1. Summary: Israel is deploying troops and artillery along its northern borders with Lebanon at a scale unwitnessed over the past 10 years. This is not new, Israel has done this many times before. Nonetheless, it comes when tensions are high between all parties and Iran is negotiating a nuclear deal with the United States. Israel considers the deal to be threat to her existence. Adding fuel to the fire, Iran is likely to benefit from any confrontation between its puppet – Hezbollah – and Israel. They will use the confrontation as a bargaining chip. Full-scale war is not unlikely at this moment.
2. JaFaJ Intelligence Solutions has learned that even with negotiations between Lebanon and Israel over the Northern Gas Fields, the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) is preparing for the worst – full-scale war with Lebanon, Hezbollah and Iran. A pre-set plan was enacted on Friday 20th August 2022. The Plan includes moving armored tanks, artillery and soldiers to Israel’s Northern Border. The movements have been documented visually by Israeli motorists.
3. JaFaJ’s top Israeli sources noted that “deploying troops and preparing for a war with Lebanon is nothing new”. The sources then went on to explain that the hostilities between Israel and the Lebanese based terror group – Hezbollah – have been the norm since the early 2000’s. The source added that “This is not the first time such a major deployment has taken place”.
4. JaFaJ, through a top Israeli government source, has confirmed that as the Biden Administration and Iran are moving closer and closer to signing a new nuclear deal, and the Israelis have made it clear to everyone: “We [Israelis] will not sit on our hands”. The source added that, “We need to be proactive, and take the initiative, even if this means going after Iran’s proxies in Lebanon, Syria, or anywhere else, we are prepared to fight”
5. Comment: Israel regularly deploys troops on the Lebanese border in an effort to thwart any potential attacks by Hezbollah. Recent history shows that Iran utilizes proxies to launch small wars with the US, Israel or Saudi Arabia. They then use this ‘dust up’ as a bargaining chip. Therefore, Israel must be expecting Iran to use the same strategy this time around in an effort to enhance its negotiating position as the talks near their end. One thing is different in this instance, the ongoing negotiations will probably result in Iran securing nuclear weapons in the near future, and as such, it will likely provoke a strong reaction by Israel in Lebanon or elsewhere.

1. Summary: The wife of Egypt’s president Abdelfattah Sisi has become known to everyone who deals with him as “the woman behind the throne”. Strong and dedicated, Entesar has been serving as Sisi’s confidant and the matriarch of the Sisi family. Intelligent, fearless and strong, Entesar will not stop at anything to achieve her ambition of turning her family into a dynasty to rule Egypt for generations. Nonetheless, Entesar’s tactics and grip over her husband and the Egyptian state have provoked many top tier Egyptian generals and mostly senior intelligence officers.
2. Despite the macho façade exhibited by Egypt’s president Abdelfattah Sisi, it has become known across his inner circle that his boss is his wife, Entesar. JaFaJ intelligence sources have confirmed that Entesar controls most of her husband’s decisions on state affairs, and even has input into foreign matters. Described as “intelligent”, “cunning”, “soft-spoken” and “totally not interested in showing off”, Entesar’s approach to politics is ruthless and rather violent – she believes in eradicating rivals and keeping potential competition to her reign under surveillance. Through her son, Mahmud, she has been keeping anyone she suspects under strict surveillance by Egyptian security agencies.
The Woman Behind the Throne
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3. A source from the Egyptian military intelligence described Entasar as “the de facto leader of this country”. Having worked directly with her and her husband, he said “She is strong and fearless, unlike Sisi who is weak and could easily be spooked”. For example, the source claimed that Entesar encouraged Sisi to sign the death sentence documents issued by Egyptian courts against young men who were arrested in 2013 protesting Sisi’s takeover. The source added that “They were kids, one of them was just 17 at the time of his arrest, while the rest were all under 20. We advised the President to award them life sentences, but Entesar resisted and would not budge. She pushed him into ratifying the sentences”.
4. A Western intelligence source reported to JaFaJ that “Entesar was the woman behind the throne”. The source added that “She micromanages her husband and eldest son’s actions”. The source continued by adding “She is the last person to whisper in Mahmud’s ears, and Mahmud sees his father as unintelligent and rightfully so.” The source explained, “Sisi is not competent and without his wife, he may have not lasted for so long”. [COMMENT: Mahmud Sisi is the president’s eldest son. His military career was fast tracked by his father who is considered the de facto president of the country by many. He now serves as the Deputy Director of the country’s fearsome General Intelligence Department. For more on this, Click Here to read the JaFaJ Report about Mahmud Sisi’s grip on power in Egypt. END COMMENT]
Fearless, Yet in the Shadows
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5. Entesar is very charming, witty, disciplined and ambitious. Unlike the wives of several Arab dictators, she chooses to remain in the shadows, making few public appearances and presenting herself as a loyal, Hijab wearing housewife. She has never given a TV interview, despite the temptation. This has proven to be a very wise move, as the wives of Arab rulers have a history of provoking their people with showy interviews and opulent dresses. Recent examples include the wives of Jordan’s king and the deposed president of Tunisia.
6. Entesar’s courage and resilience have become her main strengths. The largest test of her resilience came in 2019 when Egyptian military contractor, Mohammad Ali, fled the nation, went into exile and took social media by storm exposing what he described as the corruption of Sisi’s family and calling Entsar out as the mastermind behind it. While Sisi was heading to the United States to speak at the United Nations and then meet President Trump, anti-Sisi protests filled the streets in response. JaFaJ can confirm that President Sisi was so worried about the protests, that he told his wife that he didn’t want to return to Egypt, and discussed with her the possibility of flying the entire family to refuge in an Arab Gulf country instead. Despite his persistence, Enteasr insisted that he return to Egypt and refused to leave Egypt. A week after, she was proven right – the protests died down quickly upon his return.
7. COMMENT: Despite Entesar’s effort to remain invisible, President Sisi’s inner circle, as well as the nation’s top army officers, have acknowledged that “she is the one in charge”. One of the many terms used to mock Sisi within his inner circle is “Zwej Elsit”. This translates into the phrase: “The lady’s husband”, and this is an Egyptian term used to describe weak men who are controlled by their wives.
A Lady with Big Ambitions and Mystical Obsession(s)
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8. The 65 year old first lady of Egypt is very ambitious. Not only has she been the driving force behind her husband’s consolidation of power in Egypt, but she has also had monarchist aspirations for the Sisi family. A very well-connected and informed American source who has had close proximity to the Sisi family reported the following to JaFaJ: “The lady wants her family to rule Egypt forever and she has instilled this thought in her children and grandchildren”. The source added, “Her son Mahmud is her tool to achieve the dream of the family controlling Egypt for generations”.
9. Despite her intelligence, intellect and discipline, Entesar’s lust for power has extended into the world of magic. Obsessed with black magic and metaphysics, Entesar has surrounded herself with magicians, and sorcerers. An Egyptian asset reported to JaFaJ that “She has recruited the best black magic sorcerers in Egypt and has brought magicians to the palace from African nations and other countries.” They added that, “one guy who works for her had been relocated here from Italy and claims that he has ties to the Pope, can connect her to dead prophets and saints, and do miracles for her family that will keep them in power for eternity”. He explained, “She has become obsessed and has used the magicians to influence Western and Arab leaders and to protect her family from assassinations. She believes that she sees visions of herself for the future, and has forced her husband to act on some of the visions, in one case forcing him to fire a senior army general because a clairvoyant told her the general was a threat to her husband”.
The Army Establishment Has Had Enough with Entesar
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10. Entesar’s total power over her husband has put her on a constant and direct collision course with the army establishment which has been ruling Egypt since 1952. Army and intelligence officers feel marginalized by Sisi and bullied by his son Mahmud as both constantly ignore the advice given to them. Additionally, Entesar is the “last person to whisper in the ears of both”. Further, the army and intelligence establishment are concerned that the Sisis’ arrogance and ignorance, combined with Entesar’s obsession with power, could bring the regime down under its weight. A Western military official in contact with the Egyptian military establishment reported to JaFaJ that army officials have already complained to him about “the destructive and obstructive roles Mahmud and Entesar are playing, and requested that he pass their complaints on to the proper authorities”.
Conclusion
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11. Egypt is a vital and strategic part of the world thanks to it being the gateway to Africa from the Asian continent. As such, the nation’s politics impacts the region economically, politically and socially. With Entesar Sisi being the power behind the modern day Egyptian throne, obsessed with ensuring that her family becomes a modern day Pharaonic dynasty, one has to recall that a similar unhealthy obsession with power contributed to the demise of former President Mubarak, a scenario Entesar seems destined to repeat. The Sisi family’s popularity has evaporated even within their inner circle and Entesar’s ambitions and arrogance do not seem to end any time soon. With the army establishment fed up and scared for its future, Egypt’s political future may be determined from her history of military coups.

1. JaFaJ sources have learned that Iranian intelligence has received information that “Israel is planning to assassinate a key Iranian political and military figure – soon”. While Iran could not determine whom the targeted person is, JaFaJ sources have confirmed that the target “Is a key member of Iran’s ruling elite whose position is tied to military operations”, and that the assassination may be similar to General Qasem Soleimani. [COMMENT: Qasem Soleimani was Iran’s top military commander, and leader of Iran’s special military and intelligence operations arm – The Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Quds Force. The Quds Force is one of five branches of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps specializing in unconventional warfare and military intelligence operations. The Revolutionary Guard Corps, and their 5 branches, are designated as a Terrorist organization by both Israel and the United States. The Quds Force reports directly to Ayatollah Khamenei. Soleimani was assassinated on Jan. 3, 2020 under the direct orders of President Trump and was replaced by Esmail Ghaani. END COMMENT]
2. JaFaJ intelligence has confirmed that even with the possibilities of the Israeli Government being dissolved and new elections being called, Israel has determined both the target and the assassination method. As a result, the pending change in Israeli leadership will not result stop the targeting killings of key Iranian intelligence and scientific figures by Israel.
3. Iran believes that the assassination window is open between the end of July 2022 and January 2023. As a result, Iran has put in place extreme and drastic security measures for key political and military figures.

1. Jordan’s King’s health is failing badly and rapidly. At the same time, Crown Prince Hussein, heir to the throne, is an unpopular figure whose mother, Queen Rania, is afraid that if her son becomes king, he may end up paying the price of his dad’s sins against the Jordanian people. At the same time, Rania has made sure no other Hashemite could either get or want the job. With the Royal Family morally and economically bankrupt in the eyes of Jordanians, Jordan could be in turmoil and facing a power vacuum when the King either dies or abdicates. The turmoil could lead to an eventual civil war as sides take positions.
The King’s Broken Heart
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2. JaFaJ can confirm King Abdullah’s largest health problem is his heart. The King has weak heart muscles that produce not just an irregular heartbeat, but constant fatigue. These symptoms have intensified for him since last February, even though he has undergone two surgeries in the past 8 years to solve heart problems. Recently, he was advised by an American cardiologist that he will need either a heart transplant or a drastic transformation of his diet and must stop all alcohol consumption.
3. JaFaJ intelligence sources confirm Abdullah is suffering from several other health problems, including those impacting his digestive system and Crohn’s disease. Additionally, decades of alcohol and substance abuse are taking its toll. When this is combined with his family’s history of health problems, it is no wonder that Abdullah has been unwell for a decade now.
4. In addition to his health problems, Abdullah, like many of his family members, has a history of mental health challenges. Abdullah’s grandfather, Talal, was forced to abdicate because of complications of acute schizophrenia. Abdullah’s father – Hussein – suffered from depression for most of his life and began receiving psychiatric help in his twenties when he was diagnosed and prescribed strong anti-depressants. He was medicated until his death in 1999.
5. JaFaJ intelligence has confirmed that Abdullah has been suffering from depression for over a decade and has become dependent on anti-depressants and vast amounts of alcohol. One source with direct exposure to the King’s private life reported that “for the past two years, the king has been drinking heavily, sometimes two bottles of Black Label whiskey a day.”
Why Is it Such a Riddle?
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6. In the Hashemite Kingdom, like most Arab states, the “Leaders health” (King’s) health is considered a state secret, and the King’s propaganda portrays him as some sort of superhero-like figure who can do everything and never gets sick. Therefore, when he sees a foreign doctor, the results are confidential and not shared with the public under the threat of legal pursuit by the Royal Court. Currently, only one Jordanian doctor has direct access to the King – Dr. Rami Farraj, his private doctor. [COMMENT: Dr. Farraj who has been chosen as a keeper of secrets about the King’s health more than anything else. This was also true of Farraj’s father, Sameer, who served as King Hussein’s doctor. END COMMENT]
7. With this shroud of secrecy surrounding the King’s health, JaFaJ can confirm that Abdullah II’s health problems have become acute, and have intensified in the last few months. This has caused a sharp decline in his mental health. Simply put, the world will not learn about Abdullah’s ailing health until he dies or abdicates. That means the world will be taken by surprise, except for those who are prepared.
The Symptoms
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8. JaFaJ can confirm the King’s symptoms and ailments. The King suffers from Dizziness, lack of balance, loss of breath, irregular heartbeats, an inability to sleep despite using a high dosage of sleeping pills, and the lack of “an appetite that is occasionally coupled with throwing up after meals” causing unexplainable weight gains and losses – often fluxuating widely over the course of a month. Additional ailments include blurry vision and forgetfulness beyond any normal rate. His symptoms have become so bad, that the King was evaluated for dementia. The test results came back “negative”.
Rania, the Shaky Mama Bear
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9. Queen Rania, the King’s wife, is reported to have told her family that the King may not be with them in the future. Understandably, Rania wants her son – Hussein – to succeed his father as King. This has been hampered because she has not been able to secure solid American endorsement for it. Therefore, she has taken a different approach and been promoting her son prudently on Jordanian state TV and at events. For example, he recently led the commencement ceremony at Mut’ah Military University. Because of its status, the King historically conducts this task.
10. On one hand, even as the Queen keeps her son in the picture, Rania is not willing to push her son to succeed his father. Rania’s main fear is that he son will reap what his father has sowed – the wrath of angery Jordanian people. [COMMENT: The people’s anger stems from the King’s extreme and lavish lifestyle that has left Jordanians impoverished and the country on the verge of bankruptcy. This lifestyle has led to the opposition calling for toppling the regime END COMMENT]. On the other hand, as the calls get louder and louder for Abdullah II to abdicate, the Queen has made it clear to the Hashemite family that she will never allow anyone other than her son to succeed Abdullah.
11. While Rania’s back-room actions are designed to prop up her son, opposition to the regime is growing both inside and outside the country. According to JaFaJ sources, several entities are organizing and vying for position. Although they all claim to have the same ultimate goal, they are taking different roads to the end result: bringing their version of “democracy” to the nation. Nonetheless, the road to “democracy” in Jordan is not paved in gold. The King’s most loyal faction, the Muslim Brotherhood realizes that they could “go down with the King” and therefore are willing to oppose any regime they don’t approve of with a military style Jihad if necessary. As Jordan’s stalemate stands, the King may pass away with no clear successor or evidence of continuity for the Royal Family or nation.
12. JaFaJ sources familiar with the King’s actions stated that “Unless the West steps in with support for the very few Jordanian moderate opposition figures, Jordan could be eligible for a prolonged period of unrest and turmoil”. A Western intelligence source with close ties to Jordanian issues has told JaFaJ that “The West needs to step in now and do something about this before a civil war breaks out, and people start dying.”
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13. As Abdullah’s health rapidly fails, his son lacks popularity with a people that has never been this angry with the Hashemite rulers. As a result, in the case of Abdullah II’s death or abdication, the issue of succession is everything but guaranteed, and it’s clear that the region and world will be caught off guard if (when) the King dies or abdicates and a power vacuume opens. Since the West has not become involved and shown support for any form of alternative to Abdullah’s rule, this power vacuume will lead to regional unrest that could ignite a Jordanian civil war.

1.JaFaJ has learned King Salman of Saudi Arabia was rushed into hospital earlier today. It is reported that the King fell suddenly ill and lost consciousness. The sources reported that he was admitted rushed to a private hospital in the Saudi Capital of Riyadh, where he was immediately put into a medically induced coma. With no word from the Saudi Royal Court, the King’s medical condition remains a private matter, and has direct impact on President Biden’s expected to visit the Kingdom in the middle of July. It is not clear to the King’s medical team what his health problem is, but the 86-year-old king has had several minor health incidents this year.
2.JaFaJ has reported on the King’s Health in 2 stories:
– Story 1: May 8, 2022 – On King of Saudi Arabia Plans To Step Down and Appoint MBS King: https://acuitywebtechnologies.com/jafaj/mbs-on-fast-track-to-becoming-king-considering-his-cousin-abdelaziz-bin-ahmed-for-crown-prince-2/
– Story 2: May 27, 2022 – MBS on Fast Track to Becoming King, Considering His Cousin Abdelaziz Bin Ahmed for Crown Prince – https://acuitywebtechnologies.com/jafaj/mbs-on-fast-track-to-becoming-king-considering-his-cousin-abdelaziz-bin-ahmed-for-crown-prince-2

1. Summary: JaFaJ has learned that the Emir of Kuwait, Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, is extremely ill and that his medical team is suspecting that he may pass away soon. Deliberations for succession are already underway within the Kuwaiti Royal Family. The Crown Prince, Sheikh Mashaal, is 82 years old and is not healthier than his older brother, the Emir. Therefore, the family may choose a younger member to serve as the upcoming Emir’s Crown Prince. The most likely candidate is Emir Ahmed Al-Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah.
2. JaFaJ has learned through its intelligence sources that the ruler of Kuwait, Emir Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, has fallen ill. The 85-year-old Emir is reportedly suffering from several health problems, including having a “weak heart”. Despite being highly active for his age, the Emir is reported to have become so ill that he is confined to a fully equipped hospital located inside his palace. The hospital was constructed especially for him.
3. Reported to be in the care of some of the best doctors, the medical team has confided to several members of the Emir’s direct family that “he may not make it this time – his health is rapidly deteriorating”.
4. JaFaJ sources reported that the Emir’s ailment has worsened, and the tough questions are now coming into play, especially the question of succession. That’s because the 82-year-old successor, crown prince Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, himself is not in a good health. This has caused the Al-Sabah family to deliberate on whether the next Emir should pick a young Crown Prince, and who should that be. A source close to the Al-Sabah Royal Family has reported to JaFaJ that, “This concept by itself has proven to be a problem because many young royal family members will be competing for the job.”
5. Western intelligence sources have confirmed to JaFaJ that Kuwait’s Emir has previously suggested appointing Ahmed Al-Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah as Crown Prince in the case of his death and Mishaal’s succession. The sources confirmed that “Ahmed Al-Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah remains the most likely candidate to join the ruling upper crust if this is ever to happen for any of the younger men of the Kuwaiti Royal Family.”
6. Comment: At 59 years old, Ahmed Al-Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah is relatively young, agile and globally recognized for his role in sports organizations like FIFA and the Olympic Council of Asia. Ahmed is known to be close to the family’s younger generation, nonetheless, he is also known for his short fuse when opposed. Nonetheless, if appointed Crown Prince after the current Emir passes away, Ahmed might be able to stream new blood into the aged and outdated upper echelon. Nonetheless, such a move may prove to be difficult because many Kuwaiti royals, young and old, see themselves more fit for the job.

1. Summary: Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) is on the fast track to succeeding his father as King. JaFaJ has learned that the proposed date for his appointment has been “pulled closer to the originally set date of Eid Adha,” the Muslim holiday celebrating the conclusion of Hajj. JaFaJ has also confirmed MBS is considering his cousin, Abdelaziz Bin Ahmed Bin Abdelaziz for the position of Crown Prince. If Abdelaziz gets the job, this will signify the unity and resilience of the Saudi Royal Family.
2. JaFaJ has learned from top sources in Saudi Arabia that Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) is “very close to becoming King”. The sources noted that King Salman is “eager to retire and make way for the younger generation to lead”. [COMMENT: For more details on MBS roadway to succeeding his father, see JaFaJ report dated May 8th, 2022 https://acuitywebtechnologies.com/jafaj/king-of-saudi-arabia-plans-to-step-down-and-appoint-mbs-king/ END COMMENT]
3. JaFaJ can confirm the proposed date for the declaration of MBS succession was originally slated for the “Eid Adha Muslim holiday” which marks the conclusion of Hajj. “The king wants this done fast, the country needs MBS to take over, the situation in Ukraine will sooner or later filter into the Arab region and the Kingdom has to be ready for any potential political earthquakes hitting the region”, one major source reported. He explained: “The king is old but not sick, he has had a recent check-up and I can assure you he is rather healthy for his age, this is about the future of this country and not any concerns over the king’s health”.
4. A well-informed source in the Arabian Gulf reported MBS was considering his cousin, Prince Abdelaziz Bin Ahmad Bin Abdelaziz, to serve as his Crown Prince. MBS’s male children are too young to take the job. Nonetheless, this is not the only reason MBS may choose Abdelaziz as his Crown Prince. This move will slam shut all rumours of an “alleged rivalry between him and his uncle, Abdelaziz’s father, Ahmad.” Having once criticized MBS policies in Yemen, Prince Ahmad has been rumoured as an antagonist to his nephew, MBS. Several Saudi opposition activists have built wild conspiracy theories for years about this. The appointment of Ahmad’s son as Crown Prince will serve as proof of the Saud family’s unity and resilience.
5.JaFaJ has learned that the appointment of Abdelaziz is still an issue of consideration and deliberation, therefore it is not a done deal. If appointed, the business oriented Abdelaziz is no political match for MBS. An American source who is remarkably close to the Saudi Royal Family described him as “Polite, down to earth, and very business-obsessed. He could be a perfect CEO, I’ve never known him to care for politics”. A Saudi source continued by saying, “What His Royal Highness needs is a trusted family member who would support his vision during tough times in the Middle East. The Crown Prince is young, and Prince Abdelaziz is almost 60 years old, and he knows that he will never succeed MBS, as such, if he becomes the Crown Prince, he knows that his job will be to facilitate HRH, MBS”.
6. Abdelaziz’s mother is from the Al-Sudairi family, one of the most prominent families in the Central Saudi Arabia region of Najd. The family is connected to the Saud family. Abdelaziz Ibn Saudi, the kingdom’s founder had seven male children from an Al-Sudairi woman, many of whom have become kings. Therefore, if appointed Crown Prince, Abdelaziz will signify the unity and harmony between the Al-Sudairi-connected branch within the Royal Family and the non-Al-Sudairi connected branch to whom King Salman and his son belong.
7. Conclusion: There is no longer any doubt that MBS is going to succeed his father in the near future. MBS has proven himself as both a survivor and a fine administrator who has effectively modernized the country and eliminated his enemies”. Despite speculation by many across the region, nothing in sight seems to be able to hinder or disrupt MBS succession to the throne. The potential appointment of his cousin, Abdelaziz Bin Ahmed Bin Abdelaziz as Crown Prince, will likely bring harmony to the family and continued economic success to the nation.

1. Summary: JaFaJ has confirmed that the President Sisi of Egypt has survived an assassination attempt. The attempt took place on April 29, 2022. Sisi was injured in the attempt, but the shock and injuries are reported to be superficial. Reportedly, the assailants were rouge members of the Presidential Guards whose job is to protect Sisi and his family.
2. JaFaJ has confirmed that Sisi has been injured and remains hospitalized within one of his most protected presidential compounds while he recovers from his injuries and shock.
3. Intelligence available to JaFaJ has established that the assassination attempt were “an inside job”, and that the assailants were army officers from the Presidential Guards elite units. While it is not clear yet who was behind the attempt, the sources have confirmed that Egyptian Military Intelligence itself is investigating and the President’s eldest son, Mahmud, is following up on the progress of the investigations by himself.
4. In the attacks, at least one assailant was killed, and several presidential guards and army officers have been arrested. The common suspicion within Sisi’s inner circle is that the attack was facilitated by rouge senior army officers and not just a small job by junior officers.
5. The President’s family, including in-laws and grandchildren, have been put under beefed up security and gathered in the Presidential compound where Sisi is recuperating. Sisi has met with his family and is reported to be very emotional.
6. Strict orders have been issued to keep the story from being leaked to the media. JaFaJ has learned that a very small number of army generals and senior intelligence officers are aware of the details, and they are already in the process of planning a vigorous round of public appearances in an effort to thwart any potential negative rumours. They have planned on letting the President deliver a speech for the Eid, at the end of the Muslim month of Ramadan fasting.
7. Conclusion: This attempt on Sisi’s life came from his inner circle. To his luck, the assailants were not successful. Nonetheless, it exhibits the unmistaken reality that the Egyptian establishment, represented by the military regime, is upset with Sisi. This assassination attempt signifies more unrest is on the way unless Sisi manages to turn his image around and win both the angry Egyptian army and the Egyptian people who have been suffering under his ruthless grip and unprecedented economic austerity measures. [COMMENT: See JaFaJ’s report on the Egyptian army’s grievences with Sisi and the growing dismay with him amongst Egyptian army generals https://acuitywebtechnologies.com/jafaj/egypts-army-fed-up-with-sisi-global-powers-eyeing-mubaraks-son-for-succession/ END COMMENT]

1. The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) has been engaged in a campaign against Palestinian militants in the West Bank. The latest major such operation took place in Nour Shams refugee camp in Tulkarem. A handful of Palestinian militants were killed on April 19, 2024 in the camp. Israel remains persistent in cracking down on militancy in the Palestinian territories and major trouble spots while they defend themselves in both in the South against Hamas and the North against Hezbollah. This is likely to remain the situation as Israel’s security concerns remain elevated after the October 7Th 2023 terror attacks.
2. A special unit of the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) made an incursion into the Nour Shams-Tulkarem refugee camp in the West Bank. The unit reportedly has been making careful advances under heavy machinegun fire from Palestinian militants. [COMMENT: Located in the middle of Tulkarem City, the Camp is the West Bank’s second largest refugee camp and is recognized as one of the “hottest terror spots in the region,” with various militias known for their association with the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), Hamas and the Jordanian General Intelligence Department (GID). Over the years, the Jordanian Government (JG) has exerted influence on several militants in the West Bank, though least acknowledged, the GID has a military and intelligence presence that Jordan’s monarchy uses for advantage against both the Israelis and the Palestinian Authority. END COMMENT]
3. Special Israeli forces began advancing towards the Nour Shams camp around midnight on April 19, 2024, with the help of dozens of IDF armoured vehicles. The vehicles and soldiers carefully advanced towards the camp’s main entrance (the Nour Shams roundabout) and eventually stopped at Saif roundabout, just at the mouth of the Camp’s central area. At that point, Israeli soldiers exited the vehicles and began advancing on foot.
4. At 2:22 am, trucks carrying Israeli military D9 bulldozers began arriving at the scene. Shortly after, Palestinian militants opened fire at the IDF infantry soldiers to which the Israelis responded with heavy machinegun fire, and a fierce gun battle ensued. At least two D9s began deploying on the scene as fighting became fierce. An improvised explosive device (IED) was ignited beneath a D9 while it was advancing into the camp. The IED did not cause any damage to the D9.
5. At 3:03 AM, the noise of Israeli military drones were heard in the camp. A D9 arrived at the camp shortly after, with a dozen IDF armoured vehicles soon after that. At 3:26 AM, explosions could be heard, with no sign of any damage to either IDF soldiers or vehicles.
6. Shortly after that, a D9 began knocking down the building holding Al-Damah Butcher and Kebab Shop which is opposite the Al-Fadous Mosque and the Tulkarem Department of Motor Vehicles. The said building houses the restaurant and storage houses underneath. The D9 bulldozers preceded to knock down more houses under intensified Palestinian militant fire on Israeli soldiers.
7. The Palestinian militants engaged were confirmed to be from the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade and dozens of Hamas-loyalist militants. Nonetheless, their resistance receded after three hours of battle, and Israeli armoured vehicles moved freely across the camp’s central and Northern regions. At the same time, more Israeli armoured vehicles began arriving to back up and support the ongoing operations. [See video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neduFCiYlOI ]. During the operation, Israeli soldiers arrested two Palestinian militants wanted for terror charges.
8. Since the war’s outbreak on October 7, Israel has sustained a tight grip on the West Bank to prevent an Intifada outbreak. The Tulkarem refugee camp is considered one of the most problematic in the West Bank, with the number of militants being higher per population – an estimated 220 of a 10,000 total population. To make things worse, the presence of both, the Jordanian Intelligence and Hamas makes them stronger. The surgical and swift operations the IDF has been carrying out are designed to specifically operationally disrupt and scare the ranks of the Palestinian militants.
9. The battle ensued until the morning’s early hours. Four Palestinian militants have been killed, those militants have been ide Ahmad Abu El Faheem, Ahmad Al-Aref, Mutasim Al-Aref, and 16 year old militant Qais Fathi Nasrallah. Additionally, a 12 year old Palestinian child was caught in the crossfire and died after being shot in the head. This happened when he accidentally walked into the middle of Palestinian militants fighting Israeli armoured vehicles near the child’s home. In the end, the IDF arrested four suspected militants, those were: Anas Salah Ali, Oudai Samer Jaber, Khaled Al-Dablaoui and Mahmoud Al-Dablaoui.