Islamic State

EJC Chief: Parts of Europe Ripe for Islamic State Attack

President of the European Jewish Congress says that parts of Europe are already ripe for an attack by the Islamic State.

'Islamic State' Captures Major Syrian Airbase

Last regime outpost in northern Syria falls to jihadis, including MiG jets; IS now controls roughly one third of northern, eastern Syria.

Qatar Rejects Claims it Supports Islamic State

"Qatar does not support extremist groups, including ISIS," says Qatar's Foreign Minister following suggestions otherwise.

White House 'Ready to Take Action' Against IS in Syria

White House says there is serious consideration of military strikes against IS in Syria, as has already been done in Iraq.

Hamas Leader Objects: Don't Compare us to ISIS

Khaled Meshaal objects to Netanyahu's comparison between Hamas and Islamic State, says Hamas 'isn't a violent religious group.'

Hagel: IS an 'Imminent Threat'

U.S. Defense Secretary says the Islamic State poses an “imminent threat” to the United States and may take years to defeat.

Islamic State Executioner of James Foley: 'John' from London

Beheading of US journalist James Foley by a British Islamist, highlights the prominent role played by British Muslims in the Islamic State.

Watch: Islamic State Forcibly Converts Hundreds of Yazidis

Amid reports of widespread massacres, IS fighters say they are 'misunderstood', urge Yazidis to abandon their faith.

German Minister Accuses Qatar of Funding 'Islamic State'

Gulf state already under pressure over terror funding accused of supporting ISIS.

Islamic State Beheads Missing American Journalist

Islamic State releases a video showing the beheading of American journalist James Foley, who disappeared in 2012 in Syria.

Islamic State Threatens to 'Drown Americans in Blood'

The Islamic State (IS) terrorist group threatens to attack Americans "in any place" if U.S. airstrikes in Iraq hit its people.

Iraq: Kurdish Forces Retake Mosul Dam from 'Islamic State'

Kurdish Peshmerga, backed by US Air Force, inflict heaviest defeat on Islamic State since its rapid advance through Iraq.

Islamic State Jihadist from Canada Killed in Iraq

Educated member of respected Somali family reported dead fighting in ranks of brutal jihadist group.

Yazidis Commit Mass-Suicide After Rape by Islamic State Fighters

Kurds claim further evidence of 'genocide', as Islamic State slaughters men who won't convert, kidnaps women, children.

U.S. Confirms Airstrikes on IS Targets in Iraq

The United States military confirms it conducted nine airstrikes in an effort to help Kurdish forces retake areas in Iraq from IS jihadists.

Islamic State Slaughters, the World is Silent

Jihadists kill 700 tribesmen in Syria over the course of two weeks, massacre 400 Yazidis in north Iraq in two days.

IS Jihadists Kill 80 Yazidis in Northern Iraq

Islamists from the Islamic State kill 80 members of Iraq's Yazidi minority.

Nasrallah: Islamic State an 'Existential Threat' to the Region

In a speech, Hezbollah leader warns that Islamic State is menacing Lebanon and the whole region.

Nasrallah Worried About the Islamic State 'Monster'

Who's afraid of Jihadists? Apparently the head of terror group Hezbollah - particularly after IS gains a foothold in Lebanon.

Islamic State Flag Flown in New Jersey

US-born Muslim and CAIR rep. claim flag just a symbol of Islam; photos show it is identical to that of Jihadists conquering Iraq and Syria.

IS Forces Kill 500 Yazidis, Some of Whom Were Buried Alive

Iraqi Human Rights Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, added that some 300 women were kidnapped as slaves.