‘Religious Motivation’ Possible in Berlin Stabbing, Police Say
The suspect, a Syrian refugee, told the police that a plan had come into his mind to kill Jews. The attack raises tensions just before an election in which immigration is a big issue.
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In Syria, Joy at al-Assad’s Demise Turns to Fear of Israeli Raids
Villagers say they worry that incursions into border areas of Syria by Israel’s military could turn into a prolonged occupation. Israel says the raids are needed to protect the border.
Missing Australian member of Islamic State found alive in Syrian prison
Exclusive: Mustafa Hajj-Obeid, who left Australia in 2015, is being held in Panorama prison, a detention centre for accused IS members run by the SDFAn Australian member of Islamic State who was wounded in the extremist group’s final battle and whose f…
Syrian authorities arrest three men with suspected links to Tadamon massacre
Men are accused of involvement in the execution of nearly 300 civilians by government forces in Damascus in 2013, which the perpetrators filmedAuthorities in Damascus have arrested three men they claim were involved in a notorious massacre of civilians…
Time to lift the international sanctions on Syria?
The lightning offensive launched in late November 2024 by armed rebel groups spearheaded by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a jihadi group ruling Idlib in northwest Syria since 2017, led to the toppling of Syria’s six decade-long Baathist regime in less than two weeks.
Is This the Right Moment to Act Against Iran on All Fronts?
The Middle East experienced significant geopolitical shifts over the past year. In October 2023, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, resulting in approximately 1,200 Israeli deaths. Israel’s subsequent military response led to an estimated 40,000 Palestinian casualties, predominantly in Gaza. The conflict caused widespread destruction and displacement, exacerbating the long-standing humanitarian crisis in the region. It […]
Is This the Right Moment to Act Against Iran on All Fronts? was originally published on Global Security Review.
ICBM EAR Report December 8th
Executive Summary: Week of December 8, 2024 This report asserts that the United States is at a critical inflection point in global security, facing mounting threats from an increasingly assertive China, a resurgent Russia, and a shifting nuclear landscape characterized by rapid technological advancements and diminished international agreements. This week we underscore the critical juncture […]
ICBM EAR Report December 8th was originally published on Global Security Review.
Syria Blames Israel for Deadly Airstrike on Damascus
Israel did not comment on the attack, though it has acknowledged hundreds of past strikes on Iran-linked targets in Syria.
Maritime authorities investigate reported attack on UK-registered cargo ship near Yemen
UK Maritime Trade Operations says military authorities exploring apparent explosion near vesselThe UK is investigating reports that a cargo ship has come under attack off the coast of Yemen, after an apparent explosion close to the vessel on Sunday.Fol…
U.S. Strikes Back: Cipher Brief Experts Weigh in on What it Means
SUBSCRIBER+EXCLUSIVE – Last week’s retaliatory strikes by the U.S. for the killing of three American military service members in Jordan last weekend, lasted only 30 […] More
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