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Hezbollah reportedly rebuilding networks in southern Lebanon pilot zones
Hezbollah is reportedly rebuilding its intelligence networks and restoring its presence in three southern Lebanese villages designated to test the group’s disarmament, despite the Lebanese Army’s claims of operational control. The reports come amid stalled verification efforts and continued reluctance by the army to confront Hezbollah.
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Attack targets Khor Mor gas field in Iraqi Kurdistan
A new “suspected drone attack” on the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region has heightened tensions as Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi confronts Iranian-backed militias over their weapons, economic networks, and influence. The developments come amid growing US pressure on Baghdad to restrict border crossings with Iran, renewed diplomatic contacts between Iraqi and Iranian officials, and efforts to bring armed factions under state control.
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Ugandans start withdrawal from Somalia, US leaves key base
After nearly 20 years in Somalia, Uganda has begun withdrawing its troops from the African Union mission, while US forces have also departed the strategic Baledogle Military Airfield in southern Somalia. The departures could create opportunities for Al Qaeda’s Shabaab to expand its influence amid ongoing political instability in Mogadishu.
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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…
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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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Iraq
UK: Basra hand-over by spring
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Iraq
U.N. Reports Deadliest Month in Iraq
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Colombia
Colombia arrests TV reporter for terrorism
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Lebanon
US to boost military help for Lebanon
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Iran
UN to freeze Iran atomic aid
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Iraq
Norway gets OK to expel Mullah Krekar, founder of Ansar al-Islam
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Possibilities of war in the Middle East
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Iraq
Quitting a worthy fight would be great mistake
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Indonesia
Indonesian police hunt 5 key Poso suspects
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The Anbar Tribes vs. al Qaeda, Continued
Sunnis continue to turn on al Qaeda in the heart of the Sunni Triangle Iraq. Click map to view. The Anbar tribes’ turn against al Qaeda has developed significantly since the end of the Anbar Campaign late last year, which swept al Qaeda and the insurgency from the major towns and cities west of Ramadi. Over the past year, the majority of the tribes have denounced al Qaeda and formed alliances with the Iraqi government and U.S. forces operating in the region. Numerous ‘foreign fighters’ have been killed or captured by the tribes. The tribes are working to restore order,…
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Afghanistan
Eleven Taliban were killed in fighting in eastern Afghanistan. Two Canadian troops were wounded in an IED strike in the Pashmul district of Kandahar. A woman legislator was attacked in Kandahar City, her husband was killed.
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Lebanon
Druze leader Walid Jumblatt blames Syria for the assassination of Christian minister Pierre Gemayel. Saad Hariri accused Syria of “trying to kill every free person” in Lebanon. The UN approved the tribunal to investigate the murder of Rafiq al-Hariri, the former Lebanese prime minister.
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Hezbollah
Hezbollah is using Internet services such as Youtube and Myspace to recruit and transmit messages. Two Americans are charged with providing access to al-Manar, Hezbollah’s TV station.
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Israel
Israeli ground forces are moving on two Palestinian towns in northern Gaza to halt the rocket attacks. One Hamas terrorist was killed while firing a rocket, while 4 rockets hit Sderot. The IDF is training UNIFIL forces in southern Lebanon to dismantle bombs.
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Iraq
Oman accuses US of handing Iraq to al Qaeda
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India
India holds 10 suspected Dawood gang members
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Pakistan
Maulana Fazlur Rahman., the secretary-general of the MMA, said NATO and the Afghan government must make peace with the Taliban, and the war was against Islam. Forty-seven suspected Taliban were arrested in Quetta. Dawn’s kidnapped journalist has been freed. He was beaten and “repeatedly questioned about his work in the tribal areas and his sources of information.”
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Lebanon
Security Council OKs Hariri tribunal
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Iraq
Flaws Cited in Effort To Train Iraqi Forces
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Pakistan
39 suspected Taliban jailed in Quetta, Pakistan
