FDD's Long War Journal - A Project of the Foundation for Defense …
WEB2 days ago · FDD's Long War Journal covers the latest developments and trends in the global jihadist movement, with a focus on Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, and Israel. Read news, analysis, and podcasts on topics such as the Taliban, Hamas, Hezbollah, and more.
Mapping Taliban Control in Afghanistan - FDD's Long War Journal
WEBThis web page shows an interactive map of Afghanistan's districts and provinces, indicating the level of Taliban control based on open-source information and Resolute Support assessments. It also provides time lapse videos of the Taliban's advance and the security situation since 2014.
About - FDD's Long War Journal
WEBFDD's Long War Journal is a project of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), a nonpartisan research institute focusing on national security and foreign policy. FDD's mission is to strengthen U.S. national security and reduce threats posed by adversaries and enemies of the United States and other free nations.
Israeli forces recover the bodies of six hostages in Gaza
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Israeli forces operate in the Gaza Strip on August 18. (IDF photo) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recovered the bodies of six more hostages, the IDF said on August 20. Throughout 10 months of operations in Gaza, Israeli forces have sought to recover hostages, both living and dead. In Jabaliya in May, …
Army releases report on battle at Combat Outpost Keating
WEBFeb 6, 2010 · The report details the battle that nearly overran COP Keating in Nuristan Province in October 2009, where US forces killed 150 enemy fighters and suffered eight casualties. It also analyzes the factors that contributed to the attack, such as the delayed closure of the outpost, the limited intelligence, and the enemy's tactics.
UN report on Taliban controlled and contested districts tracks with …
WEBJun 3, 2021 · Much has happened in Afghanistan since April, and the security situation has worsened. For instance, on Thursday, the Taliban overran Gizab district in Uruzgan (this update will be reflected in LWJ’s map on June 4 as the map updates overnight.) The status of Gizab and other districts which have become contested or fell under Taliban control since April are not reflected in the UN report.
Hezbollah targets northern Israel with rockets and drones in latest ...
WEBAug 16, 2024 · Hezbollah attacked northern Israel with rockets and drones on August 15, including firing around 20 rockets at the Shamir area. The IDF said a majority of the incoming threats were intercepted. Hezbollah described the attack as an increase in its range inside Israel, and the Iranian-backed terrorist group also continued to threaten broader attacks in retaliation for an IDF airstrike in Beirut ...
U.N. report cites new intelligence on Haqqanis’ close ties to al Qaeda
WEBJun 7, 2021 · Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s deputy emir, has long been wanted by the U.S. government.. The Taliban and al Qaeda “remain closely aligned and show no indication of breaking ties,” according to a new report issued by a U.N. monitoring team. The U.N.’s member states “report no material change to this relationship, which has grown deeper as a consequence of personal bonds of ...
Threat Matrix - FDD's Long War Journal
WEBSeptember 19, 2019 2:07 pm | By Bill Roggio. The Taliban has warned civilians to stay away from places near government facilitates, including election sites, as it says these targets are fair game. However, given the scarcity of medical facilities, it is impossible for Afghan civilians to avoid hospitals such as the one in Qalat. Read more →.
Shabaab - FDD's Long War Journal
WEBJuly 23, 2024 11:18 am | By Caleb Weiss. In a coordinated, multi-pronged offensive, Shabaab, al Qaeda’s branch for East Africa, assaulted multiple Somali National Army (SNA) bases across southern Somalia’s Lower Juba region yesterday. Each side has claimed victory, with both releasing footage purporting to verify their claims.