Shabaab claimed it killed 16 Ethiopian and 12 Somali soldiers in an attack in Ceelbarde, and 12 more Ethiopian troops in Bay. Shabaab also said that newly trained “Mujahideen fighters” are being deployed to Hiran and Galgaduud and are to serve with the “Ali bin Abu Talib” battalion.
Iran to work with Russia to stop strike on Syria
Three major clashes between the Taliban and Afghan security forces have been reported on the Herat-Kandahar highway over the past two weeks.
Analysis: Syria, aided by Iran, could strike back at US in cyberspace
An Abuja court approved the extradition to the US of Lawal Olaniyi Babafemi, an alleged member of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. Shiite leader Abdullahi Mustapha Berende has been charged with aiding an Iranian militant cell. Berende, who had reportedly confessed to receiving training in Iran, has been held without trial since December, even […]
In a new statement, the Abdullah Azzam Brigades officially claimed the Aug. 22 rocket attack on Israel from Lebanon. The statement also denounced Hezbollah’s involvement in the ongoing Syrian civil war.
The State Department’s Aug. 23 travel warning on Afghanistan said that the threat to US citizens in the country remains critical, no province is immune to violence, and “remnants” of the Taliban regime and the al Qaeda network, as well as other hostile groups, remain active. Patrick Campbell, of Freetown, Sierra Leone, was charged for […]
A number of rockets were fired from Lebanon towards northern Israel. The Iron Dome missile defense system successfully intercepted at least one of the rockets, which were allegedly fired by the Abdullah Azzam Brigades. Prime Minister Netanyahu said Iran is currently using Syria as a “testing ground.”
Putting Rivalries Aside, All Main Kurdish Parties To Meet For First Time
An official from the Abdullah Azzam Brigades alleged on Twitter that fighters from the jihadist group were responsible for firing four rockets from Lebanon towards Israel. Israeli officials have said their “initial assessment” is that “global jihadists” were responsible.
The Treasury Department issued designations against four Hezbollah operatives for their role in a variety of terror activities across the Middle East. At least one of those designated is a member of Hezbollah’s Political Council.
An Arab Israeli was charged for traveling to Syria and making contact with members of the Al Nusrah Front. An Iron Dome missile defense battery was deployed in the Sharon district of central Israel by the IDF. Strategic Affairs and Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz said that an Iranian response to a strike on its nuclear […]
The US Treasury Department today designated al Qaeda’s leader in the Sindh and Balochistan provinces, as well as the Ganj Madrassa in Peshawar, Pakistan. The madrassa is “controlled” by an al Qaeda facilitator who also serves the Taliban and recruits for Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Encrypted computer files seized from David Miranda ‘were from US whistleblower’
Israeli authorities recently thwarted a stabbing attack aimed at derailing the restart of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians. A new report from Israel’s National Security Council warned that Israelis and Jews may be the target of attacks in the coming weeks. These threats emanate from Iran and Hezbollah as well as from al […]
A new report from Israel’s National Security Council warned that Israelis and Jews may be the target of attacks in the coming weeks. These threats emanate from Iran and Hezbollah as well as from al Qaeda and “global jihadi networks.”
Britain detains partner of journalist linked to Snowden
German authorities have asked Sweden to investigate an Iranian linked to a plan by extremist cleric Mullah Krekar to create a terror network of Europeans aimed at establishing an Islamic caliphate in Kurdistan. At least 10 people, residing in Norway, Germany, the UK, Switzerland, and Iraq, are suspected of links to the network, known as […]
The leader of a Gaza-based Salafi jihadist group has called on Egyptians to wage ‘jihad’ against Egypt’s el Sisi, one day after the Egyptian government’s forcible breakup of two Muslim Brotherhood sit-ins led to the deaths of at least 525 people.
In response to rocket fire from the Gaza Strip, the IDF struck a number of concealed rocket launchers in the area. On the eve of renewed negotiations with the Palestinians, Israel released 26 Palestinian prisoners. Defense Minister Ya’alon accused Iran of being “involved in every conflict in this region.”
Iran-Hamas Rebuild Ties Following Morsi’s Ouster
Authorities announced the names of 26 Palestinian prisoners set to be released as part of an agreement to restart peace talks with the Palestinians. Former Defense Minister Ehud Barak said he is optimistic about the coming talks. With regard to Iran, Barak said the regime should understand that Israel means what it says.
Iran’s New Defense Minister: Behind the 1983 Attack on the U.S. Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut
Bahrain recently blocked websites run by Hezbollah, as well as those run by al Qaeda and its affiliates. The Gulf States are expected to take additional action against Hezbollah.
At least two soldiers were wounded in another militant attack in the Sinai overnight. Supporters of former president Morsi took to the streets despite calls by authorities to end ongoing sit-ins. Authorities reportedly foiled a plot to target sites in Eilat, the Sinai, as well as near the Suez Canal with Iranian-made missiles.
The FBI announced today that it was seeking information related to two men, Meliad Farah and Hassan el Hajj Hassan, who are wanted in connection with the Burgas terror attack in July 2012.
Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that Iran is accelerating its uranium enrichment efforts. Former IDF intelligence chief Amos Yadlin said US opposition to an Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear program has moved from a red light to a yellow light. Four IDF soldiers were injured as a result of an explosion along the border with Lebanon.
Seyed Ramin Miraziz Paknejad, an Iranian suspected of running a human trafficking and fake passport syndicate, was arrested along with his wife over the weekend. Paknejad was detained in Thailand last year but jumped bail and fled to Malaysia; he is believed to have ties to terrorist groups, including those who planned bombings in Bangkok.
Turkey halts Iranian spy’s extradition to Germany
Nasir al Wuhayshi, the emir of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, has been appointed the overall general manager of al Qaeda. Osama bin Laden’s letters contain a description of the general manager’s role.