Jihadists

Egyptian Cleric: 'Global Zionism' Behind Islamist Terror

Senior Egyptian imam claims that fundamentalist terrorist groups are "in the service of global Zionism".

Egypt Kills 7 Jihadists in Sinai

Seven jihadists killed in a shootout in the Sinai Peninsula during a joint operation by the Egyptian police and the army.

Western Terrorists Who Wanted Out Imprisoned by ISIS Commanders

A group of Western Islamist volunteers who grew disillusioned with ISIS were imprisoned by their commanders to face punishment.

Australia Warns of Danger from Homegrown Islamists

Head of the Australian Security and Intelligence Organization considering raising Australia’s terror alert level to high.

Leader of Syrian Islamist Group Killed in Bomb Blast

Hassan Abboud, leader of Ahrar al-Sham, killed with other top commanders in a bomb blast in the north-western town of Ram Hamdan.

Sixty British Women Join IS 'Modesty Police'

IS al-Khansaa Brigade enforces extreme morality standards - and is run by British women fleeing full rights in the West.

French Teen Arrested Before Going to Syria to Join Islamists

16-year-old girl suspected of trying to reach Syria to join Islamist rebels arrested in the city of Nice.

ISIS Defends Destruction of Religious Sites in Iraq

ISIS defends its destruction of religious sites in Mosul, says the use of mosques built on graves is idolatry.

French Official: 1,000 French Jihadists 'Getting Ready'

France is set to become even more dangerous for Jews - and for French Gentiles as well.

France Raid Nets 3 Suspected Jihadists

Two men and a woman are suspected of recruiting fighters for Syria and planning 'violent acts.'

ISIS: Fighting 'Infidels' Takes Precedence Over Fighting Israel

ISIS spokesman says the group first has to deal with fellow Muslims it views as infidels before it attacks Israel.

U.S. Worried About Syria Threat to Commercial Flights

Washington seeking changes to security at airports over concern that Syrian terrorists might smuggle bombs onto planes.

ISIS Crucifies One of Its Own in Syria

The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant executes and crucifies one of its own men for corruption.

Canadian Jihadists Revealed Fighting For ISIS in Iraq

Canadian citizen spotted in video fighting in ISIS ranks, as Canadian sources identify another Jihadist from Calgary.

G7 Agrees to Join Forces Against Returning Jihadists

G7 summit vows to cooperate and learn lessons from Brussels shooting, faced with threat of more attacks by Syria jihadists.

Four More Jihadists Arrested in France

Suspects with terror links arrested three days after man suspected in Brussels shooting on Jewish Museum arrested.

Syria: Jihadist Rebels Kill 102-Year-Old

Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant kills a 102-year-old Alawite and his entire family.

American Citizen May Have Carried Out Syria Suicide Bombing

U.S. officials believe an American citizen carried out a suicide bombing in Syria on behalf of an Al-Qaeda-linked group.

French Jihadist Dies in Iraq Suicide Attack

A French jihadist who crossed over from Syria to Iraq was killed recently in a suicide attack in Mosul.

'Jihad is as Canadian as Maple Syrup'

A Canadian who joined the fighting in Syria taunts Canada's government, says number of Canadian jihadists is growing.

Syrian Jihadists Ban Mannequins in Shops

Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant bans mannequins in shops in its stronghold of Raqa.

Syria: 74 Jihadists Killed in Inter-rebel Fighting

Fighting continues among rivals Al-Nusra Front and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

51 Killed as Syrian Jihadists Battle Along Iraqi Border

ISIS launches attack against Al-Nusra Front, dozens of fighters killed.

Al-Qaeda Chief: Rebel Infighting in Syria is 'Sedition'

Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri tells jihadists in Syria to accept Islamic arbitration to end three months of infighting.

Syria: Jihadists Execute 22 People in Aleppo

Jihadists from the ISIS execute 22 people after taking control of a town in Aleppo province.

Syrian Rebels Release Nuns Kidnapped in December

A group of nuns who were kidnapped by rebels released in exchange for women prisoners who were held in regime jails.

'There Are Thousands of Al-Qaeda Terrorists in Gaza'

"If Israel violates the truce, we fire our rockets," warns the head of a Gaza-based jihadist group.

Video: Saudi Provides Inside Look at Syrian Rebel War

A Saudi who fought in Syria reveals that the jihadist factions are fighting one another, not Assad.

Syrian Jihadists Take Amputation to Social Media

ISIS rebels amputate the arm of a thief and live-tweet it for the world to see.

Syrian Army Kills More Than 170 Islamist Rebels

More than 170 Islamist rebel fighters killed in a Syrian army ambush near Damascus, the deadliest against the rebels for months.

Head of Syrian Jihadist Group Gives Rivals an Ultimatum

Al-Nusra Front leader warns ISIS: Accept arbitration in five days or be expelled from Syria.

Norway Faces Danger from Syrian Jihadists

Norway’s intelligence agency says it fears an increased “terrorist threat” due to Norwegian nationals fighting in Syria.

Bin Laden's Associate Killed by Syrian Jihadists

Syrian rebel commander who fought alongside Al-Qaeda founder killed by members of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS).

Syrian Kurds Capture Town from Islamists

Kurdish group captures Tal Brak after fighting jihadists from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Syrian Jihadists Tell Women: Cover Your Faces or Else

Islamist rebels in eastern Syria order women to put on the Islamic veil, warn against defying the order.

Minister: British Nationals Who Trained in Syria a 'Concern'

British immigration minister James Brokenshire says individuals who trained and fought in Syria are "a big problem".

Syria: Car Bombing Kills Dozens in Another Bloody Day

At least 33 people killed in car bombing outside a mosque in a rebel-held village.

Rare Video: Dutch Soldier Trains Jihadists in Syria

Rare interview on Dutch TV shows former Dutch soldier who left to take part in Syria's jihad for 'noble causes.'

New Saudi Law: 20 Years for Belonging to Terrorist Groups

Saudi King decrees jail terms of up to 20 years for belonging to "terrorist groups", part of an effort to fight jihadists.

Top Egyptian General Assassinated

Egyptian police general assassinated in an attack claimed by the Al-Qaeda inspired group Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis.

France: Jihadists as Young as 15 and 16 Joining Syrian Civil War

French teenage boys use parents' credit card to flee France, join Syrian rebels. Parents: 'they've been brainwashed.'

Al-Qaeda Head Calls for End to Syria Rebel Infighting

Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri calls for an end to clashes between jihadists and Islamists fighting to oust Syria’s regime.

Syria: ISIS Calls for End of Rebel Infighting

Al-Qaeda-linked Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant reaches out to other rebel groups which have declared war on it.

Syria: ISIS Executes Members of Rival Islamist Groups

Al-Qaeda-linked Islamist State of Iraq and the Levant executes dozens of rival Islamists as fighting between rebels continues.

Turkey: Assad and Jihadists Are 'Partners'

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu claims that the Assad regime is collaborating with Al-Qaeda affiliate ISIS.

Syria: ISIS Vows to 'Crush' Other Rebel Groups

Al-Qaeda-affiliated group urges fighters to “crush” other rebel groups, as another jihadist group urges unity to fight Assad.

Video: Rival Syrian Rebels Exchange Insults

Fighting the “moderate” rebels takes precedence over fighting Jews and Christians, says ISIS fighter in two-way radio argument.

Syria: Rebel-Jihadist War Claims at Least 50 Lives

At least 50 Syrian rebels killed as moderate rebels take on jihadist rebels.

Syrian Rebels Unite to Fight Al-Qaeda-Linked Group

Syrian rebels unite for the purpose of launching a new “revolution” against the jihadist Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Moderate Syrian Rebels Claim Jihadists Working with Assad

Western-backed Syrian National Coalition accuses an Al-Qaeda-linked group of ties to the Syrian regime.

Syrian Jihadist Leader Targeted UN Workers

The leader of the Al-Nusra Front sought to kidnap United Nations workers, reveals The Associated Press.

Russia: West Understands that Assad is Better than Rebels

Russia's Foreign Minister says that Western diplomats are increasingly saying that Assad is better for Syria than Islamists.

Kerry: Meeting with Syrian Islamists 'Possible'

Secretary of State says that “it is possible” the United States would meet with a newly formed Islamist Syrian rebel alliance.

Hagel: We Still Support 'Moderate' Syrian Rebels

Hagel says his country will withhold non-lethal assistance to the rebels until it can assess who is in control of arms depots.

Syrian Rebels Capture Christian Town, Kidnap Nuns

Syrian rebels, including jihadist groups, capture the historic Christian town of Maalula north of Damascus.

Syria Jihadists Execute Members of Rival Faction

In the latest atrocity of the Syrian civil war, Al-Qaeda-linked rebels execute the commander of a rival rebel faction and six of his men.

Syrian Rebels Take Over Country's Biggest Oil Field

Syrian opposition fighters, including jihadist rebels, seize the country’s biggest oil field.

British Protester Killed Fighting for Syrian Rebels

British Muslim dies fighting Assad, had been arrested previously for violently protesting outside of Israeli embassy.

Syrian Jihadists Behead the Wrong Man, then Apologize

Syrian jihadist group accidentally beheads a rebel from another jihadist group, then asks for "understanding and forgiveness".

Canadians Join Foreign Jihadists Fighting in Syria

Canadian jihadist dies in Aleppo, one of many Canadians and other foreigners coming to Syria to take part in the bloodshed.