Afghanistan

An Afghan Pashtun's analysis of what has befallen his homeland

Pashtuns, the largest ethnic group in Afghanistan; (possibly descendants of the lost tribes of Israel) are prey for terrorists. Op-ed.

Taliban shoot rebel leader's brother

Taliban fighters reportedly tortured and executed Rohullah Saleh, brother of former Afghanistan vice president.

Trump blasts Biden over 'horrible' withdrawal from Afghanistan

Former US President on Afghanistan withdrawal: It looked like we retreated, it looked like we gave up.

Fuzzy language can’t change Afghanistan reality

Efforts to divert attention from what is actually happening have thus far not succeeded.Op-ed.

Taliban allows hundreds of US, foreign citizens to leave

After days of banning chartered flights to rescue westerners still stuck in Afghanistan, Taliban allows the flights to take off.

Watch: Afghanistan's last remaining Jew leaves the country

According to reports, despite threats to his life, Simantov was hesitant to leave his native state till the last moment.

Canadian Jewish groups providing help to Afghan refugees

B’nai Brith Canada and Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center working with Afghan immigration org to aid refugees arriving in Canada.

'I'm a mom, I couldn't leave the kids in Afghanistan alone'

An Afghan refugee struggled to get her family out of the country. She says a Jewish group was her lifeline.

Shaked refuses to grant Afghan women entry to Israel

Group of Afghan women cyclists requested to spend a month in Israel before moving on. Shaked refused.

'We hope someone take them in' - Crisis looming in Afghanistan?

Human rights advocates are warning of the dire results of the American withdrawal.

American stranded in Afghanistan: 'Am I going to die here?'

A woman who visited her native country to get married finds herself stranded with no hope of getting out & Taliban searching for Americans.

Huckabee on Biden's 'deceitful' call to Afghan leader: Betrayal

Mike Huckabee says Biden is ‘done’ as president if media stops 'covering up' for him.

17 killed in 'celebratory' gunfire as Taliban claim victory

Both sides are claiming to have the upper hand in fighting over Panjshir Valley, controlled by resistance forces.

Trump blasts Biden: He disrespected our service members

Trump lambasts Biden over his withdrawal from Afghanistan: Seeing Taliban riding in American vehicles is just disgraceful.

How the Afghanistan debacle looks from Dubai

Has the US failed in Afghanistan? What has happened is the most serious warning of the erosion of American influence in the world. Op-ed.

'Coordination with Taliban a possibility'

Gen. Mark Milley says it is “possible” the US will seek to coordinate with the Taliban on counterterrorism strikes in Afghanistan.

Report: Taliban gives US tanks, military equipment to Iran

US military equipment from Afghanistan emerges in images from Tehran.

Afghanistan: Mock coffins draped in western flags

Mobile footage in city of Khost shows rally celebrating what the Taliban called 'the end of occupation.'

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Biden urged Afghan pres to create impression Taliban would lose

Leaked call between Biden and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani details how US President believed "perception" change could lead to victory.

Lapid's advice to the Biden administration

FM says opening consulate in eastern Jerusalem is 'a bad idea'. "Jerusalem is the sovereign capital of Israel and Israel alone".

Watch: Marine relieved of duty for blasting 'senior leaders'

17-year U.S. Army veteran rips senior members of the military and government, says that his comrades in arms may have died 'in vain.'

Europe hesitant to absorb refugees after 2015 debacle

Europe desperate to avoid the migrant crisis of 2015 that fueled support for far-right parties.

'They wanted to punish me' - An activist's escape from Taliban

A former Education Ministry official in Kabul describes his flight from the Taliban and how others like him were rounded up by the group.

Watch: U.S. releases video of last troops leaving Kabul

The US army released footage of the last American troops boarding a plane home completing the withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Watch: Former Afghan minister now working as German delivery man

The former communications minister-turned-refugee says politicians should take on everyday jobs after retiring from public service.

Afghan soccer player: 'No future for people like me'

A 25-year-old civil engineer and former member of Afghanistan's national soccer team says teammates left behind should burn their uniforms.

We in America just lost our honor in Afghanistan

Pray for the souls of the heroes killed in Kabul last week who embodied what America once stood for: Honor and devotion to country. Op-ed.

'US will strike terrorists in Afghanistan when necessary'

Pentagon spokesman: We will continue to conduct drone strikes against ISIS-K terrorists and other targets within Afghanistan when necessary.

Biden: Leaving Afghanistan was the best decision for America

US President defends his decision to pull American troops out of Afghanistan, says it was in the US national interest to do so.

Watch: Taliban militants mock American soldiers

Taliban fighters dressed in full U.S. military fatigue were filmed pledging allegiance to 'real' Taliban leaders.

Taliban storm Kabul TV station, terrorize news anchor

A Kabul-based TV program became home to a Taliban propaganda hit when militants stormed the station.

Biden: 'I'm not supposed to take questions'

President Biden has been slammed for appearing to avoid questions he doesn't want to answer.

Pentagon: Hundreds of Americans still in Afghanistan

Number of Americans who wanted out but were left behind in Afghanistan estimated in the 'low hundreds.'

Taliban spokesman: U.S. defeat a lesson for other invaders

The group's spokesman warned against attacking his country while calling for 'good relations' with the U.S. in the future.

Watch: Singapore leader predicts Afghanistan's outcome in 2009

Was Singapore's former Prime Minister able to foresee the chain of events leading to the U.S. downfall in Afghanistan years ago?

From 9/11 to the death of bin-Laden: 20 years in Afghanistan

A look back at the U.S. Afghanistan policy under 4 consecutive administrations starting with the invasion of 2001 to the recent collapse.

U.S. disables planes, missile systems before leaving Kabul

The US army left as little as possible in the hands of the Taliban before leaving the country.

Rescuing Biden from Afghanistan

The think-tank crowd and Jewish former gov't officials are desperately trying to restore reliability where Israel is concerned. Op-ed.

Blinken on Afghanistan: A new diplomatic mission has begun

Secretary of State calls on Taliban to live up to its commitments now that US troops have pulled out of Afghanistan.

Taliban declares independence after US withdrawal

Taliban celebrates end of the US mission in Afghanistan, declares independence.

Biden: World will hold Taliban to its commitment on safe passage

Biden: Joint Chiefs and of all of our commanders unanimously recommended ending the mission in Afghanistan.

Last US plane leaves Afghanistan

Pentagon says the US has completed efforts to evacuate its remaining civilians and troops from Afghanistan.

Team of Western feminists rescues thirty Afghan feminist women

We gathered together swiftly and began the work which has now lasted for five intense around-the-clock weeks and continues on. Op-ed.

Blinken: Taliban promised to let everyone who wants to leave

Sec. of State claims to have "leverage to incentivize Taliban to make good on its commitments." Facts on the ground tell a different story.

US strike thwarts Afghan-ISIS attack in Kabul

US drone took out "multiple suicide bombers" heading for Kabul airport. Forces remain on high alert.

13 who gave their lives to save others, doing the job they loved

Most of the US service members killed in Kabul blast were in their early 20s. "Don't worry, Mom, my guys got me," was one last message.

Egyptian analyst: Afghanistan debacle signals fall of the West

Egyptian political analyst says it's just a matter of time until the U.S. - and Western civilization - fall completely.

UK ambassador: 15,000 evacuated from Afghanistan

As the UK winds up its airlift of civilians from the Taliban-occupied Islamist state, its ambassador hopes more can escape to safety.

Watch: Advanced U.S. planes, drones fall into Taliban hands

Reports emerging of $85 billion worth of American military equipment falling into Taliban hands.

Pentagon spokesman: 'Thousands' of ISIS prisoners released

President Biden’s Pentagon spokesperson says “thousands” of ISIS-K prisoners have been released following Afghanistan withdrawal.

Watch: Taliban block access to Kabul Airport

Even as American citizens try to flee the country, Taliban closed off access to the last remaining airport days before full withdrawal.

'Sick to my stomach' - widow of 9/11 hero killed in Afghanistan

A couple who fled Afghanistan during the Soviet invasion and returned to help rebuild the country say they're heartbroken by the withdrawal.

Obama's Defense Sec. blasts Biden: 'Dangerous situation'

Former President Defense Secretary Leon Panetta strongly criticized Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan during an interview with CNN.

Biden spars with reporter - 'I had no choice but to pull out'

President Biden said he never believed in democracy taking hold in a country 'made up of tribes'.

The Kabul terrorist neared the US troops - and blew himself up

Nearly 200 people died in a suicide attack at the Kabul, Afghanistan airport. 'They didn't need to die,' US military official admits.

This haredi Jew is rescuing dozens of Afghan women

After Afghanistan’s last Jew refused to leave, his would-be Jewish rescuers helped dozens of other Afghans escape instead.

Islamism’s brutal face is back on display

Across the Middle East, extremist regimes and terrorist groups are rejoicing at the waning of the U.S. presence in their region. Op-ed.

US drone strike eliminates ISIS-K operative

Targeted US drone strike in eastern Afghanistan reported to leave ISIS-K operative dead, with no civilian casualties.

House Minority Leader leaves Biden impeachment on the table

Kevin McCarthy leaves open the possibility that Republicans would seek to impeach Biden over his handling of Afghanistan.

Lessons to be learned from Afghanistan

The United States fled Afghanistan and left ruins there. Israel needs to learn the lesson from this event.