Terrorism in middle east
How the Houthis went from a small mountain militia in Yemen to a major regional threat - explainer
The Houthis evolved into a formidable fighting force with Iran's support, capable of disrupting vital shipping and striking regional infrastructure. The UN assesses that they have 350,000 fighters.
US removing Syria as sponsor of terror is 'blow' to victims, impacts on sectarian violence unknown
Democratic Senate candidate El-Sayed’s mother worked for Hamas, Taliban-linked group
Iran not transferring enough funding, Hezbollah complains, demanding $2 billion - report
Iraq pushes for Syrian border wall, threatening Iran's regional influence - analysis
Iranian-backed militias used to infiltrate into Syria via the unguarded border - as such, any wall would actually hurt Iran’s project to control the Middle East.
Battling to survive, Hamas faces defiant clans and doubts over Iran
Hamas fighters are operating autonomously under orders to hold out as long as possible, three sources close to the terror group said
Pakistan security forces kill 54 Afghan-based terrorists in major border operation
A significant cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives was recovered from the scene.
UK parliamentary October 7 report: Largest loss of UK life in Middle East terrorist attack
While Hamas leadership and supporters have often denied the deliberate targeting of civilians, testimonies about the attacks and ambushes told a different story.
US warns citizens against travel to Pakistan due to terror threats
The latest warning follows a series of violent incidents in Pakistan, including a recent suicide bombing in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, that killed 18 people, including five soldiers.
Al Jazeera and Hamas: A platform or a propaganda tool?
Video aired by Al Jazeera showing the staged release of three Israeli hostages has intensified allegations that the network acts as a platform for Hamas propaganda.
Western powers warn Syria over foreign jihadists in army, sources say
The US, European, and Arab Gulf states are engaging with the new administration to try to push it towards an inclusive political transition and seek cooperation on counter-terrorism.
Attacks in Aleppo 'ostensibly good news for Israel,' JISS researcher says
Rakov is known in the JISS for being an expert on Russian policy in the Middle East and is also a reservist Lt. Colonel in the IDF.
Qatar is an enabler of the Taliban’s oppression on their citizens - opinion
Qatar has a track record of advancing its own interests at any cost. Why, then, would anyone believe that it is not doing the same with Afghanistan-focused talks that took place in Doha?
Can Israel tackle internal terror threats rising across the country? - analysis
The massive rise in lawlessness in the Negev has also fueled the rise in terror attacks.
