ISIS & The Italian Mafia
ROME – Decriminalizing cannabis sales would strike a blow against Islamic State militants and Italian mobsters who, according to ongoing investigations, are smuggling hashish together, Italy’s top prosecutor told Reuters.
IDF Uncovers Terror Tunnel From Gaza Into Israel
It has been cleared for publication that the IDF recently discovered a terror tunnel from Gaza into southern Israel, marking the first such discovery since 2014’s Operation Protective Edge.
Dozens of Hezbollah Militants ‘Accidentally’ Killed In Chemical Attack
Dozens of members of Hezbollah were killed last week in Aleppo in an “accidental” chemical attack carried out by the Syrian military, diplomatic sources reported to the Kuwaiti newspaper “Al-Jarida.”
New York – Inmate Who Plotted Synagogue Bombings In Coma After Suicide Attempt
NEW YORK – A man who admitted plotting to bomb New York City synagogues has tried to kill himself in prison after guards tormented him because of his terror case, his lawyers said.
NYT: Saudi Arabia Threatens To Sell Off Billions In American Assets If 9/11 Bill Passes
Washington – The Saudi Arabian government has threatened to sell of hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of American assets should the U.S. Congress pass a bill that could hold the kingdom responsible for any role in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, the New York Times reported on Friday.
Belgium – Report: Brussels Terrorists Targeted Tel Aviv-Bound Flight
Belgium – The Brussels terrorists planned to attack passengers waiting to board a flight to Tel Aviv, the third would-be bomber and suspect Mohamed Abrini told the Belgian examining magistrate, according to official records seen by France’s BFM TV station.
Hezbollah Has The SA-17?
The Hezbollah terrorist organization recently acquired an advanced missile system, a German news outlet claimed on Thursday evening, which if true could have serious implications for the Israeli Air Force.
Israelis Warned To Leave Turkey ‘Immediately’
The Counterterrorism Bureau on Friday warned Israelis to leave Turkey immediately due to a threat of an imminent terror attack.
Brussels – Prosecutors Appeal For Info On “Man In Hat”, Brussels Airport Suspect
BRUSSELS — Belgian prosecutors launched a public appeal Thursday seeking any information on the “man in hat” suspect in the Brussels Airport suicide bombings that killed 16 people.
U.S. Navy Seizes Iranian Arms Shipment Likely Intended For Yemen Rebels
U.S. Navy ships in the Arabian Sea intercepted and seized an arms shipment from Iran likely bound for Houthi fighters in Yemen, the military said in a statement on Monday.