terrorism

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

US Holds Urgent Talks Amid Unprecedented Shutdown

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

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.

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.

Fatah Facebook: Female Terrorist is 'Master of the World'

The administrator of one of Fatah's official Facebook pages recently posted a picture calling female terrorists the “master of the world."

Arab Attack on Jewish Hikers; Jews Arrested

Palestinian Authority Arabs attacked Jewish hikers in the Binyamin region on Wednesday. The hikers were arrested.

Terror Victims' Families: Netanyahu Caved...Again

The Almagor terror victims' organization has sent Netanyahu a letter of protest over his decision to release 104 terrorists.

Analysis

Al Qaeda on the Rise?

After Al Qaeda claims responsibility for largest ever Iraqi jailbreak, has it emerged from 12 years of war with the west stronger than ever?

EU Hizbullah Decision 'Flawed Counter-Terrorist Strategy'

EU's decision to designate military wing of Hizbullah as a terrorist organization “a flawed counter-terrorism strategy.”

EU Foreign Ministers to Discuss Blacklisting Hizbullah

Monday could be a crucial day for Hizbullah, as EU foreign ministers may decide to blacklist the group’s so-called “military wing.”

Jordanian Court Denies Bail to Radical Islamic Cleric Abu Qatada

A Jordanian court denied bail to Salafi Islamist Abu Qatada, extradited to the country from Britain to face terrorism charges.

PA Gives 'Refrigerator Bomber' Official Military Funeral

Palestinian Authority honors terrorist "refrigerator" bomber who killed 15 and wounded more than 60 in a central square in Jerusalem.

Lebanon Demands EU Keep Hizbullah Off Terror List

Lebanon demanded that the EU remove Hizbullah from its list of terror organizations, saying the group was 'essential' to Lebanese society

10-Year-Old Girl Hurt in Jerusalem Rock Attack

An Arab youth threw a rock at a college in Jerusalem, as an art exhibition was taking place. A 10-year-old girl suffered light injuries.

Gaza Terrorists Fire Two Rockets at Southern Israel

Terrorists from Hamas-controlled Gaza fired two Qassam rockets at southern Israel. The rockets exploded in open areas.

Egyptian Forces Kill Ten as Sinai Offensive Continues

Crackdown aims to uproot Islamist terrorist groups from increasingly lawless region

Egypt: 7 Die in Overnight Clashes

Clashes between supporters of deposed President Mohammed Morsi and security forces leave more than 250 wounded

Muslim Brotherhood 'Takes Credit' for Egypt Border Attack

The Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt claims responsibility for a shooting attack targeting an IDF patrol near the border with Israel.

Will They, Won't They?

At London's behest, EU Council of Ministers to discuss banning Hizbullah at meeting in Brussels; opposition to ban weakening

Rocket Attack on Southern Israel

Gaza terrorists fired a rocket attack on southern Israel Thursday afternoon, but no one was injured in the explosion.

Did Obama Administration Meet With Hamas Officials?

ZOA calls on Obama administration to deny reports of meeting with Hamas officials, if reports are untrue.

Breaking News

Egypt: Prosecutors Order Arrest of Muslim Brotherhood Leader

News comes as Muslim Brotherhood rejects offer to join Egypt's transitional cabinet, follows calls for "uprising"

Gaza Terrorists Stream Into Sinai

Muslim Brotherhood-linked Gaza terrorists are infiltrating the Sinai to attack Egyptian army outposts.

Video: Morsi Supporters Threaten Violence, Civil War

Video dated 3rd July shows Islamists extolling "martyrdom", threatening suicide bombings and promising to attack Christians

35 Reported Killed in Brotherhood Clash with Army

Morsi supporters said up to 34 of their members were killed. Military says one officer died. Not clear who attacked whom.

Renewed Violence in Egypt

Supporters of deposed Morsi clashed with police and military near Cairo University.

Egypt's New Interim President Mansour Sworn Into Office

Chief Justice Adly el-Mansour was officially sworn into office Thursday as the new transitional President of Egypt.

Video: Angry Egyptian TV Host Resigns On Air

Egyptian TV host Gamal Al-Shaer resigned live on air after the government censored his show.

Germany Uncovers 'Model Plane' Terror Plot

German authorities stage raids after uncovering an alleged Islamist plot to carry out attacks using model airplanes.

Iran Says it Dismantled Israeli-Linked Terrorist Network

Security forces in Iran have dismantled a terrorist and sabotage network in Shiraz, says semi-official ISNA news agency.

Jerusalem Resident Convicted of Aiding Hizbullah

Assam Mashahra, an Arab from Jerusalem, was convicted of charges of conspiring to deliver information to the enemy.

US Citizen Among Victims of Pakistan Hotel Terror Shooting

An American citizen was among one of ten foreign tourists to be shot and killed when gunmen burst into a hotel in northern Pakistan.

Seven Rockets Fired Towards Southern Israel

Terrorists from Hamas-controlled Gaza fired seven rockets towards southern Israel. Iron Dome intercepted those aimed at populated areas.

Egyptian Program to Spread 'Blood-Curdling Genocidal Fantasies'

ZOA calls on Obama administration to pressure Egypt to cancel broadcast of viciously anti-Semitic television Ramadan series.

Terrorists Fire 3 Rockets at Ashkelon

Terrorists from Hamas-controlled Gaza fire three rockets at southern Israel. No injuries or damages reported.

NSA Head: PRISM Foiled at Least 50 Terror Attacks

U.S. surveillance efforts foiled over 50 potential terrorist events since 2001, says NSA chief Keith Alexander.

IDF Foils Terror Attack in Samaria

An IDF unit has foiled a terrorist cell from carrying out an attack in central Israel.

BDS Leaders: 'Only Solution is Violence'

Leaders of BDS, which seeks to delegitimize Israel worldwide, said they oppose any peace talks, even with Israeli building freeze.

Freed Hunger Striker Proudly Announces Return to Terrorism

Ayman Sharawna, a terrorist freed after an eight-month hunger strike, has publicly announced that he has rejoined Hamas.

Lieberman: If EU Won't Blacklist Hizbullah, it's Irrelevant

The European Union is irrelevant because of its failure to blacklist Hizbullah as a terrorist organization, charges MK Avigdor Lieberman.

State Compensates PA Arab Victims of Hamas Rocket Attack

The State of Israel compensated two families of PA Arabs who were killed by a Qassam rocket fired by Gazan Hamas terrorists.

Number of Terror Attacks Down in May, Says ISA

May 2013 saw a decline in the number of terror attacks against Israelis, according to the monthly report by the Israel Security Agency.

Iran Scoffs at Argentina's Terror Charges

Iran has scoffed at charges levelled by the Argentine prosecutor investigating an anti-Jewish attack in Buenos Aires.

Al-Qaeda Sets Up 'Complaints Department' in Syria

Al-Qaeda has set up a complaints department after taking control of parts of the civilian administration in northern Syria.

State Dept.: Iran Increased Support for Global Terrorism in 2012

Iran boosted in 2012 its support for global terrorism to levels not seen for two decades, says annual U.S. State Department’s report.

Argentina Formally Accuses Iran of Terrorism

Argentine prosecutor says Iran opened secret intelligence stations in several South American countries to plan and conduct terror attacks.

Hizbullah's Deputy Chief Warns EU Against Blacklist

Hizbullah's deputy chief warns the EU it would make a "big mistake" if it labels the group as a terrorist organization.

Obama Defends Drone Strikes to Eliminate Terrorists

U.S. President Barack Obama lays out new guidelines for drone strikes, warns that a "perpetual" U.S. war on terror would be self defeating.

Muslim Terrorists Attack, Kill British Soldier With Machete

Two attackers with knives attacked a British soldier on a street in London Wednesday, killing him

Israel Extends Gaza Fishing Zone After Rocket-Provoked Reduction

Israel has restored fishing zone off coast of Gaza to six nautical miles, after reducing it to three in March following rocket attacks.

Cigarette-Smuggling Arab Linked to 1994 Yeshiva Murder

One of 16 Arab men arrested in cigarette-smuggling scheme linked to murder of yeshiva student on Brooklyn Bridge.

Israelis Targeted by Rock Throwers in Northern Israel

A group of Israelis was targeted by rock-throwing Arab youths in Nazareth Illit during the holiday of Shavuot.

Egypt: Terrorists Planned to Bomb Cairo Embassies

Terrorists arrested in Egypt over the weekend were planning to attack the U.S. and French embassies, officials said.

Israeli 'Birds' An Effective Tool in Convicting Terrorists

Arab terrorists warned prisoners in Israeli prisons to watch out for a group of undercover informers seeking to trip them up.

Survivor of Itamar Massacre Marries Stepbrother

Avia Shabo, who lost her mother and three brothers in a terror attack in 2002, marries the son of the woman her father married.

Third Suspect Arrested in Connection to Canada Terror Plot

U.S. prosecutors have charged a third man in connection with a plot to derail a passenger train at the Canada-U.S. border.