Terrorism in middle east

How the Houthis went from a small mountain militia in Yemen to a major regional threat - explainer

The Houthis evolved into a formidable fighting force with Iran's support, capable of disrupting vital shipping and striking regional infrastructure. The UN assesses that they have 350,000 fighters.

Supporters of the Iran-backed Houthi movement, brandish their weapons as they rally in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon, in Sanaa on April 8, 2026, following the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East war.
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during a bilateral meeting alongside the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.

US removing Syria as sponsor of terror is 'blow' to victims, impacts on sectarian violence unknown

US Senate Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks on stage, with vote counting continuing for Michigan's Democratic US Senate primary, in Detroit, Michigan, US, August 5, 2026

Democratic Senate candidate El-Sayed’s mother worked for Hamas, Taliban-linked group

Hezbollah supporters gather to mark the first anniversary of the assassinations of Hezbollah leaders Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine, in Tehran, Iran, October 2, 2025.

Iran not transferring enough funding, Hezbollah complains, demanding $2 billion - report


'Islamic terror attacking Jerusalem, like major cities around the world'

As Jerusalem continues to reel from Friday's terror attack at the capital's light rail, Israeli politicians lament the increase in Islamic terrorism in Israel and across the globe.

The knife used by the terrorist to carry out the terror attack at the capital's light rail on Friday, April 14.

Exclusive: Inside ISIS factories of death

The Islamic State changed the rules of Islamist insurgency by creating a conventional army and arms industry.

ISIS fighters stand guard at a checkpoint in the northern Iraq city of Mosul.

Israel arrests Syrian-trained Hamas recruit plotting terror attacks

The 23-year-old suspect resides in the West Bank, was recruited in Turkey and trained on Syrian soil. He was arrested before he could carry out deadly terror attacks against Israelis.

Hamas operative ‏Malak Nazar Yousseff Kazmar‏

January tally of terrorist attacks in Israel bloodiest in 6 months

A total of 100 attacks recorded in January left 16 wounded in total, according to Shin Bet’s monthly report.

Funeral held for soldiers killed by terror attack in Jerusalem

Women and Jihad: The motivation of female suicide bombers

“Women are not supposed to blow themselves up... They are supposed to stay at home and give birth – 'preferably to boys' – and care for their families."

Female suicide bomber Fatima Omar Mahmud al-Najar, who blew herself up lightly wounding three Israeli soldiers operating in the town of Jabalia in 2006

Life stipend for Armon Hanatziv terrorist’s family

The approximately NIS 3,000 monthly reward is consistent with the PA’s longstanding law.

The victims of the Jerusalem terror attack

Autopsy results prove Jerusalem terrorist was killed by soldiers’ bullets

Conclusion contradicts civilian claim that soldiers were reluctant to shoot due to Azaria verdict.

Scene of suspected ramming terror attack in Jerusalem, January 8, 2017

Turkey says New Year's nightclub attacker caught in Istanbul

Istanbul governor says suspect has allegedly admitted his guilt and his fingerprints matched those at the scene.

This handout picture released by the Turkish police and taken from Dogan News Agency on January 16, 2017 shows the main suspect in the Reina nightclub rampage captured by Turkish police.

The threat remains great

We must understand that the relative quiet we’re experiencing is deceptive.

Hamas holds rally in Gaza to celebrate terrorist ramming that killed 4 Israelis

Israel moves to revoke residency status of Jerusalem truck terrorist’s family

"Anyone who plots, plans, or considers carrying out an attack will know that his family will pay a heavy price for his actions," says Interior Minister.

Scene of suspected ramming terror attack in Jerusalem, January 8, 2017