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FDD Senior Research Analyst | Editor at FDD's Long War Journal | Examining Palestinian armed groups and Iranian proxy organizations.

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I have observed Hamas conceal explosive charges in rooms, underground, in a washing machine and now between two floors in a building. The purpose, of course, was to ambush IDF troops who entered the building.

I have observed Hamas conceal explosive charges in rooms, underground, in a washing machine and now between two floors in a building. The purpose, of course, was to ambush IDF troops who entered the building.

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Fars News Agency published footage of a tanker on fire after it was allegedly struck near the UAE earlier today. This video is from last month and has nothing to do with ships that were attacked today.

Fars News Agency published footage of a tanker on fire after it was allegedly struck near the UAE earlier today. This video is from last month and has nothing to do with ships that were attacked today.

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Jenin, West Bank: Palestinians celebrate following the invasion of southern Israel by Hamas-led armed groups.

Jenin, West Bank: Palestinians celebrate following the invasion of southern Israel by Hamas-led armed groups.

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I’ll admit it plainly: I didn’t expect this. I didn’t expect the protests to grow this fast, to spread this widely, or to draw this many people into the streets of the Islamic Republic’s capital. And judging by the frantic posture of the authorities, neither did the regime.

I’ll admit it plainly: I didn’t expect this. I didn’t expect the protests to grow this fast, to spread this widely, or to draw this many people into the streets of the Islamic Republic’s capital. And judging by the frantic posture of the authorities, neither did the regime.

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It appears this is a video of quite a few explosive-laden drones in the hands of Hezbollah. Though it is difficult to say for sure if this was taken in Lebanon or somewhere else.

It appears this is a video of quite a few explosive-laden drones in the hands of Hezbollah. Though it is difficult to say for sure if this was taken in Lebanon or somewhere else.

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Jordanian MP Khalil Attiya burns the Israeli flag at the Arab League session in Cairo.

Jordanian MP Khalil Attiya burns the Israeli flag at the Arab League session in Cairo.

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The Israeli military said that Hezbollah is no longer treating Beirut's southern suburb as a safe stronghold and has begun relocating fighters into northern Beirut and mixed neighborhoods following Israeli operations. The military warned that Hezbollah’s shift will spread destruction beyond Dahiyeh (southern suburb) accuses the group of endangering civilians in service of Iran, and cautions Lebanese residents not to allow its presence.

The Israeli military said that Hezbollah is no longer treating Beirut's southern suburb as a safe stronghold and has begun relocating fighters into northern Beirut and mixed neighborhoods following Israeli operations. The military warned that Hezbollah’s shift will spread destruction beyond Dahiyeh (southern suburb) accuses the group of endangering civilians in service of Iran, and cautions Lebanese residents not to allow its presence.

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Wow. What appears to be rare evidence of an exoatmospheric interception by Israel's missile defense system against Iranian ballistic missiles earlier this evening.

Wow. What appears to be rare evidence of an exoatmospheric interception by Israel's missile defense system against Iranian ballistic missiles earlier this evening.

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Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7, 2023: Hamas members infiltrated the kibbutz near the Gaza border. The footage shows them forcibly taking one adult and two children hostage, as armed Hamas members and accompanying Palestinians overrun the community.

Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7, 2023: Hamas members infiltrated the kibbutz near the Gaza border. The footage shows them forcibly taking one adult and two children hostage, as armed Hamas members and accompanying Palestinians overrun the community.

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Kata'ib Hezbollah leader Ahmad Hamidawi, appeared in public amid a throng of security and supporters of the Iran-backed group. Hamidawi's appearance in Karbala was probably meant as a message to the U.S. following a publication by the State Department of a 10 million dollar bounty on his head.

Kata'ib Hezbollah leader Ahmad Hamidawi, appeared in public amid a throng of security and supporters of the Iran-backed group. Hamidawi's appearance in Karbala was probably meant as a message to the U.S. following a publication by the State Department of a 10 million dollar bounty on his head.

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I am observing reports of a successful targeted operation on two IRGC members and a nuclear scientist in Tehran. --- If true, it is a clear signal that a certain intelligence service continues to operate in Iran despite the regime's efforts to crack down on spy networks.

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I am observing reports of a successful targeted operation on two IRGC members and a nuclear scientist in Tehran. --- If true, it is a clear signal that a certain intelligence service continues to operate in Iran despite the regime's efforts to crack down on spy networks.

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A group calling itself "The Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right" appears to claim responsibility for a bombing on a synagogue in Liege, Belgium on Monday. --- My initial impression is that the logo is a near carbon copy of terrorist groups associated with the so-called Iranian-led Islamic Resistance (Hezbollah, Iraqi militias). The statement was dessiminated as early as Monday and the video appears to have emerged earlier today. Furthermore, both the statement and video appear to have first emerged on online networks associated with the Shiite axis of armed groups. I will unpack this further at a later time.

A group calling itself "The Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right" appears to claim responsibility for a bombing on a synagogue in Liege, Belgium on Monday. --- My initial impression is that the logo is a near carbon copy of terrorist groups associated with the so-called Iranian-led Islamic Resistance (Hezbollah, Iraqi militias). The statement was dessiminated as early as Monday and the video appears to have emerged earlier today. Furthermore, both the statement and video appear to have first emerged on online networks associated with the Shiite axis of armed groups. I will unpack this further at a later time.

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I did not think this was real but there are different angles of this reported strike in Dubai overnight.

I did not think this was real but there are different angles of this reported strike in Dubai overnight.

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Excited to see rockets launched towards Israel, a young girl in Gaza praises God and bids farewell to the projectiles.

Excited to see rockets launched towards Israel, a young girl in Gaza praises God and bids farewell to the projectiles.

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Airstrikes hit Houthi sites in the Sanaa area a short time ago. Israeli media reported that they were not caused by IDF action.

Airstrikes hit Houthi sites in the Sanaa area a short time ago. Israeli media reported that they were not caused by IDF action.

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Counter-Terrorism Strike Force (anti-Hamas militia in Gaza) leader Husam al-Astal sends a message to Hamas, saying that the next shots are aimed at the Islamist group.

Counter-Terrorism Strike Force (anti-Hamas militia in Gaza) leader Husam al-Astal sends a message to Hamas, saying that the next shots are aimed at the Islamist group.

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I am observing reports of explosions at Camp Taji, north of Baghdad, Iraq.

I am observing reports of explosions at Camp Taji, north of Baghdad, Iraq.

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Israeli police thwarted a large weapons smuggling operation at the port of Ashdod. A container destined for Nablus, sent from Turkey, contained an industrial weaving machine with thousands of parts for automatic weapons and rifles.

Israeli police thwarted a large weapons smuggling operation at the port of Ashdod. A container destined for Nablus, sent from Turkey, contained an industrial weaving machine with thousands of parts for automatic weapons and rifles.

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Massive traffic jams leaving Tehran continue tonight.

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Massive traffic jams leaving Tehran continue tonight.

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Initial reports of a missile attack in Bahrain, near a US base.

Initial reports of a missile attack in Bahrain, near a US base.

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Fars News Agency published footage of a tanker on fire after it was allegedly struck near the UAE earlier today. This video is from last month and has nothing to do with ships that were attacked today.
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Fars News Agency published footage of a tanker on fire after it was allegedly struck near the UAE earlier today. This video is from last month and has nothing to do with ships that were attacked today.

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Unfortunately, the weight of the people was too great for the scaffolding and it collapsed.
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Unfortunately, the weight of the people was too great for the scaffolding and it collapsed.

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2,327,694 views • 9 months ago

A remember a few years back when I used to see accounts on Twitter posting all sorts of small arms for sale in the Middle East. Well, for some reason I have stumbled on a bunch of footage lately. So, here you go:
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A remember a few years back when I used to see accounts on Twitter posting all sorts of small arms for sale in the Middle East. Well, for some reason I have stumbled on a bunch of footage lately. So, here you go:

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363,904 views • 1 month ago

A Spanish-language broadcast reports that Venezuelan air defense was not active, suggesting that the military was taken by surprise. The commentator references U.S. strikes in Iraq and how the sky was filled with anti-aircraft fire, unlike tonight in Venezuela.
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A Spanish-language broadcast reports that Venezuelan air defense was not active, suggesting that the military was taken by surprise. The commentator references U.S. strikes in Iraq and how the sky was filled with anti-aircraft fire, unlike tonight in Venezuela.

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979,716 views • 5 months ago

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Doha, Qatar today.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Doha, Qatar today.

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5,883,410 views • 2 years ago

Israel Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant: “Today we saw the face of evil. The Hamas [terrorist organization] has launched a brutal attack against the citizens of the State of Israel - attacking men, women, children and the elderly, indiscriminately. Hamas will understand very quickly that it has made a mistake - a grave mistake, and will pay a [heavy] price. Fifteen years ago, as Head of the Southern Command, I came close to 'breaking the neck' [destroying] of Hamas. I was stopped by the political echelon. This phenomenon will not continue. We will change reality on the ground in Gaza for the next 50 years. What was before, will be no more. We will operate at full force. I ask Israel's citizens to remain determined and to support our security forces.”
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Israel Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant: “Today we saw the face of evil. The Hamas [terrorist organization] has launched a brutal attack against the citizens of the State of Israel - attacking men, women, children and the elderly, indiscriminately. Hamas will understand very quickly that it has made a mistake - a grave mistake, and will pay a [heavy] price. Fifteen years ago, as Head of the Southern Command, I came close to 'breaking the neck' [destroying] of Hamas. I was stopped by the political echelon. This phenomenon will not continue. We will change reality on the ground in Gaza for the next 50 years. What was before, will be no more. We will operate at full force. I ask Israel's citizens to remain determined and to support our security forces.”

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5,259,368 views • 2 years ago

The Israeli government released footage of Hamas members murdering Gil Ta'assa in front of his children during the October 7 attack on southern Israel.
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The Israeli government released footage of Hamas members murdering Gil Ta'assa in front of his children during the October 7 attack on southern Israel.

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1,351,071 views • 9 months ago

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad arrives in Saudi Arabia to attend an emergency Arab summit on the Gaza war.
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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad arrives in Saudi Arabia to attend an emergency Arab summit on the Gaza war.

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4,486,271 views • 2 years ago

A few hours ago, the Israeli military struck an apartment building on Wahda Street, west of Gaza City. The target of the attack was Hamas' new military chief Muhammad Odeh who replaced Izz al-Din al-Haddad. --- It appears the strike was successful. A deeply embarrassing incident for Hamas. Even Abdel al-Rantisi managed to last three weeks as chief after the killing of Ahmed Yassin. Odeh lasted about a week.
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A few hours ago, the Israeli military struck an apartment building on Wahda Street, west of Gaza City. The target of the attack was Hamas' new military chief Muhammad Odeh who replaced Izz al-Din al-Haddad. --- It appears the strike was successful. A deeply embarrassing incident for Hamas. Even Abdel al-Rantisi managed to last three weeks as chief after the killing of Ahmed Yassin. Odeh lasted about a week.

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33,581 views • 8 days ago

The IDF published evidence taken from computer files showing a member of Hamas teaching children how to use weapons. The footage was likely taken during one of the summer camps held by terrorist groups in the Gaza Strip.
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The IDF published evidence taken from computer files showing a member of Hamas teaching children how to use weapons. The footage was likely taken during one of the summer camps held by terrorist groups in the Gaza Strip.

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3,767,716 views • 2 years ago

Ashraf al-Mansy's anti-Hamas People's Army reached the Gaza shore in the last days. --- The group operates in the northern Gaza Strip. The video is notable because the group was able to enter Hamas territory and make it to shore.
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Ashraf al-Mansy's anti-Hamas People's Army reached the Gaza shore in the last days. --- The group operates in the northern Gaza Strip. The video is notable because the group was able to enter Hamas territory and make it to shore.

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32,848 views • 8 days ago

Ashab al-Yamin has claimed an attack in the city of Antwerp, Belgium. This is the seventh attack the group has claimed against Jewish and Western targets in Europe since March 9. Ashab al-Yamin claimed that Appelmansstraat, a central street in Antwerp known for its diamond district, was a target of its attack due to the street's connection with the local Jewish community. The group's messaging casts the attack as part of a broader, escalating campaign tied to the "liberation of Palestine" and retaliation for Palestinians, Lebanese, and other Muslims. --- The video appears to be authentic but it shows some signs of amateur production. It is important to examine if local reports in Antwerp have verified that an arson attack occurred in the area in recent days. Oddly the video does not provide a date of when the arson occurred unlike the previous videos published by the group. Also, it appears the group used a translator like Google Translate to publish its message in English. There is a period at the beginning of the last sentence in the group's statement, indicating a translation app may have been used.
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Ashab al-Yamin has claimed an attack in the city of Antwerp, Belgium. This is the seventh attack the group has claimed against Jewish and Western targets in Europe since March 9. Ashab al-Yamin claimed that Appelmansstraat, a central street in Antwerp known for its diamond district, was a target of its attack due to the street's connection with the local Jewish community. The group's messaging casts the attack as part of a broader, escalating campaign tied to the "liberation of Palestine" and retaliation for Palestinians, Lebanese, and other Muslims. --- The video appears to be authentic but it shows some signs of amateur production. It is important to examine if local reports in Antwerp have verified that an arson attack occurred in the area in recent days. Oddly the video does not provide a date of when the arson occurred unlike the previous videos published by the group. Also, it appears the group used a translator like Google Translate to publish its message in English. There is a period at the beginning of the last sentence in the group's statement, indicating a translation app may have been used.

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224,445 views • 2 months ago

The IDF released footage of the 162nd Division entering Rafah.
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The IDF released footage of the 162nd Division entering Rafah.

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1,896,973 views • 2 years ago

A video circulating online via Vahid claims to show the bodies of several individuals allegedly searching for a downed American pilot. It appears they were armed when they were killed. The authenticity of the footage is unclear.
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A video circulating online via Vahid claims to show the bodies of several individuals allegedly searching for a downed American pilot. It appears they were armed when they were killed. The authenticity of the footage is unclear.

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132,011 views • 1 month ago

For years, my work tracking Palestinian armed groups has required me to watch videos of funerals, battlefield exploits, prisoners returned to Gaza and speeches by terrorist leaders. When I watch this recent funeral procession of a recently killed Hamas terrorist, I see the same old Gaza. What is happening on the ground shows that Hamas is not planning on going anywhere despite the disarmament clause in the ceasefire agreement. I think we should all prepare for this eventuality.
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For years, my work tracking Palestinian armed groups has required me to watch videos of funerals, battlefield exploits, prisoners returned to Gaza and speeches by terrorist leaders. When I watch this recent funeral procession of a recently killed Hamas terrorist, I see the same old Gaza. What is happening on the ground shows that Hamas is not planning on going anywhere despite the disarmament clause in the ceasefire agreement. I think we should all prepare for this eventuality.

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237,817 views • 3 months ago

Two interesting scenes in this clip from the Gaza war: It appears these two now-dead Hamas members hid an explosive charge inside a washing machine. At the end of the clip, it appears Hamas members are repurposing unexploded IDF ordnance.
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Two interesting scenes in this clip from the Gaza war: It appears these two now-dead Hamas members hid an explosive charge inside a washing machine. At the end of the clip, it appears Hamas members are repurposing unexploded IDF ordnance.

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102,992 views • 1 month ago

The Iran-linked Ashab al-Yamin claims it targeted the Israeli embassy in London with two drones containing "radioactive and dangerous carcinogenic materials" as the group has entered its "second phase of operations."
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The Iran-linked Ashab al-Yamin claims it targeted the Israeli embassy in London with two drones containing "radioactive and dangerous carcinogenic materials" as the group has entered its "second phase of operations."

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104,946 views • 1 month ago

Reports from Gaza say that anti-Hamas militiamen came under attack east of Khan Yunis by the so-called resistance.
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Reports from Gaza say that anti-Hamas militiamen came under attack east of Khan Yunis by the so-called resistance.

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Hamas gunmen on top of aid trucks that have entered the Gaza Strip shoot at Palestinian civilians.
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Hamas gunmen on top of aid trucks that have entered the Gaza Strip shoot at Palestinian civilians.

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1,405,369 views • 2 years ago

An interesting claim I am observing online: Imad Aslim, the Hamas northern brigade commader who was killed yesterday by the IDF, supervised the operation to kidnap IDF soldier Gilad Shalit in 2006. Shalit's capture led to the release of Yahya Sinwar and many top Hamas cadres.
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An interesting claim I am observing online: Imad Aslim, the Hamas northern brigade commader who was killed yesterday by the IDF, supervised the operation to kidnap IDF soldier Gilad Shalit in 2006. Shalit's capture led to the release of Yahya Sinwar and many top Hamas cadres.

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12,384 views • 6 days ago