Counterterrorism

'We need to let this fantasy dissipate': Former Mossad division head on disarming Hamas - interview

Oded Ailam, former head of the Counterterrorism Division in the Mossad, spoke with Arieh Eldad and Ron Kupman on 103FM about Hamas’s situation following the return of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili.

Hamas terrorists stand at a site as Hamas says it continues to search for the body of the last deceased hostage, in Gaza City December 8, 2025.
Ghassan Duhine (center) with members of the anti-Hamas Abu Shabab militia in the Gaza Strip, September 2025.

Anti-Hamas Gazan gangs utilize new tactics to put terror group on high alert - report

Israeli security forces investigate a ramming attack in Hebron, December 6, 2025; illustrative.

Ramadan will show if clan clashes are really over, say Hebron residents

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley arrives to attend an emergency COBRA meeting in response to Manchester synagogue attack, in London, Britain, October 2, 2025; illustrative.

Britain to launch national police service, dubbed ‘British FBI’


Terror in Israel is out of control - what can be done? - analysis

In eight months of this year, it has become the bloodiest one since the Second Intifada nearly 20 years ago.

 The scene of a terrorist shooting in Tel Aviv on Saturday, August 5, 2023.

US equates Palestinian and settler terror as four Israelis gunned down

“We [the US] strongly condemn Palestinian terrorist attacks against Israelis, including this morning's shooting attack near Hebron,” Thomas-Greenfield said.

 Israeli security forces secure the scene of a shooting attack in Huwara, in the West Bank, near Nablus, August 19, 2023

WATCH: Israel Police elite unit thwarts terror attack in Jericho

This operation was carried out in conjunction with other Israeli security forces. 

IDF female combat soldiers.

Beijing hosts first-of-its-kind counterterrorism talks with Iran, Pakistan

The meeting represents the Chinese ambition to replace the US as the main player in the Middle East.

Chinese president Xi Jinping speaks at a meeting marking the 110th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, earlier this month.

Russia maintains 'counter-terrorism operation' in Belgorod - governor

The Liberty of Russia Legion said on Twitter it had "completely liberated" the border town of Kozinka. It said forward units had reached the district center of Graivoron, further east.

 Belgorod region governor Vyacheslav Gladkov attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia January 24, 2023.

Pakistan, Afghanistan to increase cooperation on counterterrorism, trade

The meetings between Pakistani and Afghan officials followed trilateral talks with China.

 General view of Pakistan and Taliban flags at the Friendship Gate crossing point in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border town of Chaman, Pakistan August 27, 2021.

Border Police pay tribute after army dog killed in Nablus operation

7-year-old Django was killed in action after using himself as a shield to protect his officers from terrorist fire.

7-year-old Django fell in action in Nablus during an operation with the Yamam counterterrorism unit, May 4, 2023.

How Jerusalem can remain a city of peace in times of strife - editorial

Sunday’s holy events demonstrated how the world’s holiest city can accommodate worshipers intent on practicing their religion in an open and nonthreatening environment.

 Tens of thousands of Israelis participate in the Passover Birkat Kohanim at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, April 9, 2023

Ben-Gvir is trying to distract from poor performance - analysis

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir is using uproar over protests and the police to distract from his failure to counter terrorism and crime.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks to the media at the Shaare Tzedek hospital in Jerusalem on, January 28, 2023.

Facebook is inadvertently fostering terrorist activity - US NGO report

Facebook has created 108 pages for Islamic State in addition to dozens of other pages for terrorist groups including Al-Qaeda

An ISIS logo posted on one of the StandWithUs administered Facebook accounts after it was hacked