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August 17, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Al-Qaeda And Islamic State Are On The Rise In Africa

“As the world remembered the chaos and tragedy that surrounded the U.S. and allied withdrawal from Afghanistan a year ago, a quieter exit took place M     Eye on Extremism August 17, 2022   The Washington Post: Al-Q…
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August 16, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Afghanistan Terrorism Report: July 2022

Following is the July 2022 installment of “Afghanistan Terrorism Report.” The authors provide a monthly analysis concerning the developing terrorist t Afghanistan Terrorism Report: July 2022 Afghanistan Terrorism Report July 2022 By Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler and Joshua Fisher-Birch Read CEP’s Latest…
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August 16, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Extremist Content Online: Cloudflare Hosting Holocaust Denial Website And Store

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit fol Extremist Content Online: Cloudflare Hosting Holocaust Denial Website And Store    (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports we…
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August 16, 2022 at 1:31 PM

U.S. Will Not Release $3.5 Billion In Frozen Afghan Funds, Citing Terror Fears

“The Biden administration on Monday ruled out releasing $3.5 billion in funds held in the United States back to Afghanistan’s central bank anytime soo    Eye on ExtremismAugust 16, 2022  The New York Times: U.S. Will Not Release $3.5 Billion In Frozen Afghan Funds, Citing Terror Fears  “The Biden ad…
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August 15, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Attacks And Assassination Plots Highlight Threat Of Iranian Terror

Last Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice unsealed an indictment against Shahram Poursafi, a member of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ( Attacks And Assassination Plots Highlight Threat Of Iranian Terror  (New York, N.Y.) — Last Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice unsealed an in…
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August 15, 2022 at 2:30 PM

CEP Analysis: One Year Since The Taliban’s Takeover In Afghanistan

Today, on the first anniversary of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, CEP Senior Director and former coordinator of the ISIL (Da’esh), al-Qaida and CEP Analysis: One Year Since The Taliban’s Takeover In Afghanistan  (New York, N.Y.) — Today, on the first anniversary of the Taliban takeover of Afg…
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August 15, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Salman Rushdie Is Recovering From 'Life-Changing' Injuries After Being Stabbed On Stage. Here's What We Know

“Famed author Salman Rushdie is recovering at a hospital after being repeatedly stabbed on stage in front of a New York audience in a Friday attack wh    Eye on ExtremismAugust 15, 2022  CNN: Salman Rushdie Is Recovering From 'Life-Changing' Injuries After Being Stabbed On Stage. Here's What We Know…
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August 12, 2022 at 10:45 PM

CEP Statement On Attack Of Author Salman Rushdie

Counter Extremism Project (CEP) CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace released the following statement condemning Hadi Matar’s stabbing of Indian-born Britis CEP Statement On Attack Of Author Salman Rushdie    (New York, N.Y.) — Counter Extremism Project (CEP) CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace released the fo…
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August 12, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Extremist Content Online: Facebook Edition

Pro-ISIS Content And Propaganda Reaches Thousands On Facebook Extremist Content Online: Facebook EditionPro-ISIS Content And Propaganda Reaches Thousands On Facebook  (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit Meta-owned Faceboo…
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August 12, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Death Toll From Weekend Israel-Gaza Fighting Rises To 48

“The Palestinian death toll from last weekend’s fighting between Israel and Gaza militants rose to 48 Thursday after an 11-year-old girl and a man die    Eye on ExtremismAugust 12, 2022  Associated Press: Death Toll From Weekend Israel-Gaza Fighting Rises To 48  “The Palestinian death toll from last…
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August 11, 2022 at 1:33 PM

John Bolton Was Target Of Assassination Plot By Iranian National

“An Iranian national plotted to assassinate at least two former Trump administration officials, the Department of Justice said, in what it described a    Eye on ExtremismAugust 11, 2022  The Wall Street Journal: John Bolton Was Target Of Assassination Plot By Iranian National  “An Iranian national p…
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August 10, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Security Expert Warns UN Africa Could Be Future IS Caliphate

“The threat from the Islamic State extremist group is growing by the day in Africa and the continent could be “the future of the caliphate,” an Africa    Eye on ExtremismAugust 10, 2022  Associated Press: Security Expert Warns UN Africa Could Be Future IS Caliphate  “The threat from the Islamic Stat…
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August 9, 2022 at 2:45 PM

Tenuous Ceasefire Holding Between Israel And Palestinian Islamic Jihad

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Gaza-based Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) took effect Sunday evening, bringing to an end three days of f Tenuous Ceasefire Holding Between Israel And Palestinian Islamic Jihad  (New York, N.Y.) — A ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Gaza-based P…
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August 9, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Top Pakistani Taliban Leader Killed In Afghanistan; Shiites Targeted In Kabul

“A top leader of the Pakistani Taliban militia was reported killed Sunday in southeastern Afghanistan, potentially dealing a serious blow to peace tal    Eye on ExtremismAugust 9, 2022  The Washington Post: Top Pakistani Taliban Leader Killed In Afghanistan; Shiites Targeted In Kabul  “A top leader …
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August 8, 2022 at 7:45 PM

Extremist Content Online: Content Glorifying Christchurch Attacker Found On Twitter

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit fol Extremist Content Online: Content Glorifying Christchurch Attacker Found On Twitter  (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports …
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August 8, 2022 at 2:45 PM

ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In July 2022

Following is the July 2022 installment of “ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency,” a monthly chronicle of attacks by the terrorist group ISIS in ce ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In July 2022 Read ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In July 2022 by clicking here.  ISIS Redux: The C…
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August 8, 2022 at 1:30 PM

In A First, Somalia-Based Al-Shabab Is Attacking In Ethiopia

“The al-Shabab extremist group has exploited Ethiopia’s internal turmoil to cross the border from neighboring Somalia in unprecedented attacks in rece    Eye on ExtremismAugust 8, 2022  Associated Press: In A First, Somalia-Based Al-Shabab Is Attacking In Ethiopia  “The al-Shabab extremist group has…
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August 7, 2022 at 4:30 PM

ICYMI: CEP Experts On The Global Terrorism Threat After Zawahiri’s Death

Following the death of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, questions have swirled over its implications, including who Zawahiri’s potential successor w ICYMI: CEP Experts On The Global Terrorism Threat After Zawahiri’s Death  (New York, N.Y.) — Following the death of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahir…
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August 5, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Taliban Claim They Weren't Aware Al Qaeda Chief Was Living In Kabul

“The Taliban have claimed they were not aware that al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was residing in the Afghan capital of Kabul where the US said he    Eye on ExtremismAugust 5, 2022  CNN: Taliban Claim They Weren't Aware Al Qaeda Chief Was Living In Kabul  “The Taliban have claimed they were not a…
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August 4, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Tight-Lipped Taliban Leaders Gather After U.S. Says Zawahiri Killed

“Leaders of Afghanistan's Taliban were holding discussions on Wednesday about how to respond to a U.S. drone strike in Kabul that the United States sa    Eye on ExtremismAugust 4, 2022  Reuters: Tight-Lipped Taliban Leaders Gather After U.S. Says Zawahiri Killed  “Leaders of Afghanistan's Taliban we…
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August 3, 2022 at 6:25 PM

CEP Analysis: Al-Qaeda’s Next Leader

Who Will Be Ayman Al-Zawahiri’s Successor? The death of Ayman al-Zawahiri this week has left a temporary void in the leadership of al-Qaeda, but conte CEP Analysis: Al-Qaeda’s Next LeaderWho Will Be Ayman Al-Zawahiri’s Successor?  (New York, N.Y.) — The death of Ayman al-Zawahiri this week has left …
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August 3, 2022 at 1:30 PM

The Downside: US Strike Shows Afghanistan Still Terror Base

“The Biden administration is holding out the CIA operation that killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri as a monumental strike against the global terr    Eye on ExtremismAugust 3, 2022  Associated Press: The Downside: US Strike Shows Afghanistan Still Terror Base  “The Biden administration is holdin…
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August 2, 2022 at 7:25 PM

CEP Analysis: What Comes After Zawahiri’s Death

Following the Biden Administration’s announcement Monday of a successful drone strike killing al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, Counter Extremism Pro CEP Analysis: What Comes After Zawahiri’s Death  (New York, N.Y.) — Following the Biden Administration’s announcement Monday of a successful drone st…
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August 2, 2022 at 1:30 PM

U.S. Says Drone Strike Killed al Qaeda Leader Ayman al Zawahiri

“The White House said Monday that a U.S. missile launched from a drone in Afghanistan killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al Zawahiri, a founding member of t    Eye on ExtremismAugust 2, 2022  The Wall Street Journal: U.S. Says Drone Strike Killed al Qaeda Leader Ayman al Zawahiri  “The White House said Mo…
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August 2, 2022 at 12:45 AM

Al-Qaeda Leader & Co-Founder Ayman al-Zawahiri Killed In U.S. Drone Strike

President Joe Biden tonight confirmed the death of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri yesterday in a U.S. drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan. Al-Qaeda Leader & Co-Founder Ayman al-Zawahiri Killed In U.S. Drone Strike  (New York, N.Y.) — President Joe Biden tonight confirmed the death of al-Qaeda…
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August 1, 2022 at 9:30 PM

Extremist Content Online: CEP Continues To Locate Extremist Content On YouTube

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit fol Extremist Content Online: CEP Continues To Locate Extremist Content On YouTube   (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports week…
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August 1, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Hezbollah Airs Video Of Israeli Barges In Disputed Gas Field

“Lebanon’s Hezbollah on Sunday aired drone footage of Israeli ships in a disputed gas field in the Mediterranean Sea, highlighting the tension at the    Eye on ExtremismAugust 1, 2022  Associated Press: Hezbollah Airs Video Of Israeli Barges In Disputed Gas Field  “Lebanon’s Hezbollah on Sunday aire…
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July 29, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Extremist Content Online: Facebook Edition

10 Pro-ISIS Accounts, Pro-TTP Account, Neo-Nazi Propaganda Threatening LGBTQ Community Found On Facebook Extremist Content Online: Facebook Edition10 Pro-ISIS Accounts, Pro-TTP Account, Neo-Nazi Propaganda Threatening LGBTQ Community Found On Facebook   (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Proje…
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July 29, 2022 at 1:30 PM

US, Taliban Discuss Unlocking $3.5 Billion In Afghan Reserves

“A US delegation met with senior Taliban officials in Uzbekistan to discuss efforts to unfreeze some $3.5 billion in central bank reserves as the huma    Eye on ExtremismJuly 29, 2022  Bloomberg: US, Taliban Discuss Unlocking $3.5 Billion In Afghan Reserves  “A US delegation met with senior Taliban …
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July 28, 2022 at 2:30 PM

ISIS Increasingly Looking To Africa To Fund Operations, U.N. Security Council Reports

Africa has become an increasingly important hub for funneling money to ISIS affiliates and fighters, according to a report published last week by the ISIS Increasingly Looking To Africa To Fund Operations, U.N. Security Council Reports  (New York, N.Y.) — Africa has become an increasingly important…
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July 28, 2022 at 1:30 PM

France Could Deliver Drones To Help Benin Battle Militants

“France could deliver drones and more sophisticated weapons to Benin to help it tackle a worsening Islamist insurgency that is threatening the region,    Eye on ExtremismJuly 28, 2022  Reuters: France Could Deliver Drones To Help Benin Battle Militants  “France could deliver drones and more sophisti…
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July 27, 2022 at 1:31 PM

At UN, Iraq And Turkey Escalate Dispute Over Deadly Attack

“A dispute between Iraq and Turkey over a recent deadly attack in Iraq’s northern Kurdish region escalated at an emergency meeting of the U.N. Securit    Eye on ExtremismJuly 27, 2022  Associated Press: At UN, Iraq And Turkey Escalate Dispute Over Deadly Attack  “A dispute between Iraq and Turkey ov…
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July 26, 2022 at 4:25 PM

Tech & Terrorism: GIFCT’s Effectiveness In Curbing Extremist Content Online In Question Ahead Of Global Summit

Today, the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT)––a group founded by Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Twitter––will hold its annual Globa Tech & Terrorism: GIFCT’s Effectiveness In Curbing Extremist Content Online In Question Ahead Of Global Summit  (New York, N.Y.) — Today, the Gl…
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July 26, 2022 at 1:30 PM

EXCLUSIVE US And Taliban Make Progress On Afghan Reserves, But Big Gaps Remain

“U.S. and Taliban officials have exchanged proposals for the release of billions of dollars from Afghan central bank reserves held abroad into a trust    Eye on ExtremismJuly 26, 2022  Reuters: EXCLUSIVE US And Taliban Make Progress On Afghan Reserves, But Big Gaps Remain  “U.S. and Taliban official…
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July 25, 2022 at 10:00 PM

Extremist Content Online: YouTube Permits Monetization Of Neo-Nazi Video

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit fol Extremist Content Online: YouTube Permits Monetization Of Neo-Nazi Video  (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on t…
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July 25, 2022 at 1:30 PM

U.S. Blacklists Former Paraguayan President Due To Alleged Corruption, Terrorism Ties

“The U.S. has blacklisted former Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes for his role in “significant corruption,” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken    Eye on ExtremismJuly 25, 2022  The Wall Street Journal: U.S. Blacklists Former Paraguayan President Due To Alleged Corruption, Terrorism Ties  “The…
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July 22, 2022 at 3:50 PM

Extremist Content Online: Facebook Edition

ISIS Content Depicting Violence Evades Facebook’s Content Moderation Filters Extremist Content Online: Facebook EditionISIS Content Depicting Violence Evades Facebook’s Content Moderation Filters  (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists…
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July 22, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Islamist Militants Launch Attacks On Towns Near Ethiopian Border

“Al-Qaeda-linked militants attacked four towns near the border between Somalia and Ethiopia, the first major assault by the Islamist group since Somal    Eye on ExtremismJuly 22, 2022  Bloomberg: Islamist Militants Launch Attacks On Towns Near Ethiopian Border  “Al-Qaeda-linked militants attacked fo…
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July 22, 2022 at 10:30 AM

11th Anniversary Of The Norway Attacks, Which Continue To Inspire Far-Right Extremism

July 22 marks the 11th anniversary of Anders Behring Breivik’s attacks in Norway, which left 77 dead. His 2011 bombing outside of Oslo’s parliament, d 11th Anniversary Of The Norway Attacks, Which Continue To Inspire Far-Right Extremism  (New York, N.Y.) — July 22 marks the 11th anniversary of Ande…
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July 21, 2022 at 1:30 PM

UN Slams Killings, Rights Abuses Under Afghanistan's Taliban

“Hundreds of people have been killed in Afghanistan since the Taliban overran the country nearly a year ago, even though security on the whole has imp    Eye on ExtremismJuly 21, 2022  Associated Press: UN Slams Killings, Rights Abuses Under Afghanistan's Taliban  “Hundreds of people have been kille…
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July 20, 2022 at 9:05 PM

Hezbollah’s International Expansion Dominates Meeting Of Law Enforcement Coordination Group

Monday marked the anniversaries of the 1994 terrorist attack against the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association (AMIA) community center in Buenos Aires a Hezbollah’s International Expansion Dominates Meeting Of Law Enforcement Coordination Group   (New York, N.Y.) — Monday marked the anniversaries of …
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July 20, 2022 at 1:30 PM

UN Experts: Terrorist Threat Remains High In Conflict Areas

“U.N. experts said Tuesday the threat from Islamic State extremists and al-Qaida remains high in conflict areas and neighboring countries and warned t     Eye on Extremism July 20, 2022   Associated Press: UN Expert…
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July 19, 2022 at 2:50 PM

Afghanistan Terrorism Report: June 2022

Following is the June 2022 installment of “Afghanistan Terrorism Report.” The authors provide a monthly analysis concerning the developing terrorist t Afghanistan Terrorism Report: June 2022 Afghanistan Terrorism Report June 2022 By Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler and Joshua Fisher-Birch Read CEP’s Latest…
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July 19, 2022 at 1:31 PM

US Strike Kills Two Al-Shabaab Militants After Attack In Somalia

“A US airstrike killed two members of an al-Qaeda-affiliated group in Somalia in the first major action by American forces in the East African nation    Eye on ExtremismJuly 19, 2022  Bloomberg: US Strike Kills Two Al-Shabaab Militants After Attack In Somalia  “A US airstrike killed two members of a…
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July 18, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Extremist Content Online: Carrd Removes Page For Neo-Nazi Propagandist After CEP Flag

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit fol Extremist Content Online: Carrd Removes Page For Neo-Nazi Propagandist After CEP Flag  (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) report…
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July 18, 2022 at 4:01 PM

CEP Webinar: Western Extremists And The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine In 2022

Since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, there has been significant concern about the phenomenon of foreign fighters of various CEP Webinar: Western Extremists And The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine In 2022 All Talk, But Not a Lot of Walk  (New York, N.Y./Berlin) – Since Russia l…
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July 18, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Iraq And US To Boost Security Ties To Prevent ISIS Comeback

“The US and Iraq agreed on Saturday to increase security ties in order to eliminate a potential ISIS comeback. The agreement was announced in a joint    Eye on ExtremismJuly 18, 2022  The National: Iraq And US To Boost Security Ties To Prevent ISIS Comeback  “The US and Iraq agreed on Saturday to in…
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July 15, 2022 at 8:40 PM

Extremist Content Online: Facebook Edition

Extremist Content Remains On The Popular Meta-Owned Platform Extremist Content Online: Facebook Edition Extremist Content Remains On The Popular Meta-Owned Platform   (New York, N.Y.) — Today, the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) is launching the first of a new series, Extremist Content Online: Faceb…
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July 15, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Tens Of Thousands Flee Fighting Between Taliban And Rebels

“It was a three-day walk through barren mountains to reach safety for tens of thousands of Afghans who fled the Taliban’s battle against a renegade co    Eye on ExtremismJuly 15, 2022  The Times: Tens Of Thousands Flee Fighting Between Taliban And Rebels  “It was a three-day walk through barren moun…
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July 14, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Hezbollah Threatens Israel With Escalation In Border Spat

“The leader of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group threatened Israel with military escalation Wednesday if a future deal over the disputed maritime bor    Eye on Extremism July 14, 2022 Associated Press: Hezbollah Threatens Israel With Escalation In Border Spat  “The leader of Lebanon’s militant Hezb…