Hamas Escalates Again as it Plays the Long, Radical Game

Three months after the end of its May conflict with Israel, Hamas has returned to its familiar ways of constant attrition, violent extortion, and “controlled escalation” tactics.
Throughout August, Israel Faced Terrorist Attacks on All Fronts

One of the easiest ways for Israel’s enemies to divert attention from internal problems is to attack the Jewish state.
They’re Saying this Taliban is Different

The rosy predictions that the Afghan government would face down the Taliban have been replaced by rosy predictions that the Taliban 2.0 is more “moderate.”
CAIR Lectures Media About Accurately Quoting Jihadists

CAIR officials have been unwilling to condemn Hamas as a terrorist organization and sometimes react testily when asked.
Afghanistan’s Fall “is a Message for U.S. Allies”

The sight of terrified Afghans trying to cling to an American aircraft taking off from Kabul Airport on Monday underlines the level of fear that Afghans have over the “return of the Taliban monster,” said Rabi.
What Hezbollah Learned this Month

Like many Israelis, Hezbollah now understands that Israel will make no move in Lebanon without a green light from Washington that will never come.
Mixed Signals

“The closer Abbas moves toward Israel and the US, the more he loses points with the Palestinian street.”
Daniel Pipes: As Iran Approaches a Nuclear Breakout

I find it hard to imagine that Moscow will challenge Israel over Syria, a secondary interest for it but a priority for Israel.
Hamas ramps up terrorism in Judea-Samaria in bid to overthrow PA

The ‘occupation’ is the insurance policy that Judea and Samaria will not become like Gaza because, honestly, who in their right mind wants to live in Gaza under Hamas rule?”
Coordination Among IDF Air, Ground Forces Key as Terror Armies Become Better Armed

This change, combined with the growing urban warfare trend, means that the IDF must continually adapt to modern terror army challenges.