Joe Truzman, The Long War Journal

Joe Truzman

The Long War Journal

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  • The Long War Journal
  • Washington Examiner
  • 19FortyFive
  • FDD
  • Legal Insurrection

Past articles by Joe:

Social Media: An Important Tool Used By Palestinian Militant Groups

Hamas and other aligned Palestinian militant organizations have taken advantage of social media to spread propaganda to supporters. → Read More

Shin Bet: Hamas Attempting to Recruit Palestinians in the West Bank

Israel's security agency revealed on Wednesday that it thwarted another operation by Hamas in Gaza to recruit Palestinians living in the West Bank. → Read More

UNIFIL Peacekeepers Come Under Fire in Southern Lebanon, Hezbollah Denies Involvement

UNIFIL convoy in southern Lebanon was attacked by small arms fire, Hezbollah is suspected of being involved. → Read More

Targeting Hamas, Israel tries to reestablish deterrence in Gaza

Washington Examiner Defense Reporter Mike Brest joins Jim Antle to discuss the US and Russia prisoner swap between WNBA star Brittney Griner and ‘The Merchant of Death’ Viktor Bout. What about Paul Whelan? → Read More

Analysis: West Bank Violence Trending Upward

After a brief lull in violence during the month of November, West Bank militant groups have increasingly carried out attacks against IDF troops and Israeli settlements in recent weeks. → Read More

Jihadis issue vague threats against World Cup

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, as well as al Qaeda's general command, have issued communiques denouncing Qatar and the World Cup as a means to degrade the morals of the Arabian Peninsula. The Islamic State's supporters have additionally issued their own infographics, calling for attacks on the games. → Read More

Drone Launched from IRGC Base Targets Liberian-Flagged Oil Tanker

U.S. Central Command alleges that Iran is behind drone attack on commercial shipping vessel in the Gulf of Oman. → Read More

Taliban meets with Hamas during high-level talks in Turkey

In recent weeks, a Taliban delegation led by Zabihullah Mujahir visited Turkey to meet with various officials including senior Hamas members. → Read More

Analysis: The Lions’ Den and the Future of Militant Activity in the West Bank

In recent days, Israeli operations have targeted key members of the nascent Nablus-based Lions' Den organization. → Read More

Gaza-Based Factions Claim to Have Presence in the West Bank

Two Gaza-based militant organizations have claimed responsibility for attacks in the West Bank over the past several weeks. → Read More

Israeli Forces Arrest Hamas Member Involved in West Bank Attack

The ISA and the IDF arrested a Hamas operative in the West Bank suspected of carrying out an attack against a civilian bus and a taxi near Nablus on Sunday. → Read More

Hamas Operatives in Gaza Continue to Direct Attacks in the West Bank

Evidence continues to grow that Hamas is directing attacks in the West Bank against both the IDF troops and Israeli citizens. → Read More

Hezbollah smuggling weapons to the West Bank amid surge in militant activity

FDD's Long War Journal confirmed with a senior Israeli military official that Hezbollah is transferring weapons to the West Bank. → Read More

Arrest of Militants Signals Hamas’ Involvement in Uptick of West Bank Violence

Israel's Shin Bet arrested several Hamas operatives in the West Bank this month in connection to planned shooting and bombing attacks against Israelis. → Read More

A Newly Established Militant Organization in the West Bank Claims Several Attacks

A nascent militant organization has been established in the West Bank and has claimed several attacks against IDF troops. → Read More

Mounting Evidence of the PA’s Security Services Clashing With IDF Troops in the West Bank

Attacks launched by the Palestinian Authority's Security Services against IDF troops has increased since the uptick in violence in the West Bank began last year. → Read More

Saudi Arabia Designates Individuals for Supporting Yemen’s Houthi Movement

On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia designated five individuals for providing support to the Iran-backed Houthi movement. → Read More

Ceasefire in Effect Following More Than Two Days of Fighting in Gaza

A ceasefire deal mediated by Egypt has been reached between Palestinian militant organizations and Israel. → Read More

Operation “Breaking Dawn” in Gaza Enters its Second Day

Palestinian militants continued to fire rockets towards Israel as operation "Breaking Dawn" entered its second day. → Read More

IDF Targeted Operation Eliminates Palestinian Islamic Jihad Commander

In a targeted operation Friday afternoon, the IDF eliminated Palestinian Islamic Jihad's northern commander, Taysir al-Jabari. → Read More