Syria Is At A Crossroads. What’s At Stake Now?
Can the new government stabilize the country? Additionally, can Washington make sure it doesn’t miss an opportunity to leverage a decade of work with the Kurds and other partners?
Michael Kurilla
Turkey moves to isolate the Kurds in Syria, and prepares a way for new attacks
The main group in Ankara's cross-hairs is the Syrian Democratic Forces, or SDF, which was formed in 2015 with US backing.
Op-eds
Biden and Netanyahu Speak as Israel Prepares Iran Response
Anticipating an Israeli retaliation against Iran for its October 1 missile barrage against Israel, U.S. President Joe Biden spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
Flash Briefs
Israel faces attacks on multiple fronts on the anniversary of the October 7 attack
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Op-eds
Iran threatens Israeli civil and nuclear infrastructure on October 7 anniversary
On the anniversary of Hamas’s October 7 terrorist attack, the Islamic Republic has pledged to target Israeli cities and critical infrastructure while US and Israeli officials consider their options in...
Op-eds
The Houthis’ leadership structure
On October 4, the US military said it attacked Iran-backed Houthi military facilities in Yemen. “U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted strikes on 15 Houthi targets in Iranian-backed...
Op-eds
US and Iraqi forces kill Islamic State leaders
The US military and Iraqi Security Forces killed four Islamic State (IS) leaders during an August 29 raid in western Iraq that resulted in the wounding of seven American soldiers. One of the IS leaders...
Op-eds
Hezbollah Drone Strikes Israeli Apartment Building in Nahariya
The Iran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah launched more than 20 rockets and two drones at northern Israel on September 9. No injuries were reported, but one of the drones struck...
Flash Briefs
Israel SitRep: September 9, 2024
Today’s Issue: | Hezbollah Drone Lands Direct Hit on Nahariya Apartment Building; Airstrikes in Syria Kill 16 | IDF Makes Arrests in Overnight West Bank Counterterror Operation; Allenby Bridge Reopened...
Israel at War Situation Report
Israel SitRep: August 9, 2024
Today’s Issue: | Israeli Defense Minister Speaks with U.S. Defense Secretary Overnight | CENTCOM Commander Kurilla Visits Israel for Second Time This Week, Discusses Preparations for Addressing Threats...
Israel at War Situation Report
Biden stands down, with Middle East in crisis
Now that Biden is not going to run, the enemies of America may wonder if they can take advantage of the chaos.
Op-eds
Israel’s Defense Minister meets with US leaders and sees progress in Gaza
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant spoke to US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on the evening of July 16, communicating his views on Israel’s progress in Gaza. Gallant “emphasized that IDF operations...
Op-eds
Israel’s Top General Meets With Arab Counterparts in Bahrain
The chief of the general staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Herzi Halevi, met with senior Arab generals in Bahrain this week, Axios reported on June 12. Generals from Bahrain,...
Flash Briefs
Architect of Doha agreement wrongly claims: ‘Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent has been dismantled’
Zalmay Khalilzad, the former Special Repressive for Afghanistan Reconciliation and the key architect of the Doha Agreement which aided the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, claimed that Al Qaeda’s...
Op-eds
Israeli Navy and Air Force Shoot Down More Drones in Wake of Iranian Attack
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) downed a drone on April 15 one day after the Israeli Navy intercepted a drone — the latest attacks on Israel following Iran’s onslaught. The drone...
Flash Briefs
US Central Command’s crucial role in downing missiles, drones
Out of the 350 drones and missiles launched by Iran, almost a third were intercepted by US Central Command and also involved close work with Israel and also US European Command.
Op-eds
Israel Proposes International Coalition Against Iran
Israel on April 14 proposed a formal alliance with regional and Western partners against Iran. Israel’s success in repelling hundreds of Iran-launched suicide drones and missiles...
Flash Briefs
Iran’s terror-enabling supreme leader only opens the door for Israel to hit back hard
After years of using its terrorist proxies to strike Israelis, the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei launched a direct attack Saturday against the Jewish state. More...
Op-eds
Israel, U.S. Close Ranks as Iran Threatens Attack
Israel hosted the general in charge of United States Central Command on April 12 in a show of unity ahead of an anticipated Iranian attack on Israeli soil. General Michael E. Kurilla...
Flash Briefs
CENTCOM Commander Lands in Israel Amid Iran Threats
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla arrived in Israel on April 11 amid increasingly bellicose threats from Iran. The Tehran regime has threatened...