- — IDF returns to northern Gaza’s Jabaliya neighborhood
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at 10/6/24 3:26pmThe Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a new operation in northern Gaza directed at Hamas terrorists in Jabliya, an area the IDF has cleared three times during the war. The new operation, launched as Israel prepares for the anniversary of the October 7 attack, began after the Israeli military detected evidence that Hamas was seeking to rebuild its forces there. The post IDF returns to northern Gaza’s Jabaliya neighborhood appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.- — Analysis: The Houthis’ leadership structure
- at 10/6/24 7:47amThe Houthis in Yemen have an extensive leadership hierarchy. FDD’s Long War Journal lists some of the leaders of the organization, their roles, and if they have been sanctioned by the United States government. The post Analysis: The Houthis’ leadership structure appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — IDF suffers first casualties in Lebanon as 2nd Division begins ops
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at 10/3/24 1:52pmThe Israeli military suffered its first casualties in southern Lebanon battles with Hezbollah on October 2. Eight soldiers were killed in one incident and a ninth in a second clash, according to Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reports from October 2 and October 3. The IDF struck approximately 200 Hezbollah targets and estimated it eliminated 60 of the group’s members. During the same two days, Hezbollah launched 360 projectiles at Israel. In addition, the IDF downed several drone threats off the coast. Two Israeli divisions, the 98th and the 36th, are now operating in southern Lebanon. The post IDF suffers first casualties in Lebanon as 2nd Division begins ops appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal. - — Analysis: The impact of Israeli operations on Hezbollah’s organizational structure
- at 10/2/24 9:07amA breakdown of the Hezbollah officials Israel has assassinated, those who remain, and the impact on the organization and its durability. The post Analysis: The impact of Israeli operations on Hezbollah’s organizational structure appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Jaish al-Adl claims responsibility for twin attacks in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchistan province
- at 10/1/24 5:08pmJaish al-Adl claimed responsibility for twin attacks in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchistan province that killed IRGC members and local law enforcement personnel. The separatist group has intensified its attacks against regime targets recently, with one previous wave occurring in three cities. The post Jaish al-Adl claims responsibility for twin attacks in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchistan province appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — IDF begins Lebanon ground operation, Iran launches 180 ballistic missiles at Israel
- at 10/1/24 4:03pmThe Israel Defense (IDF) Forces began a ground operation in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah, led by the IDF’s 98th Division. The IDF described the offensive as “localized, and targeted ground raids based on precise intelligence against Hezbollah terrorist targets and infrastructure in southern Lebanon.” Iran launched 180 ballistic missiles at Israel, while Hezbollah fired rocket barrages at northern and central Israel. The post IDF begins Lebanon ground operation, Iran launches 180 ballistic missiles at Israel appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Israel’s defense minister meets IDF armored brigade in northern Israel as wider war looms
- at 9/30/24 1:44pmIsraeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant met with IDF troops from the 188th Armored Brigade. Israeli officials, such as Gallant, and senior commanders have been meeting with IDF troops deployed in the north over the past week, hinting that a ground operation could begin against Hezbollah. The post Israel’s defense minister meets IDF armored brigade in northern Israel as wider war looms appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Analysis: Bahraini militias eulogize slain Hezbollah leader
- at 9/30/24 9:15amSaraya al-Ashtar and Saraya Wa’ad Allah, two Iranian-backed militias in Bahrain, issued a statement expressing condolences for the death of Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike and calling for vengeance. The post Analysis: Bahraini militias eulogize slain Hezbollah leader appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Israel strikes targets on multiple fronts
- at 9/29/24 1:46pmThe IDF carried out airstrikes on the Iranian-backed Houthis in Hudaydah using dozens of aircraft. An Israeli missile ship intercepted a UAV launched at Israel, and Iranian-backed militias in Iraq took credit for the attack. Israeli forces in Gaza uncovered a tunnel. Hezbollah carried out numerous rocket attacks on Israel on September 29, and the IDF continued strikes on the terrorist group. The IDF confirmed that more than 20 Hezbollah members were eliminated in the September 27 strike which killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut. The post Israel strikes targets on multiple fronts appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Generation Jihad Ep. 217 — Today’s global jihadi threat
- at 9/29/24 11:54amBill is joined by friend of the show Edmund Fitton-Brown to discuss Edmund's recent report for the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point, Commentary: The Global Jihadi Terror Threat in September 2024. The post Generation Jihad Ep. 217 — Todays global jihadi threat appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah eliminated in Beirut airstrike
- at 9/28/24 11:14amThe Israeli military and Hezbollah have both acknowledged the death of Hassan Nasrallah following an Israeli airstrike in Beirut on Friday. The post Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah eliminated in Beirut airstrike appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Generation Jihad Ep. 216 — After decades of f*cking around, did Hassan Nasrallah just find out?
- at 9/27/24 12:49pmBill and show regular David Daoud are joined by their FDD colleague Ahmad Sharawi, making his overdue Generation Jihad debut amidst rumors that today's Israeli strike in Beirut may have killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. They share what they know so far and unpack the known unknowns and the unknown unknowns. The post Generation Jihad Ep. 216 — After decades of f*cking around, did Hassan Nasrallah just find out? appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Analysis: Erdogan’s private military company looks to raise an Islamist army
- at 9/27/24 7:06amTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan aims to play a central role in post-war Gaza. However, the West should closely scrutinize Turkey’s involvement, especially given Erdogan’s reliance on SADAT, Turkey’s premier private military company, and its Islamist ideology and ties to terrorist organizations. The post Analysis: Erdogan’s private military company looks to raise an Islamist army appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Russia closes in on “fortress” city of Vuhledar
- at 9/26/24 8:39amRussia is close to capturing the city of Vuhledar, a defensive stronghold in eastern Ukraine. Vuhledar’s fall will further stretch Kyiv's forces and aid Russia's efforts to push Ukraine out of southern Donetsk Oblast. The post Russia closes in on “fortress” city of Vuhledar appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Israel’s Northern Command prepares for possible ground operation
- at 9/25/24 10:22amThe Israel Defense Forces (IDF) called up two reserve brigades as Operation Northern Arrows entered its third day. The Israeli Air Force continued to conduct strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. In addition, Major General Ori Gordin, head of the IDF’s Northern Command, spoke to Israel’s 7th Armored Brigade and urged them to be ready for possible ground operations in the north. Hezbollah launched a ballistic missile toward Tel Aviv and struck Safed and other areas in northern Israel. The post Israel’s Northern Command prepares for possible ground operation appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Analysis: Tehran’s damage control tactics amidst Hezbollah’s setbacks
- at 9/25/24 7:40amThe Iranian regime's current strategy seems focused on damage control, as it believes maintaining a foundation allows it to eventually regain influence in southern Lebanon. The Islamic Republic aims to create an image of total warfare through a series of calculated proxy attacks. This approach not only projects strength to its supporters but also bets on the possibility that the United States will pressure Israel to stop its strikes against Iranian militias. The post Analysis: Tehrans damage control tactics amidst Hezbollahs setbacks appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Israel strikes more than 1,300 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
- at 9/23/24 4:37pmThe Israeli Air Force struck 1,300 Hezbollah targets with 1,400 munitions on September 23. The strikes were the largest since Hezbollah began its attacks on Israel in October 2023. Hezbollah launched long-range rockets at Israel, targeting Haifa and areas close to central Israel for the first time in 11 months. Israel’s Defense Minister said “tens of thousands of rockets have been destroyed” in the IDF strikes on Hezbollah, decreasing the Iranian-backed terrorist group’s arsenal. The post Israel strikes more than 1,300 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Analysis: The Houthis have challenged the Rules-Based International System and must be defeated
- at 9/23/24 4:16pmWas the international community culpably naive in failing to give unqualified backing to Yemen's internationally recognized government (IRG)? And was this largely because of a knee-jerk hostility to the Saudis that is so common in Western progressive circles? If the Houthis genuinely pose a chronic threat to the Rules-Based International System and intend to hold freedom of navigation in the Red Sea hostage to any and every tactical interest they choose to pursue, will it become inevitable to try to revive and empower the Saudi-IRG coalition to suppress them? The post Analysis: The Houthis have challenged the Rules-Based International System and must be defeated appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Generation Jihad Ep. 215 — Hamas in Gaza: A progress report
- at 9/23/24 1:38pmBill and Joe are joined by their FDD colleague Dr. Jonathan Schanzer to discuss his recent article for Commentary, "Hamas On The Ropes: A Progress Report." The post Generation Jihad Ep. 215 — Hamas in Gaza: A progress report appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Israel hits Hezbollah again as top general vows to deliver “blow after blow” against the group
- at 9/22/24 4:41pmThe Israel Defense Forces launched wide-ranging airstrikes on Hezbollah after previously carrying out a strike in Beirut that eliminated 16 of the group’s top commanders. More than 150 Israel Air Force warplanes participated in the attacks, and Hezbollah launched more than 150 rockets, missiles, and drones at Israel during roughly the same period. The post Israel hits Hezbollah again as top general vows to deliver “blow after blow” against the group appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Analysis: Nasrallah throws down the gauntlet to save face for twin telecommunications attacks
- at 9/21/24 1:50pmHezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah’s speech on Thursday afternoon was a difficult exercise in damage control after Israel’s attacks on September 17 and 18. The post Analysis: Nasrallah throws down the gauntlet to save face for twin telecommunications attacks appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
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