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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 against militants and weapons facilities in Gaza.
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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 security and Damascus’s diplomatic outreach, including President Ahmad al Sharaa’s visit to Saudi Arabia on November 4.
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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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Poland selected to host Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile maintenance facility
Poland will host Europe’s first dedicated maintenance facility for the Patriot air defense system’s PAC-3 missiles, reducing repair and servicing times while strengthening regional air defense readiness. The initiative comes amid growing shortages of critical munitions and Poland’s broader efforts to expand its role in US weapons production and maintenance.
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Jordanian Air Force strikes targets in Syria in retaliation for deadly church attack
On October 26, the Jordanian Air Force conducted multiple strikes against suspected Islamic State positions in southern Syria, targeting militants Jordan linked to an October 23 attack on a church in Karak that killed nine people and wounded dozens. Jordan said the strikes killed more than 20 militants, while Syrian authorities reported seven civilian deaths.
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Pakistan
Eight al Qaeda were arrested for plotting the Islamabad and Rawalpindi attacks. Syed Saleem Shahzad reports this was part of a coup attempt. Police arrested a man plotting bomb attacks in Lahore on Eid. The suspect is from Wana, South Waziristan. Two bombs were detonated in Quetta and one in Peshawar.
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Somalia
The U.S. and Ethiopia are planning to interdict terrorists seeking a safe haven in Somalia. The Islamic Courts claim they haven’t threatened Ethiopia. The ICU is also “infuriated” by the UN withdrawal of foreign staff from southern and central Somalia.
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Philippines
Possible large scale terrorist attacks in Manila and other urban centres in the Philippines after Ramadan
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Shiites accused of using dirty tricks to pass federalism bill
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Palestinian Territories
“Gunmen” kill HAMAS official
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Hezbollah
Mexico probes possible Hezbollah financing links
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Iran
General: Iran sending millions to Iraq’s Mahdi fighters
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United Kingdom
London man pleads guilty to terrorist plot
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Pakistan
Jihadi organizations organized an anti-western rally in Dir, and called for Pakistanis to join the jihad. Seventeen more Taliban have been arrested in Quetta. Musharraf admits ‘no guarantee can be given regarding the Waziristan peace deal though there are chances of its success.’ The U.S. has asked Pakistan to stop promoting terrorism in Kashmir and India.
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North Korea
Intelligence failure cited in Korean crisis
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al Qaeda’s Grand Coalition in Anbar
al Qaeda in Iraq forms the “Mutayibeen Coalition,” which includes six Anbar tribes Governor Maamoon Sami Rasheed al-Awani met with local tribal sheikhs and city government leaders at a U.S military outpost in Husaybah, Iraq, July 3, 2006. Photo by Cpl. Antonio Rosas. Click image to view. The battle lines between al Qaeda and the government in Anbar province continue to take shape. In mid-September, 25 of the 31 tribes in Anbar province decided to back the Iraqi government and join forces to hunt al Qaeda. The tribes have had success in hunting down al Qaeda, and committed to allowing…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan five years later: charting the reconstruction
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Germany’s High Court Begins Motassadeq Appeal Hearing
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Italy: Appeals Court Orders Retrail of suspected Islamic terrorists
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Terror attacks on energy facilities rising-Germany
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Palestinian Territories
Hamas: Mashaal says proud of Shalit’s kidnapping
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Hamas Hints at Oslo Recognition – On its Own Terms
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Palestinian Territories
Hamas wants 1 for 1,000 prisoner swap
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Texas man sentenced for dealings with terrorist
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Musharraf says possible Qaeda link to rocket plotters
