Saudi sentences to death man said to be Al Qaida’s chief strategist
ABU DHABI — Saudi Arabia has identified a man as the chief strategist of Al Qaida. On April 2, a Saudi court sentenced to death Faris Al Zahrani, in (more…)
Egypt captures 36 fighers, commander of Ansar Beit Maqdis in Sinai
CAIRO — Egypt has reported the capture of a leading Islamist fighter in the Sinai Peninsula. Security sources said the Egyptian Army joined with Central Security Forces to raid (more…)
Cairo: Al Qaida command in Pakistan sent ‘highly professional’ agents
CAIRO — Egypt’s intelligence community has determined that Al Qaida planned a campaign to drive out foreigners from the Arab state. Officials said the community assessed that Al Qaida’s (more…)
Centcom reports Hizbullah operating Iran drone base near Syria
WASHINGTON — Hizbullah has established an integrated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance network in Syria, a report said. A report sponsored by U.S. Central Command asserted that Hizbullah formed an (more…)
Israel Army using West Bank for exercises against Hizbullah
TEL AVIV — The Israel Army is deploying armored and infantry units for exercises in the southern West Bank. The Army determined that the hills around Hebron resembled the (more…)
Hamas anxious about Qatar feud, fears being tied to Brotherhood
LONDON — Hamas has been dismayed by the confrontation between Qatar and the Gulf Cooperation Council. Palestinian sources said the Islamist movement was concerned that it would be caught (more…)
Al Qaida insurgents claim continued freedom of movement in Sinai
CAIRO — A leading Al Qaida-aligned network asserted that its operations were not hampered by Egypt’s military offensive in the turbulent Sinai Peninsula. Ansar Beit Maqdis said it was (more…)
Jordan offers Tunis counter-insurgency training at urban war site
AMMAN — Jordan has offered to provide security assistance to Tunisia. Officials said the two Arab countries were discussing joint programs to increase capabilities in Tunisia. They said the (more…)
Al Qaida in Iraq spreads to multiple provinces, extorts businesses
WASHINGTON — Despite a U.S.-backed campaign, Al Qaida has expanded operations in Iraq, a report said. The Middle East Forum asserted that Al Qaida’s Islamic State in Iraq and (more…)