Islamic State

France Confirms Kidnapping in Algeria

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius confirms that a French man has been kidnapped in Algeria by a group linked to IS.

Algeria: IS Splinter Group Kidnaps French Citizen

French man appears in a video and claims he was kidnapped by an Algeria-based “Islamic State” splinter group, the Caliphate Soldiers.

Dempsey: Arab Countries Should Join Campaign Against IS

Gen. Martin Dempsey says the success of the campaign against IS depends on getting more Arab help.

Watch: ISIS Captures Millions of Dollars, Gold Ingots

Video shows Islamic State fighters showing off the spoils of war, after seizing cash and gold from a prominent Iraqi official.

Kurds Issue Dramatic Call to Arms as Fresh ISIS Massacre Looms

Kurds warn of 'genocide operation', calls youth to defend embattled border town as Islamic State tries to cement control of Turkish border.

Sisi: Egypt Willing to Help Coalition Against IS

Egypt's President says Cairo would do "whatever is required" to help the U.S.-led coalition against the “Islamic State”.

Family of Kidnapped British Man Asks IS to Release Him

The family of British hostage Alan Henning makes a dramatic appeal for his release.

'The World is United in the Fight Against ISIS'

Obama thanks Congress for its strong bipartisan support of efforts to train and equip Syrian opposition forces to fight ISIS.

Syrian Rebels Kill Three Hezbollah Terrorists in Lebanon

Day after ISIS and Al Qaeda-linked rebels kill three Lebanese soldiers, Hezbollah targeted in suicide bombing.

Belgian Crackdown Prevents Several Terror Attacks

400 Belgians have joined jihad and 90 have returned; report reveals many being arrested before carrying out attacks.

Watch: UK Pro-Israel Activists Demand Qatar Stop Funding Terror

Activists challenge terror-sponsor Qatar's hosting World Cup; launch campaign with hard-hitting flashmob outside Qatari embassy in London.

Security Beefed Up at Vatican over Islamic State Attack Fears

Intelligence services intercept Arabs discussing 'doing something in Vatican,' as ISIS makes 'credible' threats on Pope Francis.

One of Oldest Known Synagogues Seized by ISIS in Syria

Jihadists looting ancient archaeological sites, including 244 BCE synagogue; officials warn 5,000 years of history being erased.

Islamic State Conquering Syria's Turkish Border

Thousands of Kurds flee to border as ISIS takes 21 border towns; Turkey initially doesn't let them in - same night 21 wounded Gazans let in.

Senate Approves Obama's Plan to Train and Arm Syrian Rebels

U.S. Senate approves plan to train and arm Syrian rebel groups to fight the “Islamic State”, a day after the House passed the measure.

ISIS Captive Urges UK to Negotiate His Release

British journalist John Cantlie seen telling the 'truth' in propaganda clip - his suspected captor thought to be ISIS beheader.

France Approves Counter-Terror Bill on Jihadists

National Assembly passes bill including travel ban on jihadists and means to fight online terror recruitment.

Analysts Say Al Qaeda Still a Bigger Threat Than 'Islamic State'

Although ISIS jihadis returning from Syria pose a definite threat, experts warn Al Qaeda still far more deadly on a global scale.

Pope Says Christians in Iraq Suffering 'Just Like the Jews'

'You have suffered, now it's our turn', Pope Francis reportedly told World Jewish Congress head; warned ISIS could spark 'World War Three.'

Australian ISIS Terror Cell Planned Public Beheading in Sydney

Jihadist terror cell arrested this morning plotted to kidnap a random member of the public and film his beheading.

Rouhani: IS Wants to 'Kill Humanity'

Iran's President denounces the Islamic State's savagery, but also brands the U.S.-led coalition as "ridiculous."

House Approves Obama's Request to Arm Syrian Rebels

House approves President Obama's request to arm and train Syrian rebels in the fight against the “Islamic State” group.

Algeria: More Control over Training Imams to Tackle Islamism

Move a bid to snuff out simmering extremism, combat threat from ISIS sympathizers.

Watch: ISIS Declares War on Obama Hollywood Style

Is it a Hollywood trailer? No - it's the Islamic State threatening to kill US troops after Dempsey suggests Iraqi deployment.

Kurdish Forces Kill Senior Islamic State Commander in Iraq

Yasin Ali Suleiman Shlash blamed for mass-kidnapping of Yezidi women, many of whom were sold into sexual slavery.

Analysts Warn ISIS Terrorists May Attack Russia

Hundreds of Chechen jihadists in ISIS have directly threatened Putin, leaving Russia president with 'chronic nightmare' of returning terror.

Iranian Commander: U.S. Not Sincere About IS

The commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards doubtful that the real objective of the United States against the IS is to eliminate the group.

Al-Qaeda Promises 'Dark Days' for U.S. Coalition Against IS

Al-Qaeda’s branches in Yemen and North Africa call for jihadists to unite against the common threat from a U.S.-led coalition.

Contradicting Obama, Dempsey Calls for Iraq Ground Operation

Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff tells Congress he recommends escalation Obama has opposed with disastrous results on the ground.

Why Israel's Terror Alert for Europe is so Worrying

Former Counter-Terrorism Bureau chief tells Arutz Sheva what the new travel warning means for Jews worldwide.

Turkey 'Would Welcome' Exiled Muslim Brotherhood Leaders

Turkey-Egypt tensions spike further as Erdogan offers new home to Islamists booted out of Qatar, rejects reports he is buying oil from ISIS.

UN: Assad Responsible for More Atrocities in Syria Than ISIS

Special UN panel says despite bloody Islamic State rampage the Syrian regime is still responsible for most war crimes in Syria.

Islamic State Downs Syrian Fighter Jet

As clashes rage in both Iraq and Syria, ISIS shoot down Syrian fighter for first time since declaring 'Caliphate'.

U.S. Expands Action Against IS in Iraq

U.S. airstrikes in Iraq target six vehicles near Sinjar and an IS fighting position southwest of Baghdad.

Khamenei: U.S. Has 'Dirty Hands'

Iran’s Supreme Leader says his country rejected a U.S. request for cooperation against the “Islamic State”.

Hezbollah: We Won't Leave Syria

Hezbollah official says the threat from the Islamic State means there "is a great need for Hezbollah to remain in Syria".

PA Statement Equates IS with the 'Occupation'

In condemning IS over its terrorism, the PA's foreign ministry says that "occupation and settlements" are other names for terrorism.

Enemies or allies?

Kerry 'Won't Rule Out' Military Cooperation With Iran

After not including Iran in anti-Islamic State coalition, Kerry backtracks even as Khamenei rejects US cooperation.

German Jihadi Stands Trial Amid Europe ISIS Crackdown

20-year-old returned to Germany for 'unknown reasons' after fighting several battles in Syria for Islamic State.

Terror alert

Israelis Warned of Heightened Terror Threat Abroad

Western Europe highlighted as region of concern, along with Africa, amid warnings of jihadi fighters returning from abroad.

Qaradawi Opposes US Action against IS

Leading Sunni Muslim religious authority opposes ISIS but doesn't want US to be the one to fight it.

Senate Majority Leader: Hamas is Just as Bad as Islamic State

Senator Harry Reid says the failure to condemn Hamas as one would condemn the Islamic State is "stunning hypocrisy."

Report: Arab Countries Offer to Carry Out Airstrikes on IS

Several Arab countries have offered to carry out airstrikes against the Islamic State, according to senior State Department officials.

UN Condemns Murder of British Aid Worker

Security Council condemns the "heinous and cowardly murder" of British aid worker David Haines by IS terrorists.

IS Publicly Executes Alleged Spies in Iraq

IS terrorists publicly execute eight Sunni men in a small northern Iraqi village for allegedly plotting against the group.

Cruelty is Simply a Part of Islam, Says Expert

Islamic State's head-chopping barbarity is not different from everyday Islamic cruelty, says Prof. Rafi Israeli.

Satan and a Jewish Woman Give Birth to ISIS in Iraqi Satire

'The Superstitious State' parodies brutality of 'Islamic State' - and throws in a little anti-Semitism for good measure.

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.

Experts Say Jordan in Danger - and Israel's Next in Line

Floods of refugees from regional turmoil could pose an existential threat to both Jordan and Israel - or result in a Palestinian state.

ISIS/Hamas? One Lops off Heads, the Other Shoots People's Heads

Prime Minister Netanyahu doesn't mince words, once again compares Hamas to brutal Islamic State jihadis.

Nearly 1,000 French Citizens Joining 'Islamic State'

French Islamists reportedly streaming to join radical jihadi group, including 60 women; threat of attacks in Europe growing.

Sisi: International Coalition Should Not Only Fight IS

Egyptian President says that any global coalition against terrorism should battle not just IS but other groups as well.

Islamic State Beheads British Aid Worker

Islamic State video shows the execution of British aid worker David Haines in the same grisly manner as two American journalists.

Kerry Rules Out Iran's Involvement in IS Campaign

Secretary of State says it would be inappropriate for Iran to attend a meeting in Paris on how to defeat the Islamic State group.

Germany Bans Islamic State

Germany announces a ban on the Islamic State, makes all IS propaganda, symbols and activities illegal.

Held Captive by ISIS, Girl Tells of Endless Torture

Islamic State has young girls being tortured get their horrific stories out to public to increase the effect of IS terror.

Britain Rules Out Taking Part in Airstrikes in Syria

Britain will not participate in any airstrikes on Syria but won't rule anything out in helping the root out the Islamic State.

CIA Says IS Has Up to 31,500 Fighters

New intelligence assessment says IS can muster between 20,000 and 31,500 fighters across Iraq and Syria.

10 Arab Countries Back U.S. Campaign Against IS

United States receives the backing of 10 Arab countries for a "coordinated military campaign" against Islamic State fighters.

Fatah Official: What's the Difference Between Hamas and ISIS?

Senior Fatah official Tawfiq Tirawi slams Hamas executions, brutalization of Fatah members in Gaza, compares with ISIS.