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IDF unearths more tunnels, gains control of Philadelphi Corridor
On May 29 the Israel Defense Forces took operational control of the Philadelphi Corridor, which runs along the southern Gaza border with Egypt. The IDF found 20 tunnels in this area with one foun...
IDF Pushes Forward in Rafah City
The Israel Defense Forces continued to expand operations in Rafah, primarily along the Egyptian border. They deployed new technology including unmanned M113 armored personal carriers, according t...
Al-Qaeda’s general command lauds attacks against Jews, commends anti-Israel protests on Western campuses
Al-Qaeda's central leadership has released a statement lauding attacks against Jewish targets and recognizing the anti-Israel protests in Western countries and universities. The post Al-Qaeda’s...
JNIM documents training camp in Burkina Faso
The photos act as a representation of JNIM's training programs across the Sahel. The post JNIM documents training camp in Burkina Faso first appeared on FDD's Long War Journal .
Generation Jihad Ep. 173 — Who was Ebrahim Raisi, AKA the Butcher of Tehran?
Bill and Behnam discuss the helicopter crash in northern Iran that killed multiple regime officials, chief among them Ebrahim Raisi who was President of the Islamic Republic and a top contender t...
As Ukrainian Forces Flow to Kharkiv, Russia Inches Forward at Chasiv Yar
As Russia's Kharkiv offensive has forced Ukraine to divert forces badly needed elsewhere, the Russians are trying to capitalize on the eastern front. The post As Ukrainian Forces Flow to Kharkiv,...
Generation Jihad Ep. 172 — Afghanistan autopsy: General Miller
Bill is joined again by our most special guest, Long War Journal/Generation Jihad OG and now senior fellow at Just Security, Thomas Joscelyn, to unpack another marathon, closed-door HFAC testimon...
Israel confronts continued Hezbollah drone threats
Hezbollah and other Iranian-backed terrorist groups continue to use drones in attacks on Israel. Hezbollah appears to have increased its use of drones in recent weeks, using them as often or more...
Nascent Afghan resistance grows in strength but not a threat to Taliban rule
The anti-Taliban resistance is gaining strength and conducting more attacks on the Taliban regime. However, these groups lack cohesion, outside support, and a safe haven. Until those requirements...
Complexity of delivering aid continues in Gaza
Humanitarian aid continues to enter Gaza via several crossings as the IDF expands operations in Rafah and Jabalya. The IDF’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) said...
Generation Jihad Ep. 171 — Weekend update: more gasoline poured on dumpster fire
Bill and Joe catch up on the last few days of headlines, including the helicopter crash that killed the Iranian president and foreign minister and whether this will impact Israel’s defensive wa...
Opium protests catalyze anti-Taliban sentiments
Afghanistan has grappled with a surge in terrorism, deepening ethnic rifts, protests, and the devastating impact of natural calamities in recent weeks. Two years into their control of Afghanistan...
Generation Jihad Ep. 169 — The Houthi Origin Story
Bill is joined by Long War Journal regular and long-time friend of the show, Edmund Fitton-Brown to talk about the Houthis. If you're here, you've heard of them — but how much do you actually k...
Israel’s Defense Minister Calls for Gaza Plan
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a decision regarding the future of Gaza. “As long as Hamas retains control over civilian life ...
Russia’s Kharkiv Offensive Stretches Ukrainian Forces
While Russia has little chance of taking Kharkiv, its offensive has already forced Ukraine to redeploy forces badly needed elsewhere. The post Russia’s Kharkiv Offensive Stretches Ukrainian For...
Israel Opens Another Crossing for Aid to Enter Northern Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces opened a new crossing for aid to enter into Gaza. The crossing is called the Western Erez crossing, and it is near the coast in the area of Zikim in Israel. It enables a...
Generation Jihad Ep. 168 — The U.S.-Israel impasse
Bill and Joe discuss the current low lows of U.S.-Israel relations as Israel prepares to proceed with finishing its stated goal of defeating Hamas without the blessing of its closest ally. The po...
IDF’s new three-pronged Gaza offensive takes shape
The Israel Defense Forces are now operating in three areas of Gaza in a multi-pronged offensive against Hamas and other terrorist groups. The new phase of operations began on May 6 when Israel be...
Generation Jihad Ep. 167 — Rafah red lines
Israel’s operation in Rafah officially underway and met with the threat of pausing military aid from the Biden administration. Bill and Behnam discuss the potential consequences and ripple effe...
Iraqi militia threatens Israel with retaliation over strike in Syria
Iranian-backed Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba' issued a statement warning that it would respond against Israel for attacking a site in Damascus belonging to the militia. The post Iraqi militia threa...
Israel’s Rafah operation met with US warning of munitions pause
The Israel Defense Forces continued operations in eastern Rafah on May 9, eliminating up to 50 terrorists and uncovering ten tunnel shafts. Meanwhile, Israel’s military and political leadership...
Generation Jihad Ep. 166 — Bill and Tom’s Excellent Debunking
On November 8, 2023, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs conducted a closed-door interview with Zalmay Khalilzad, the Former Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation and master ar...
Israel’s Defense Minister visits north amid Hezbollah attacks
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited the IDF’s 91st division in northern Israel on May 8, where he met with the commander of the division responsible for defending the Lebanon border a...
Syrian fighters belonging to Islamic Jihad killed in southern Lebanon
Evidence of foreign fighters operating in southern Lebanon continues to mount as the Israeli military recently killed three Syrian members of Islamic Jihad. The post Syrian fighters belonging to ...
IDF tanks take Rafah crossing, forces target eastern Rafah
Israeli tanks took control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing with Egypt on May 7, 2024. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited IDF artillery supporting the operation and said Israel w...
Generation Jihad Ep. 165 — Israel’s boiling point (BONUS: Joe goes to a “protest”)
Bill and Joe catch up on top Israel headlines, including this weekend’s attack by Hamas that killed four IDF soldiers and in which the Iron Dome was curiously not activated to intercept the roc...
IDF asks Gazans to evacuate eastern Rafah ahead of offensive
The Israel Defense Forces called for the evacuation of around 100,000 civilians in eastern Rafah to a designated humanitarian zone near Khan Younis. These efforts to keep civilians safe from poss...
Israel faces rocket fire on two fronts
Hamas fired ten projectiles at Kerem Shalom in Israel near the Egyptian border on May 5. Hamas took credit for the attack and claimed it targeted IDF troops. In addition, Hezbollah fired dozens o...
Architect of Doha agreement wrongly claims: ‘Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent has been dismantled’
Zalmay Khalilzad, the former Special Repressive for Afghanistan Reconciliation and the key architect of the Doha Agreement, continues to maintain that the Taliban "dismantled" Al Qaeda, despite e...
Israel faces multi-front challenges amid internal discussions on war
Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant spoke with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on the evening of May 1. Israel’s Chief of Staff went to northern Israel to meet commanders on the north...