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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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Syria
Syria may not cooperate with Hariri tribunal
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Female Terrorist Suspected in South Ossetian Explosion
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At Least Six Explosives Defused in N. Ireland’s Assembly Building
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Iraq
Some Fighters in Iraq Adopt New Tactics to Battle US
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Thailand
As the Thai government waits for Muslim insurgent groups to accept peace talks , 2 more teachers are killed in the south. One of the teachers was burned alive in his car after surviving the shooting. Five Thais have been killed today.
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Iran
Russia is shipping the Tor-M1 air-defence missile systems to Iran. Iran and Syria are rearming Hezbollah. Iran is shipping weapons to Hezbollah through Syia.
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Al-Qaeda Attacks Sadr City, Tal Afar
Attacks not only aimed at escalating the violence, but are directed at the will of the American public The carnage in Sadr City. Click image to view. On Thanksgiving Day, al Qaeda in Iraq pulled off a well planned, coordinated attack against Muqtada al-Sadr’s base of power. Five car bombs and two mortars stuck markets in Sadr city, while a platoon-sized element raided the Ministry of Health, which is run by Sadr’s political block. Over 200 have been killed and hundreds more wounded in Sadr City. The Mahdi Army hit back with a mortar barrage on the Sunni dominated neighborhood…
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Iraq
Sadr’s political block threatened to withdrawal from the government if Maliki meets Bush. The death toll from the Sadr city bombings is at 202. Up to 20 Sunnis were killed in the retaliatory mortar attacks on Adhamiyah. Twenty-two are killed by suicide bomber in Tal Afar.
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Philippines
(Philippines) A mixed faith group will stage a rally against terrorism
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Pakistan
The Woman’s Protection Bill, which is strongly opposed by the Islamist MMA, has passed the Senate. Pakistani troops are engaged in heavy fighting in Kohlu, Baluchistan against the BLA. FATA’s law secretary claimed there are no links between madrassa and the Taliban.
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Philippines
Philippine security forces killed one Abu Sayyaf terrorist and capture 7 during a raid on a safe house in Mindanao. The armed forces are reorganizing the hunt for Abu Sayyaf leader Khadaffy Janjalani on Jolo. The wife of Jemaah Islamiyah bomb expert Dulmatin will be deported in December.
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Afghanistan
Mullah Dadullah said the Taliban attacks have slowed due to the onset of winter, and will intensify next summer. Seven Taliban were killed in Kandahar, and 11 terrorist were detained in Khost. One NATO soldier is killed and another wounded during a rocket attack in Ghazni.
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Iraq
Troops at new outpost hope fight pauses long enough for celebration
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Somalia
The Ethiopian government “is making the necessary preparations for war,” said Prime Minister Meles. TFG President Yusuf is heading to Puntland. A local militia in the town of Abudwaq near the Ethiopian border has retaken a police station form the ICU.
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Pakistan
The Pakistani government reopened the file on Faqir Mohammed’s Tehreek Nifaz Shariah-e-Mohammadi (TNSM), the “Pakistani Taliban.” Nine members of the TNSM were freed from prison in late October. Pakistan has arrested 233 Taliban in Quetta over the past 3 days, while the signing of the Women’s Protection Bill is splitting the Taliban supporting MMA from their allies in parliament
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United States
Cutting and running on our allies
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Kashmir
The Jammu and Kashmir police department is using technology to fight terror. An Indian soldier and three LeT terrorists were killed in Kashmir.
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Palestinian Territories
IDF: Gaza terrorists have anti-aircraft capabilities
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Saudi Arabia
Cheney to Meet With Saudi King Ahead of Iraq Summit
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Iran
Atomic Agency Opts to Snub Iran™s Request for Help With Reactor
