“Hezbollah welcomes any effort to stop the war in Lebanon but does not pin
hopes for a ceasefire on any particular U.S. administration, Hezbollah lawmaker
Ibrahim al-Moussawi said on Thursday when asked about Donald Trump's election
victory., opens new tab "It might be a change in the party who is in power, but
when it comes to Israel, they have more or less the same policy," Moussawi told
Reuters. "We want to see actions, we want to see decisions taken." Israel and
Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah have exchanged fire for more than a year, in
parallel with the Gaza war, but fighting has escalated since late September,
with Israeli troops intensifying bombing of Lebanon's south and east and making
ground incursions into border villages.”











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**NOTE: Eye on Extremism media monitoring will be suspended on Monday,
November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. It will resume Tuesday, November
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Reuters: Hezbollah Calls For US Action, Not Words, As Trump Reclaims White
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“Hezbollah welcomes any effort to stop the war in Lebanon but does not pin
hopes for a ceasefire on any particular U.S. administration, Hezbollah lawmaker
Ibrahim al-Moussawi said on Thursday when asked about Donald Trump's election
victory., opens new tab "It might be a change in the party who is in power, but
when it comes to Israel, they have more or less the same policy," Moussawi told
Reuters. "We want to see actions, we want to see decisions taken." Israel and
Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah have exchanged fire for more than a year, in
parallel with the Gaza war, but fighting has escalated since late September,
with Israeli troops intensifying bombing of Lebanon's south and east and making
ground incursions into border villages.”



Associated Press: Why Mozambique’s Election Has Sparked Weeks Of Protests And
A Violent Crackdown By Police
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“Thousands protested in Mozambique’s capital on Thursday and security forces
responded by firing tear gas and rubber bullets, as weeks of post-election
unrest continued in the southern African country. The protests were sparked by
a vote last month that will keep the ruling party in power for more than a
half-century amid allegations of rigging. Opposition parties and many citizens
have rejected the results of the Oct. 9 presidential election as fraudulent and
growing protests in the capital, Maputo, and other cities have been met by
deadly force from police. Thursday’s protest was the biggest yet. International
rights groups say at least 20 people have been killed by police since the
unrest began nearly a month ago, while local groups say the death toll is more
than 50.”




Recent CEP Press Releases

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Statement on the Death of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar
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United States



The Washington Post: Far-Right Extremists Celebrate, See Opportunity In Second
Trump Win
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““Good morning, Patriots. WE DID IT.” That message greeted members of a
Telegram channel for anti-government militias early Wednesday, encapsulating
the celebratory mood of far-right extremists who see in Donald Trump an avatar
of their dark vision for America. Even before the race was called for Trump,
triumphant messages began flowing on social media platforms across the spectrum
of MAGA-aligned extremists. Anti-government militia groups, white nationalists,
Proud Boys, Christian supremacists and QAnon-style conspiracy theorists all
expressed a sense of jubilation mixed with an eagerness to exact vengeance on
political opponents.”



Turkey



Associated Press: Turkey’s Foreign Minister Visits Athens To Help Mend Ties
Between The Regional Rivals
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“Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived Friday in Athens for meetings
with his Greek counterpart as part of efforts to ease tension between the two
neighbors and regional rivals. Both NATO members, Greece and Turkey have been
at loggerheads for decades over a long series of issues, including volatile
maritime boundary disputes that have twice led them to the brink of war. The
two have renewed a diplomatic push for over a year to improve ties. “Step by
step, we have achieved a level of trust so that we can discuss issues with
sincerity and prevent crises,” Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said
in an interview with Turkey’s Hurriyet newspaper published Thursday.”



Afghanistan



Voice Of America: Taliban Leaders In Afghanistan Host Rare Official Talks With
India
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“Afghanistan's Taliban government has held talks with India on improving
bilateral ties and seeking increased humanitarian assistance for the
impoverished country, officials reported Thursday. Jitender Pal Singh, the
Indian foreign ministry’s point-person for Afghanistan, led his delegation’s
meetings with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and a rare interaction
with Defense Minister Mohammad Yaqoob, among others, during the November 4-5
visit to Kabul “Yes, this was the first meeting with” Yaqoob, Indian media
quoted Randhir Jaiswal, the foreign ministry spokesperson, as telling a weekly
news conference in New Delhi on Thursday. Jaiswal stated that “humanitarian
assistance from India was the centerpiece of the meetings of JP Singh with
Afghan officials.””



Pakistan



Reuters: Pakistan Army Says Four Soldiers Killed In Firefight With Militants
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“The Pakistan army said on Thursday that four of its soldiers were killed in
a firefight with militants near the northwestern border with Afghanistan. Five
Islamist militants were also killed, it said. The fire exchange took place in
tribal region of South Waziristan, which sits next to the Afghan border - a
region that has long been a safe haven for the militants who operate on both
sides of the border. Islamabad says the militants use the Afghan soil to train
and plan attacks in Pakistan, a charge Kabul denies, saying the militancy has
been a home grown problem for the South Asian nation. An umbrella group of the
militants called Tahreek-e-Taliban Pakistan have been attacking Pakistan and
its forces for years in a bid to overthrow the government and replace it with
their harsh Islamic system.”



Yemen



Associated Press: Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Shoot Down What Witnesses Say Was A US
Drone As American Military Investigates
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“Yemen’s Houthi rebels shot down what bystanders described as an American
drone early Friday, potentially the latest downing of a U.S. spy drone as the
militants continue their attacks on the Red Sea corridor. The U.S. military
acknowledged the videos circulating online showing what appeared to be a
flaming aircraft dropping out of the sky and a field of burning debris in what
those off-camera described as an area of Yemen’s al-Jawf province. The military
said it was investigating the incident, declining to elaborate further. It
wasn’t immediately clear what kind of aircraft was shot down in the low-quality
night video. The Houthis have surface-to-air missiles capable of downing
aircraft such as the Iranian missile known as the 358.”



Lebanon



Reuters: Israel Strikes On Lebanon Kill 40 People Around Baalbek, Health
Ministry Says
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“Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed 40 people around the eastern city of
Baalbek in the Bekaa Valley on Wednesday, according to the country's health
ministry, and at dusk more strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs. Israel and
Iran-backed Hezbollah have exchanged fire for over a year in parallel with the
Gaza war but fighting has escalated since late September, with Israeli troops
intensifying bombing of Lebanon's south and east and making ground incursions
into border villages. Israeli strikes on Baalbek and the Bekaa Valley killed 40
people and wounded 53, the health ministry said. The Israeli military did not
comment. Israel has repeatedly battered strongholds of Lebanese armed group
Hezbollah in the southern suburbs of the capital Beirut.”



Middle East



Associated Press: A New Law Allows Israel To Deport The Relatives Of
Attackers. Experts Expect It To Be Struck Down
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“Israel’s parliament passed a law early Thursday that would allow it to
deport family members of Palestinian attackers, including the country’s own
citizens, to the war-ravaged Gaza Strip or other locations. The law, which was
championed by members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party and
his far-right allies, passed with a 61-41 vote. However, legal experts said
that any attempt to implement the legislation would likely lead to it being
struck down by Israeli courts. The law would apply to Palestinian citizens of
Israel and residents of annexed east Jerusalem who knew about their family
members’ attacks beforehand or who “express support or identification with the
act of terrorism.” They would be deported, either to the Gaza Strip or another
location, for a period of seven to 20 years.”


Reuters: More Families Stream Out Of North Gaza, As Tanks Push Deeper
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“Israeli forces stepped up bombardment across the Gaza Strip on Thursday and
ordered more evacuations, creating a fresh wave of displacement from northern
Gaza, to which Palestinians fear they will not be able to return. Palestinian
health officials said at least 10 people had been killed and several others
wounded in an Israeli air strike on a school housing displaced families in
Shati refugee camp in Gaza City. The Israeli military said the strike targeted
a Hamas command center embedded inside the compound that previously served as a
UN-run school. It accused Hamas of exploiting civilian facilities for military
purposes, which the group denies. As Israeli tanks advanced in Beit Lahiya, a
month into a new push on northern Gaza, dozens of families streamed out. They
arrived at schools and other shelters in Gaza City with whatever belongings and
food they could bring.”



Somalia



Voice Of America: 11 Somali Soldiers Killed In Clash With Al-Shabab Militants
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“t least 11 Somali regional and federal government forces were killed in
fierce fighting on Wednesday in the south of the country, officials said. The
fighting occurred in the vicinity of Wayaanta, about 60 kilometers southwest of
Kismayo, Jubaland state, after the government forces attacked a suspected
gathering spot for the militants. Three officials with direct knowledge of the
fighting who requested not to be identified because they are not allowed to
speak with media told VOA Horn of Africa that 11 regional and government
soldiers were killed, and more than 20 others injured. One of the officials
claimed more than 20 al-Shabab militants also were killed in the encounter.”



Africa



Reuters: Nigerian Military Warns Of New Militia Threat From Niger And Mali
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“Nigeria's military has warned of a new insurgent group, Lakurawas,
infiltrating the country's northwest region from neighbouring Niger and Mali,
its spokesperson said on Thursday. Defense spokesperson Major-General Edward
Buba said the group, an affiliate of militias operating in the Sahel region,
has been active in northwest Sokoto and Kebbi states. The ideology of the group
is not known. "They began an incursion into northern parts of Sokoto and Kebbi
states from the Niger and Mali axis, particularly after the coup in Niger
Republic," Buba said in statement. The influx of Lakurawas is linked to the
July 2023 coup in Niger, which disrupted joint military patrols along the
border between Nigeria and Niger.”



Europe



Associated Press: Amsterdam Police Say 5 Hospitalized And 62 Detained After
Attacks On Israeli Soccer Fans
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“Israeli fans and protesters clashed overnight after a soccer match in
Amsterdam, leaving five people hospitalized and 62 arrested, police said
Friday. Dutch authorities said attackers systematically targeted Israeli fans.
It was not clear how the violence began. Dutch and Israeli leaders denounced
the violence as antisemitic. Video also showed Israeli fans chanting anti-Arab
slogans in the streets at some point. Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema told
reporters Friday that the Dutch counterterror watchdog said there was no
concrete threat to Israeli soccer fans before the game. Peter Holla, the city’s
acting police chief, said at the news conference that the fans were “willfully
attacked.””



Reuters: Belarus's Lukashenko Pardons 31 People Convicted Over 'Extremism',
State Media Says
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“Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 31 more people
convicted of crimes related to "extremism", state news agency Belta said on
Thursday. Belta cited Lukashenko's press service as saying that among those
pardoned were two women and 29 men.”



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