Jerusalem, Israel – Tensions escalated further in the West Bank as Palestinian groups clashed with Israeli forces amid a continuing offensive that Israel describes as a crackdown on militants. This recent surge in violence has been marked by nightly raids and confrontations, particularly in cities like Jenin and Nablus, which have historically been flashpoints in … Read more
Jenin, West Bank — Tensions have escalated in the West Bank following a series of confrontations that included a significant attack by Israeli settlers and a subsequent raid by Israeli forces in Jenin, intensifying an already volatile situation in the region. Residents and officials have reported multiple instances of violence, marking a severe upsurge in … Read more
Jerusalem: In a recent escalation of violence, the Israeli military launched airstrikes and conducted ground operations in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of three Palestinians, according to military sources. The operations included targeted airstrikes in the village of Tamun and close-quarters combat in an adjacent village, which also left an … Read more
Damboa, Nigeria – An early morning assault by militants linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on a Nigerian army base in Borno State’s Damboa Local Government Area resulted in the deaths of six soldiers on Sunday. According to military officials, the terrorists, armed with heavy weaponry, launched their strike just before dawn, … Read more
New Orleans, LA – Recent episodes of violent extremism highlight the troubling trend of military skilled individuals turning towards ideologically driven terrorism, raising alarms over the potential implications for national security. This New Year’s Day, two separate incidents involving former and active military personnel unfolded, leaving a trail of casualties and a nation grappling with … Read more
New Orleans, LA — Recent violent incidents involving former and current military personnel have drawn attention to the emergence of such individuals in ideologically driven attacks. The involvement of these service members, while representing a very small fraction of military professionals, significantly intensifies the potential scale and lethality of these acts. On New Year’s Day, … Read more
Jerusalem — In the wake of the deadly Oct. 7 attack by Hamas-led militants, the Israeli military has revised its combat guidelines, allowing for heightened collateral damage in strikes across Gaza. This change has granted mid-level officers the unprecedented prerogative to authorize operations that could endanger groups of up to 20 civilians. Following the ambush, … Read more
Kurram, Pakistan — A deadly assault on a military checkpoint in Kurram district, located roughly 200 kilometers south of Peshawar, has intensified security concerns in Pakistan. The attack, which occurred on Saturday, claimed the lives of six security personnel and left seven others wounded. No group has yet claimed responsibility for this violent incident, which … Read more
Islamabad, Pakistan – The Pakistani military conducted decisive actions over the recent weekend, engaging in two major “intelligence-based operations” in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that culminated in the deaths of eight individuals tied to violent insurgent activities. The military’s press arm, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), confirmed the operations and announced the unfortunate deaths of two soldiers … Read more
Wajir, Kenya – A military officer sustained injuries following an attack by a mob at Wajir’s Plaza Park on November 26, 2024. The incident, which transpired around 8:40 p.m., saw immediate intervention from local police and members of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), highlighting ongoing concerns about violence toward enforcement personnel in the region. The … Read more