Hamas plotted attack on Israel with paragliders trained in Malaysia
TEL AVIV — Israel’s intelligence community has determined that Hamas planned an air strike on a community near the Gaza Strip. Officials said Hamas trained a new unit for (more…)
Report: Qatar support for Islamists, Iran could split U.S.-Gulf alliance
WASHINGTON — Rising tension between Qatar and its neighbors could harm U.S. military operations in the Gulf, a report said. The Washington Institute for Near East Policy asserted that (more…)
Jordan raids ISIL cells recruiting Salafists, Brotherhood members
AMMAN — Jordan has reported a crackdown on Islamic State of Iraq and Levant. Security sources said the General Intelligence Department has raided strongholds of ISIL in late August. (more…)
Jordan indicts Hizbullah recruiters who plotted attacks on U.S. troops
AMMAN — Jordan has disclosed recruitment by the Iranian-sponsored Hizbullah. The State Security Court has handed down indictments against eight people charged with recruiting for Hizbullah. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Israel shifts priorities to search for Hizbullah tunnels from Lebanon
TEL AVIV — Israel began directing its attention to locating tunnels from Lebanon during the war with the Gaza Strip. Officials said the Defense Ministry has overseen a program (more…)
Pentagon plans 5-year rapid-response program for N. Africa militaries
WASHINGTON — The United States envisions long-term development of North African militaries. Officials said the Defense Department has overseen programs to develop North African and other militaries on the (more…)
Morocco captures 9-member cell suspected of recruiting for ISIL
CAIRO — Morocco has reported the dismantling of another cell by Islamic State of Iraq and Levant. The Interior Ministry said security forces captured a suspected ISIL cell that (more…)
Iran’s IRGC warns Hizbullah set to open second front in war on Israel
NICOSIA Iran has been preparing for a Hizbullah war against Israel. A senior Iranian military commander said Hizbullah was being trained and equipped for operations along Israel’s northern border. (more…)
ISIL teaming up with Al Qaida groups in eastern Lebanon
NICOSIA — Islamic State of Iraq and Levant has sent thousands of fighters to Lebanon. Arab diplomatic sources said ISIL deployed up to 5,000 fighters in an effort to (more…)