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IDF finds weapons stockpiles, Hezbollah military site near UN posts in south Lebanon
Israeli forces found weapons stockpiles and a Hezbollah military-use apartment within 100 to 250 meters of United Nations positions in southern Lebanon, adding to a years-long record of Hezbollah military infrastructure near UNIFIL sites.
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Northern Iraq struggles with Kurdish political divisions and security
Northern Iraq faces mounting security and political challenges as Iranian drone attacks continue to target Kurdish Iranian opposition groups, Iraqi forces conduct operations against the Islamic State, and political disputes threaten stability in Sinjar. These developments come amid growing tensions between the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, complicating efforts to strengthen security and political stability following the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq.
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Arab parties endorse Eisenkot for Israeli PM, IDF reports 52 ceasefire violations Oct. 16–Nov. 5
Record turnout among Arab voters in Israel’s October 27 parliamentary election nearly doubled the representation of Arab-led parties, potentially making them kingmakers in forming the next government. Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces reported 52 ceasefire violations by Hamas and other Palestinian terrorist groups between October 16 and November 5, as Israeli forces continued conducting strikes…
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Syria detains Hezbollah cell accused of Homs plot
On November 3, Syrian security forces arrested members of an alleged Hezbollah-linked cell accused of plotting an attack on a refinery near Homs, the latest in a series of operations targeting Hezbollah networks and arms smuggling since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024. The arrests come amid expanding Syrian-Lebanese talks on border…
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Lebanese military prosecutor charges 13 over Hezbollah explosives shipment
Lebanon’s military prosecutor charged 13 people over a shipment of explosives seized at Dahr al Baidar. Reporting on the prosecution identifies the alleged supplier, intended recipient, vehicle owner, and members of an accompanying transport team. The charges came as Lebanon’s government continued debating whether to transfer the case to the Judicial Council.
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Afghan United Front leads October surge in claimed anti-Taliban attacks
Anti-Taliban resistance groups claimed 82 attacks in October, more than double September’s total, with the Afghan United Front leading the surge. Yet the emergence of new factions and the loss of another NRF commander underscore the challenges facing a resistance that remains divided.
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Syria’s counterterrorism dilemma: Who can Washington trust?
A deadly attack on a Christian funeral in Jordan and subsequent Jordanian airstrikes in Syria have sparked a diplomatic dispute between Amman and Damascus. Bill Roggio is joined by FDD Senior Research Analyst Ahmad Sharawi to discuss the Islamic State’s possible involvement, the deteriorating security situation in southern Syria, and the implications for US counterterrorism…
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Syria hosts Iraqi PM for visit amid security challenges in north and south
Syrian President Ahmad al Sharaa hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi in Damascus on October 28 for talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, expanding trade, and reviving energy cooperation. The historic visit came as Syria faces continuing security challenges, including a deadly Jordanian airstrike in the south, clashes with foreign jihadists in Idlib, and…
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Florida teenager arrested in an Islamic State-linked bomb plot
A 15-year-old student in Gainesville, Florida, allegedly sought guidance from Islamic State members and supporters on building drones and explosives to attack people at an unidentified indoor location.
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One war, many fronts: Iran and its proxies
The war with Iran is far from over, and the fight extends well beyond the Strait of Hormuz. Bill Roggio is joined by FDD Senior Fellow and former British Ambassador to Yemen Edmund Fitton-Brown to assess the status of the US-Iran conflict, Tehran’s efforts to break the American naval blockade, and the growing role of…
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Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes continue amid reported Pakistani outreach to anti-Taliban groups
Taliban and Pakistani forces have clashed at least three times since October 19, amid reports that Pakistani military and intelligence officials have met with members of Afghanistan’s anti-Taliban resistance to discuss possible support.
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NATO Countries Need to Make Strategic Investments, Bush Tells Leaders
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Chad
Rebels Shoot Down Chadian Military Plan
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Iraq
Hezbollah is supporting Sadr’s Mahdi Army. An investigation into the crash of an F-16 north of Baghdad has begun. The pilot is missing. Five women were killed in Ramadi after U.S. forces attack an insurgent safe house. Iraqi special forces captured 2 members of an IED cell. The U.S. media has now labeled Iraq a ‘civil war.’
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Iraq
N.Y. Times, others call Iraq conflict ‘civil war™
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Anbar, the Washington Post and the Devlin Report
Another partially leaked report on Anbar province Iraq. Click map to view. The Washington Post has access to segments of the latest intelligence report on Anbar province, and reports the situation in western Iraq is dire. Military and intelligence sources that I spoke to who have read the report indicate that they largely agree with the most recent assessment of the situation in Anbar in Colonel Devlin’s report, but not as presented by the Washington Post. The situation in Anbar province, they say, has not changed much since the release of the last report. And as I noted in September…
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Iran
US official says Hezbollah aids Iraq Shiites
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Al Qaeda
Jew, turned Muslim, offers knowledge of Al Qaeda
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Iraq
Talabani heads to Iran as violence shakes Baghdad
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Algeria
Bomb blast in Algeria injures 10 soldiers
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Caucasus
Details on Spetz-Operation Which Killed Terrorist Abu-Khafs
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Philippines
Soldiers arrested the Abu Saffaf terrorist that beheaded U.S. tourist Guillermo Sobero on Basilan. The Army is hunting for five female members of the Jemaah Islamiah on the Island of Jolo.
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Pakistan
The Taliban executed an “American spy” in South Waziristan, and pinned a note on his body warning other spies. Four “militants” were killed after attacking a Pakistani paramilitary base near Mir Ali.
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Somalia
Kenya denies the presence of Ethiopian and U.S. troops at the Somali border. Puntland arrested a shiekh who called for jihad. The ICU closed cinemas and then imposed a curfew in Bulo Burde, and will seize weapons from Mogadishu businessmen.
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Israel
Israel and the PA are attempting to extend the ceasefire to the West Bank. Israel said it will withdrawal from settlements in the West Bank. Hamas said the right of return is sacred. Hamas also said it would continue to abduct Israeli soldiers.The IDF has changed the rules of engagement to allow the destruction of Qassams before they are launched.
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Somalia
Mujahideen Brigades of Eritrea Issue a Video of Ambushing an Enemy Supply Vehicle, and Photographs of Somali Martyrs
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Iraq
Iraq wants U.N. Security Council mandate
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Israel
(Israel) Olmert ready to free prisoners, proposes peace
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Jordan Fears Three Middle East Civil Wars
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Iraq
Slaughter in the mosque: a new terror for Iraqis
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Iraq
French secret service agent killed in Iraq
