U.S. called key to Qatar’s covert dealings with terror groups, Iran
TEL AVIV — Qatar has become a major player in the Arab world because of its pro-Islamist policy and support by the United States, a report said. The Institute (more…)
Revised intel: Iran sent aid via Turkey to Al Qaida elements in Syria
WASHINGTON — The U.S. alert of a mass-casualty strike on Independence Day marked a revised assessment of Al Qaida by the American intelligence community. Al Qaida is like the (more…)
Intel: Mohammed Deif returned as Hamas military chief before war
TEL AVIV — Israel’s intelligence community has determined that Mohammed Deif ended nearly a decade underground to resume his role as Hamas’ military chief. Officials said the community assessed (more…)
Turkish opposition charges NATO missile base used to defend Israel
ANKARA — Turkey’s opposition, seeking to capitalize on the anti-Israel backlash, has accused the government of approving a NATO missile base to defend the Jewish state. Turkey’s largest opposition (more…)
Audit in Turkey blames political interference for defense industry woes
ANKARA — Turkey’s defense industry has been hampered by excessive political control, a report said. A report by the State Audit Board said feuding between the government of Prime (more…)
Israel forces make heavy use of combat drones, improved Iron Dome
TEL AVIV — Israel has reported another upgrade of its Iron Dome missile and rocket defense system. Israeli sources said state-owned contractors were enhancing Iron Dome amid the Hamas (more…)
EU’s focus on news, not policy, blamed for diminished role in Mideast
LONDON — The European Union has become marginalized in the Middle East, a report said. Carnegie Europe said the EU has played virtually no role in the crises that (more…)
Israel, Jordan share intelligence on mutual ISIL infiltration threat
TEL AVIV — Israel and Jordan have enhanced security cooperation amid the offensive by Al Qaida’s Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant near the borders of the Hashemite (more…)
U.S. shift to Iran cited in removal of intelligence resources from Iraq
WASHINGTON — Despite a nearly decade-long presence, the United States has been hampered by a lack of intelligence in Iraq. Leading analysts said the U.S. intelligence community has neglected (more…)