Spotlight on Iran (September 11 – 26, 2023)

The IRGC commander responded to the Israeli Mossad chief’s threats to increase Israel’s activity against Iran, warning that if Israel continues its assassination policy, its life will be shortened, and Iran will have the upper hand.The Iranian...

Spotlight on Terrorism: Hezbollah, Lebanon and Syria (September 15-21,...

This past week no unusual incidents were reported along the Israel-Lebanon border. Hezbollah-affiliated media outlets reported on works carried out by Israel in the Ghajar region. The exposure of Iran and Hezbollah’s secret airport in south Lebanon continued to make headlines. Preliminary details have been published about the plan of Amos Hochstein, the American president’s coordinator for energy security, to resolve the issue of the land border between Israel and Lebanon. Tensions continue in the Ein al-Hilweh refugee camp. Several meetings were held in an effort to calm the situation. So far, there has been no solution to the presidential crisis in Lebanon nor is one on the horizon. Hezbollah and Amal continue to promote the candidacy of Suleiman Frangieh.

Spotlight on Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (September...

This past week Palestinians carried out seven terrorist attacks. The Israeli security forces continued counterterrorism activities, focusing on Jeninn and Jericho; five Palestinians were killed. Meanwhile, the Palestinian security forces continued to detain wanted persons in Jenin. During the Jewish New Year tensions increased when Jewish worshipers entered the Temple Mount; the event was condemned by Palestinians and Arab countries.This past week riots were renewed along the Gaza border. One Palestinian was killed by IDF forces in the southern Gaza Strip and five others were killed by an explosive device in the eastern Gaza Strip before it could thrown at Israeli soldiers The Palestinian Authority (PA) continued its activities in preparation for Mahmoud Abbas’ speech at the United Nations General Assembly on September 21, 2023. Mahmoud Abbas and PA Prime Minister Muhammad Shtayyeh are exploiting the visit to New York to meet with world leaders to mobilize support for the Palestinian issue.

Spotlight on Global Jihad (September 14-20, 2023)

This week, there was a decline in ISIS’s activity around the world. The organization’s activity focused on Syria and Africa. In the Idlib area, fighting continued between the forces of the Al-Qaeda-affiliated HTS and the Syrian army. In the desert area, three pro-Iranian militia fighters were killed in an ISIS attack. In Nigeria ISIS attacked Nigerian army targets in the northeast of the country. In Somalia operatives of the Al-Qaeda-affiliated Al-Shabaab continued to attack targets of the Somali army and the forces supporting it. Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have formed a new defense alliance to jointly fight jihadi terrorist organizations headed by Al-Qaeda and ISIS. Al-Qaeda’s branch in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) renewed the publication of the magazine Sada al-Malahim, apparently to enlist support and operatives. Unofficial media arms affiliated with Al-Qaeda published posters threatening the United States and its allies and Sweden and its “sisters.”

Spotlight on Terrorism: Hezbollah, Lebanon and Syria (September 8 – 14...

This past week no unusual incidents were reported along the Israel-Lebanon border. In south Lebanon there were reports of explosions and Israeli planes circling over the area. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant revealed the existence of an Iranian airport in south Lebanon. In Lebanon the reactions to the revelation were mixed. The United States Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Hezbollah operatives and economic institutions in south Lebanon and South America. An arms-smuggling network from Iran to Lebanon for Hamas was exposed, with the involvement of officers of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) Qods Force. Violent clashes were renewed in the Ein al-Hilweh refugee camp near Sidon. The presidential crisis in Lebanon continues despite the efforts of Jean-Yves Le Drian, the French envoy, who visited Lebanon, to help resolve it. In Syria, two attacks attributed to Israel were carried out in the area of Tartus and Hama.

The mass exodus of young men from the Gaza Strip

In recent years, the desire to emigrate from the Gaza Strip, with the...

UNIFIL’s Mandate Renewed The Resolution – Its Implications and Consequences

On August 31, 2023, the UN Security Council passed Resolution 2695 renewing...

Possible Renewal of the Return Marches

On August 30, 2023, the Supreme National Authority for Return Marches and...

Iranian activity to expand its regional religious-cultural influence throug...

In recent years, Iran has expanded its religious and cultural activities in...

The City of Jerusalem in the Palestinian Authority Schoolbooks

This research discusses the image of the city of Jerusalem as revealed in...

The PLO Anti-Discrimination and Apartheid Department to hold an internation...

In recent months the PLO Anti-Discrimination and Apartheid Department,...

Revealing Maps: The Palestinian Vision as Taught in PA Schools (Dr. Arnon G...

The present research deals with some 115 maps of the country appearing in...

Hamas summer camps in the Gaza Strip

As during the past several summers, Hamas again organized summer camps,...

ISIS has declared the death of its leader and the appointment of a new lead...

On August 3, 2023, ISIS's Al-Furqan Media Foundation released an audiotape...

Focal Points

activity-icon

The Team

The ITIC's skilled team of researchers follows terrorist events, collects information, processes and analyzes the findings.
activity-icon

Topics

The studies cover a wide range of topics, including the various terrorist organizations, their ideology and military capabilities, counterterrorism, anti-Israel incitement and the campaign to delegitimize Israel.
activity-icon

Publications

Periodical reports reviewing current developments, ad hoc studies analyzing events or trends and their consequences, and in-depth studies of specific topics.
activity-icon

Languages

All the ITIC publications are translated into English; some are available in other languages as well.