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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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Anbar: The Abu Soda Tribe vs. al Qaeda
The Albu Soda tribe fought al Qaeda in Iraq in Ramadi, Coalition forces assist Iraq. Click map to view. The 25 tribes of the Anbar Salvation Council and Al-Qaeda in Iraq have been battling it out since the tribes have committed to work with the Iraqi government and U.S. military in western Iraq. Over the weekend, the Abu Soda tribe, one of the members of the Anbar Salvation Council, fought alongside U.S. force against al Qaeda in Iraq in the Sofia neighborhood of Ramadi. On November 25, al Qaeda attacked the Abu Soda tribe in the provincial capital. According to…
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Chechen al Qaeda Emir Abu Hafs Killed
Russian security services killed the Chechen al Qaeda leader in neighboring Dagestan Abu Hafs al-Urduni Click image to view. The Russian government has made significant progress against the Chechen branch of al Qaeda over the past year. Today, Russian’s Federal Security Services killed Abu Hafs, al Qaeda in Chechnya’s commander, during a raid on a safe house in the neighboring state of Dagestan, along with four associates. Abu Haf’s death follows that of Shamil Basayev, the leader of the Chechen jihad, along with much of his senior staff. Since his death, almost 350 Chechen terrorist have surrendered and accepted reconcilliation.…
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Pakistan
The Taliban are holding two well known Pakistani journalists: Syed Saleem Shahzad and Qamar Yousafzai. The government is monitoring Afghan ‘prayer leaders’ in the NWFP. This is part of Pakistan’s attempt to shift the blame for the Taliban on Afghanistan.
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Iraq
Army Expands Training for Advisers Who Will Try to Improve Iraq™s Security Forces
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Iraq
The Abu Soda tribe fought al Qaeda in Anbar province, and was backed by Coalition support. The tribe claims it killed 55 al Qaeda and arrested 25. Mahdi Army devotees stoned PM Maliki’s car as he toured Sadr City.
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Palestinian Territories
Palestinian terrorists violated the truce just hours after its inception. The PA deployed 13,000 security forces in Gaza to halt the Qassam attacks. Islamic Jihad claims it has hundreds of suicide bombers trained and ready to attack.
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Afghanistan
Fifty-seven Taliban and one NATO soldier were killed during fighting in southern Afghanistan. A suicide bomber kills 15 in an attack in Paktika. French and German troops may be used as a reserve force in southern Afghanistan.
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Iraq
[UPDATE 2] Sunni terrorists killed 21 Shiites in their homes in the town of in Imam Mansour. Coalition forces killed 10 insurgents when raiding a bomb factory in Taji, and 12 more north of Baghdad. Fifty-eight insurgents are said to have killed in fighting overall north of Baghdad.
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Pakistan
NWFP Governor Orakzai claims the U.S. and NATO are facing a “snowballing war in Afghanistan and will suffer a military disaster unless they back peaceful means to end the conflict.” The joint Pakistani-Afghan tribal jirga is being discussed. Pakistan claims an Afghan soldier carrying explosives was arrested in Quetta.
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Is the L.A. Times Repeating Enemy Propaganda? Or Is There Another Reason The Paper Is Getting Basic Facts Wrong and Failing to Report the Military™s Side?
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Palestinian Territories
Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal threatened a third intifada if talks on the establishment of the Palestinian state fail. Israel has rejected a Palestinian offer of a cease fire. Israeli troops find toys rigged for explosives in a lab in the West Bank town of Nablus.
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Caucasus
Doku Umarov Not Dead
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Morocco
Morocco has broken up a Ansar al-Mahdi Jihadi terror cell. The town of Tetouan is believed to be “one of the world’s most fertile recruiting ground for jihadists.” Twenty-six Tetouanis have participated in attacks in Iraq and Madrid, Spain.
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Iraq
A U.S. helicopter crew destroyed a rocket launcher in Sadr City after observing the rocket fire, and have combat video to prove it. Iraqi sources claim it was fire from a funeral party. The Mahdi Army drug 6 Sunnis from a Baghdad Mosque and burned them alive.
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Somalia
The ICU “openly declared a holy war against Ethiopians.” Ethiopia has sent hundreds more troops to reinforce Baidoa. The ICU has sent in a force of 30 technicals to control Abudwaq, on the Ethiopian border. Over 22,000 Somalia have left for Yemen to escape the ICU.
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France warns on Chad ‘rebel move’
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Cyber soldiers of electronic jihad
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Iraq
Sunni face new conflict in Iraq war
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Palestinian Territories
2 IDF soldiers wounded in Gaza; 3 Palestinians killed by army
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Lebanon
Beirut Throngs Mourn Slain Minister and Revile Syria
