Russia
Disarmament Talks Begin on Shaky Ground
Author Archives: David Barnett
Egypt
Has The Insurgency In Egypt Already Begun?
Jund al Islam claims credit for Sinai suicide car bomb attacks
In a statement released to jihadist forums, a group named Jund al Islam took credit for the recent suicide car bomb attacks in the Sinai that killed at least six people. The group said a video detailing the attacks will be released soon.
Egypt
A group calling itself Jund al Islam took credit for the recent suicide car bomb attacks in the Sinai. Two policemen were injured after unidentified gunmen attacked their vehicle in Qaliubiya. Fourteen security personnel on trial for the killing of protesters in Suez in 2011 were acquitted. The presidency said it is extending the state […]
Israel
Charges were filed against Hamas operative Hamdi Romana, who was linked to the recent terror plot aimed at bombing a Jerusalem mall. Israeli officials reiterated that Israel has no plans on ratifying the Chemical Weapons Convention before their neighbors.
AQIM, Shabaab recall and praise 9/11 attacks
In recent days, both al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and Shabaab have issued statements declaring al Qaeda’s attacks on the US on 9/11 a success. Both groups also praised the 19 hijackers.
Iran
U.S. and Iran are edging toward direct talks
Syria
Americans Join Syrian Jihad, Sparking U.S. Intelligence Fears
Al Nusrah Front
US weapons reaching Syrian rebels
Israel
US Backing of Russian Plan Leaves a Wary Israel Focusing on Self-Reliance
Egypt
Hamas seeks to lower tension with Egypt
Egypt
Is a violent insurgency taking root in Egypt?
Syria
Syrian Rebels Hurt by Delay
Russia
U.N. Report Will Finger Assad for Massive Chemical Attack
Al Qaeda
Officials: Dozens in U.S. Under Surveillance as Potential Terror Threats
Ansar Jerusalem claims credit for Sinai attacks, challenges army claims
Hours before two suicide car bombs were set off in the Sinai, Ansar Jerusalem claimed responsibility for a number of recent attacks in the Sinai against Egyptian security personnel. The group’s new statement said it is an obligation to fight the army.
Israel
NSA shares raw intelligence including Americans’ data with Israel
Suicide car bombs strike Egyptian security forces in Sinai
Two suicide car bombings in the Sinai Peninsula targeting Egyptian security personnel left at least six people dead and over a dozen wounded. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but officials suspect Ansar Jerusalem is responsible.
Russia
How the Syria solution developed: The inside story
Israel
El Al has reportedly cancelled a number of its daytime flights landing at Eilat’s airport due to concerns regarding terror threats from the Sinai. Israeli officials voiced skepticism over the idea that Syria would relinquish its chemical weapons stockpiles to international control. An IDF official warned that terror attacks in the West Bank are becoming […]
Egypt
A tribal leader in the Sinai expressed concern over reports of the creation of a buffer zone between Egypt and Gaza. Clashes between Muslim Brotherhood supporters and security forces in the northern Sinai left at least one dead. Authorities claimed to have killed nine Islamist militants during ongoing operations in the Sinai. As part of […]
Syria
Is the intelligence on Syria different this time?
Al Qaeda
Intel clashes with Obama’s election-year al Qaeda claims
Russia
Russian Proposal Catches Obama Between Putin and House Republicans
Israel
1967 Border Is a Source of Strain in the Israeli-Palestinian Talks
Canada
Iran’s assets in Canada include more than $2.6-million held in 13 different bank accounts, Ottawa reveals
Libya
Libya Thwarts Arrests in Benghazi Attack
Libya
US Marines moved closer to Libya as 9/11 anniversaries approach
Syria
Obama Admin Keeping Syrian Rebel Leader Out of DC, Congressional Sources Say
Ansar Jerusalem
Egypt tightens Sinai security, assesses militant threat