islamic jihad

Fear's defeat: militant Islam and the challenges of deterrence

Today, deterrence fails miserably in the Middle East. It is ill-equipped for mitigating threats posed by militant Islamists who feature a potent ideological component.

By JOSEPH NICHOL
25/06/2024

IDF destroys launch site placed in humanitarian zone, escalates operations in Rafah

The Israeli Air Force struck the launch site that was placed inside a shelter located in the humanitarian zone. Additionally, IDF troops escalate operations in Rafah.

21/06/2024

The dispensable statesman: Does Raisi's death even impact Iran?

RAISI’S DEPARTURE won’t end this rise of the mediocre in the Iranian system. His temporary successor, former IRGC officer Mohammed Mokhber, is a product of the same process.

The Middle East is at a crossroads in potential Iran-Israel conflict

The Middle East is now approaching a new crossroads in history. Iran launched a regional war on Israel in the wake of the October 7 attack by Hamas. 

Iran's attack on Israel stirs admiration among Gaza Palestinians

Palestinians in Gaza react with mixed emotions to Iran's attack on Israel, some seeing it as solidarity, others questioning its motives amid ongoing conflict.

By REUTERS
14/04/2024

IDF discovers weapons and explosives in central Gaza school

The IDF troops located and removed several large armed explosive charges that were hidden in the classrooms and the schoolyard of the Ibrahim Al-Makhadmeh School.

 A Hamas terrorist stands in front of a picture of the group's top leader Ismail Haniyeh

EU and US impose sanctions on Hamas and Islamic Jihad

EU and US impose sanctions on Hamas personnel. EU targets sexual violence perpetrators, while US sanctions leaders of Hamas drone unit. Property freezes implemented.

My Word: Hostages’ stories and terrorists’ narratives

The pain of the families of the more than 130 hostages still being held by the terrorists in Gaza is unfathomable.

Islamic Jihad spokesman admits taking over all Gaza hospitals

The Islamic Jihad spokesman was arrested recently during the second takeover of Shifa Hospital in northern Gaza.

Iran vows to punish Israel at funeral for officers killed in embassy strike

The coffins of two of the killed officers were displayed in the capital, Tehran, to religious mourning chants. Some of those present waved the Palestinian flag.

By REUTERS
05/04/2024
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