- — US pushes for UN resolution on Gaza to support peace plan
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at 11/7/25 2:29pmThe US is seeking a UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution on Gaza to bolster President Donald Trump’s peace plan. US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz convened a meeting on November 5 with 15 countries, 10 of which are elected members of the UNSC, noting that the effort was aimed at creating “real peace in the Middle East.” The resolution seeks to support the establishment of an international security force for Gaza, which will operate in conjunction with the Board of Peace envisioned by the ceasefire agreement reached in Egypt in October. The post US pushes for UN resolution on Gaza to support peace plan appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.- — Israeli defense minister declares ‘war’ on drones smuggling weapons from Egypt
- at 11/7/25 10:24amIsraeli Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the border with Egypt to become a closed military zone following the detection of arms and drug smuggling by drones. Nearly 900 incidents of smuggling from Egyptian territory have reportedly happened in three months. The post Israeli defense minister declares ‘war’ on drones smuggling weapons from Egypt appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Palestinian terror groups have violated Gaza ceasefire at least 18 times since implementation, IDF claims
- at 11/7/25 7:44amSince phase one of the Trump administration’s 20-point ceasefire plan for Gaza went into effect on October 10, Israel reports that Hamas and other groups have repeatedly violated the agreement. Violations include violence against Gazans accused of working for Israel, attacks on Israeli forces, delaying the return of the bodies of slain hostages, and Hamas’s refusal to withdraw its fighters from Israeli-controlled territory. The post Palestinian terror groups have violated Gaza ceasefire at least 18 times since implementation, IDF claims appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — United States reportedly eyes military foothold in Damascus, Syrian official denies the claim
- at 11/6/25 5:58pmA Reuters report claims that the United States will establish a military presence at an airbase in Damascus, Syria, “to help enable” a security agreement between Syria and Israel. The post United States reportedly eyes military foothold in Damascus, Syrian official denies the claim appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Hamas continues to return hostage remains as Gaza ceasefire holds
- at 11/6/25 7:40amHamas continued to hand over the remains of Israeli hostages between November 1 and November 5 as part of the ceasefire agreement that has largely held for almost a month. The remains of the last two American hostages held captive in Gaza were returned and identified. As of November 5, seven deceased hostages remained in the territory. The transfers took place as negotiations are reportedly underway regarding Hamas members who are trapped in tunnels in Rafah. The post Hamas continues to return hostage remains as Gaza ceasefire holds appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: October 27–November 2, 2025
- at 11/5/25 11:54amIsrael continued operations in Lebanon between October 27 and November 2, 2025. These activities included targeted assassinations of Hezbollah operatives involved in the group’s regeneration efforts and strikes on its assets. The post Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: October 27–November 2, 2025 appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — PKK announcement of withdrawal from Turkey has ramifications for Iraq, Syria
- at 11/3/25 5:56amOn October 26, the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) announced that it was withdrawing its fighters from Turkey as part of a peace process with the Turkish government. Media reports indicate that the PKK may be moving to northern Iraq, leading to questions about how the withdrawal may affect the Kurdish regions of eastern Syria and northern Iraq. The post PKK announcement of withdrawal from Turkey has ramifications for Iraq, Syria appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Palestinian Islamic Jihad shows signs of renewed activity in the West Bank
- at 11/1/25 2:08pmMounting evidence suggests that Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) is becoming more active in the West Bank following extensive Israeli military operations in the territory that began earlier this year. Claims of attacks by PIJ, the killing of its members in counter-terrorism operations, and other evidence point to the group attempting a resurgence. The post Palestinian Islamic Jihad shows signs of renewed activity in the West Bank appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Analysis: Islamic State redoubles call for jihad in Sudan, urges foreign fighters to migrate
- at 10/31/25 5:55amFor the second time this year, the Islamic State explicitly called for its supporters and other Muslims to take up arms in Sudan under its name. Simultaneously, it urged foreign fighters, particularly from North Africa, to travel to the country to partake in this jihad. The post Analysis: Islamic State redoubles call for jihad in Sudan, urges foreign fighters to migrate appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Russia deploys new, longer-range bombs in war against Ukraine
- at 10/31/25 5:15amRussia has developed longer-range bombs that offer the Russian Air Force inexpensive, survivable tools for long-range strikes, including on Ukrainian cities that were previously safe from glide bombs. The post Russia deploys new, longer-range bombs in war against Ukraine appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — RSF seizes El Fasher, forcing Sudanese Armed Forces withdrawal
- at 10/30/25 1:15pmAfter 18 months under siege, El Fasher, the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur State, has fallen to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The victory leaves the RSF in control of the entire Darfur region and raises alarms over ethnic cleansing and Sudan’s potential partition. The post RSF seizes El Fasher, forcing Sudanese Armed Forces withdrawal appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Report: Iran rebuilding its ballistic missile program
- at 10/30/25 8:24amWith the help of China, Tehran is importing a chemical precursor for its medium-range ballistic missiles despite recently imposed United Nations sanctions, CNN reported. The report assesses that Tehran “appears to be stepping up the rebuilding of its ballistic missile program” following the 12-day war with Israel in June. The post Report: Iran rebuilding its ballistic missile program appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Israeli soldier killed in Gaza attack, IDF responds with airstrikes
- at 10/29/25 11:47amAn Israeli soldier was killed in Gaza in an attack on October 28, and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out strikes across the territory in response. “The targets struck included key terrorists, observation posts, weapons production warehouses, launch posts, underground tunnels, and mortar shell firing posts,” the IDF said. In addition, Israel released drone footage that appeared to show Hamas staging the discovery of the remains of hostage Ofir Tzarfati. Israel has accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire agreement through the slow return of the remains of hostages and continued attacks. The post Israeli soldier killed in Gaza attack, IDF responds with airstrikes appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Somalia reports death of Shabaab co-founder in ‘precision airstrike’
- at 10/29/25 9:39amOn Monday, the Somali government announced the killing of Shabaab co-founder Jaafar Gurey in a “precision airstrike” that was likely conducted by the United States. If confirmed, Gurey’s death would make him the most recent senior leader of the Al Qaeda branch to be killed since Mohamed Mire in late 2024. The post Somalia reports death of Shabaab co-founder in ‘precision airstrike’ appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: October 20–26, 2025
- at 10/28/25 3:40pmIsrael continued operations in Lebanon between October 20 and October 26, 2025. These activities included targeted assassinations of Hezbollah operatives involved in the group’s regeneration efforts and strikes on its assets. The post Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: October 20–26, 2025 appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Israel links 8 eliminated Hamas fighters to October 7 attack
- at 10/27/25 3:11pmThe Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it killed four members of Hamas who took part in kidnapping Israelis from the Nova Music Festival on October 7. Among these Hamas members killed was Arafat Dib, whose family established a GoFundMe page to raise funds in the wake of his death. The IDF also highlighted four other Hamas members whom it killed for their roles in infiltrating Israeli territory. The post Israel links 8 eliminated Hamas fighters to October 7 attack appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — UAE ‘likely’ building airstrip on strategic island in Red Sea
- at 10/27/25 11:43amSatellite imagery shows an airstrip under construction on Zuqar Island, a strategic location in the Red Sea that is under the control of the National Resistance Forces (NRF), an anti-Houthi partner of the UAE. The UAE has reportedly been behind the development of a series of airstrips across strategic locations in and around the Red and Arabian Seas. The post UAE ‘likely’ building airstrip on strategic island in Red Sea appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Iranian-backed Iraqi militias in spotlight after Secretary of State Rubio’s call with Prime Minister Sudani
- at 10/24/25 1:13pmUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Shia al Sudani on October 21, discussing the “urgency in disarming Iran-backed militias that undermine Iraq’s sovereignty.” Sudani told the US to “avoid unilateral decisions in Iraq.” The call followed increased US sanctions on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and individuals linked to them. Separately, Iraq’s National Security Advisor Qasim al Araji visited Iran and met with the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), while IRGC-Qods Force Commander Esmail Qaani visited Iraq to discuss upcoming elections with Shiite political parties. The post Iranian-backed Iraqi militias in spotlight after Secretary of State Rubio’s call with Prime Minister Sudani appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Russia announces plan to muster reservists to combat Ukrainian drones
- at 10/24/25 12:33pmMoscow has introduced a new law allowing for reservists to be mustered to counter Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russian oil refineries and other key facilities. The post Russia announces plan to muster reservists to combat Ukrainian drones appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — American abducted by suspected jihadists in Niger
- at 10/23/25 11:54amKevin Rideout, an American Christian missionary in Niger’s capital of Niamey since 2010, was abducted from his home by suspected jihadists just 100 yards from Niger’s Presidential Palace. Regional security in the Sahel continues to falter as both the Islamic State and Al Qaeda continue to surge. The post American abducted by suspected jihadists in Niger appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Generation Jihad | Wheel of Jihad
- at 10/23/25 8:15amThe Taliban, a monster Islamabad built but can’t control, is waging a war against Pakistan—and it shouldn’t surprise anyone. After decades of Islamabad playing both arsonist and firefighter—nurturing the Taliban, harboring al Qaeda, and weaponizing jihad against India—Bill Roggio and Tom Joscelyn reunite to dissect why the blaze is finally backfiring on Pakistan. The post Generation Jihad | Wheel of Jihad appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
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