Terrorism

Iraq captures ‘Most Wanted’ Islamic State finance chief

Iraqi intelligence have captured a top-level IS leader in a special operation that involved coordination with foreign countries. The US had offered $5 million for information that “brings him to justice”.

Shelly Kittleson | Iraq | Oct 12, 2021

Sami Jassim Mohammed al-Jabouri shortly after his arrest.

Syrian opposition chief: US sanctions a deterrent for Turkish proxy fighters

During an interview with Al-Monitor, Syrian National Coalition President Salem al-Meslet discussed recent US sanctions on Ahrar al-Sharqiya, the human rights situation in northern Syria and the US military presence in the war-torn country.

Elizabeth Hagedorn | Syria | Oct 7, 2021

A Syrian man walks past destruction in the northern city of Aleppo on March 22, 2013.

Iraqi intel service, tribal fighters kill Islamic State commanders

Iraqi national security forces working closely with local tribal fighters say they have managed to kill two key Islamic State figures involved in planning suicide attacks.

Shelly Kittleson | Iraq | Oct 7, 2021

Iraq's rapid response forces detain a man as they storm a house in the Tarmiya district.

US coordinates with Qatar on new Hezbollah-related sanctions

The sanctioned individuals allegedly sent tens of millions of dollars to Hezbollah via formal and informal means from Gulf states.

Al-Monitor Staff | Sep 30, 2021

The US Department of State is seen on Jan. 6, 2020, in Washington, DC.

Islamic State leader in Sinai surrenders to Egyptian authorities

The surrender of Abu Hamza al-Qadi to an Egyptian tribal union linked to the government could be a major blow to the terrorist organization.

A correspondent in Egypt | Egypt | Sep 19, 2021

Iraqi PM vows to fix Kirkuk security issues after gruesome Islamic State attack

Following an Islamic State attack in which over a dozen Iraqi policemen were killed, the prime minister criticized military leaders’ “shortcomings” and pledged to address the issue. Meanwhile, counterterrorism operations continue in the same disputed province to prevent further attacks.

Shelly Kittleson | Iraq | Sep 9, 2021

A flag of the Islamic State (IS) is seen on the other side of a bridge at the frontline of fighting between Kurdish peshmerga forces and Islamist militants in Rashad, on the road between Kirkuk and Tikrit, on Sept. 11, 2014.

Trial begins for 20 linked to Islamic State terror attacks in Paris

The main defendant in the case, Salah Abdeslam, told the court on Wednesday that he was a "soldier" of the Islamic State.

Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Sep 8, 2021

French gendarmerie stand close to the courtroom where the trial of the 2015 terror attack in Paris will take place, Sept. 7, 2021, at the Palais de Justice in Paris, France.

Saudi Arabia says it welcomes Biden's order to release 9/11 files

The Saudi Embassy in Washington said it hoped the documents' declassification would put an end to the "baseless allegations against the kingdom."

Al-Monitor Staff | Saudi Arabia | Sep 8, 2021

The One World Trade Center "Freedom Tower" and "The Oculus" are reflected in a window in New York, on Sept. 8, 2021.

Syrian forces enter war-torn Daraa, opposition alleges rights abuses

The Syrian government and rebel groups recently reached a cease-fire deal in the southern city that played a large role in the 2011 uprising.

Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Sep 8, 2021

A picture shows Russian troops in the Syrian district of Daraa al-Balad in Syria's southern province of Daraa, on Sept. 1, 2021.

SDF transfers extremist IS women to Roj camp in Hasakah

The Syrian Demographic Forces moved 300 families of extremist women from al-Hol camp to Roj camp in Hasakah countryside, to confine them to one camp and control security in al-Hol camp.

Mohammed Hardan | Syria | Sep 7, 2021

Women with children walk at Roj camp, where relatives of people suspected of belonging to the Islamic State are held, in the countryside near al-Malikiyah (Derik), Hasakah province, Syria, March 28, 2021.

Egypt boots public servants from railways over Brotherhood links

Egyptian authorities blame Muslim Brotherhood-linked staff for a series of deadly rail accidents and have moved scores of them from operational roles.

A correspondent in Egypt | Egypt | Sep 2, 2021

Turkey won't accept 'refugee burden' from Afghanistan

Turkey, which already hosts more than 300,000 Afghans, has warned it doesn't have the resources to accept additional migrants from the war-torn country.

Al-Monitor Staff | Turkey | Aug 30, 2021

Jandarma officers monitor Afghan migrants sitting in the back of a smuggler's van that was caught transporting the migrants from the Turkey-Iran border on July 10, 2021 in Caldiran, Turkey.

Blast at jihadist training camp in Syria's Idlib kills 10

The explosion near the town of Hasano occurred as fighters were reportedly attending a training on mortars.

Al-Monitor Staff | Syria | Aug 25, 2021

AIPAC doubles down on ad about US Rep. Omar

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee has received criticism for an ad with Rep. Ilhan Omar's image reading "Stand AGAINST terrorists." The Muslim congresswoman receives frequent criticism for her views on Israel and US foreign policy.

Al-Monitor Staff | Washington Pulse | Aug 13, 2021

Egypt enrolls Russian imams in 'fatwa training program' to combat Brotherhood

Egypt is helping Russia confront extremism, namely Muslim Brotherhood ideology, by training Russian imams in the Dar al-Ifta — including a 'fatwa training program.'

George Mikhail | Egypt | Aug 12, 2021

Terrorism

Iraq captures ‘Most Wanted’ Islamic State finance chief

Iraqi intelligence have captured a top-level IS leader in a special operation that involved coordination with foreign countries. The US had offered $5 million for information that “brings him to justice”.

Syrian opposition chief: US sanctions a deterrent for Turkish proxy fighters

Iraqi intel service, tribal fighters kill Islamic State commanders

US coordinates with Qatar on new Hezbollah-related sanctions

Islamic State leader in Sinai surrenders to Egyptian authorities

Iraqi PM vows to fix Kirkuk security issues after gruesome Islamic State attack

Trial begins for 20 linked to Islamic State terror attacks in Paris

Saudi Arabia says it welcomes Biden's order to release 9/11 files

Syrian forces enter war-torn Daraa, opposition alleges rights abuses

SDF transfers extremist IS women to Roj camp in Hasakah

Egypt boots public servants from railways over Brotherhood links

Turkey won't accept 'refugee burden' from Afghanistan

Blast at jihadist training camp in Syria's Idlib kills 10

AIPAC doubles down on ad about US Rep. Omar

Egypt enrolls Russian imams in 'fatwa training program' to combat Brotherhood

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Iraq captures ‘Most Wanted’ Islamic State finance chief

Iraqi intelligence have captured a top-level IS leader in a special operation that involved coordination with foreign countries. The US had offered $5 million for information that “brings him to justice”.

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Intel: US lifts Iran-related sanctions, says no connection to nuclear deal

Palestinian video game strikes Israel’s nerve

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