All articles tagged with #counterterrorism
Pakistan’s military says a weeklong operation in Balochistan degraded BLA networks, reporting 216 militants killed, a substantial weapons cache recovered, and casualties among civilians and security personnel, as authorities say the campaign disrupted leadership and operational capabilities amid ongoing violence in the resource-rich province.
Britain plans to unify national investigations under a single FBI-style police force to coordinate counterterrorism and criminal-gang probes.
The United States conducted a retaliatory airstrike in Syria that killed a leader linked to the Islamic State who was tied to a deadly ambush, signaling ongoing U.S. efforts against ISIS in the region.
The Intercept argues that under a Trump-era shift toward the Western Hemisphere, the Pentagon plans to consolidate and shrink U.S. combatant commands (merging Africa with Europe/Central into a single International Command and Northern/Southern into AMERICOM), aiming to reduce long-term American presence in Africa. Experts warn this reorganization could repeat Africa-focused counterterrorism failures that have coincided with rising militant violence and humanitarian costs, suggesting that simply reshuffling commands may not address root causes or yield lasting security benefits.
U.S. and partner forces in Syria killed or captured nearly 25 ISIS operatives following a large-scale strike on Dec. 19, targeting ISIS infrastructure and weapons caches, as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate ISIS threats and prevent resurgence.
The US launched missile strikes against ISIS camps in northwest Nigeria, targeting militants responsible for attacking Christians, following President Trump's order to intervene militarily and protect Christian communities from Islamic militants.
The IDF revealed its intelligence findings on Hezbollah's reconstruction efforts in southern Lebanon, highlighting targeted strikes on key hubs like Nabatiya and Tyre to dismantle their terror infrastructure, while noting ongoing reconstruction activities and concerns over local support for Hezbollah's activities.
President Trump reversed previously attempted cuts to Homeland Security and counterterrorism funding for New York City and State, following opposition from local officials and a federal court ruling, amidst broader federal funding freezes targeting New York.
The article discusses concerns over the U.S. president's use of military force without congressional approval, highlighting legal debates about targeting individuals like cartel members and gang members, and criticizing the broadening scope of presidential power in military operations, especially in counterterrorism efforts.
The IDF facilitated the entry of 52 aid packages into Gaza with cooperation from the UAE, Jordan, and Egypt, while conducting raids and seizing weapons from Hamas in Khan Yunis, including destroying a terror tunnel and recovering explosives and firearms. The operation resulted in the death of two IDF soldiers and the injury of another soldier, amidst ongoing conflict in the region.
The U.S. conducted a rare ground raid in northwestern Syria, killing a senior ISIS leader and two others, with no American casualties, amid shifting U.S. policy towards Syria and ongoing counterterrorism efforts.
The FBI is returning agents to counterterrorism work after diverting them to immigration duties, amid concerns about potential Iranian threats and retaliation, highlighting shifts in national security priorities and resource allocation within U.S. agencies.
The FBI plans to reallocate thousands of agents from immigration enforcement to focus more on counterterrorism and cyber threats, especially in response to recent U.S. strikes in Iran, aiming to better address national security concerns.
Amid a recent surge in terrorist attacks in the US linked to the Israel-Hamas war, experts express concern that counterterrorism efforts are being deprioritized in favor of immigration enforcement, risking a repeat of past mistakes and increasing vulnerability to domestic and foreign threats.
Sebastian Gorka is set to return to the Trump White House as deputy assistant to the president and senior director for counterterrorism within the National Security Council. Gorka, known for his controversial views on Islam and combative media interactions, previously served in the Trump administration in 2017. Alongside Gorka's appointment, Alex Wong will become deputy national security adviser, praised for his role in Trump's North Korea summits.