terrorism

Obama Concerned European Jihadis Could Attack the US

US President says scores of European citizens fighting abroad could use passports to enter US without a visa to carry out attacks.

Netanyahu: Israel Ready to 'Expand' Gaza Operations

Prime Minister tells cabinet meeting strikes on terrorists in Gaza will be escalated if need be; comes after spike in rocket attacks.

How One Woman's War Against Iran Could Make Legal History

For years, Nitsana Darshan-Leitner has been battling terrorists and their sponsors in the courts - has she just found her trump card?

Germany Extradites ISIS Recruiter to France

Germany extradites a man suspected to have joined ISIS in Syria back to his native France, 10 days after he was arrested in Berlin.

Nigeria: 21 Dead in Terrorist Attack on Shopping District

Bomb hits a crowded shopping district in the Nigerian capital Abuja during rush hour, killing 21.

Lebanon: Suicide Bomber Blows Himself Up at Beirut Hotel

Suicide bomber blows himself up in his room at a Beirut hotel as Lebanese security forces raid the premises.

Imprisoned Terrorists Agree to End Hunger Strike

63 prisoners suspend the hunger strike which they have observed since late April following agreement with Prisons Service.

Yesh Atid and Likud Compromise on Force-Feeding Bill

After Yesh Atid threatened a coalition crisis, compromise reached on bill allowing force-feeding of hunger-striking prisoners.

Nigeria: Boko Haram Islamists Kidnap Another 90 Women and Men

Jihadi group abducts scores of women just months after kidnapping more than 200 schoolgirls.

Court Indicts Prison Terror Gang that Planned Kidnappings

Another gang that planned to kidnap Israelis and hold them hostage in return for the release of terrorists has been indicted

Yesh Atid Forces Postponement of Vote on Force-Feeding Bill

Following objection from Lapid's party, a vote on the bill allowing the force-feeding of hunger-striking prisoners will be postponed.

UN Chief 'Concerned' Over Israeli Arrests of Terrorists

UN Secretary-General expresses “solidarity” with families of kidnapped teens, hits out at Israel for its arrest operation.

HRW Condemns Kidnapping, but Also Israel's Arrests

Human Rights Watch calls for the release of kidnapped youths, also has criticism for Israel with respect to its arrests of terrorists.

Terrorists Try to Infiltrate into Shomron Town

IDF soldiers identify and open fire towards two terrorists who tried to infiltrate into the Shomron town of Kochav Ya'akov.

'Terrorism is Terrorism - Stop Blaming the Victim'

FM Avigdor Liberman takes media to task over its portrayal of hitchhiking. 'Would you blame a 9/11 victim for working that day?' he asks.

ISIS Terrorist Recruiter Nabbed in Germany

Suspect arrested by German police becomes the latest French national linked with radical jihadi group; may have planned attacks in the west.

Ministers: Smash Hamas, No Terrorist Releases

Ministers demand tough action against the Hamas terrorist group, which Israel holds responsible for the kidnapping of 3 youths.

Security Forces Foil Terrorists' Plan to Escape Prison

Israeli Prisons Service discovers terrorist prisoners dug a tunnel underneath the bathroom as part of a plan to escape.

Brussels Shooting

France to Rule on Extradition of Brussels Suspect on June 26

French Islamist Mehdi Nemmouche could be deported to face trial over Jewish Museum massacre by the end of the month.

Netanyahu: We Kill Those Who Want to Kill Us

"Our policy is clear - kill those who rise up to kill us," says PM Netanyahu after the IDF eliminates a Gaza terrorist.

World Leaders Alarmed over Islamist Takeover of Iraqi City

US, UN officials alarmed about 'extremely serious' fall of Iraq's second city to Islamic State of Iraq and Levant.

Saudi Arabia Sentences 33 Islamists to Prison

Eight years after their arrest, a Riyadh court sentences 33 suspected Islamist terrorists to up to 30 years in prison.

Ya'alon: Hamas is Planning the Next Confrontation

Hamas has thousands of rockets aimed toward Israel and is preparing the next confrontation, says Defense Minister.

Pakistan: 21 Killed in Terrorist Attack on Karachi Airport

Terrorists armed with grenades attack the international airport in Karachi.

PM Awards Medals to Tapuah Junction Heroes

Prime Minister Netanyahu presented medals to soldiers who bravely prevented a major terror attack in Samaria last week.

Hamas, Islamic Jihad Vow to Continue Terror - No Matter What

Leaders of both groups vow to 'liberate all of Palestine' from Israel despite 'unity pact' agreement to renounce terrorism.

Brussels Museum Attack Victim Dies of Injuries

Young Belgian man who was badly hurt in the attack on the Jewish Museum in Brussels dies of his injuries.

Another Stabbing Attempt Foiled in Samaria

Palestinian Arab terrorist tried to stab a soldier at the Azzun junction. The soldier was unhurt and the terrorist was apprehended.

Security Forces Foil Another Binyamin Terror Attack

In the latest of a growing string of security attacks, soldiers nabbed an Arab terrorist before he could stab an IDF soldier.

Canadian Youth Helped Carry Out Iraq Suicide Bombing

A Canadian in his mid-20s helped kill some 40 people in a terror attack in Iraq last year.

G7 to Focus on Syria Foreign Fighters after Brussels Attack

Officials say anti-Semitic terrorist attack at Brussels Jewish Museum illustration of threat from Islamists returning from Syria.

Brussels Anti-Semitic Shooter to Fight Extradition to Belgium

Lawyer for Islamist terrorist suspected of carrying out deadly Brussels Jewish Museum shooting says he will fight to be tried in France.

Terrorist Tries to Stab Soldier Near Beit El

Security forces apprehend a Palestinian Arab terrorist who tried to stab a soldier near the town of Beit El.

Samaria Jews Protest Surge of Arab Terror

Over 200 Samaria residents bear signs and block road in response to wave of rock throwings, shootings and attempted bombings.

The PA, Peaceful? Tapuah Terrorist a Fatah Member

Monday night shooter revealed to be Fatah member - belying perception that terror only stems from Hamas.

Terrorist Opens Fire at Soldiers in the Tapuach Junction

Terrorist opens fire towards IDF soldiers at the Tapuach Junction in Samaria. Soldiers return fire and kill him.

PM: Force Feed Hunger-Striking Terrorists

About 70 terrorist prisoners who are on a hunger strike are in hospitals, refusing to accept medical care.

Danon Warns 'US Aid Now Directly Funds Terror'

Deputy Defense Minister slams support for newly declared PLO unity government, 'pretty wrapping' for terror attacks and murder.

Nigeria: 40 Dead in Attack on Soccer Stadium

Bomb attack targeting fans at a soccer match in Nigeria's restive northeast kills at least 40 people.

Leftist Groups Urge EU Intervention Over Hunger Strikers

Over 100 Palestinian Arab terrorists allegedly hunger striking, prompting pro-Palestinian 'rights groups' to write to Catherine Ashton.

Jerusalem Terror Attack, Police/Media Coverup Suspected

Residents of hareidi Ramat Shlomo say terrorist fired 13 bullets at youths. Police are evasive, non-nationalist media is mum.

Suspected 19-Year-Old Terrorist Arrested in London

Police at Heathrow Airport in London arrest a 19-year-old man suspected of "Syria-related" terror offences.

Top Terrorist Reveals Inner Workings of 'Hamas Inc.'

Terror attacks, riots, smuggling cash - it's all in a day's work for Hamas, a senior member of the terror group told Shabak.

4 Kidnapped Nigerian Schoolgirls Escape

Four of the Nigerian girls who were kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists last month have escaped.

Weapons Theft from IDF Soldiers On the Decline

Hundreds of firearms stolen from the military over the past several years, officials say - but the phenomenon is waning.

IDF Comes under Attack Arresting Terror Suspect in Jenin

Terrorists shoot at soldiers and lob explosives at them during arrest of terror suspect; no injuries reported.

Terrorist Released in Tannenbaum Deal Killed

A terrorist released by Israel in the deal to return Elhanan Tannenbaum has been killed fighting in Syria.

Terrorists: Kill Samaria Mayor Who is Friendly to Arabs

For the 'crime' of maintaining positive relations with neighboring Arabs, Beit Aryeh head Avi Naim was 'sentenced' to death.

Brussels Shooting to be Classified as 'Terrorism'?

Case passed to federal prosecutor, who is authorized to handle terrorism offenses - but officials won't confirm significance.

Clumsy Gaza Terrorist Has Fatal 'Work Accident'

A terrorist of Islamic Jihad, which is set to join PLO leadership, accidentally detonates explosives he was working on.

Sinai Group Denies Leader was Killed

Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis denies Egyptian officials' claims that its leader was shot dead in an ambush.

Rocket Strikes Southern Israel, Shots Fired at IDF Troops

Rocket hits Shaar Hanegev area in first such attack since the beginning of the month.

Leader of Sinai Al-Qaeda-Inspired Group Eliminated

The leader of Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis, which fired rockets from the Sinai towards Eilat, killed in drive-by shooting.

Iraq: Jihadis Vow to 'Conquer Jerusalem From You, Oh Jews!'

Video of foreign jihadists in Iraq promising to conquer Jerusalem, Rome,once more highlights concerns over Islamists in Syria.

Breaking News

Al Qaeda Terrorist Convicted on Terror Charges in US Court

Infamous, hook-handed Al Qaeda terrorist Abu Hamza al-Masri found guilty of conspiring to build training camp in Oregon.

Trains May be Exposed to Gaza Rockets, Video Shows

Video by Gaza terrorists appears to suggest that trains travelling in southern Israel are exposed to rocket fire.

Arutz Sheva Special Report

Who Are the Syrian Rebels - And Are They a Threat to Israel?

As Syria's civil war enters its 4th year, just what would be the implications of a rebel victory for Israel's security?

British Official: Nigeria Won't Exchange Terrorists for Girls

Nigeria's President rules out the possibility of releasing terrorists in exchange for schoolgirls being held captive by Boko Haram.

NYPD Defends Muslim Informant Program

Team assigned to compile databases on where Muslim homes and businesses scrapped after racial profiling accusations - but concerns remain.

Haifa University Cancels Convicted Terrorist's Lecture

Haifa University cancels planned lecture by convicted terrorist Mohammed Canaana, cites fear that it would cause unrest.