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Generation Jihad Ep. 76 — What just happened in Gaza?

Bill is joined again by Jonathan Schanzer, senior vice president for research at FDD, and by Joe Truzman, research analyst at FDD’s Long War Journal, to discuss the latest round of violence that emanated from the Gaza Strip this weekend and eventually resulted in an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire. They also unpack details about the terrorist group behind the escalation, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) — including where they get their weapons, training, and funding (spoiler alert: it’s Iran).

Ceasefire in Effect Following More Than Two Days of Fighting in Gaza

A ceasefire deal mediated by Egypt has been reached between Palestinian militant organizations and Israel.

Operation “Breaking Dawn” in Gaza Enters its Second Day

Palestinian militants continued to fire rockets towards Israel as operation “Breaking Dawn” entered its second day.

IDF Targeted Operation Eliminates Palestinian Islamic Jihad Commander

In a targeted operation Friday afternoon, the IDF eliminated Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s northern commander, Taysir al-Jabari.

Generation Jihad Ep. 75 — Zawahiri is dead. Al Qaeda is not.

Edmund Fitton-Brown — outgoing coordinator of the UN Security Council Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring team and longtime friend of the show — joins Bill to discuss the killing of Al Qaeda emir Ayman Zawahiri, who died in a U.S. drone strike last Sunday.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad Leader Behind the Rise in West Bank Militancy Arrested

A Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader in the West Bank behind the surge in militant activity was arrested in an Israeli security forces’ operation Monday night in Jenin.

U.S. kills Al Qaeda emir Ayman al Zawahiri in drone strike

Zawahiri’s death is being hailed as a counterterrorism success, but that masks the fact Afghanistan has become a safe haven for top Al Qaeda leaders.

Generation Jihad Ep. 74 — Zawahiri in Afghanistan

In this episode, Bill flies solo and expands upon his recent article in FDD’s Long War Journal, “Ayman al Zawahiri is alive; Taliban and Al Qaeda ‘remain close,’ UN reports,” noting that reports today (August 1, 2022) of Zawahiri’s death inside of Afghanistan underscore the country’s role as a safe-haven for Al Qaeda.

Hamas Continues Propaganda Campaign Involving Israeli POWs

Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida made a statement Sunday acknowledging that a member of a specialized unit in charge of guarding Israeli prisoners of war was killed during the 2021 Gaza conflict.

Puzzles deepen in the context of Shabaab’s attempted Ethiopian invasion

New reporting has shed new light on Shabaab’s recent incursions into Ethiopia. However, many perplexing elements remain uncovered.

Analysis: Shabaab’s multi-day incursion into Ethiopia

In addition to recently striking two Ethiopian outposts inside Somalia right on the border with Ethiopia, Shabaab also launched a three-day incursion into Ethiopia itself. On the Ethiopian side, officials from the Somali Region have stated that Shabaab was attempting to assist an ethnic Oromo insurgent group. This claim is likely dubious but follows a clear historical precedent.

Conflict Resumes in the West Bank During IDF Operations in Nablus

After a short lull, militants clashed with IDF troops operating in Nablus Sunday morning resulting in the deaths of two al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades members.

Generation Jihad Ep. 73 — Prison Break (Jihadi Edition)

You guessed it. Our guest is, indeed, Caleb Weiss. This time, he and Bill discuss how (and which) prison breaks fit into the larger strategy of various Jihadi groups — and why some don’t bother.

Ayman al Zawahiri is alive; Taliban and Al Qaeda “remain close,” UN reports

Zawahiri lives. The Taliban-Al Qaeda alliance remains strong. The leaders of Al Qaeda’s branches in North and East Africa have assumed roles in Al Qaeda’s line of succession.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad Purportedly Establishes New Formation in the West Bank

Palestinian Islamic Jihad announced the formation of a new unit in Tubas after clashes against IDF troops on Sunday.

Jihadists kill dozens across northern Togo

Almost 30 people have been killed in a series of jihadist attacks – many of which happened near simultaneously – across northern Togo over the last few days.

U.S. State Department does “not support organized violent opposition to the Taliban”

This policy both limits the effectiveness of anti-Taliban resistance and reduces the U.S. military and intelligence communities’ ability to monitor and strike Al Qaeda, the Islamic State and other regional and global terror groups based in Afghanistan.

IRGC Member Killed Under Unclear Circumstances

Mostafa Mahdovinejad, a member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was killed on Tuesday under unknown circumstances.

Islamic State claims prison break outside of Nigeria’s capital

Hundreds of prisoners, including an unclear number of jihadists, remain free following a massive jailbreak just outside the Nigerian capital of Abuja earlier this week. The Islamic State has said its men were behind the raid.

Taliban emir ‘promises’ Afghanistan won’t be a base for terrorism

The Taliban has made this false statement for decades, even prior to 9/11. And yet foreign terror groups continue to operate in Afghanistan to this day.

Analysis: Hamas Publishes Information on an Israeli Held Captive Since 2015

For the first time, Hamas has published information on an Israeli-Bedouin held in captivity since 2015 in an effort to revitalize negotiations of a prisoner swap with Israel.

Hezbollah Drones Shot Down by IDF Near Disputed Gas Field

On Saturday, Hezbollah claimed responsibility for launching three drones towards the disputed Karish gas field.

Generation Jihad Ep. 72 — Somalia’s controversial ex-NISA chief

Caleb Weiss is back to unpack with Bill the controversy surrounding the former head of Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA). They discuss his background and build a context for better understanding the recent headlines concerning the ex-chief.