Terrorism – War Watch

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Israel Is Building Army Base in Jenin, Flouting 1990s Pact With Palestinians
ByDavid M. Halbfinger and Adam Rasgon June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Critics say the move would help the Israeli military protect increased settlement activity near Palestinian population centers in the West Bank.

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Defense and Military Forces | Hezbollah | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Iraq | Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Kataib Hezbollah | Terrorism | United States | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Fears Grow That Iran May Be Using Proxy Groups Beyond Mideast
ByAaron Boxerman, Neil MacFarquhar and Falih Hassan May 16, 2026May 16, 2026

The charges against Mohammad al-Saadi in the United States have raised concerns that Iran could be working with its proxies to stage attacks outside the region.

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al-Saadi, Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood | International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Iraq | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Kataib Hezbollah | Terrorism | United States | United States International Relations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Kataib Hezbollah: What to Know
ByPranav Baskar May 15, 2026May 16, 2026

A commander of one of the most-hard line and powerful Iranian proxies in Iraq has been charged with plotting to attack Jewish sites in the United States.

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Afghanistan War (2001- ) | Central Intelligence Agency | Civilian Casualties | Deaths (Fatalities) | Decisions and Verdicts | Federal Bureau of Investigation | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Islamic State Khorasan | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Justice Department | Kabul (Afghanistan) | Kabul International Airport | Patel, Kashyap | Terrorism | Trump, Donald J | United States Defense and Military Forces | United States Politics and Government

Jury Delivers Mixed Verdict in Case of Afghan Charged in 2021 Kabul Attack
ByCharlie Savage April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Jurors found the man guilty of conspiracy to support the terrorist group that took credit for a horrific bombing, but deadlocked on whether he was responsible for the attack itself.

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al-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- ) | Assad, Bashar al- | Euphrates River | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Kurds | Politics and Government | Raqqa (Syria) | Syria | Syrian Democratic Forces | Terrorism | United States Defense and Military Forces | War and Armed Conflicts

Raqqa Showcases Syria’s Tumultuous Past
ByCarlotta Gall, Hussam Hammoud and Nanna Heitmann April 25, 2026

The city on the Euphrates, once a cradle of civilization, suffered under a succession of recent rulers. Our visit found it hoping for change.

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Books and Literature | Content Type: Personal Profile | Goldberg-Polin, Hersh | Goldberg-Polin, Rachel | Hamas | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) | Israel–Iran War | Kidnapping and Hostages | Polin, Jon | Terrorism | When We See You Again (Book)

Book Review: ‘When We See You Again,’ by Rachel Goldberg-Polin
ByAlexandra Jacobs April 19, 2026April 20, 2026

Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s precise and devastating memoir chronicles the 328 days her son was held hostage in Gaza, and what came after.

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Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Military Bases and Installations | Syria | Terrorism | United States Defense and Military Forces

U.S. Completes Handover of Military Bases in Syria
ByRaja Abdulrahim April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

The transition signals the end of a formal U.S. military presence in Syria for the first time in more than a decade.

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Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Istanbul (Turkey) | Terrorism | Turkey

Gunman Killed in Shootout Near Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, Officials Say
ByBen Hubbard and Safak Timur April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Two other armed men and two police officers were wounded in the clash, the provincial governor said.

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Antoine Kassis | Arms trade | Assad, Bashar al- | Colombia | Drug Abuse and Traffic | Drug Cartels | Hezbollah | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | National Liberation Army (Colombia) | Syria | Terrorism

After Sting Operation, Cousin of Bashar al-Assad Convicted in Arms for Drugs Deal
ByEphrat Livni April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

The cousin, Antoine Kassis, was found guilty of conspiracy to support a terrorist group, after trying to sell weapons from the fallen regime to a Colombian militia.

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Deaths (Fatalities) | Defense and Military Forces | Hezbollah | International Relations | Iran | Iran-Israel Proxy Conflict | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Lebanon | Security Council (UN) | Terrorism | United Nations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

U.N. Peacekeepers in Lebanon Were Killed by Roadside Bomb
ByFarnaz Fassihi March 31, 2026April 1, 2026

Members of the United Nations Security Council condemned deadly attacks on U.N. peacekeepers in south Lebanon and called for de-escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.

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