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Top News Highlights over Pesach

As the second day of Pesach ends for Jews in the Diaspora, Arutz Sheva presents 7 top headlines from the last 48 hours.

Watch: ISIS Destroys Ancient Iraqi City of Hatra

Islamic State jihadists use pickaxes, assault rifles and sledgehammers to reduce UNESCO world heritage site to rubble.

2,000 Evacuated from Syria's Yarmouk as ISIS Advances

Around 400 families left the camp on Friday and Saturday via two secure roads, says PLO official.

Report: ISIS Beheads Senior Hamas Operative in Syria

Sheikh Abu Salah Taha believed to be among scores of Palestinians executed in Yarmouk; image of severed head posted online.

Report: Australian Politician Detained for Fighting ISIS

Matthew Gardiner, who joined Kurdish forces in Iraq in January, apparently arrested in Darwin, Australia.

Reports of Shi'ite War Crimes in Tikrit

Amnesty International investigating reports that Iraqi forces and militias committing serious violations in conquering Tikrit from ISIS.

Turkey Arrests Nine British Nationals Trying to Enter Syria

Turkey arrests nine British nationals who tried to illegally cross the border into Syria, possibly to join jihadists.

ISIS Seizes Palestinian Camp in Syria

Islamic State terrorists take most of Yarmouk 'refugee' camp; clashes still ongoing.

Iraq 'Liberates' Tikrit in Key ISIS Defeat

With help from US and Iran who vied for influence, Iraq takes back fortified city chalking up largest victory against ISIS yet - or did it?

Canadian Lawmakers Vote to Expand Anti-ISIS Campaign

Motion to expand airstrikes against ISIS passes by a majority of 142 to 129, despite objections from opposition.

Life Under ISIS: No Shaving, Forced Prayer

Aljazeera report shines light on the dark reality of life under an Islamist dictatorship in Iraq.

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Jerusalem Arab Arrested for Joining ISIS

Khalil Adel Khalil returned to Israel after spending several weeks inside Syria with ISIS; may have planned terrorist attacks in Israel.

Children Behead Victims in New Low for ISIS

In an apparent first, terrorists have young members of children's brigade behead Shi'ites on camera in Syria.

Pursuit of Jewish Rights on the Mount is Challenge for Jordan

Jordan is used to the status quo in Jerusalem, but it might have to overcome its own pride and soon accept Jewish demands for change.

The UK's Muslim Jihadists Exposed

600 Britons have joined jihad, many of them with ISIS. Just who are they and what have they done? A BBC news team provides an in-depth peek.

US Army Reservist Nabbed Joining ISIS

Hasan Edmonds arrested on his way to use his military expertise for jihadists, as his cousin arrested in tandem planning attack on base.

US and Iran Vying for Influence in Tikrit Battle

Iran-backed militias pull back and US forces keen to give strong showing in fight against ISIS stronghold at Hussein's hometown.

New BBC Database Allows Public to Track British Jihadists

BBC releases extensive database of UK citizens who have joined jihadi groups in Syria and Iraq.

Child Abduction 'Tactic of War' for Islamist Terrorists

UN condemns scourge of Boko Haram and ISIS kidnapping women and children, after reports of mass kidnapping of children in Nigeria.

ISIS Chemical Weapon Attack - in Indonesia?

Indonesian police say gas attack in Jakarta last month was the work of jihadists returning home from Syria.

Australia Stops Third Teenager Headed for ISIS

17 year-old attempted to leave Sydney to join jihadists in Syria; arrest part of wider crackdown on foreign nationals joining ISIS.

Canada Extends and Expands Anti-ISIS Airstrikes

One-year extension to March 2016 on strikes that may enter Syria as well, although no boots on the ground according to the plan.

ISIS 'Flaunts' its Child Soldier Brigades

ISIS has already trained over 400 kids to be jihadists in 2015 alone, with all-child battle units to gather intel, go on suicide missions.

Pentagon Notifies Personnel on ISIS 'Hit List'

Pentagon officials say ISIS "hit list" was drawn from public sources, from newspaper interview to Facebook pages.

Europe’s Emerging Center-Right Tips the Scales Back

At a critical historical moment, Europe has begun to pivot toward Israel because of Islamist terrorism on the continent.

Australian ISIS Suicide Bomber 'Went Muslim Out of the Blue'

Father of Jake Bilardi feels 'totally responsible' for his son's Islamic radicalization, reveals divorce and death of mother behind it.

Iranian General Reportedly in Iraq 'Whenever Needed'

The commander of Iraq's Badr militia says that Iran's top officer provides assistance in Iraq "whenever we need him".

Missing British Medical Students Feared to Have Joined ISIS

Nine 'top students' went missing during trip to Turkey, families fear the worst.

US Marine Corps Urges 'Vigilance' After ISIS Death Threats

Marines, families urged to upgrade online privacy settings after ISIS published 'hit list' of names, details for 100 soldiers.

Kurdish President Vows Revenge on ISIS

Massud Barzani, president of Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region, vows to avenge three peshmerga fighters beheaded by ISIS.

ISIS Massacres Kurds on their New Year

Brutally timed attack claims lives of 45 Kurds - including 5 children - on New Year holiday of Nowruz celebrating freedom.

Ex-CIA Head Says Iran is a Greater Danger than ISIS

Rebuking Obama rapprochement, Petraeus warns Iran is taking control in Iraq, and is an enemy of the US and its allies.

ISIS Beheads Kurds in Front of Children in Iraq

New ISIS vid alleges to show execution of peshmerga forces, as ISIS feels the heat from Kurdish strikes.

Libyan Army Chief Warns ISIS Will Invade Europe

General Hafta urges West to arm recognized government, warning 7,500-strong local ISIS will infiltrate Europe via smuggling routes.

US Forces Shoot Down ISIS Drone

American forces bomb an unmanned aircraft piloted by Islamic State terrorists near Fallujah.

Frmr. US Air Force Mechanic Pleads 'Not Guilty' in Terror Trial

Mechanic Tairod Pugh accused of joining ISIS after being detained in Istanbul en route to Syria.

'ISIS Destroyed Christian Civilization and the World Watches'

Silent Christian expulsion from Syria; thousands of traumatized Assyrian Christians flee to harsh conditions in Lebanon.

Australian FM Says 'ISIS Battle May Last a Generation'

Bishop likens ISIS to Nazis in their desire to establish 'pure form of government,' noting 'this is a struggle against an ideology.'

Number of German ISIS Returnees Jumps Astronomically

German investigations on ISIS returnees up from 5 on 8 jihadists to 68 on 106 jihadists, and trend only set to increase further.

ISIS Crucifixions Terrorize Nineveh Populace

Beheadings and crucifixions make sure local residents obey Islamist regime in ancient Assyrian capital.

ISIS Beheads 4 Government 'Recruiters' as Tikrit Advance Slows

Anti-ISIS advance slows significantly as Iraqi army and Shia militias encounter stiff resistance.

United States 'Concerned' About ISIS Use of Chlorine Gas

American military "concerned" about reports that ISIS jihadists used chlorine gas, but cannot confirm the account.

WHO Bemoans Lack of Health Service for Millions in Iraq

World Health Organization says more than five million in need of health services - but no funds to provide it.

Temple Mount Preacher Urges ISIS to 'Trample' US, Destroy Israel

Temple Mount preacher says Caliphate will 'free Al-Aqsa' from Israeli 'defilers'; predicts fall of America, Iran for collaborating.

Former Iraqi Dictator's Tomb Levelled in Fighting for Tikrit

Tomb of Saddam Hussein virtually leveled in heavy clashes between ISIS and Iraqi forces fighting for Tikrit.

Britain Arrests Teens Believed to Have Been Headed to Syria

Three British teenagers suspected of trying to travel to Syria released on bail late after being questioned for 24 hours.

Turkey Feels Trapped by ISIS

Turkey started its support for ISIS as part of a general support for Syrian rebel groups. They did not expect ISIS to morph the way it did.

Report: Hezbollah to Send Hundreds of Fighters to Iraq

Lebanese Shia terrorist group to send at least 800 elite fighters to battle ISIS in northern Iraq, according to pan-Arab paper.

Iraqi Forces Poised for Final Assault on ISIS Tikrit Stronghold

Iraqi army and Shia Islamist militia forces surround last remaining ISIS jihadis, say they'll finish them off in '72 hours'.

Is ISIS Collapsing or Expanding?

Iraq backed by Iran is retaking Tikrit stronghold and repulsing ISIS, even as the group gains alliances in Africa and threatens White House.

Iran Deepening Involvement in Iraq's War on ISIS

Iraq welcomes Iranian soldiers, advisers on its soil as it fights to liberate Tikrit.

Indonesians Flock to Islamic State for 'Better Sharia Life'

16 Indonesians, mostly women and children, arrested in Turkey on way to ISIS, after 16 others did the same - what is driving them?

Australian ISIS Suicide Bomber Blogged his Path to Jihad

Teen convert to Islam who blew himself up explained how he rapidly radicalized, had 'Plan B' to attack in Australia if stopped from flying.

ISIS Accepts Boko Haram Pledge of Allegiance

'Caliphate expands to West Africa,' ISIS spokesperson says in recording, after Nigerian terrorist group vows loyalty.

'Turkey is Backing ISIS'

Prof. Inbar tells Arutz Sheva Turkey 'doesn't distinguish between Islamists,' is using them for 'Neo-Ottoman' foreign policy of domination.

Canadian Imams Issue Fatwa Against ISIS, Blame US

38 imams issue Islamic ruling forbidding joining or enabling ISIS, claim US and Canada created group for 'anti-Islam interests.'

Iraq's First Christian Brigade Graduates

'Tiger Guards,' formed from Assyrian force, takes on ISIS in Kurdish region of Iraq after graduating training.

Turkey Claims Agent from US Coalition Helped ISIS Girls

Turkish FM claims agent from state in US-led anti-ISIS coalition - not US or EU - helped girls join ISIS, amid criticism of porous borders.

German Communist Woman Dies Fighting ISIS

First female national of Western state killed fighting for Kurds against ISIS transferred through Turkey back to Germany for burial.

Assyrian Christians in Iran Demand UN Fight ISIS

Christians protest outside UN building in Tehran, responding to ISIS demolition of ancient ruins and kidnapping Assyrian Christians.