ISIS leader’s death ‘significant blow’ to terror group, McKenzie says

ISIS leader’s death ‘significant blow’ to terror group, McKenzie says
ISIS leader’s death ‘significant blow’ to terror group, McKenzie says

Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi had led the insurgent group since ISIS’s founder, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was killed in a similar US raid in Syria in October 2019.

Israeli sources expect ‘dramatic’ increase in drone attacks in region

Israeli sources expect ‘dramatic’ increase in drone attacks in region
Israeli sources expect ‘dramatic’ increase in drone attacks in region

TEL AVIV: The pace of drone attacks on American forces and its partners in the region are expected to “dramatically” increase in the coming months, a pair of Israeli defense officials tell Breaking Defense. The warning comes as the early days of January have already seen attempted drone attacks on American forces at al Asad…

Israel, US step up direct actions against Iranian drone production

Israel, US step up direct actions against Iranian drone production
Israel, US step up direct actions against Iranian drone production

“This is not a new front, but now the actions will be more frequent and more aggressive,” an Israeli defense source told Breaking Defense.

Drone Attack In Syria May Be Warning Of Things To Come

Drone Attack In Syria May Be Warning Of Things To Come
Drone Attack In Syria May Be Warning Of Things To Come

The Oct. 20 drone attack comes as Iran is increasing its relations with Syria.

Israeli PM To Request Biden Clear Money To Purchase New F-15IAs: Sources

Israeli PM To Request Biden Clear Money To Purchase New F-15IAs: Sources
Israeli PM To Request Biden Clear Money To Purchase New F-15IAs: Sources

UPDATE: Thursday’s planned meeting between Biden and Bennett has been postponed following the attacks in Kabul. It is unclear exactly when that meeting will now take place.  TEL AVIV: When Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett meets with US President Joe Biden, he plans to ask the United States for a special increase in Foreign Military…

Israel Shifts To Standoff Weapons In Syria As Russian Threats Increase

Israel Shifts To Standoff Weapons In Syria As Russian Threats Increase
Israel Shifts To Standoff Weapons In Syria As Russian Threats Increase

The change comes as Russia says it has stopped using a deconfliction line with Israel.

Did Russia Test Hypersonic Missile From Syria? Israel May Know

Did Russia Test Hypersonic Missile From Syria? Israel May Know
Did Russia Test Hypersonic Missile From Syria? Israel May Know

Some Israeli observers say the missile test is part of Moscow’s effort to gain a very strong presence in the Mediterranean. For example, they say that in recent days the Russian Air Force and the Russian Navy performed a joint combat drill just 30 km from the British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, is currently in the eastern Mediterranean near Cyprus.

Israelis Worry Beijing Will Increase Syrian Presence

Israelis Worry Beijing Will Increase Syrian Presence
Israelis Worry Beijing Will Increase Syrian Presence

While Israeli sources fear China has military ambitions in Syria, the issue of Chinese intentions there is a subject of intense debate among experts.

Russian Fleet Protects Iranian Ships Smuggling Arms, Israelis Say

Russian Fleet Protects Iranian Ships Smuggling Arms, Israelis Say
Russian Fleet Protects Iranian Ships Smuggling Arms, Israelis Say

TEL AVIV: Amid confused reports of a drone attack on an Iranian ship in the Mediterranean on its way to Syria, Iran appears to have moved its weapons shipments to Syria and Lebanon from the land — where Israel has regularly tracked and destroyed them — to ships that may be receiving protection from Russian…

Israeli Cargo Ship Struck In Oman Gulf After US Air Strike

Israeli Cargo Ship Struck In Oman Gulf After US Air Strike
Israeli Cargo Ship Struck In Oman Gulf After US Air Strike

The F-15 airstrike, reported to have killed 17 people, drew an initial muted response from Iranian officials. However, a ship owned by an Israeli company was damaged later in the day while sailing in the Gulf of Oman.

Urge Congress To Help My Brother, Austin, Get Out Of Syria

Urge Congress To Help My Brother, Austin, Get Out Of Syria
Urge Congress To Help My Brother, Austin, Get Out Of Syria

My brother Austin asked me to go to Syria with him. Four months later, he was taken.

Profile: Medal of Honor Recipient Sgt. Maj. Thomas Patrick Payne

Profile: Medal of Honor Recipient Sgt. Maj. Thomas Patrick Payne
Profile: Medal of Honor Recipient Sgt. Maj. Thomas Patrick Payne

“Every man on the mission that night was engaged in their own unique problem set. My teammates were also looking for some way to liberate those hostages,” said Payne.

Teheran-Damascus Agreement Prompts Israeli, US Deterrence

Teheran-Damascus Agreement Prompts Israeli, US Deterrence
Teheran-Damascus Agreement Prompts Israeli, US Deterrence

The Iranian Chief of Staff says the agreement’s aim is to strengthen Syria’s air defense and to reduce Israeli, Turkish and American freedom of action in Syrian airspace.

US-Israel Talks Focus On Iran, Syria, & Arms

US-Israel Talks Focus On Iran, Syria, & Arms
US-Israel Talks Focus On Iran, Syria, & Arms

Israeli defense ministry officials told their Pentagon counterparts that the US underestimates the danger from Tehran. Israel is also seeking more US-made F-35s, F-15s, and KC-46As.