ISIS

White House Scrambles to Defend 'No Strategy' on IS Line

White House spokesman claims key word of 'yet' was missing in Obama's ambivalent remarks on Syria plans, as criticism grows.

British Islamic State Terrorist Threatens to 'Come Home'

UK terrorists in Syria tell CNN they're ready to commit 'blessed acts' of beheading like with James Foley, also in the UK.

Iraqi Jihadist Group Swears Alleigance to Islamic State

Ansar al-Islam further strengthens the extremist group conquering Syria and Iraq by adding its manpower to IS ranks.

Hamas Spiritual Guide Slams 'Extremist' Islamic State

Muslim cleric who approved Hamas jihad on Israel says Islamic State is illegitimate as a caliphate, calls for 'moderate' approach.

Poll: ISIS More Popular in France than in Gaza

One in six French residents like the idea of a "caliphate" run by Islamist group ISIS.

Ex-MK Slams Netanyahu for 'Negotiating with ISIS'

Dr. Ben-Ari notes the implications of ceasefire with Hamas, which PM compared to ISIS; says to learn from Munich Agreements.

Obama Authorizes Islamic State Recon Flights in Syria

US makes apparent prelude move to airstrikes, but has no intention of getting Assad's permission to operate in Syria.

Marketing Campaign Shows IS's 'Headless West'

Posters decapitate Statue of Liberty, Mona Lisa, and other symbols to show what could happen if Islamists win.

Islamic State Setting a Dangerous Trend, Expert Warns

IS is a relatively weak organization, says Israeli defense expert - but the precedent it sets for global jihad and brutality is lethal.

Syria: 'Moderate' Rebels Scoff at US Threats Against ISIS

Obama Administration's threats against Islamic State in Syria a mere 'tickle' to the terrorist group, Free Syrian Army spokesman says.

EJC Chief: Parts of Europe Ripe for Islamic State Attack

President of the European Jewish Congress says that parts of Europe are already ripe for an attack by the Islamic State.

'Islamic State' Captures Major Syrian Airbase

Last regime outpost in northern Syria falls to jihadis, including MiG jets; IS now controls roughly one third of northern, eastern Syria.

Republicans Call for More Aggressive Action Against IS

Republican lawmakers call for more aggressive action to defeat Islamic State, say Obama has failed to thwart threats on U.S. soil.

IS-Linked Suspects Identified in James Foley Beheading

British authorities draw up 'short list' of three suspects, say Foley's killer handles ransom negotiations in Syria.

Hamas Leader Objects: Don't Compare us to ISIS

Khaled Meshaal objects to Netanyahu's comparison between Hamas and Islamic State, says Hamas 'isn't a violent religious group.'

British IS Woman Campaigns for 'Equal Right to Kill'

British IS supporter takes to Twitter, vows to become 'first UK woman to kill a US or UK terrorist,' as UK jihadist figures rise rapidly.

The IS Caliph is Not an Islamic Pope

Islamic State Executioner of James Foley: 'John' from London

Beheading of US journalist James Foley by a British Islamist, highlights the prominent role played by British Muslims in the Islamic State.

Watch: Islamic State Forcibly Converts Hundreds of Yazidis

Amid reports of widespread massacres, IS fighters say they are 'misunderstood', urge Yazidis to abandon their faith.

U.S. Reveals Failed Attempt to Rescue ISIS Hostages in Syria

Department of Defense admits Washington attempted to rescue American journalist James Foley and others in Syria.

Obama: IS 'Has No Ideology of Human Value'

Obama eulogizes murdered journalist in statement, vows to do 'whatever it can' against IS. But would it do the same against Hamas?

Four Decapitated Bodies Found in Sinai; IS 'Copycats' Suspected

Egyptian security forces claim decapitations linked to IS-inspired terror.

German Minister Accuses Qatar of Funding 'Islamic State'

Gulf state already under pressure over terror funding accused of supporting ISIS.

US Blacklists IS Leader as 'Global Terrorist'

State Department blacklists Abu Mohammed al-Adnani, senior Islamist in IS Caliphate.

Syria: Hundreds of Bedouin Sentenced to Death

700 Bedouin executed by IS in Syria as bloody conquest in the Gulf region continues.

Netanyahu Unhappy with Mossad Head's Comparison of ISIS, Shas

Mossad Head Pardo said that the Palestinian problem is the central threat to Israel, not Iran, and compared ISIS to Israel's Shas party.

Iraq: Kurdish Forces Retake Mosul Dam from 'Islamic State'

Kurdish Peshmerga, backed by US Air Force, inflict heaviest defeat on Islamic State since its rapid advance through Iraq.

Islamic State Jihadist from Canada Killed in Iraq

Educated member of respected Somali family reported dead fighting in ranks of brutal jihadist group.

Yazidis Commit Mass-Suicide After Rape by Islamic State Fighters

Kurds claim further evidence of 'genocide', as Islamic State slaughters men who won't convert, kidnaps women, children.

Intelligence: Islamic State Planning Terror Attack in US, Europe

Concerns grow over IS influence abroad, as intelligence officials claim terror group rivals Al Qaeda in the Middle East.

Islamic State Slaughters, the World is Silent

Jihadists kill 700 tribesmen in Syria over the course of two weeks, massacre 400 Yazidis in north Iraq in two days.

Nasrallah Worried About the Islamic State 'Monster'

Who's afraid of Jihadists? Apparently the head of terror group Hezbollah - particularly after IS gains a foothold in Lebanon.

Islamic State Flag Flown in New Jersey

US-born Muslim and CAIR rep. claim flag just a symbol of Islam; photos show it is identical to that of Jihadists conquering Iraq and Syria.

Dutch Official Suspended for Saying ISIS is 'Zionist Plot'

Official at the Dutch National Cyber Security Center suspended after tweeting that the Islamic State is "a preconceived plan of Zionists".

Colorado Woman to Plead Guilty to Aiding a Terror Group

Shannon Conley, 19, to plead guilty of conspiracy to provide support ISIS.

Egypt's Grand Mufti: IS is Damaging Islam

Egypt's top religious authority condemns the Islamic State, says it is a corrupt, extremist organization that is damaging Islam.

Watch: US Air Strikes Pound Islamic State in Iraq

Dramatic explosions abound in footage of airstrike on IS terrorists at a mosque; US general says strikes 'slow but don't stop IS.'

IS Actively Joining Gaza Terror War on Israel

Evidence shows extent of extremist Jihadist terrorists' involvement in attacks on Israel; groups claim rocket attacks, list 13 casualties.

A Responsible Commander in Chief

Watch: Kurdish Activists Stand with Israel Against Hamas

Pro-Israel rally outside the White House joined by Kurdish activists protesting their own people's fight against Islamism.

IS Forces Kill 500 Yazidis, Some of Whom Were Buried Alive

Iraqi Human Rights Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, added that some 300 women were kidnapped as slaves.

Yazidis: An Entire People on the Brink of Annihilation

IS Flags Flown in Israeli-Arab Cities

Report exposes Arab citizens of Israel, Muslim and Christian, fly, photograph with, and parade with black flag of extremist Jihadist group.

Islamists Take Hundreds of Women Captive in Iraq

Hundreds of women from the Yazidi religious minority have been taken captive by members of the Islamic State.

US Airstrikes Hit 'Islamic State' Terrorists in Iraq

Airstrikes, humanitarian aid drops authorized in Iraq, President Obama says - but refutes fears of another all-out war.

US 'Gravely Concerned' Over Impending Genocide in Iraq

The United States is considering airstrikes or other military intervention to save tens of thousands of trapped Yazidis in Iraq.

Who Cares About an Impending Genocide in Iraq?

Amid deafening international silence, tens of thousands of Yazidis are dying at the hands of the 'Islamic State'.

ISIS Invades Lebanon, Hezbollah Steps Back

Hezbollah says it will not join the fighting against ISIS in Arsal, but is giving logistical support to the Lebanese Army.

Watch: Dutch Pro-ISIS Rally Features 'Death to the Jews' Chants

First known major public display of support for 'Islamic State' group features anti-Semitic chants; two arrested for hate speech.

Jews Condemned Whlle ISIS Decimates Christians

ISIS Defends Destruction of Religious Sites in Iraq

ISIS defends its destruction of religious sites in Mosul, says the use of mosques built on graves is idolatry.

ISIS Destroys Tombs of Biblical Prophets Jonah, Daniel

Eyewitnesses claim ISIS rigged both tombs with explosives, despite the fact that both prophets are considered holy to Muslims.

France Orders Extradition of Jewish Museum Shooting Suspect

Mehdi Nemmouche dropped his appeal against extradition to Belgium over deadly shooting at Jewish Museum.

Iraqi Christians Flee for Their Lives after ISIS Ultimatum

Islamists tell Christian community to convert, pay hefty tax - or die.

PA Claims US Plotting to Torpedo Middle East, ISIS is Jewish

Bizarre article in official Palestinian Authority publication claims extreme Islamist group is Jewish - and working on the US's behalf.

Radical Jordanian Cleric Says ISIS Caliphate is 'Void'

Radical Islamic cleric Abu Qatada says ISIS "does not have the authority to rule all Muslims".

ISIS Promotional Video Vows to 'Conquer Israel, Rome and Spain'

Documentary-style propaganda video features pledge to wage jihad for world domination, showcases 'humanitarian work.'

ISIS Seizes Nuclear Materials in Iraq

Iraq warns UN that Jihadist group captured uranium compounds; US and UN brush off threat of 'dirty bomb.'

Video Shows ISIS Is Firing Rockets on Israel From Gaza

Jihadists conquering Iraq and Syria upload clip showing they are launching rockets on Israel; launchers hit by IAF in video.

ISIS Spokesman Explains Why 'Islamic State' Not Supporting Hamas

Spokesman for radical jihadi group says the time is not right for a confrontation with Israel.