ISIS

News and updates about ISIS

UK Student Union Boycotts Israel - But Won't Condemn ISIS
National Union of Students rejects motion supporting Kurds against Islamic State over 'Islamophobia fears', provoking outcry.

France Moves Closer to Tough Law Cracking Down on Jihadis
Majority of French Senate approve new bill to counter growing ISIS threat, but far-left MPs, NGOs object.

'Hundreds' of ISIS Terrorists Killed as Kurds Take Back Kobane
Kurdish forces in Kobane say they have pushed Islamic State fighters out of most of the city, as US airstrikes intensify.

Coalition Launches 18 Airstrikes Against ISIS
U.S. warplanes hit ISIS jihadists with 18 bombing raids near the Syrian town of Kobani.

U.S. Names Anti-ISIS Campaign 'Operation Inherent Resolve'
The U.S.-led military mission against the “Islamic State” now has a name: Operation Inherent Resolve.

French MP: Palestinian Recognition a Slippery Slope
French MP Meir Habib blasts 'weakness' of EU against Islamism, warns unilateral recognition of 'Palestine' gives victory to Islamism.

How a Jewish French Girl Joined ISIS, Tried to Blow up Parents
Center against Islamic cults reveals how girl from religious Jewish family turned to anti-Semitic Islamic extremist bent on jihad in Syria.

Khamenei: U.S., Zionism and 'Wicked' British Created ISIS
Iran's Supreme Leader accuses United States, Israel and British government of being behind the Islamic State.

Obama: Expect Long-Term Campaign Against ISIS
U.S. President says the effort to dismantle the terror group ISIS "is going to be a long-term campaign".

Netherlands: Green Light to Biker Gangs Fighting ISIS
Dutch public prosecutor says biker gangs travelling to help Kurds fight ISIS aren't breaking any laws.

ISIS Magazine Justifies Murder of Steven Sotloff 'The Jew'
ISIS English magazine says murdered journalist 'not innocent' due to Jewish, Israeli identity, publishes letter sent days before execution.

ISIS 'Declares War on Christians'
Photoshopped image of ISIS flag over Vatican appears on major ISIS publication, as fears of ME Christian community disappearing intensify.

French Official: Several Jewish Converts Fighting for ISIS
A 'handful' of Jewish teenagers said to have joined ISIS. Jewish community officials say trend 'inconceivable.'

Germany Presents 4-Part Anti-ISIS Plan
In Saudi Arabia, German foreign minister outlines plan that includes a campaign against the group's ideology.

Thirty Israeli Arabs Found to Have Joined ISIS
ISIS-related incidents explode in Israel; one minister pushes to revoke citizenship of all Israelis involved with terror group.

Five Taliban Leaders Declare Loyalty to ISIS
ISIS gains ground in Pakistan, as yet another local Islamist group goes global.

Sister of British Hostage Appeals for Direct Contact with ISIS
Sister of British hostage John Cantlie appelas for "direct contact" with the terrorists holding him.

ISIS Takes Yet Another Key Iraqi City
ISIS on Monday achieved yet another major victory – taking over the beleaguered city of Heet, nearly completing its takeover of Anbar.

Galilee Arab Fighting for ISIS Says He's 'Fine'
An Israeli Arab who has been missing and was rumored to be fighting for ISIS in Iraq has contacted his family.

Rice: Fight Against ISIS is Iraq's War
'It’s got to be the Iraqis. This is their fight. This is their territory,' says US National Security Adviser.

ISIS Magazine: Islam Calls for Sexual Slavery
English-language digital publication of jihadist group says raping and sexual enslaving non-Muslim women is simply part of Islam.

US Airstrikes Not Stopping ISIS From Taking Over
Reports claimed US coalition airstrikes starting to be effective - but ISIS's war journal from Sunday says otherwise.

Turkey to Train 4,000 Moderate Syrian Rebels
Turkey will let coalition forces use its bases for operations against ISIS, and will also train moderate Syrian rebels after screening them.

ISIS Releases Fourth Video of Kidnapped British Journalist
John Cantlie, kidnapped two years ago, says in newest video that ISIS is "dug in for the fight".

Turkish FM: Don't Expect Help from Us Defending Kobane
Turkey said Sunday that using Turkey as a corridor to defend the city of Kobane from ISIS militants was 'unrealistic'

FBI Offers $5 Million for Canadian Islamist Terrorist
Canada has become a steady source of Islamist fighters for groups like ISIS and Al-Nusra, officials say.

Police: Three More Nazareth Arabs Fighting for ISIS
Israeli police confirm rumors that at least three Arabs besides the one killed had gone to fight for the Islamist terror group ISIS.

Watch: ISIS's Professional 'Training Camp' in Iraq
Expanding territory, expanding organization: ISIS training camp appears to use professional instruction in latest 'step up' for terror.

ISIS Threatens Twitter CEO and Employees
Twitter CEO Dick Costolo says he and and his staff have received death threats from ISIS after shutting down some of their accounts.

Top Leader of Egyptian ISIS Copycat Killed in Sinai
Top leader of Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis killed by Egyptian soldiers in the north of the Sinai Peninsula.

Jewish Girl From France Joins ISIS in Syria
One hundred girls and young women leaving to fight and reproduce for jihad in recent weeks, as part of a trend sweeping Europe.

Arab Citizen of Israel Killed Fighting for ISIS in Iraq
Arab man from town near Nazareth reportedly killed fighting for terror group near Baghdad; reports say four other Israeli Arabs with him.

Could ISIS Target the West with Ebola?
Military expert says infecting carriers with the virus is remarkably easy - and could be easy to weaponize.

Watch: British ISIS-Supporter Expresses Support for Hitler
Prominent British Islamist and founder of 'Sharia Patrols' says rise of ISIS marks 'the end of Zionism' in anti-Semitic lecture.

Intelligence: 'Most Dangerous Time Since 9/11' in Canada
Would-be terrorists have been heard discussing potential ISIS-inspired 'knife and gun' attacks. Canadian authorities 'monitoring hundreds'.

ISIS Loses Ground to Kurds as US Airstrikes Finally Effective
Islamic State pushed out of Kobane by Kurdish fighters as previously 'ineffective' US strikes finally hit the mark.

Switzerland the Latest Country to Ban ISIS
Switzerland announces ban on ISIS and related organizations, prohibiting all activities of the group in the country.

Canada to Send Aircraft to Fight ISIS in Iraq
Canada's House of Commons votes in favor of sending aircraft and personnel to join coalition airstrikes in Iraq against ISIS.

US, Allies in Sustained Strike on Syria-Turkey Border
Syrian Kurds launched a ground offensive against ISIS positions at Kobani while jets struck from the air.

ISIS has reached Gaza?
ISIS Claims Attack on French Cultural Center in Gaza
Declaration claims ISIS's first ever attack in Gaza on 'center of heresy' with 200 kg explosive, as Hamas tries to hush up blast.

Do You Know This Terrorist? FBI Asks Public for Help with ISIS
Masked narrator of ISIS propaganda film has distinct North American or Canadian accent - and the FBI believes one tip could apprehend him.

Busted ISIS Cell Planned Beheadings on London Streets
Four arrested terrorists reportedly were hardened jihadists returning from Syria; follows beheading plans in Australia and Norway.

ISIS Flags in Galilee Means Government Must 'Pay Attention'
ISIS flag incident hurts reputation of city striving to become 'Jewish capital of Galilee,' says mayor Alex Gadalkin.

Turkey Asks U.S. to Step Up Airstrikes Against ISIS
Turkey's Deputy PM says his country asked Washington to step up airstrikes in order to prevent ISIS from seizing town of Kobane.

Watch: Moroccan Poet Defends Zionism, Criticizes Arab Conquest
'Jews want the right to return to their homeland - Arabs want to establish a homeland at everyone else's expense', says controversial poet.

Watch: Turkish Police Fire Teargas at BBC Crew
TV crew sent scrambling for cover while filming clashes with Kurdish protesters - when police fired directly at their car.

Watch: Raw Footage of Fierce Street-Battles Between ISIS, Kurds
Islamic State terrorists have broken through Kurdish defenses into Kobane - but footage shows they are facing fierce resistance.

Arab Prisoner Threatens 'ISIS Will Conquer Israel'
Arab woman inmate charged for husband's 'honor killing' screams 'I am ISIS' on Yom Kippur in 'joke.'

ISIS Flags Found in Nazareth Illit
Investigation launched into roadside find, amid concerns over rising support for ISIS in Israeli Arab communities.

Turkish PM: Attack ISIS, but Also Remove Assad
Ahmet Davutoglu says his country is prepared to send ground forces to help eradicate ISIS, as long as the removal of Assad is guaranteed.

Clinton: Airstrikes 'Critical' but Not Sufficient Against ISIS
Former Secretary of State speaks in Canada, says military action against ISIS should be followed up with an information war.

Watch: ISIS Gains Ground - in Libya
Ansar al-Sharia waves ISIS flags, declares loyalty to group after taking over strategic Libyan coastal city.

Female Kurdish Suicide Bomber Attacks ISIS in Syria
First attack of its kind sees Kurds use jihadis' own tactics against them in desperate attempt to save Kobane from Islamic State attack.

Egypt Arrests Recruiters for ISIS
Egyptian security forces arrest four suspected members of a cell recruiting fighters for the “Islamic State” in Syria.

Biden Apologizes Again, This Time to UAE
U.S. Vice President apologizes for comments he made suggesting that the United States’ Arab allies armed and funded terrorists in Syria.

US State Dept.: Iraq Debacle was Biden’s 'Portfolio'
Jen Psaki says Biden was 'running point on Iraq' in apparent attempt to shift blame from Obama for ISIS debacle.

US Blunders: 'My Enemy's Enemy' is not Necessarily a Friend
Expert on US relations says Obama administration making catastrophic mistake allying with Iran against ISIS.

US Marine Becomes First American Casualty of ISIS Campaign
Jordan Spears declared 'lost at sea' after his Osprey aircraft lost control over Persian Gulf.

Watch: Former ISIS Captive Brainwashed, Says 'They Are Right'
ISIS brainwashing at work: teenage boy taken hostage by terrorists claims attacks on 'infidels' are 'correct.'
