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The Hunt: 1 Million residents in Mosul vs 5,000 ISIL fighters

WASHINGTON — Iraqi forces are rolling into Mosul after a two-year battle with ISIL. And on this week’s edition of the Hunt, Navy Captain Jeff Davis says the fighting is going to get tough.

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December 5, 2025 | There are a small number of fighters compared to the population, says Navy Captain Jeff Davis. (WTOP's JJ Green reports)

J.J. Green

JJ Green is WTOP's National Security Correspondent. He reports daily on security, intelligence, foreign policy, terrorism and cyber developments, and provides regular on-air and online analysis. He is also the host of two podcasts: Target USA and Colors: A Dialogue on Race in America.