Counterterrorism

IDF uncovers rocket as Iran-backed West Bank terror threat grows

This is the second discovery in the past few weeks; both incidents were reportedly “under Iranian direction,” according to security assessments.

A rocket recovered in Tulkarm by the IDF on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
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US National Counterterrorism Center warns of threat from al-Qaeda

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi attends a military parade for the members of Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) marking its eighth anniversary, in Diyala province, Iraq July 23, 2022.

The US sanctioned Iraqi militias, but will the militias be affected? - analysis

Defense Minister Israel Katz with IDF soldiers in the West Bank; illustrative.

Hamas deploys terror forces, resources to West Bank, Israeli security sources claim


Reichman University leaders warn of crisis at counterterrorism summit

"The struggle over the state’s future will be decided by the soldiers returning from the battlefield," said Prof. Reichman, "we have an obligation to pave a path forward for them."

Prof. Uriel Reichman: “Israel’s enemies are relentlessly working to spread the anti-Zionist narrative.”

IDF troops kill terrorist throwing concrete blocks during undercover Nablus raid

Soldiers of the IDF's undercover Duvdevan unit killed a terrorist who threw concrete blocks at them during a covert operation in Nablus on Wednesday, the military stated.

IDF soldiers operate in the West Bank, July 25, 2025.

Covert volunteers uncover clandestine Hamas funding

Using facial recognition software, the team tracked down footage on social media showing the recruiter calling on Gazan youth to become "Soldiers of the next October 7."

 Members of the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas and mourners attend the funeral of Al-Qassam fighters who were killed during the war between Israel and Hamas in the Al-Shati camp, in Gaza City, February 28, 2025.

Fauda will not film in Marseille due to 'security issues'

Fauda's fifth season will film in Budapest instead of Marseille due to security concerns. The new season will air in 2026.

Lior Raz and Melanie Laurent in season five of Fauda.

West Bank sees highest terrorist home demolitions in decade after October 7

Security officials say the goal is not only to punish the perpetrators of attacks but also to deter those who are “on the fence” from joining terrorist activity.

 Palestinians inspect a blacksmith workshop after it was demolished by Israeli military bulldozers east of the West Bank city of Nablus, July 3, 2025.

Threat of West Bank terror down 80%, Katz credits IDF's 'powerful offensive' policy

Jenin, Tulkarm, and Nur Shams refugee camps were "hotbeds of terrorism built with Iranian financing, arms, and guidance, Katz claimed.

Defense Minister Israel Katz with IDF soldiers in the West Bank; illustrative.

UK counterterror police arrest fifth pro-Palestine activist linked to RAF vandalism - report

The damage of two military aircraft at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire was claimed by Palestine Action.

People gather outside London's High Court as Palestine Action's co-founder wins bid to challenge UK terror group ban, in London, Britain, July 30, 2025.

IDF, Shin Bet arrest 12 terrorists in undercover W. Bank counterterror ops.

This includes soldiers from Duvdevan, the IDF's West Bank undercover unit, arresting two terrorists from Ramallah and a terrorist from Beitunya who were planning attacks.

IDF soldiers of the Duvdevan Unit; illustrative.

WATCH: Man shouts 'Allahu Akbar' on UK easyJet flight, 'wanted to send message to Trump'

The easyJet flight from London Luton, was forced to undergo an emergency landing at Glasgow Airport, where police boarded the plane and arrested the suspected terrorist.

 EasyJet airplane

Two drones fell in Khurmala oilfield in Iraqi Kurdistan, counterterrorism service says

Khurmala oilfield is located near the Iraqi Kurdish city of Erbil.

A view of a damaged building following missile attacks, in Erbil, Iraq, January 16, 2024

IDF failed to protect Ofakim on Oct. 7, leading to death of 33 Israelis, incl. 25 civilians - probe

Security forces in Ofakim, including police officers, armed civilians, and IDF soldiers were motivated to repel Hamas's Nukhba force terrorists, leading to the killing of all 15, the probe noted.

 A women standing beside a memorial monument in Mishor HaGefen neighborhood that was attacked by Hamas terrorists on 7 October massacre, in the southern Israeli city of Ofakim, September 19, 2024.