Al Qaeda

Senior Qaeda Terrorist Reportedly Killed in Libya

Libya's recognized government says Algerian terrorist Mokhtar Belmokhtar was killed in a U.S. airstrike inside Libya.

Al Qaeda Apologizes for Murdering 20 Druze

Syrian affiliate of terror group says shootout committed against Druze village under its hold 'violates our views.'

Official: IDF Would 'Clear Out' S. Lebanon If War Breaks Out

The Middle East is getting more dangerous, a top IDF official said - but Israel's situation is currently 'good.'

Dore Gold: Hamas Cannot Be a Peace Partner

Gold rules out peace talks with Hamas - which is still linked to PA - over their jihadism, acceptance of Al Qaeda.

Al Qaeda is Moderate? The West Isn't Buying It

Nusra Front chief's rare TV interview meant to convince the West his group is a legitimate political actor in Syria - anyone believe him?

Did Bin Laden Predict Multinational Muslim Holy War?

Documents from Osama Bin-Laden to be declassified reveal he was deeply paranoid - specifically about internal conflicts in terror world.

Terrorist Groups Looking for Money as Washington Cuts Off Funds

Al-Qaeda leader reportedly looking for ways to channel cash after Washington cuts off funds intended for group's arms buying.

Four Al-Qaeda Members Killed in Drone Strike in Yemen

Four suspected members of Al-Qaeda killed in an apparent American drone strike on the Yemeni port city of Mukalla.

Jihad on the Horizon: Al Qaeda, ISIS Clash Along Israeli Border

Nusra Front joins other rebel factions fighting ISIS-linked Jaish al-Jihad battalion in Golan Heights; follows mortar fire into Israel.

Assad Regime Collapsing? Rebels Score Another Key Victory

Heavy weapons seized in Idlib's Al-Qarmid base, as Al Qaeda-led Islamist 'Army of Conquest' continues to make gains in the north.

Islamic State or Al Qaeda? Somalia's Al Shabaab Mulls Future

Bloodthirsty but embattled terror group considers change of allegiance from AQ, as senior commanders push for ISIS allegiance.

Syria: Al Qaeda, Allies, Take Key Regime Stronghold

Jihadists seize Jisr al-Shughur, last major city under regime control in Idlib; now closer than ever to regime heartland Latakia.

Report: Italian Police Foil Al Qaeda Attack on Vatican

Arrests of 18 suspects prevented suicide bombing at the heart of Catholicism, police reveal.

Eliminated: Adam Gadahn - US Rocker Turned Al Qaeda Mouthpiece

Born Adam Pearlman to a Jewish family which converted to Christianity, one-time death metal lover appeared in videos with Ayman al-Zawahiri.

US Mistakenly Killed Jewish-American Al Qaeda Hostage

Dr. Warren Weinstein and Giovanni Lo Porto were killed in a U.S. operation in January. Obama takes responsibility.

Israel 'Threatened Al Qaeda Rebels to Protect Syrian Druze'

The rise of Islamist rebel factions has made Israeli support for Syrian rebels more difficult than in the past.

Rebels in Southern Syria Split with Al Qaeda after Tensions

Southern Front announces it is severing ties with Nusra Front after dispute over border crossing; 'We don't want to be a base for jihad.'

US Drone Kills Al-Qaeda in Yemen's Terror Mufti

AQAP says one of its top leaders, who returned from Gitmo to terror, was killed in a US strike despite American evacuation from Yemen.

Palestinian Camp in Lebanon a Breeding Ground for Jihadists

Lebanon's Ain al-Helweh camp causing growing concern, as even official Palestinian 'security forces' fear to enter.

Al Qaeda, Allies Advance on Key Syrian Military Base

Islamist rebels including Nusra Front launch attack on Mastuma base in Idlib one week after capturing provincial capital.

Al-Qaeda Conquers Syrian Provincial Capital of Idlib

Syrian affiliate Nusra Front paves way for 'emirate' to rival ISIS's Raqa 'caliphate' headquarters; only second capital to fall.

Al-Nusra Front Reaffirms Allegiance to Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda's Syrian affiliate denies it planned to break away from the global extremist network.

40 Killed as Kurds Battle ISIS for Key Syrian Town

Kurdish fighters repel Islamic State offensive in Hasakeh, as Al Qaeda's Nusra Front battles regime in Aleppo.

Syria: Collapse of Moderate Rebel Group Deals Blow to US Hopes

Harakat Hazm - first Syrian rebel group to receive US TOW anti-tank missiles - disbands after defeat to Al Qaeda. Weapons seized.

Osama Bin Laden Aide Found Guilty in 1998 Embassy Bombings

Al Qaeda mastermind Khalid Al Fawwaz found guilty of 1998 bombings which killed 224 people in Africa.

Shaked Crowdsources Suggestions for Peri's ISIS Negotiations

After Yesh Atid MK Yaakov Peri suggests negotiating with Islamic State, Jewish Home's Ayelet Shaked offers him a 'helping hand'.

Al Qaeda, Houthi Rebels Battle over Army Bases in Yemen

Battles rage over military and political power in Yemen; two bases captured near Sanaa and Shawba.

New Al Qaeda Video Shows Steady Advance along Israeli Border

Syrian Nusra Front rebel group releases slick new video, in attempt to take back the initiative from rival ISIS in the propaganda war.

Wary of Intel Leaks, Jihadists Scaling Back Social Media Use

ISIS, Nusra Front recruits concerned intelligence agencies gleaning crucial data from Facebook to use against them, pinpoint locations.

Report: US Considered Swapping Al Qaeda Terrorist

Swap deal of citizens for terrorists had been on the table, ex-diplomat confirms. Are prisoner swaps now a matter of policy?

Assad: Al-Qaeda Has an Air Force - the Israeli Air Force

Syrian President accuses the IDF of conspiring with the Al-Qaeda terrorist group.

US: 19-Year-Old Woman Jailed for Planning to Join ISIS

Teenager Shannon Conley attempted to travel to Syria despite FBI warning her not to go; joined US Army Explorers to learn tactics.

Paris Attacks Challenge 'Lone Wolf' Terrorist Theory

All terror attacks and attempted attacks in Europe committed by individuals with links to larger jihadi groups, say experts.

Syrian Army Cargo Plane Crashes

Al-Qaeda claims to have shot down a Syrian army cargo plane, but state media say it was a crash caused by bad weather.

Hate Preacher Abu Hamza Sentenced to Life in Prison

A judge in the United States sentences Abu Hamza to life behind bars for 11 terrorism and kidnapping convictions.

Police: Charlie Hebdo, Police Shooting Connected

Shooting attacks in Paris within 48-hour period connected, police say - and terrorists may have coordinated the last attack from afar.

Paris Massacre Terrorists Were on US 'No Fly' List 'For Years'

Kouachi brothers who murdered 12 at Charlie Hebdo headquarters were on US's most restrictive list; one was in 2005 extremism TV documentary.

MI5 Busted Three UK Terror Attacks in the Past Month

British intelligence say Charlie Hebdo attack is a sobering reminder that Islamism is being left unchecked in Syria and elsewhere.

Suspected Al Qaeda Mastermind Dies Days before New York Trial

Abu Anas al-Liby was suspected of masterminding the 1998 bombings of US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania.

Report: Gulf States Fear Iranian Takeover of Yemen

Pro-Iranian militias in Yemen appear to be tightening their grip on the country - even taking over its national bank.

Al-Qaeda 'Pot' Calls Taliban 'Kettle' Black Over Massacre

Al-Qaeda killed thousands in its attack on the World Trade Center, but their 'hearts bled' over last week's Pakistan massacre.

Al Qaeda Takes Major Syrian Military Base

Nusra Front cements control of Idlib countryside, highlighting dominance of jihadis in Syrian civil war.

Senate Report Claims 'Coffin' Torture Ineffective

Senate report details brutal torture of Al-Qaeda terrorists by CIA at secret sites, angers CIA by claiming no important intel was gained.

Watch: Rival Syrian Rebels Clash over War Booty

Free Syrian Army fighters livid after Al Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front steals their spoils of war.

Al-Qaeda Hostages Killed in Yemen During Failed Rescue Attempt

Journalist Luke Somers and teacher Pierre Korkie killed by Al-Qaeda terrorists in Yemen during a failed rescue bid.

Al-Qaeda Global Operations Chief Killed in Pakistan

Adnan el Shukrijumah eliminated in raid near Afghan border; had planned bombings in New York and London.

Al Qaeda in Yemen Threatens to Execute American Hostage

Luke Somers appears in new video by Al Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula; terrorists say he will be killed in 3 days if demands aren't met.

Britain on High Alert for Al Qaeda Christmas Bombings

British authorities expecting bombs on planes leaving from the UK to the EU over Christmas, 'insider' tells British news site.

Al-Qaeda Releases Video of French and Dutch Hostages

Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb releases a video showing two hostages begging for their lives.

Israel Shouldn't Ignore the 'Shia Al Qaeda' on its Doorstep

While world attention focuses on ISIS in Syria and Iraq, Middle East expert warns of looming threat from Iranian-backed Shia militias.

Turkish Hair Removal Ad Features 9/11 Mastermind

Turkish cosmetics company says it featured the mastermind of 9/11 in a hair removal ad “for his hair, not terrorism”.

Egyptian Court Sentences 7 Sinai Jihadis to Death

Members of Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis found guilty of deadly attacks against Egyptian military targets

College Student Sentenced in Christmas Bomb Plot

Oregon man had plotted to detonate truck bomb at 2010 Christmas gathering in FBI setup; sentenced to 30 years in prison.

Mavi Marmara 'Peace Activist' Killed in US Airstrike

Turkish IHH activist who took part in infamous Gaza flotilla killed in Syria airstrike; reports say he was fighting with Al Qaeda.

Al Qaeda Urges Jihadists to 'Rescue Jihad' from ISIS

Too extreme? Al Qaeda leadership denounced ISIS, claims its Caliphate is based on 'oppression' and 'deviation.'

U.S. Airstrikes Kill Head of Al-Qaeda Splinter Group in Syria

Head of the Al-Qaeda splinter group Khorasan killed by an airstrike in Syria, according to an official in Washington.

Confusion as France Arrests, Then 'Loses' Key Terror Suspect

Brother-in-law of Mohammed Merah, who commmitted the 2012 Toulouse Massacre, disappeared en-route from Turkey to France.

Analysts Say Al Qaeda Still a Bigger Threat Than 'Islamic State'

Although ISIS jihadis returning from Syria pose a definite threat, experts warn Al Qaeda still far more deadly on a global scale.

Al-Qaeda Promises 'Dark Days' for U.S. Coalition Against IS

Al-Qaeda’s branches in Yemen and North Africa call for jihadists to unite against the common threat from a U.S.-led coalition.

Al Qaeda Flags Continue to Fly Near Temple Mount

Black flags of jihad still flying atop the Kotel Hakatan - and neither the police nor the city are doing anything about it.