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January 25, 2024
Israeli strikes in Lebanon deepen after Hezbollah drone attack
The Israel Defense Forces carried out strikes deeper than usual inside Lebanon following a Hezbollah drones attack on Israel on January 25. One Hezbollah UAV fell near Kfar Blum in northern Israel, southeast...
January 25, 2024
The Missing Middle
January 24, 2024
Turkish and Iranian Presidents Meet and Condemn Israel
The presidents of Iran and Turkey condemned Israel’s actions against Hamas during a January 24 meeting in Ankara. In a news conference after his conversation with Iran’s Ebrahim...
January 24, 2024
U.S. Strikes Iranian-Backed Group in Response to Attacks in Iraq
U.S. forces carried out airstrikes on Kataib Hezbollah on January 24 in response to the Iranian-backed group’s targeting of American troops in Iraq. Kataib Hezbollah conducted...
January 24, 2024
Cut funding to organizations that are empowering Hamas
As Congress mulls its next moves on big federal spending bills, members of both political parties are refusing to confront an elephant in the room: Billions of taxpayer dollars are being sent to international...
January 24, 2024
Why Iran Doesn’t Want U.S. Forces Out of Iraq
In response to a Kataib Hezbollah attack Saturday on Ain Al-Asad Airbase that houses Iraqi and American troops, U.S. fighter jets on Wednesday bombed three facilities used by Iranian-backed...
January 24, 2024
Cairo Warns Against Israeli Operation on Egypt-Gaza Border
Cairo warned Jerusalem on January 22 that an Israeli operation along Egypt’s border with Gaza would present a “serious threat” to Egypt-Israel relations and cross a “red...
January 24, 2024
No better enemy
Seven years ago this month, then-Secretary of State John Kerry acknowledged that the $150 billion in sanctions relief the Obama administration was providing Iran’s rulers would – to a greater or lesser...
January 24, 2024
Comparing Gaza with Mosul
When the war broke out in Gaza, observers made a number of comparisons to the challenges faced by the US-backed anti-ISIS coalition in the battle of Mosul. I was in northern Iraq when it began in October...
January 24, 2024
Unprecedented calm along border amidst reduction in rocket fire from Gaza
Israel has seen a significant reduction in rocket fire from Hamas and other terrorist groups inside Gaza over a 72-hour period. Sirens sounded on the border of Gaza on January 21 in the afternoon, but...
January 23, 2024
Sanction the Hamas nongovernmental organization in Turkey
The United States government has intensified its efforts to counter Hamas worldwide. Recently, that has included sanctions on entities based in Turkey. The focus is warranted. The government in Ankara...
January 23, 2024
U.S., UK Forces Bomb Houthis’ Advanced Weapons
U.S. and UK forces on January 22 carried out airstrikes against targets in Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen. The strikes aimed to degrade the Iran-backed group’s ability to...
January 23, 2024
Egypt Claims It Destroyed Hamas Tunnels, But Smuggling Continues
Israeli claims that terrorists are using cross-border tunnels between Egypt and Gaza to smuggle weapons into the strip are “baseless,” an Egyptian official said on January 23....
January 23, 2024
24 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Gaza
Twenty-four Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Gaza on January 22. An attack by Palestinian terrorists caused an explosion, collapsing two buildings with soldiers inside them and killing 21. ...
January 23, 2024
Beijing’s Economic Challenges Present Opportunities for Washington
China’s National Bureau of Statistics reported last week that the country’s economy grew by just 5.2 percent in 2023, with the World Bank forecasting that China’s growth rate could slow even...
January 23, 2024
Several U.S. Servicemen Injured After Ballistic Missile Attack in Iraq
A January 20 attack by Iran-backed Iraqi Shiite militias on an airbase housing U.S. and Iraqi troops injured at least two U.S. troops. The assault also seriously wounded one Iraqi...
January 23, 2024
U.S. carries out strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq
The U.S. military struck three “facilities” run by the Iran-backed Hezbollah Brigades in Iraq in response to militia attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria, including a ballistic missile attack over...
January 23, 2024
US launches first drone strike of the year in Somalia
The United States launched its first drone strike in Somalia this year on Sunday, reportedly killing three Shabaab members. Neither Africa Command (AFRICOM), the U.S. military command responsible for such...
January 23, 2024
Israel suffers historic loss with most soldiers killed in single day since onset of Gaza ground operations
24 Israeli soldiers were killed in Gaza during a 24-hour period, the worst for Israel since ground operations began on October 27. Most of these casualties resulted from an explosion amidst buildings...
January 23, 2024
U.S. and United Kingdom forces jointly strike 8 Houthi targets in attempt to halt ship attacks
The United States and the United Kingdom, backed by four other countries, struck eight Houthi targets as part of an effort to “degrade Houthi capability” to attack ships in the Red Sea, Bab Al Mandeb...
January 23, 2024
Israel SitRep: Jan. 23, 2024
24 IDF Soldiers Killed on Monday, 21 in One Incident: On Monday, 24 IDF soldiers were killed in southern Gaza in two separate incidents. According to an IDF statement on Tuesday, Hamas operatives apparently...
January 23, 2024
How can the UK work with its allies to curb Iran’s nuclear programme and deter Iran from supporting terrorist groups and other hostile actions in the region?
January 23, 2024
US, allies’ strikes on Houthis show West means business in Red Sea
US and UK armed forces carried out airstrikes on eight sites in Yemen on Monday night, an important symbol of the decision by the US and allied countries to show that they mean business when it comes to...
January 23, 2024
Son of Filipino immigrants among 21 fallen IDF soldiers on Monday
Cydrick Garin, 23, one of the 21 soldiers who was killed in Gaza on Monday, struggled as a young man as the son of immigrants from the Philippines. He received an award from Southern Command...
January 22, 2024
Israel Offers Two-Month Pause in Fighting in Exchange for Hostages
Israel is offering Hamas a two-month pause in fighting in exchange for the terrorist group’s release of all hostages, Israeli officials said on January 22. The proposal, which...
January 22, 2024
Houthis Protect Chinese and Russian Shipping, Target Global Shipping
The Houthis in Yemen announced on January 19 that they would permit Chinese and Russian vessels to safely transit the Red Sea. The same day, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce called...
January 22, 2024
The Hamas numbers game: Recruiting new terrorists
IDF estimates published earlier this month claim that Hamas has lost 9,000 terrorists so far in this war. As of January 9, Hamas had also lost two brigade commanders, 19 battalion commanders, and 50 company...
January 22, 2024
Freeing Gaza from Hamas is a priority, but very complex
The war in Gaza has proceeded in phases since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7. In the wake of the devastating massacre, Israel launched an aerial bombing campaign. In late October, it began...
January 22, 2024
12,000 Trucks With Humanitarian Aid Have Entered Gaza Since October 7
More than 12,000 trucks of humanitarian aid have entered Gaza since the beginning of the war, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on January 22. In addition, “1,052 tons of medical...
January 22, 2024
Israel SitRep: Jan. 22, 2024
Today’s Issue: Palestinian Authority Tax Money Earmarked for Gaza to be Held by Norway | Israeli Air Force Strikes Targets in Southern Lebanon, Hezbollah Operative Killed in Drone Strike | IDF Finds...
January 22, 2024
Palestinian-ISIS Attacks in Jerusalem Foiled
Israeli police went public on January 22 with the filing of terrorism charges against two residents of eastern Jerusalem who had sworn allegiance to Islamic State. The suspects were...
January 22, 2024
After Israel-Hamas war, Egyptian Copts face ambiguous future
For almost a decade, Egyptian President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi has wanted to curb religious extremism and enhance the status of Christians in his country. In the wake of Hamas’ Oct. 7th attacks...
January 22, 2024
Iran regime media faked photo with rabbi to justify killing
Iranian pro-government Tasnim News created a fake image of a Kurdish businessman with a rabbi, to justify killing the businessman. The image, posted to social media, began in Farsi media in pro-government...
January 22, 2024
Iran’s Leaders Say They Don’t Want a War. Should We Believe Them?
The war in Gaza has now gone where many feared it would, expanding into conflict in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and the Red Sea. With America’s repeated strikes against the Houthis in Yemen this...
January 22, 2024
Iran-backed narco-terrorists are making billions and widening the war in the Middle East
Secretary of State Antony Blinken toured the Middle East this month in an effort to prevent a wider regional war. But while Blinken was there, Jordanian jet fighters struck Iran-backed militias...
January 21, 2024
Tunnel for Holding Hostages Uncovered in Khan Younis
Israeli forces uncovered a Hamas tunnel that once confined 20 hostages per a January 20 announcement. The 830-yard-long tunnel, located in the southern Gazan city of Khan Younis,...
January 21, 2024
Iran considering next steps against Israel, US amid strikes
Iran was active in the region over the weekend, continuing to increase its threats to Israel and US forces. For instance, Iranian proxies in Iraq used ballistic missiles and rockets to attack...
January 21, 2024
Iranian media falsely claims to have ‘injured’ Israeli in Iraq attacks
Iranian pro-government media have spread images of an alleged “Israeli” they claimed to have injured in their attacks against Erbil in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The article was posted...
January 20, 2024
Five Iranian Military Officers Killed in Syria
An airstrike killed five Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officers in Damascus, Syria on January 20. Iran blamed Israel, which did not comment but has waged a multi-year...
January 20, 2024
Israel Uncovers Massive Explosives Stash in West Bank Operation
Israeli forces uncovered a significant number of explosives and weapons on January 19 after a 45-hour counter-terrorism operation in the West Bank city of Tulkarm....
January 20, 2024
U.S. targets Houthi anti-ship missiles in “self-defense” strikes
The U.S. military continues to target Houthi anti-ship missiles that are poised to strike shipping in the Red Sea and the Bab Al Mandeb Strait. The attacks against Houthi missiles are no longer being conducted...
January 20, 2024
IRGC intelligence advisor killed by airstrike in Syria
An airstrike in the Syrian capital of Damascus that is thought to have been carried out by Israel, killed at least five officers from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) – Qods...
January 20, 2024
Iran-backed militias attack U.S. forces in western Iraq
Iraqi militias backed by Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles and rockets targeting Ain al-Assad airbase in western Iraq on Saturday evening. The Iranian-backed Iraqi militias have targeted U.S....
January 19, 2024
Red Cross Will Not Aid in Transfer of Medicine to Hostages in Gaza
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will not aid in the transfer of medication to hostages in Gaza, the group said on January 18. Israel and Qatar signed a deal on...
January 19, 2024
The US is failing to quickly field hypersonic missile defense
The Pentagon warned in its annual report to Congress last year that China already possesses “the world’s leading hypersonic arsenal” and is sprinting to field even more advanced offensive...
January 19, 2024
U.S. Sanctions on Houthis Come With Broad Exceptions
The Biden administration on January 17 designated the Iran-backed Houthi group Ansar Allah as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). However, the designation includes five...
January 19, 2024
CENTCOM: Houthis Carry Out Multiple Attacks on Red Sea Shipping
The Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen carried out multiple attacks on shipping in or near the Southern Red Sea in recent days, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on January 18. Most...
January 19, 2024
Israel SitRep: Jan. 19, 2024
Today’s Issue: IDF Completes 45-Hour Operation in Tulkarem Refugee Camp in West Bank | Iron Dome Intercepts Drone From Lebanon Over the Sea | IDF Soldiers in Khan Younis Kill Terrorists, Find Model of...
January 19, 2024
U.S. and Israeli officials discuss Hezbollah threat
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant spoke with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on January 18, his office said. Among the issues raised by Gallant were increased tensions in northern Israel with...
January 19, 2024
US Should Sanction Lebanon’s pro-Iran ‘Resistance TV’
On December 27, an Israeli missile hit a home in the Southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil, killing brothers Ali and Ibrahim Bazzi and Ibrahim’s wife. Within hours, Al Manar, Hezbollah’s official media...
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