Counterterrorism
Yemeni anti-Houthi coalition kills Islamic State's chief spokesperson, state security service says
Islamic State's official media has not confirmed or denied the raid or Abu Hudhayfa al-Ansari's death at the time of writing.
Colombia’s new Israel alliance is a strategic blow to Iran and its proxies - opinion
US targets Palestine Action in counterterrorism effort against 'far-left' groups
Ex-Mossad official: Turkey unlikely to risk military clash with Israel despite Erdogan's ambitions
Who are Hamas’s adversaries in Gaza? - opinion
The Radaa Force, Abu Shabab’s Popular Forces, and Hussam al-Astal’s Counter-Terrorism Strike Force are worth keeping an eye on as possible allies
'Lessons were drawn': IDF confirms soldiers numbered Palestinian suspects in West Bank operation
The IDF told Army Radio that commanders had explained "the seriousness of the act" to the soldiers, and "lessons were drawn from the matter."
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.
