The Shadow Unit: Meet the Hamas division likely holding Israeli and American hostages
The Shadow Unit is likely holding an unknown number of hostages following the Oct. 7 attack in southern Israel.
Category Archives: Long War Journal
IDF seizes EFPs, RPGs, and other weapons from Hamas
The presence of a large number of EFPs is a clear indication of Iranian support for Hamas.
Generation Jihad Ep. 105 — Israel at War: October 15, 2023
Bill and Joe give an update on the latest from Israel as of later morning/early afternoon (ET) on October 15, 2023.
Shabaab hosts massive pro-Palestine protests in southern Somalia
Featuring many women and children, Shabaab’s large protests in southern Somalia sought to put the current fighting in Israel and Palestine into the context of global jihad.
Israel launches targeted killing operation against terrorists in the Gaza Strip.
Israel is eliminating key members of terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip following a large-scale attack in southern Israel.
Generation Jihad Ep. 104 — Israel at War: October 13, 2023
Bill and Joe give another update on the latest developments from Israel almost one week into the war.
Al-Qaeda’s North and West African branches respond to the Hamas-led invasion of Israel
Both al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and the Group for Support of Islam and Muslims, al-Qaeda’s branches in North and West Africa, respectively, have openly praised Hamas for its mass killings of Jews in recent days.
IDF prepares for ground offensive in Gaza
The IDF issued an order for all Palestinian civilians to leave northern Gaza, a clear indication that Israel troops will soon enter. The IDF is heavily targeting Hamas assets in Gaza.
Generation Jihad Ep. 103 — Israel at War: October 11, 2023
Bill and Joe discuss the latest news surrounding the war against Israel on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.
Shabaab celebrates Hamas-led invasion of Israel, calls people to jihad
Shabaab congratulates Palestinian militant factions for their “victories” over Jews. This is not the first time Shabaab has interjected itself into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Other Iraqi groups, figures join the fray warning the United States against support for Israel
Hadi al-Amiri, leader of Iraq’s Badr Organization, and Ashab al-Kahf, a newer Iranian proxy in Iraq, have also issued warnings against to the United States about intervening in Israel.
Shabaab responds to FDD’s Long War Journal study on its suicide bombings
Shabaab denied “randomly” targeting civilians in its suicide bombings. This is a mischaracterization of the data on its suicide campaign.
Another Iraqi Shia militia threatens the United States over involvement in Israel
The Hezbollah Brigades have now joined other Iranian proxies and sponsored groups in issuing threats against the United States over the ongoing war in Israel.
Leader of Yemen’s Houthis states willingness to support ‘Palestinian people’
Abdul Malik al-Houthi says he willing to support ‘the Palestinian people’ with rocket barrages if the United States intervenes to support Israel.
Iraqi Shia militia warns the United States about involvement against Hamas
Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, an Iranian proxy in Iraq that also operates in Syria, says American bases in Iraq and Syria will become legitimate targets if the US intervenes against Hamas.
Generation Jihad Ep. 102 — War on Israel update: “No good options”
Bill is joined again by LWJ’s Joe Truzman to unpack the latest developments from Israel.
Bahraini militia celebrates Hamas-led invasion of Israel, calls for mobilization against Israelis
Saraya Wa’ad Allah, an Iranian-backed group in Bahrain, calls for additional violence against Israelis in the island kingdom. However, it is unlikely to materialize.
Israel ‘at war’ after Hamas-led terror assault kills more than 700
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps gave the go-ahead more than a week ago for the attack, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Generation Jihad Ep. 101 — Israel: “This is not a conflict. This is a war.”
Bill is joined by LWJ/FDD’s Joe Truzman to talk about the war (yes, it’s officially a war) happening right now in Israel.
Somalia suffers worst month on record for suicide bombings
At least 14 successful or attempted suicide bombings were reported in Somalia in September. This is the single highest monthly total since Shabaab began its suicide bombing operations in 2006.
U.S. military captures ISIS official in helicopter raid in Syria
The raid is the latest against the Islamic State’s network in Iraq and Syria, which has been weakened since it lost its physical caliphate in 2019 but continues to persist.
Ukraine Might Finally Get ATACMS. Here’s What That Means.
Washington may finally give Ukraine ATACMS missiles. Although not a silver bullet, ATACMS will be a boon for Ukraine. Here’s how.
On eve of 9/11 Anniversary, U.S. officials continue to downplay Al Qaeda’s presence in Afghanistan
After nearly two decades of abysmal assessments from U.S. intelligence officials and policy makers on Al Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan, the latest claims that the terror group is “at its historical nadir” should be taken with more than a grain of salt.
Analysis: Setting the stage for Mali’s near future
As of Sept. 2023, the future of Mali looks bleaker than ever. If you’re a jihadist, however, then the future is very bright.
Generation Jihad Ep. 99 — The Kabul Fiasco
Bill is joined by Jerry Dunleavy and James Hasson to discuss their new book: Kabul: The Untold Story of Biden’s Fiasco — from the Biden administration’s deeply flawed decision to withdraw from Afghanistan to its equally disastrous execution of the withdrawal, which was completed two years ago today.
Generation Jihad Ep. 98 — Fatal Transaction
Hosts Bill and Caleb are joined by Caleb’s colleagues from the Bridgeway Foundation: Tara Candland (Vice President of Research and Analysis at Bridgeway) and Ryan O’Farrell (Senior Analyst at Bridgeway and Long War Journal contributor).
They discuss Bridgeway’s June 2023 report co-authored by Caleb, Ryan, and Tara and published with George Washington University’s Program on Extremism: Fatal Transaction: The Funding Behind the Islamic State’s Central Africa Province.
Two years after U.S. withdrawal, the Taliban enjoys an iron-fisted grip on Afghanistan
The Afghan people continue to suffer as the Taliban consolidates its power. Meanwhile, the Taliban’s support for Al Qaeda, the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan, and a number of regional terror groups grows.
Hezbollah’s Multi-Faceted Approach to Destabilizing Israel’s Northern Border
Hezbollah foments chaos at Israel’s northern border.
Islamic State confirms death of yet another leader, appoints new ‘caliph’
Another caliph is dead. A new one, Abu Hafs al-Hashimi al-Quraishi, has been appointed.
Generation Jihad Ep. 97 — The coup in Niger
Bill and Caleb are joined by expert James Barnett to make sense of the coup in Niger. They discuss the latest developments and implications.