Islamic State

PA Officials Say Palestinians Are 'Moderates', Don't Like ISIS

Officials claim that there is little or no support there for ISIS, because Palestinian Muslims are not 'fanatics' - but how true is that?

Jerusalem ISIS-Linked Group Threatens to Kill Twitter Employees

Jihadi group urges attacks against Twitter headquarters if the company keeps shutting down ISIS supporting accounts.

Cheney Criticizes 'Disengaged' Obama

Former U.S. Vice President criticizes the current president over the way he has dealt with violent jihadists, such as the Islamic State.

Obama Vows to Fight ISIS Wherever it Is

"If you threaten America you will find no safe haven," says President Obama as he announced broad coalition against 'Islamic State'.

France: We're Prepared to Take Part in Airstrikes Against IS

French Foreign Minister says his country is prepared to take part in air strikes on Islamic extremists in Iraq "if necessary."

Livni: Resuming Peace Talks Will Help Fight Against IS

Justice Minister links the resumption of peace talks with the PA to the global fight against the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group.

Interview

Leading Terrorism Expert Calls for 'Counter-Jihadi Network'

As world powers scramble to combat Islamic State, Director of International Institute for Counter-Terrorism offers a solution.

Report: Obama to Ask for Billions to Fight Islamic State

President’s address will give a broad outline of his strategy without providing details of how much it would cost or how long it would last.

Israel Hails US Efforts Against IS, But Fears Iran Rapprochement

Israeli ministers voice support for anti-Islamic State coalition, but worried that Obama admin drawing closer to Tehran as a result.

Obama Says He Has 'Legal Authority' To Strike Syria

White House dinner with foreign policy experts hints Obama may reveal Syria airstrikes in Wednesday speech.

Italian Minister Says Rome 'Primary Target' for Islamic State

Italy at risk as symbol of West and Christianity according to interior minister, who notes at least 48 Italians have left for jihad.

Australia Warns of Danger from Homegrown Islamists

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

Ya'alon: World Intelligence Agencies Must Cooperate to Combat IS

Israeli Defense Minister says Islamic State can only be defeated if intelligence agencies learn the lessons of 9/11 and cooperate.

Steven Sotloff Was Sold to ISIS by 'Moderate' Syrian Rebels

Family spokesman says Sotloff family was mistreated and let down repeatedly by the US government as he makes explosive revelations.

Hagel: We Need to Weigh Consequences of Operation Against IS

U.S. Defense Secretary says he will advise President Obama to consider how any operation against IS might end.

New UN Rights Chief: Islamic State Creating 'A House of Blood'

Human Rights Council's first Arab Muslim head lashes out at ISIS in maiden address - but doesn't miss opportunity to attack Israel.

Iranian Lawmaker: U.S., Israel and Saudis Created IS

An Iranian parliamentarian claims the United Stated, Israel and Saudi Arabia jointly created the Islamic State terrorist group.

Canada Calls on the World to Fight IS

"The international community must unite to destroy this scourge," says Canadian Foreign Minister about the Islamic State group.

Radical Cleric Denounces IS over Beheading of Journalists

Abu Qatada says IS is “a killing and demolition machine”, denounces beheading of James Foley and Steven Sotloff.

Supporting Terror: EU States Buying Islamic State Oil

EU Ambassador to Iraq reveals EU states purchasing oil from jihadist terror group, refuses to divulge names of states.

US Air Force Bombs Islamic State Forces Near Crucial Iraqi Dam

USAF seeks to blunt Islamic State advance on Iraq's 2nd-largest dam, as Canada sends dozens of troops to help Iraqi, Kurdish forces.

Islamic State Executes Female Doctors and Politicians

The string of brutal executions continues, as IS in Iraq continues its killing rampage of all those who do not submit to it.

Security Council Condemns Sotloff Beheading

The United Nations Security Council condemns the “heinous and cowardly” murder of journalist Steven Sotloff.

Middle East Expert: 'Fight Islam Like Nazism'

World-renowned Dr. Bukay sounds warning on Islamic ideology intent on conquering world, as seen in lethal Islamic State.

Belgium Jewish Museum Shooter was 'ISIS Torturer' in Syria

Freed hostage reveals gruesome details how terrorist who murdered four in Brussels 'tortured when he wasn't singing' in Syria.

Islamic State Beheads Second Lebanese Soldier

Islamic State commander tells Turkish paper a second soldier was executed after trying to escape.

U.S. Has 'No Plans' for Joint Military Action With Iran

State Department clarifies that U.S. has no plans for any military coordination with Iran in the fight against Islamic State.

Report: Iran Approves Joint Military Action With US Against IS

Iranian Supreme Leader reportedly orders military cooperation with US against Islamic State, in shift timed with final round of talks.

'Steven Sotloff Immediately Fell in Love with Israel'

Mother of US journalist who held Israeli citizenship and was murdered by Islamic State talks about her son's connection to the Jewish state.

Senior Leaders of Islamic State Eliminated in Airstrikes

Aide of extremist group leader and military head killed in Iraq airstrike, 18 others including foreign jihadists taken out in Syria strike.

Netanyahu: Steven was Murdered Because He Symbolized the West

PM Netanyahu sends condolences to the family of journalist Steve Sotloff, who was beheaded by IS terrorists.

Biden: We'll Follow IS to the Gates of Hell

U.S. Vice President warns the Islamic State after it beheads a second journalist.

Washington Wants UN Action on Foreign Terrorist Fighters

Amb. Power: U.S. hoping for approval of a UN resolution calling for action against foreigners traveling to fight for terrorists groups.

Jordanian MPs Demand: Let's Stay Out of Fight with IS

A group of Jordanian deputies demand the kingdom stay out of any war against Islamic State jihadists.

Ya'alon Designates Islamic State as Unlawful Organization

Defense Minister signs a declaration designating IS and Abdullah Azzam Brigades as unlawful organizations.

Sisi Blames Israeli Lack of 'Peace' For Islamic State

Egyptian president accuses Israel of fueling terrorism by not giving an 'equitable resolution' to the 'Palestinian cause.'

US, UK 'Not Indimidated' by Islamic State Beheading

Obama and Cameron condemn 'despicable' murder of Steven Sotloff, pledge justice and leave open the option of airstrikes.

Interview

'They Knew the Dangers, But Believed the Story Had to Be Told'

Close friend of two murdered journalists Sotloff and Foley says US should pay ransoms to free hostages.

Islamic State Terrorists in Russian Jets: 'Putin, You're Next'

Islamists declare their intent to use captured planes to attack Assad, Moscow, warn: 'prepare yourself for what's coming'.

Media gag order lifted

Murdered US Journalist Was Actually Israeli

Journalist beheaded by Islamic State had made aliyah, risked his life to fast on Yom Kippur and pray towards Jerusalem in captivity.

Leading US Congressmen in Israel: Hamas and ISIS are the Same

Top House Foreign Affairs Committee members voice strong support for Israel, which is 'on the front line' against radical Islam.

Congress Urges Administration to Present Policy on IS

U.S. lawmakers call for Secretary of State John Kerry to present administration policy for "rolling back" the Islamic State's gains.

Cameron: Latest IS Beheading Video is Despicable

British Prime condemns video showing the beheading of journalist Steve Sotloff.

Canadian Brothers Latest in Islamic State's 'Foreign Legion'

Foreign jihadists continue to flock to Islamic State, as two recent converts abandon university social lives for 'victory or martyrdom.'

Watch: Islamic State's Flashy New Propaganda to the West

New recruitment video in English and German calls for jihadists, glorifying terror with impressive modern cinematic techniques.

Fidel Castro Claims Mossad is Behind the Islamic State

Former Cuban leader claims U.S. Senator McCain collaborated with the Mossad to create the Islamic State terrorist group.

ISIS in Gaza?

Report: Islamic State Fighter Killed During Gaza Operation

In a worrying illustration of IS network in Gaza, Saudi Arabian veteran of jihadi battlefields had traveled from Syria to fight Israel.

British Muslim Clerics Release Fatwa Against Islamic State

New fatwa (Muslim religious decree) in Britain calls IS "an oppressive and tyrannical group".

German Intel Chief: IS Attack in Europe Just a Matter of Time

German intel head says Germans fighting in Syria and Iraq pose real threat; Islamic State is 'the new in thing' for aspiring Islamists.

Britain Raises Terrorism Alert Over IS

Britain raises its terrorism alert to the second-highest level, says the Islamic State poses a great security risk.

British Islamic State Terrorist Threatens to 'Come Home'

UK terrorists in Syria tell CNN they're ready to commit 'blessed acts' of beheading like with James Foley, also in the UK.

Iraqi Jihadist Group Swears Alleigance to Islamic State

Ansar al-Islam further strengthens the extremist group conquering Syria and Iraq by adding its manpower to IS ranks.

IS Executes Scores of Captured Syrian Soldiers

IS posts a video showing the execution of Syrian soldiers captured when the group seized an airbase in the province of Raqqa.

Obama to Send Kerry to Middle East Over IS Threat

U.S. President working on coalition to combat the Islamic State, admits he does not yet have a strategy to combat the group in Syria.

Hamas Spiritual Guide Slams 'Extremist' Islamic State

Muslim cleric who approved Hamas jihad on Israel says Islamic State is illegitimate as a caliphate, calls for 'moderate' approach.

Report: Second American Killed Fighting for IS in Syria

Obama administration investigating reports that a second American was killed over the weekend while fighting alongside Islamist State.

American Fighting for IS Killed in Syria

Douglas McCain, 33, killed while fighting in Syria for the Islamic State.

Obama Authorizes Islamic State Recon Flights in Syria

US makes apparent prelude move to airstrikes, but has no intention of getting Assad's permission to operate in Syria.

Islamic State Planning to Use Drones to Attack Israel

A member of the Islamic State tweets that the organization will soon use unmanned drones to attack Israel.

U.S. Preparing Options Against IS in Syria

Officials in Washington say the United States is preparing military options to pressure IS in Syria.