Counterterrorism
IDF kills five Hamas terrorists, among them military commander, in Gaza counterterrorism operation
The IDF and Shin Bet have intensified counterterrorism efforts in the Gaza Strip in recent weeks with the goal of killing Hamas terrorists and minimizing reconstruction efforts.
IDF, Shin Bet dismantle Hamas terror cell, weapons cache during West Bank counterterrorism op.
Yemeni anti-Houthi coalition kills Islamic State's chief spokesperson, state security service says
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
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
"Neither side is interested in a military confrontation, certainly not at the present time. That is completely contrary to Erdogan's outlook," a former Mossad counterterror chief told 103FM.
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."
