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News and updates about ISIS

Arab-Israeli indicted for joining ISIS

24-year-old Israeli citizen and student at The Technological College of Beer-Sheva arrested for pledging allegiance to ISIS, calling for terrorist attacks online.

Arab-Israeli indicted for joining ISIS

Texas:

FBI arrests man who 'planned attacks against Jews like 9/11'

The FBI arrested a Texas resident suspected of creating and distributing ISIS propaganda and planning an attack 'in the style of September 11' against synagogues.

FBI arrests man who 'planned attacks against Jews like 9/11'

New York man charged with attempt to provide support to ISIS

Syed Aman from Nassau County charged in federal court in Brooklyn with attempting to provide material support to ISIS, a day after being arrested as he tried to board a flight to Doha, from where he intended to reach Syria and join ISIS.

New York man charged with attempt to provide support to ISIS

CENTCOM:

163 ISIS terrorists eliminated in Syria and Iraq since Aug. 29

US Central Command announces that, since August 29, its forces have conducted 95 operations against ISIS targets in Iraq and Syria, eliminated 163 terrorists and captured 33.

163 ISIS terrorists eliminated in Syria and Iraq since Aug. 29

In strikes in Syria:

US eliminates at least 35 ISIS terrorists

US Central Command says the US military carried out a series of air strikes on ISIS camps in Syria this week, killing up to 35 terrorists from the group.

US eliminates at least 35 ISIS terrorists

Arab Israeli arrested for swearing allegiance to ISIS

The suspect, a resident of Umm al-Fahm, had taken part in the riots during Operation Guardian of the Walls and was planning to carry out attacks in Israel.

Arab Israeli arrested for swearing allegiance to ISIS

Germany:

Special forces arrest man who planned attack on Israeli embassy

The arrest was based on foreign intelligence, although German authorities would not say which country had alerted them to the plan.

Special forces arrest man who planned attack on Israeli embassy

ISIS-affiliated cell in Tayibe:

ISA foils terror attack planned for Tel Aviv mall

Five terrorists from Tayibe, affiliated with ISIS, planned to blow up the Azrieli Towers in Tel Aviv using a car bomb.

ISA foils terror attack planned for Tel Aviv mall

Terror plot on US Election Day

Afghan national charged for plotting attack in support of ISIS

The FBI arrested Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, a 27-year-old living in Oklahoma, on Monday after he bought rifles and ammunition from an undercover officer.

Afghan national charged for plotting attack in support of ISIS

British intelligence warns of growing terrorist threat in UK

Iran, ISIS, and Russia are all attempting to recruit operatives and carry out acts of terrorism in the kingdom.

British intelligence warns of growing terrorist threat in UK

Gaza:

Israel frees Yazidi woman kidnapped by ISIS and sold to Hamas

After more than a decade in captivity in Gaza: The IDF led by COGAT, in collaboration with the US Embassy in Israel, rescued a young Yazidi woman held by a Hamas terrorist affiliated with ISIS in the Gaza Strip

Israel frees Yazidi woman kidnapped by ISIS and sold to Hamas

ISIS supporter arrested in Canada to challenge US extradition

Pakistani man who is accused of planning an attack on a Jewish center in New York City and who was arrested in Canada will challenge his extradition to the US.

ISIS supporter arrested in Canada to challenge US extradition

ISIS supporter arrested in Canada was on a student visa

Canada’s Immigration Minister reveals that a Pakistani arrested last week for allegedly plotting an attack on a Jewish center in Brooklyn, entered Canada on a student visa.

ISIS supporter arrested in Canada was on a student visa

ISIS supporter planned mass murder of Jews in New York for Oct. 7

Pakistani citizen attempted to enter US to carry out mass shooting at Jewish center in New York City on October 7, 2024, US Department of Justice reports.

ISIS supporter planned mass murder of Jews in New York for Oct. 7

Attack on Munich consulate:

Devices seized at shooter's home

Authorities seize electronic devices from home of Austrian involved in a shooting near Israel's consulate in Munich, Germany. No weapons or ISIS group propaganda found.

Devices seized at shooter's home

Lebanese journalist: Hezbollah is no different than ISIS

Lebanese journalist Mariam Majdouline Lahham says Hezbollah is no different than ISIS, urges Gazans not to trust any Iranian proxies but to rely only on G-d.

Lebanese journalist: Hezbollah is no different than ISIS

Germany:

Suspect in festival stabbing identifies with ISIS

Syrian man ordered held on suspicion of murder and membership in a terrorist organization in connection with knife attack in Solingen that left three dead and eight wounded.

Suspect in festival stabbing identifies with ISIS

ISIS claims responsibility

Police arrest suspect in knife rampage in Germany

Police in Germany arrest man suspected of stabbing rampage in Solingen which killed three and wounded eight.

Police arrest suspect in knife rampage in Germany

Jerusalem teen tried to enlist peers to join Islamic State

A 16-year-old from northern Jerusalem will be indicted after he attempted to convince his friends to join the international terrorist organization.

Jerusalem teen tried to enlist peers to join Islamic State

Israeli Arab doctor who joined Islamic State indicted

According to the indictment Mohammed A'zam, a medical resident at Be'er Sheva's Soroka Medical Center

Israeli Arab doctor who joined Islamic State indicted

Argentina:

Terror attack against Jewish community thwarted

Argentina's police managed to dismantle a terrorist cell that planned to carry out an attack against the Jewish community in Mendoza. Security Minister Patricia Bullrich: 'We will get rid of them, and they will pay the price.'

Terror attack against Jewish community thwarted

Yad Vashem Zoom Tisha B'Av symposium disrupted by ISIS hacker

A Yad Vashem online Zoom seminar, marking the solemn Fast of the 9th of Av (Tisha B'Av), was interrupted by someone claiming to be ISIS.

Yad Vashem Zoom Tisha B'Av symposium disrupted by ISIS hacker

Austria:

ISIS terror attack at Taylor Swift concert foiled

According to authorities, the two men, who were radicalized online, planned an attack at an upcoming Taylor Swift concert in Vienna.

ISIS terror attack at Taylor Swift concert foiled

Toronto: ISIS terror attack foiled

Father and son arrested after purchasing axe and machete for use in ISIS terrorist attack in Toronto.

Toronto: ISIS terror attack foiled

Two Israeli Arabs accused of attempting to join ISIS

Two residents of Ar'ara accused of planning to join iSIS in Syria to fighting Shiites.

Two Israeli Arabs accused of attempting to join ISIS

Iraq:

ISIS terrorist who manufactured car bombs arrested

Iraqi security forces arrest ISIS terrorist, who was responsible for manufacturing car bombs, in a village some 30 km south of Baghdad.

ISIS terrorist who manufactured car bombs arrested

Iraq:

UNESCO finds ISIS bombs hidden inside Mosul mosque

UN cultural agency discovers five bombs hidden within the walls of the historic al-Nouri Mosque in the city of Mosul.

UNESCO finds ISIS bombs hidden inside Mosul mosque

Germany:

Iraqi man who plotted attacks for ISIS arrested

Iraqi man who is accused of standing by to carry out attacks for ISIS after he arrived in Germany arrested near Stuttgart.

Iraqi man who plotted attacks for ISIS arrested

Israeli teen planned to join Islamic State in Somalia

A minor from the village of 'Ara was arrested and indicted for planning to join the Islamic State and to carry out attacks in Israel and abroad.

Israeli teen planned to join Islamic State in Somalia

Conviction of ISIS 'Beatle' upheld in US court

US federal appeals court upholds conviction of ISIS member El Shafee Elsheikh, who was convicted in 2022 in federal court for beheading hostages in Syria.

Conviction of ISIS 'Beatle' upheld in US court

Lebanon:

US embassy attacker wore ISIS insignia

State Department says that the shooter accused of opening fire on the US Embassy in Lebanon was wearing what "appeared to be an ISIS insignia".

US embassy attacker wore ISIS insignia

Shots fired at US Embassy in Beirut

Lebansese reports say armed militants fired towards the US Embassy building in the Aaoukar region.

Shots fired at US Embassy in Beirut

ISIS supporter from Jerusalem area arrested for planning attack

From the suspect's investigation, it emerged that he supports ISIS, and tried to join the ranks of the terrorist organization recently to receive training and guidance for participating in terrorist activities.

ISIS supporter from Jerusalem area arrested for planning attack

Ramallah-area operation:

ISIS terrorist arrested, imminent terror attack thwarted

Border Police officers arrest ISIS-affiliated terrorist who planned to carry out terror attack.

ISIS terrorist arrested, imminent terror attack thwarted

Europe on high alert fearing ISIS attacks at soccer matches

Following ISIS's threats to carry out terrorist attacks at soccer games, police announced high alert in Madrid, Paris and London.

Europe on high alert fearing ISIS attacks at soccer matches

New details from terror plot

Terrorist who planned to attack Jerusalem stadium worked at site

One of the ISIS-supporting terrorists who intended to bomb Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium worked as an usher at the site and wished to harm Beitar Jerusalem fans after he heard them cursing Mohammed.

Terrorist who planned to attack Jerusalem stadium worked at site

ISIS terrorists who planned attack at Jerusalem stadium arrested

Indictment filed against three ISIS-affiliated Jerusalem Arabs who planned to carry out terror attacks at central locations in Jerusalem.

ISIS terrorists who planned attack at Jerusalem stadium arrested

ISIS praises Russia attack, calls for fight against Israel

ISIS spokesperson urges the group’s supporters to target “crusaders” everywhere, especially in the United States, Europe and Israel.

ISIS praises Russia attack, calls for fight against Israel

'A special kind of Jew'

Russia blames Zelenskyy for Moscow massacre

Kremlin implies that Ukraine was responsible for attack carried out by ISIS on Russian soil, claiming that President Zelenskyy is a "special kind of Jew."

Russia blames Zelenskyy for Moscow massacre

Putin acknowledges:

'Moscow terrorists are radical Islamists'

Russian President says the terrorists who killed 139 people at a suburban Moscow concert hall are “radical Islamists,” but again claims Ukraine could have played a role in the attack.

'Moscow terrorists are radical Islamists'

Moscow terror attack:

Two suspects appear in court to face terror charges

The first two suspects in the deadly Moscow concert hall attack appear in Russian court and are charged with participating in a terrorist attack.

Two suspects appear in court to face terror charges

Following Moscow attack:

France raises terror alert to highest level

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal says the decision was made in light of ISIS claiming responsibility for the Moscow attack and "the threats weighing on our country".

France raises terror alert to highest level

Following ISIS attack:

Russia chief rabbi calls off Purim concerts

As Russian Jews celebrate Purim in the shadow of a mass ISIS attack on Moscow, Rabbi Berel Lazar calls off musical events, urges unity. 'When the forces of good are united, the forces of evil, hatred, and fanaticism will be completely defeated.'

Russia chief rabbi calls off Purim concerts

Hadash-Ta'al MK blames Moscow attack on Israel

MK Ahmed Tibi liked a tweet stating that Israel had directed the ISIS attack that left more than 130 dead in Moscow.

Hadash-Ta'al MK blames Moscow attack on Israel

Israel condemns 'barbaric' ISIS attack in Moscow

President Herzog, Foreign Minister Katz react to attack which left 133 people dead in Moscow. Foreign Ministry: Terror must be condemned and fought globally. Terrorism must not be tolerated.

Israel condemns 'barbaric' ISIS attack in Moscow

Planned attack in Sweden

Germany arrests two suspected ISIS members

Germany arrests two Afghan nationals for allegedly planning attack on the Swedish parliament in retaliation for Quran burnings which caused an uproar.

Germany arrests two suspected ISIS members

Russia: ISIS attack on Moscow synagogue foiled

Terrorists had planned to attack a synagogue with firearms and IEDs, but were found and neutralized by the Russian federal security service.

Russia: ISIS attack on Moscow synagogue foiled

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Security forces foil ISIS IED attacks in Hebron

Israeli forces arrested four individuals who had manufactured bombs and procured weapons to attack Israeli forces in the Hebron region.

Security forces foil ISIS IED attacks in Hebron

'ISIS bride' loses appeal to regain UK citizenship

Shamima Begum, a British teen who left home to join ISIS, was stripped of her British citizenship in 2019. On Friday, the Court of Appeal rejected her latest bid to recover it.

'ISIS bride' loses appeal to regain UK citizenship

Report:

US secretly alerted Iran ahead of ISIS attack

Wall Street Journal reports that the US secretly warned Iran about ISIS' plan to carry out the terrorist attack in Kerman early this month.

US secretly alerted Iran ahead of ISIS attack

Spain:

Radicalized teen to be held at detention center

Spain's high court orders 17-year-old with suspected links to ISIS to be held on remand for at least six months.

Radicalized teen to be held at detention center

ISIS attack in Jerusalem thwarted:

Terrorists caught carrying bomb making material

For the second time in a month, ISIS terrorists caught carrying bomb-making materials.

Terrorists caught carrying bomb making material

Helmet-cam footage:

Police arrest ISIS-supporters in Jerusalem

The suspects, both residents of Jerusalem's Arab neighborhoods, planned to prepare explosives and other means of destruction, which they intended to use to target security forces.

Police arrest ISIS-supporters in Jerusalem

Terror attack planned by Arab ISIS supporters foiled

Jerusalem Arabs plan terror attack, prepare explosives - and are arrested by Israeli security forces.

Terror attack planned by Arab ISIS supporters foiled

US intelligence confirms:

ISIS Afghanistan responsible for Iran bombings

Communications intercepts collected by US confirm ISIS-K carried out the twin bombings in Iran this week.

ISIS Afghanistan responsible for Iran bombings

ISIS claims responsibility for Iran attacks

Islamic State claims responsibility for twin blasts near the burial site of Qassem Soleimani in southern Iran.

ISIS claims responsibility for Iran attacks

'Kill all infidels'

Israeli Arab indicted for expressing support for ISIS

The 22-year-old Tira native called to establish an Islamic state instead of Israel and to kill all non-Muslims.

Israeli Arab indicted for expressing support for ISIS

Turkey arrests ISIS members who plotted to attack synagogues

Turkish authorities detain 29 suspected ISIS members who planned to attack churches and synagogues in Istanbul.

Turkey arrests ISIS members who plotted to attack synagogues

Report: Gaza war among most deadly and destructive in history

A British analysis of the war shows that the damage to Gaza outstrips that caused by fighting ISIS, the Ukraine War, or even WWII.

Report: Gaza war among most deadly and destructive in history

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Three Jerusalem Arabs intended to join ISIS

The three residents of Umm Tuba swore allegiance to the Islamic State and planned to leave Israel to join the organization's ranks.

Three Jerusalem Arabs intended to join ISIS