- — Hamas acknowledges the killing of senior commander Raed Saad
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at 12/16/25 6:36amIn contrast to its ambiguity about casualty announcements during the recent war with Israel, Hamas confirmed the killing of veteran senior leader Raed Saad and additional operatives. Israel said Saad held multiple senior positions within Hamas and was among the planners of the October 7 attack. The post Hamas acknowledges the killing of senior commander Raed Saad appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.- — Syria investigates deadly attack on US forces, US names 2 National Guard soldiers as victims
- at 12/15/25 1:50pmThe Iowa National Guard released the names of two US soldiers who were killed by an Islamic State member in Syria on December 13. In the aftermath of the attack, Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al Shaibani spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on December 14 and said the Syrian government would work with the US to degrade and destroy the Islamic State (IS). Syria’s Interior Ministry also conducted an anti-IS operation and detained five people. In northern Syria, an armed group killed four Syrian Interior Ministry personnel. The post Syria investigates deadly attack on US forces, US names 2 National Guard soldiers as victims appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Terrorists attack Hanukkah lighting ceremony in Australia, kill at least 16
- at 12/14/25 12:54pmTwo gunmen carried out an antisemitic terrorist attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, killing at least 16 people and wounding dozens before one attacker was killed and the other arrested. Australian authorities, who said one suspect was previously known to the Australian Security Intelligence Organization, are investigating possible foreign links as Israel separately examines whether Iran or its proxies played a role amid warnings about Iranian-backed threats to Jewish communities abroad. The post Terrorists attack Hanukkah lighting ceremony in Australia, kill at least 16 appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — 3 Americans killed, 3 injured in Islamic State ambush attack in Palmyra, Syria
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at 12/13/25 3:43pmUS Central Command announced that “two U.S. service members and one U.S. civilian were killed, and three service members were injured, as a result of an ambush by a lone [Islamic State] gunman in Syria.” A Syrian government official confirmed reports that the attacker was a member of the government’s security forces, stating that he had been under investigation and may have had “extremist ideas.” The post 3 Americans killed, 3 injured in Islamic State ambush attack in Palmyra, Syria appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal. - — Ukraine says it has regained ground from Russian forces in Kupiansk
- at 12/12/25 2:52pmUkrainian forces appear to have regained ground in and around the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kupiansk, giving Kyiv a much-needed victory amid setbacks elsewhere on the battlefield and in peace negotiations. The post Ukraine says it has regained ground from Russian forces in Kupiansk appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Analysis: The Islamic State’s war on Christians in Congo
- at 12/12/25 10:19amThe Islamic State Central Africa Province (ISCAP), locally known as the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), has killed almost 1,000 civilians this year, with the vast majority of its victims being Christian villagers. ISCAP has explicitly framed its attacks as a war against Congo’s Christians. However, the group’s rhetoric has changed in recent months to also focus on trying to convert Christians to Islam. The post Analysis: The Islamic State’s war on Christians in Congo appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Iranian Baluch separatist factions establish Popular Fighters Front coalition
- at 12/12/25 9:05amIranian Baluch separatist factions have formed a new coalition known as the Popular Fighters Front (JMM), presenting themselves as a unified movement against the Islamic Republic of Iran. The coalition’s manifesto outlines its constituent groups, including PADA Baluch, Harakat-e Nasr, Jaish al Adl, the Mohammad Rasulullah network, and independent fighters, and frames its mission as defending the “dignity, culture, and political identity” of the Baluch people while appealing to broader Iranian opposition forces. JMM has already claimed responsibility for a December 2025 attack in Zahedan that left four of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps personnel dead. The post Iranian Baluch separatist factions establish Popular Fighters Front coalition appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — US deploys carrier, issues airspace warning, seizes oil tanker in latest Caribbean escalations
- at 12/11/25 12:54pmThe United States has significantly escalated tensions with the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in recent weeks. After US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced “Operation Southern Spear” on November 13, the US sent the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to the Caribbean. The US also captured a sanctioned Venezuelan oil tanker and issued a Notice to Air Missions cautioning that civilian aircraft face a “potentially hazardous situation” when flying over Venezuelan territory. In response to US strikes on speedboats allegedly operated by Venezuelan “narco-terrorists,” France and the UK have diplomatically challenged the US. The post US deploys carrier, issues airspace warning, seizes oil tanker in latest Caribbean escalations appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Israel awaits return of last hostage, next phase of Gaza ceasefire under discussion
- at 12/11/25 10:34amIsrael continues to wait for the last deceased hostage, Israeli police officer Ran Gvili, to be returned from Gaza. Reports indicate that the US is expected to announce members of the Board of Peace in early 2026 and appoint a two-star general to command the International Stabilization Force (ISF). UN Ambassador Mike Waltz visited Israel and discussed the next steps in Gaza with Israeli President Isaac Herzog. The post Israel awaits return of last hostage, next phase of Gaza ceasefire under discussion appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Generation Jihad | O Muslim Brotherhood, where aren’t thou?
- at 12/11/25 9:23amIn a seismic policy shift after decades of Western indifference, the Trump administration has moved to designate key chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations. Bill Roggio is joined by FDD’s Edmund Fitton-Brown, who explains why this first round of designations is just the opening salvo. The post Generation Jihad | O Muslim Brotherhood, where arent thou? appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — IDF reveals Hamas financial network operating in Turkey
- at 12/8/25 2:51pmThe Israeli military and Shin Bet reported on a Hamas financial network operating in Turkey under direct Iranian supervision and moving hundreds of millions of dollars through Turkish-based money changers to fund terrorism. Three key operatives based in Turkey were identified as managing large-scale financial activity for Hamas. Israeli officials warned that any entity linked to this network will face consequences and criticized the concept of a NATO member enabling Iran-backed terror financing. The post IDF reveals Hamas financial network operating in Turkey appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: December 1–7, 2025
- at 12/8/25 2:39pmIsrael continued military operations in Lebanon between December 1 and December 7, 2025. Israeli activities were less intense than usual last week; while they targeted and destroyed alleged Hezbollah infrastructure, they, unusually, resulted in zero casualties. The post Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: December 1–7, 2025 appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Iraq investigation concludes drones struck Khor Mor gas field, Kurdistan Region requests air defenses
- at 12/8/25 9:42amAn Iraqi government investigation into the November 26 attack on the Khor Mor gas field in the Kurdistan Region concluded on December 3 that two drones carried out the attack. The committee investigating the incident has recommended establishing an integrated air defense system for the site. US officials meeting with their counterparts from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) discussed support for the KRG and bolstering coordination against threats. The post Iraq investigation concludes drones struck Khor Mor gas field, Kurdistan Region requests air defenses appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Anti-Hamas Popular Forces militia leader killed in Gaza
- at 12/6/25 1:39pmYasser Abu Shabab, the head of the Popular Forces, was killed in Gaza on December 4. Shabab was a polarizing figure who led the first armed group to emerge during the Gaza war that actively opposed Hamas and its allies’ rule in the territory. The post Anti-Hamas Popular Forces militia leader killed in Gaza appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Israel-Syria tensions continue after Israeli raid as White House urges ‘dialogue’
- at 12/5/25 9:22amTensions between Israel and Syria have continued in the wake of an Israeli raid in southern Syria on November 27. On December 4, Syria accused Israel of a new incursion into the Yarmouk Basin near the Golan. US President Donald Trump has called for a dialogue between Israel and Syria. The post Israel-Syria tensions continue after Israeli raid as White House urges ‘dialogue’ appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Southern Transitional Council seizes key areas of Yemen’s Hadramawt Governorate from rival government forces
- at 12/4/25 12:47pmForces aligned with the Southern Transitional Council (STC), which controls much of southern Yemen and advocates for the region’s secession, advanced into key areas in Hadramawt governorate. The STC, which is part of the Internationally Recognized Government (IRG), clashed with rival government forces in the large, resource-rich Yemeni province following rising tensions with a Hadramawt tribal leader, Sheikh Amr Bin Habriesh. The post Southern Transitional Council seizes key areas of Yemen’s Hadramawt Governorate from rival government forces appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Palestinian terrorists ambush Israeli troops in Rafah; IDF reports 7 Gaza ceasefire violations from November 27 to December 3
- at 12/3/25 3:16pmPalestinian terrorists again ambushed Israeli troops in the southern Gaza hotspot of Rafah, injuring five soldiers, one seriously, and marking the first instance of the Israeli military taking casualties in over a month. Palestinians have violated the truce in the territory at least seven times in the past week, according to Israel Defense Forces reports. The post Palestinian terrorists ambush Israeli troops in Rafah; IDF reports 7 Gaza ceasefire violations from November 27 to December 3 appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — West Bank: Palestinian Islamic Jihad continues to show signs of increased activity
- at 12/3/25 9:11amPalestinian Islamic Jihad issued a statement detailing its activities in the West Bank in recent days. The release follows an increase in the terror group’s activity in the territory over the past few months, including the deaths of nine of its members in separate incidents involving the IDF in November. The post West Bank: Palestinian Islamic Jihad continues to show signs of increased activity appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Israel awaits return of last 2 remains of hostages from Gaza
- at 12/3/25 8:24amIsrael continues to await the return of the remains of two hostages, a month and a half after a ceasefire began in Gaza. On December 2, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) received “findings” that Hamas had handed over to the Red Cross; Israeli authorities have not yet confirmed receiving the remains of a hostage. Separately, the IDF says it has eliminated suspected terrorists in daily incidents in Gaza, and Qatar urged the ceasefire to move to a new stage. The post Israel awaits return of last 2 remains of hostages from Gaza appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Instability grows in Syria’s Druze heartland as ‘National Guard’ militia arrests opponents
- at 12/2/25 10:39amOn November 29, members of Suwayda’s National Guard, a militia affiliated with Druze spiritual leader Hikmat al Hijri, carried out a series of arrests against political opponents in Syria’s predominantly Druze Suwayda province. The post Instability grows in Syria’s Druze heartland as ‘National Guard’ militia arrests opponents appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Analysis: Iran’s Al Mustafa University is a terror front
- at 12/2/25 9:47amIn 2020, the US Treasury Department sanctioned Al Mustafa International University, followed by Canada’s Foreign Ministry designating the organization in 2022. Ostensibly an international Islamic school, Al Mustafa is a front for Iranian terrorism and propaganda with a proven track record of involvement in terror plots, including a recent IRGC scheme to assassinate Israel’s ambassador to Mexico. The post Analysis: Iran’s Al Mustafa University is a terror front appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
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