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U.S. Captures Al-Qaeda Leader in Libya

U.S. forces have captured a top Al-Qaeda figure wanted for the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania.

U.S. Captures Al-Qaeda Leader in Libya

Motorcyclist: 'PM Must Sort Out Terror on Route 443'

Motorcyclist says it's a miracle he survived rock attack on 443.

Motorcyclist: 'PM Must Sort Out Terror on Route 443'

Yemeni Troops Retake Base from Al Qaeda

After 3-day siege Yemeni security forces storm military HQ captured by Al Qaeda, free hostages.

Yemeni Troops Retake Base from Al Qaeda

Iraqi September Death Toll Reaches 1,000

September was one of the bloodiest months for Iraq in a year marred by bombings and almost daily loss of life, according to the UN.

Iraqi September Death Toll Reaches 1,000

Egypt Cancels all Flights, Tourism Ties with Iran

Egypt officially announced the severance of all tourism activities with Iran, including direct flights renewed just last March.

Egypt Cancels all Flights, Tourism Ties with Iran

Al Qaeda Seizes Yemen Military HQ

Senior Yemeni general believed to have been taken prisoner in the latest attack on security forces by Islamist terrorists.

Al Qaeda Seizes Yemen Military HQ

3 Egyptian Policemen Gunned Down in Sinai

More than 100 Egyptian security forces have been killed since July.

3 Egyptian Policemen Gunned Down in Sinai

At Least 42 Killed in Baghdad Car Bomb Attacks

In a familiar pattern of violence, more than a dozen car bombs ripped through majority-Shia neighborhoods.

At Least 42 Killed in Baghdad Car Bomb Attacks

Al-Shabaab Threatens Britain

After Kenya, Britain is the next target for Al-Shabaab, warns a hate preacher who recruited terrorists to the group.

Al-Shabaab Threatens Britain

Terror Release Opponent Demands Ministers Get Tough

Israelis are pressuring government ministers to oppose further release of terrorists, part of a 'gesture' already promised the PA

Terror Release Opponent Demands Ministers Get Tough

Iran Confirms Willingess to Probe Attack in Argentina

Iran confirms to Argentina that it will cooperate to probe the 1994 bombing of a Buenos Aires Jewish center.

Iran Confirms Willingess to Probe Attack in Argentina

U.S.: No Verification Americans Were Involved in Kenya Attack

The United States has not confirmed that any Americans were involved in the Kenyan mall attack, says Attorney General.

U.S.: No Verification Americans Were Involved in Kenya Attack

Kenya: Four Year Old Boy Confronts Terrorists, and Escapes Alive

"Islam is not a bad religion," gunmen tell wounded victim, before allowing children to escape with candy bars.

Kenya: Four Year Old Boy Confronts Terrorists, and Escapes Alive

Dozens of MKs Join Calls to End Terrorist Prisoner Releases

MKs and deputy ministers from across the political spectrum join growing calls to end the phenomenon of terrorist prisoner releases.

Dozens of MKs Join Calls to End Terrorist Prisoner Releases

Kenya's Foreign Minister Blames Al-Qaeda for Terror Attack

Al-Shabaab was not acting alone in the attack in Nairobi, Kenya's Foreign Minister says in an interview.

Kenya's Foreign Minister Blames Al-Qaeda for Terror Attack

French Man Jailed for Threatening Toulouse Jewish School

French man sentenced to a year in prison for making death threats to the Ohr HaTorah school in Toulouse.

French Man Jailed for Threatening Toulouse Jewish School

Terror Victim Families Demand End to Terrorist Releases

Israelis who have lost loved ones to terror protested Monday, demanding that no more terrorists be freed.

Terror Victim Families Demand End to Terrorist Releases

Ministers Demand Meeting with PM on Terrorist Release Policy

After the murder of two IDF soldiers, ministers are demanding a review of government policy on releasing terrorists.

Ministers Demand Meeting with PM on Terrorist Release Policy

'An Amazing Son, a Wonderful Brother and a Good Friend'

Hundreds of people have arrived at Tirat HaCarmel to comfort the family of 1st Sgt. Gal Kobi, who will be buried at 4:00 p.m.

'An Amazing Son, a Wonderful Brother and a Good Friend'

Danon: Where's Abbas's Condemnation of the Murders?

Israel should stop peace talks so long as the PA won't condemn the two recent murders of IDF soldiers, says Deputy Defense Minister.

Danon: Where's Abbas's Condemnation of the Murders?

Hevron: We Will Continue to Celebrate Despite Terror

Members of the Jewish community in Hevron: Despite the terrorism, we must continue to celebrate Sukkot by the thousands.

Hevron: We Will Continue to Celebrate Despite Terror

At Least 60 Dead in Weekend Attack in Iraq

At least 60 people were killed after terrorists hit a funeral in a mainly Shiite Muslim district of Baghdad.

At Least 60 Dead in Weekend Attack in Iraq

Bennett: Reconsider the Peace Negotiations

Responding to latest terrorist attacks, Bayit Yehudi chairman says that "the answer to terrorism should be war against murderers."

Bennett: Reconsider the Peace Negotiations

Video Shows Dramatic Moments of Kenya Attack

Mobile phone video footage shows the moment that terrorists began executing shoppers in the Westgate Mall in Nairobi.

Video Shows Dramatic Moments of Kenya Attack

Kenya: Most Hostages Rescued from Shopping Mall

Most of the hostages being held by terrorists in a shopping mall in Nairobi have been rescued. At least 68 are confirmed dead.

Kenya: Most Hostages Rescued from Shopping Mall

Report: Israeli Forces Join Efforts to End Kenya Siege

Gunmen, hostages, still reportedly holed up in shopping mall amid continuing reports that non-Muslims were deliberately singled out.

Report: Israeli Forces Join Efforts to End Kenya Siege

UN's Middle East Envoy Condemns Murder of IDF Soldier

UN envoy Robert Serry condemns Tomer Hazan's murder by an Arab terrorist, appeals for "calm on the ground."

UN's Middle East Envoy Condemns Murder of IDF Soldier

Lapid: Israel Dealing with 'Beastly People'

Finance Minister responds to the abduction and murder of 20-year-old soldier Tomer Hazan by a PA Arab terrorist.

Lapid: Israel Dealing with 'Beastly People'

IDF Soldier Abducted, Murdered in Samaria

Sergeant Tomer Hazan of Bat Yam was murdered by illegal Arab coworker. Angry protests outside Bat Yam restaurant where he worked.

IDF Soldier Abducted, Murdered in Samaria

Egyptian General killed as Army Retakes Islamist-Held Town

Egyptian Police general has been killed as forces raided Kerdassa, held by supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi.

Egyptian General killed as Army Retakes Islamist-Held Town

Moroccan Website Editor Arrested for Airing Al Qaeda Incitement

Moroccan police have raided the offices of a news website after an editor posted a link to a Al Qaeda video inciting terror in the country.

Moroccan Website Editor Arrested for Airing Al Qaeda Incitement

Terrorist Killed in Jenin Firefight

Security forces attacked with grenades, improvised explosives during arrest of major suspect.

Terrorist Killed in Jenin Firefight

Egyptian Military Seizes Islamist-Held Town

Local residents had appealed for help after being harassed and "taxed" by Islamist fighters.

Egyptian Military Seizes Islamist-Held Town

Sinai: Terrorists Target Egyptian Police Convoy

Roadside bomb hits Egyptian Police convoy, as operation to root-out Islamist radicals continues.

Sinai: Terrorists Target Egyptian Police Convoy

Iraq: Fresh Wave of Attacks Kill at Least 25

String of attacks across Iraq as government crackdown merely intensifies sectarian strife.

Iraq: Fresh Wave of Attacks Kill at Least 25

Iraq: Sixteen Family Members Killed in Brutal Sectarian Attack

Terrorists bomb two homes belonging to a Shia family, killing women and children, as the region continues to seeth with sectarian violence.

Iraq: Sixteen Family Members Killed in Brutal Sectarian Attack

Lebanon: Three Men Charged with Firing Rockets at Israel

Two Lebanese and one Palestinian Arab have been charged in connection with 22nd August attack on northern Israel.

Lebanon: Three Men Charged with Firing Rockets at Israel

Egypt Demolishes Arab Homes for 'Security Purposes'

Egypt is destroying homes next to the Gaza border in Sinai for "security purposes," to prevent Gaza terrorists from entering Sinai.

Egypt Demolishes Arab Homes for 'Security Purposes'

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Jerusalem Terrorist Attack Foiled

Hamas cell recruited Arab maintenance workers at Jerusalem's busy Mamilla mall, and planned to target shoppers during the holiday period.

Jerusalem Terrorist Attack Foiled

Egypt: Terror Attack in Suez Canal Fails

Authorities in the Suez Canal say that a terrorist staged an unsuccessful attack on a container ship passing through the canal.

Egypt: Terror Attack in Suez Canal Fails

Nigeria: 2 Charged with Assisting Iranian Terror Cell

Nigeria has charged two citizens with assisting an Iranian terrorist cell in planning possible attacks on Israeli targets.

Nigeria: 2 Charged with Assisting Iranian Terror Cell

Fort Hood Shooter Sentenced to Death

Nidal Malik Hasan, who murdered 13 people and wounded dozens in Texas shooting spree receives

Fort Hood Shooter Sentenced to Death

Hamas Rocket-Maker Goes on Hunger Strike

Dirrar Abu-Sisi, captured in the Ukraine in an apparent Mossad operation, accused of helping Hamas develop its rocket capabilities.

Hamas Rocket-Maker Goes on Hunger Strike

U.S. Sanctions Four Members of Hezbollah

The United States slaps sanctions on four members of Hezbollah who planned attacks across the Middle East, including Israel.

U.S. Sanctions Four Members of Hezbollah

Murdered in Cold Blood

Chilling evidence emerges of attack by Islamists which killed 25 Egyptian soldiers.

Murdered in Cold Blood

Egypt's Christians Attack Western Media Coverage

Egypt's Coptic Christian church criticizes "media fallacies that are prevalent in Western countries" when dealing with Islamist terrorism.

Egypt's Christians Attack Western Media Coverage

Jewish Security Prisoner on Hunger Strike as Terrorists Go Free

Jewish security prisoner Gur Hamel has gone on a hunger strike, protesting the release of Arab terrorists, while keeping him in jail.

Jewish Security Prisoner on Hunger Strike as Terrorists Go Free

Iraq: Car Bomb Attacks Kill At Least 14

Relentless string of attacks just one signal that a resurgent Al Qaeda is relocating its center of gravity from Pakistan to the Middle East.

Iraq: Car Bomb Attacks Kill At Least 14

Egypt: Death Toll Rises as State of Emergency Begins

As death toll continues to soar, interim government declares a state of emergency.

Egypt: Death Toll Rises as State of Emergency Begins

Abbas to Freed Terrorists: You're Just the Beginning

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas personally greeted 11 freed terrorists and said: "Allah willing, all prisoners will be freed."

Abbas to Freed Terrorists: You're Just the Beginning

Gaza Terrorists Fire Two Rockets at Israel

Terrorists from Gaza “thanked” Israel for releasing 26 terrorists by firing two rockets. One rocket exploded within Gaza.

Gaza Terrorists Fire Two Rockets at Israel

Terrorists Who Murdered Seniors with Axes to be Released

17 terrorists who were convicted of murdering Israelis are among the 26 that Israel will set. Arutz Sheva brings a partial list.

Terrorists Who Murdered Seniors with Axes to be Released

US Drones Blitz Al Qaeda in Yemen

Three strikes in a single day brings drone-strike death toll up to 30 in the past month.

US Drones Blitz Al Qaeda in Yemen

IDF Commander Who Lost His Foot Apprehends PA Terrorist

Yoav Yarom, head of the IDF's Shomron Brigade who lost a foot in Lebanon, apprehended an Arab who was carrying a shotgun.

IDF Commander Who Lost His Foot Apprehends PA Terrorist

Nigerian Terror Suspects: We Were Questioned by Mossad Agents

Two alleged members of Hizbullah and on trial in Nigeria claim they were interrogated by Mossad agents after their arrests.

Nigerian Terror Suspects: We Were Questioned by Mossad Agents

Al-Qaeda Head Ordered Yemen Affiliate to Attack U.S. Embassy

U.S. decided to shut down its embassies after intercepting an order by Al-Qaeda chief to attack an embassy in the Middle East.

Al-Qaeda Head Ordered Yemen Affiliate to Attack U.S. Embassy

Some U.S. Embassies to Remain Closed Through Saturday

The U.S. State Department announces that it will extend the closure of 19 embassies and consulates in the Middle East through Saturday.

Some U.S. Embassies to Remain Closed Through Saturday

US Holds Urgent Talks Amid Unprecedented Shutdown

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula reportedly behind threats which closed 22 US embassies worldwide.

US Holds Urgent Talks Amid Unprecedented Shutdown

Top U.S. Officials Meet Over Al-Qaeda Threat

Top U.S. officials are reviewing the threat of a terrorist attack that has led to the weekend closure of 21 U.S. embassies and consulates.

Top U.S. Officials Meet Over Al-Qaeda Threat

FBI Sidestepping Terror Group in Benghazi Probe, GOP Charges

Republican lawmakers voice concerns about the dragging pace of the probe of the attack on the U.S. Consulate at Benghazi, Libya.

FBI Sidestepping Terror Group in Benghazi Probe, GOP Charges