it has moved its media office to London. […]
Israel
Israeli officials confirm sending experts team to advise on Kenya standoff
Egypt
Security forces continued to target Islamist militants operating in the Sinai and destroy smuggling tunnels along the border with Gaza. The Ibn Taymiyyah Media Center, a jihadist media unit, called for attacks against the army. An Egyptian court banned all Muslim Brotherhood activities and ordered the seizure of assets tied to the Islamist group. Foreign […]
Palestinian Territories
The Palestinian Authority’s foreign minister refrained from condemning the recent killings of IDF soldiers in the West Bank. Hamas’ Qassam Brigades praised the latest attack in Hebron as a “heroic operation.” Representatives from Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran recently met and agreed to fortify the “axis of resistance.”
Jihadist media unit urges fighters to strike Egyptian army
In the latest jihadist call for direct attacks on the Egyptian army, a media unit tied to the Mujahideen Shura Council in the Environs of Jerusalem released a statement saying now is the time for “the mujahideen” to strike the army.
Hezbollah
Qassem Suleimani, the Middle East’s Most Powerful Operative
Israel
An Israeli soldier was shot and killed by a Palestinian sniper while on patrol in Hebron. A day after announcing the abduction and murder of an IDF soldier by a Palestinian in the West Bank, the Shin Bet said that thus far in 2013 at least 37 abduction attempts have been thwarted. An IDF patrol […]
Egypt
Security forces continued to target Islamist militants in operations in the Sinai. The army’s spokesman said the army does not plan to nominate or support a specific candidate in presidential elections. Student supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood were arrested for partaking in protests.
Iran
Netanyahu Is Said to View Iran Deal as a Possible Trap
Kenya
Kenya Mall Carnage Shows Shabab Resilience
Another Israeli soldier killed in West Bank
An Israel Defense Forces soldier was killed in the West Bank, the second such incident in two days. In today’s incident, a soldier on patrol in Hebron was shot and killed by a Palestinian sniper.
Syria
Private donations give edge to Islamists in Syria, officials say
Egypt
The Youth Movement of Tawhid and Jihad in Egypt in a recent statement declared war on the US and said the Egyptian army is simply an arm of the US. The army reportedly agreed to revise in absentia sentences for over 600 Sinai residents. Authorities continued operations in the Sinai against Islamist militants, while two […]
Israel
Authorities announced that an IDF soldier had been murdered by a Palestinian in the West Bank. The Foreign Ministry said three Israelis were rescued from the Shabaab attack on the Westgate mall.
Iran
A sneak peek at the IDF units who would be key in future Iran strike
Palestinian murders Israeli soldier in West Bank
An IDF soldier from the coastal city of Bat Yam was lured by a Palestinian coworker to the West Bank and subsequently murdered. The Palestinian said he had hoped to trade the soldier’s body for one of his brothers, who is imprisoned by Israel for terror-related crimes.
China
Hacking U.S. Secrets, China Pushes for Drones
Egypt
Sharia Courts of the Sinai
Israel
A Shin Bet assessment warned that Israeli Arabs fighting in Syria are joining al Qaeda-linked groups and could be used to attack Israel. A resident of Majdal Shams is reported to have recently traveled to Syria to fight in the country’s civil war. Strategic Affairs Minister Yuval Steinitz warned that Iran is currently on pace […]
Egypt
Militants attacked a bus belonging to security personnel traveling in Rafah. Security forces were said to be hunting down Muslim Brotherhood supporters after taking over the town of Kerdasa. Clashes between security forces and Muslim Brotherhood supporters were reported in a number of cities. The navy allegedly fired upon refugees trying to flee the civil […]
Africa
Insight: U.S. and allies target Hezbollah financing, ties in Africa
Iran
Iran Said to Seek a Nuclear Accord to End Sanctions
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
The New Terrorist Training Ground
Israel
The Mossad’s secret war on the Syrian WMD machine.
Russia
Syria moves chemical weapons again, motive unclear
Salafi jihadist from Gaza reportedly killed fighting for ISIS in Syria
A Palestinian from the northern Gaza City of Beit Hanoun reportedly died recently in a “martyrdom operation” while fighting alongside the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in Syria. Mohammed Za’anin is at least the fourth jihadist from Gaza to have been killed fighting in Syria.