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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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Lebanon
(Lebanon) Overflights by Israel Said to Violate Truce
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Sri Lankan military claims to kill 200 Tamil rebels; LTTE counters claim
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Palestinian Territories
Israel kills 6 Palestinians during Gaza clashes
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Iraq
(Iraq) Under US Patrol, Once-Tough District Revives
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Iraq
Violence ‘may cost Al Maliki his job’
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Iraq
Gunmen raid Iraqi TV station, kill seven
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Pakistan
Musharraf: India and Pakistan agree to intelligence cooperation
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Mourners Gather on Bali to Mark 2002 Bombing Anniversary
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Somalia
Somali refugees in Kenya could reach 80,000
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Somalia
UN temporarily pulls international staff out of Somalia after threats
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Afghanistan
Bombing attacks injure 19 in Afghanistan
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Palestinian Territories
Israeli forces kill 4 Palestinians in Gaza clashes
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Palestinian Territories
US Teacher Freed in West Bank after being abducted by ‘Ansar al Sunna’
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Philippines
Suspicions in Philippine bombings fall quickly on Indonesian militant
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Philippines
Philippines raises alert level in troubled south
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North Korea
Travel Ban Added to N. Korea Resolution
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Somalia
Local clerics in semi autonomous Somaliland demand Sharia law. Reporters sans Frontières states the Islamic Courts have imposed a “draconian charter” on the press in Mogadishu. Kenya has reinforced the border. The prime minister of Ethiopia has vowed to defend the country from the ICU.
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The Global Taliban
Taliban and al Qaeda commanders shed light on the global nature of the war and the status of fighting in Afghanistan A Dutch soldier on watch in Uruzgan. Click image to view. Combat operations in Afghanistan have tapered off over the past month and violent attacks have decreased by half. The operational tempo is declining as the summer fighting season comes to a close. The Taliban continues to suffer heavy losses when openly engaging Afghan and Coalition forces. Over the weekend, 72 Taliban were killed in during engagements in Uruzgan and Helmand province. Fifty-two Taliban were killed in a single…
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Afghanistan
NATO says violence in southern Afghanistan subsiding
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United Kingdom
Abu Hamza paid £220,000 for house while in prison
