Counterterrorism
US targets Palestine Action in counterterrorism effort against 'far-left' groups
The move follows Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s push to focus counterterrorism efforts on “far-left terror,” sparking Democratic concerns over the politicization of the fight against extremism.
Ex-Mossad official: Turkey unlikely to risk military clash with Israel despite Erdogan's ambitions
Who are Hamas’s adversaries in Gaza? - opinion
'Lessons were drawn': IDF confirms soldiers numbered Palestinian suspects in West Bank operation
Syrian authorities arrest nine-member ISIS cell in town adjacent to Israel's demilitarized zone
The nine-member ISIS cell allegedly collected weapons, transported explosives, and carried out other activities supporting the terrorist group, according to Damascus's Interior Ministry.
UK watchdog probes prominent Islamic aid charity over Hamas connections, funding
This follows the arrest of Mohammad Yousef Hasna, an individual employed by Al-Khair Foundation, in the UK last week.
British-Azerbaijani national arrested for allegedly spying on airbase in Cyprus for Iran's IRGC
Rashad Sultanov, 44, from Islington in north London, was arrested on July 17 by Cypriot authorities and is being held in custody as extradition proceedings progress, the Metropolitan Police said.
Shin Bet Chief Zini makes first official visit to YAMAM counterterrorism unit, meets with deputy
Shin Bet Chief David Zini visited YAMAM for the first time, reviewing joint counterterrorism operations, technological capabilities, and the unit’s past hostage rescue missions in Gaza.
Israel must confront terror, settler violence with equal resolve - editorial
Every attack on civilians deserves condemnation. Israel cannot allow political considerations to weaken enforcement against settler violence.
US will focus counterterrorism efforts on left-wing groups, Rubio says
A Thursday conference on political violence has sparked Democratic concerns that the Trump administration is politicizing counterterrorism by focusing on "far-left terror."
UK police say former minister Widdecombe's murder was a targeted attack
The head of Britain's counter terrorism policing told reporters that law enforcement is still working to understand the motivation behind the murder of 78-year-old Ann Widdecombe.
UK counterterror police take over investigation into Ann Widdecombe murder
"Following new information and evidence, they (counter-terrorism police) are now leading on the investigation into the horrific murder of Ann Widdecombe," interior minister Shabana Mahmood stated.
Syria arrests senior ISIS leader, exposes criminal financing network
According to Syria's Interior Ministry, an investigation found that the ISIS cell financed its activities through assassinations and armed robberies targeting gold merchants in Daraa province.
Morocco prevents attacks by cell loyal to Islamic State in Sahel
Morocco’s counterterrorism agency said it arrested 10 suspects loyal to Islamic State’s Sahel branch and seized weapons, chemicals, and bomb making equipment.