Counterterrorism

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.

 Illustration of ISIS terrorists.
An illustrative image of a silhouette over the backdrop of the Hamas flag.

UK watchdog probes prominent Islamic aid charity over Hamas connections, funding

The entrance of RAF Akrotiri pictured on March 2, 2026 in Akrotiri, Cyprus.

British-Azerbaijani national arrested for allegedly spying on airbase in Cyprus for Iran's IRGC

Shin Bet Chief David Zini oversees operations on a visit to the YAMAM base on July 26, 2026.

Shin Bet Chief Zini makes first official visit to YAMAM counterterrorism unit, meets with deputy


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.

The damage following an attack by Israeli settlers in the village of Tell, near the West Bank city of Nablus, July 25, 2026.

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."

Event organizer Thomas Sidle holds an Antifa flag as demonstrators behind him hold a banner, during the March4Democracy march, in Washington DC, US, February 28, 2026.

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.

Flower tributes lie next to a portrait of 78-year-old former government minister Ann Widdecombe after she was found dead, as the police investigation continues, in Dartmoor National Park in Haytor, Britain, July 11, 2026.

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.

Former Conservative Party MP Ann Widdecombe speaks during a rally of the Brexit Party in Peterborough, Britain May 7, 2019.

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.

Suspected ISIS members arrested by Syria's Interior Ministry during a joint security operation with the General Intelligence Service in southern Syria.

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.

 Illustration of ISIS terrorists.

Israel Police's Counterterrorism Unit, Shin Bet arrest suspects in northern Israel mosque shooting

Officers from the Israel Police's Counterterrorism Unit (YAMAM) apprehended the suspect, while Shin Bet provided intelligence support to the forces, the statement said.

Police Chief Daniel Levy seen at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City during Jerusalem Day. May 14, 2026.

Scottish counterterrorism police investigating apparent anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh

A 36-year-old Scottish man was arrested following a sequence of threats, robbery, and vandalism. Three of the five victims required hospital treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

Police officers stand guard, ahead of expected arrival of US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, at Lossiemouth, Scotland, Britain, July 28, 2025.

Inside the minds of extremists: Counterterror experts warn antisemitism driving wave of radicalism

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: Hamas’s October 7 attacks have drawn more young people into a complex conflict environment without the information or analytical tools needed to understand it fully.

Students take part in a pro-Palestinian protest in front of the Israeli Embassy in Brussels, Belgium May 30, 2024.

Hamas takes responsibility, praises reported shooting of IDF officer during West Bank op.

The incident was reported by Israeli public broadcaster KAN News on Sunday morning. According to KAN, the NCO was lightly wounded, but did not provide further details.

A Hamas terrorist pictured in the Gaza Strip, November 2, 2025; illustrative.