Report: ISIL lost 14 percent of its territory in 2015
“Overstretched” Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) lost 14 percent of the territory under its control in 2015, a think tank reported. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Report: ISIL returnees have hit-list of British parliament members
The political assassination unit of Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) has a hit-list of British members of parliament (MPs), according to a report. (FULL STORY) (more…)
U.S. seeks to bolster Djibouti military ties as China makes move
The United States is looking to boost military ties to Djibouti after China’s recent announcement that it would build a naval hub in the East Africa state. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Report: Hamas funds ISIL in Egypt in exchange for arms in Gaza
Hamas is funneling funds to the affiliate of Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) in Egypt in exchange for assistance in the smuggling of weapons into the Gaza (more…)
ISIL revenue stream from oil, crime said to be $80 million per month
Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) is funding its drive for a “caliphate” through several illicit avenues and, unlike other terrorist organizations, does not rely primarily on foreign (more…)
Father of San Bernardino terrorist: ‘My son obsessed with Israel’
Sayed Rizan Farook, one of the terrorists who slaughtered 14 people in San Bernardino, California, was obsessed by his hatred for Israel, according to his father. (FULL STORY) (more…)
U.S. shift in Syria strategy involving Kurd forces angers Turkey
The shifting United States strategy against Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) in Syria, which now includes backing Kurdish foes of NATO ally Turkey, has exacerbated an already (more…)
Terrorism, migration destroying Europe’s utopian vision of unity
By Jack Caravelli Terrorist attacks sourced to Middle East jihadist groups as well as a humanitarian crisis arising from the conflict in Syria and Iraq are spilling into Europe (more…)
ISIL’s Sinai commander in Gaza for Hamas talks
The commander of Islamic State of Iraq and Levant’s (ISIL’s) affiliate in Egypt quietly slipped in to the Gaza Strip last week to meet with Hamas leaders. (FULL STORY) (more…)