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4 天之前 · A Project of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began in Gaza on January 19. Hamas released three Israeli hostages on the same day, the first of 33 hostages expected to be freed during the first phase of the deal.
Analysis: The Afghanistan Freedom Front Steps into the Spotlight
2024年11月22日 · The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF), led by former Afghan Armed Forces Chief of General Staff Yasin Zia, is increasing the scope and lethality of its attacks. While the AFF is still in its infancy, Zia’s battlefield experience bodes well for its future.
Mapping Taliban Control in Afghanistan - FDD's Long War Journal
Weekly time lapse video of the Taliban’s Advance | Apr 13 to Sept 6, 2021 Semi-Yearly time lapse of Afghanistan’s districts | Nov 2017 to Sept 6, 2021 Description: For nearly two decades, the government of Afghanistan – with the help of U.S. and coalition forces – battled for control of the country against the ever-present Afghan Taliban.FDD’s Long War Journal has tracked the Taliban ...
IDF prepares to move elite 98th Division from Lebanon to Gaza
2024年12月18日 · Israeli troops from the 98th Division operate in southern Lebanon. (IDF) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on December 17 that the 98 th Division had completed operations in southern Lebanon and was preparing for its next mission in the Gaza Strip. The announcement comes more than two weeks after a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that mostly suspended fighting with Hezbollah.
Analysis: The ‘How’ over the ‘What:’ Israel's dilemma beyond target ...
2024年10月18日 · Israel’s war cabinet has reportedly agreed on what Iranian targets to strike, so the question now is what method it will employ to carry out the attacks to effectively deter Tehran without escalating into a full-scale war. In doing so, Israel has two choices: to either publicly humiliate the regime or launch a series of covert attacks, and …
IDF reports 6 Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon
2024年11月13日 · The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released the names of six soldiers from the 51st Battalion of the Golani Infantry Brigade who were killed in southern Lebanon on November 13. The same battalion suffered heavy losses during Hamas’s attack on October 7, 2023. Hezbollah carried out attacks targeting central Israel on November 13, and Israel intercepted drones aimed at southern Israel on November ...
A new window into the Assad regime’s narcotrafficking operations
2024年12月16日 · Worth approximately $10 billion, the illicit captagon drug trade served as a financial lifeline for the Assad regime in Syria. Since Bashar al Assad's ouster, new details about narcotrafficking operations and the extent of regime involvement have come to light.
Russia closes in on “fortress” city of Vuhledar
2024年9月26日 · Russia is close to capturing the city of Vuhledar, a defensive stronghold in eastern Ukraine. Vuhledar’s fall will further stretch Kyiv's forces and aid Russia's efforts to push Ukraine out of southern Donetsk Oblast.
Analysis: The Houthis’ leadership structure - FDD's Long War Journal
2024年10月6日 · On October 4, the US military said it attacked Iran-backed Houthi military facilities in Yemen. “U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted strikes on 15 Houthi targets in Iranian-backed Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen today at about 5 p.m. (Sanaa time).
Analysis: Explaining UNSC Resolution 1701 and its relation to ...
2024年10月24日 · A specious argument fueled by DC-based Lebanese activists is gaining traction. It alleges that UN Security Council Resolution 1559 (2004) takes a stronger stance against Hezbollah than its successor, Resolution 1701, adopted after the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah War. This entire argument, however, rests on misinterpretations of Resolution 1701’s meaning and intent and demonstrates ignorance of ...