Islam

Egyptian Military Seizes Islamist-Held Town

Local residents had appealed for help after being harassed and "taxed" by Islamist fighters.

Controversial Pastor Arrested On His Way to Burn 3,000 Korans

Florida pastor Terry Jones, whose Koran-burning caused riots in 2011, was denied another opportunity to burn the Muslim book.

Gaza Residents Protest Israeli-PA Peace Talks

Hundreds of people protested against Israeli-PA peace talks, in marches organized by the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terror groups.

UK Islamic TV Station Fined for Encouraging Murder

Broadcasting watchdog stops short of banning station altogether after presenter calls for killing anyone who insults Mohammed.

PA Arab Shot Dead During IDF Operation in Jenin

Security forces came under attack in the course of an operation to arrest Islamic Jihad terrorist Bassam Saadi.

Hypocrisy? British Islamists Fund 'Party Lifestyle'

Analyst: British Islamist group's investment in a string of wild bars exposes how for many such groups, the "ends justify the means."

Egypt's Christians Attack Western Media Coverage

Egypt's Coptic Christian church criticizes "media fallacies that are prevalent in Western countries" when dealing with Islamist terrorism.

Richard Dawkins Branded "Racist" Over Anti-Muslim Remarks

Controversial atheist professor angers Muslims with tweet deriding lack of academic achievements since "Middle Ages."

Tunisia: Protests Erupt After Opposition Leader Killed

Mohammed Brahmi is the second politician to be assassinated this year. Protesters chant "down with the rule of the Islamists"

Report: Assad Approached Israel for Alawite Safe Haven

Then-Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman requested info on Ron Arad, Eli Cohen

Syria: A Bad Week for Islamism

Shia, Sunni Islamists forced to deal with a growing array of challenges in Syrian civil war

Violence Spreads over Face Veil Ban in France

At least 20 cars were torched and four people arrested in a second night of rioting after French police enforced a ban on the face veil.

'Halalgoogling' Blocks Anti-Muslim Content

A new online search engine is blocking web content deemed “haram,” or forbidden in Islam.

Clashes in France Over Enforcing Veil Ban

At least five people were injured when a mob rioted in a Paris suburb over enforcement of the ban on full-face veils in France

Pakistan Requires Male Escorts for Women Shoppers

Islamic clerics and tribal elders in Pakistan rule women cannot shop without being escorted by a male relative during Ramadan.

President Peres' Message of Peace to Muslims for Ramadan

On the eve of the Jewish fast of Tisha B'Av, Pres. Shimon Peres sent a message of peace to Muslims for the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

Syria: Al-Qaeda Linked Rebels Kill Free Syrian Army Officer

Syrian rebels linked to Al-Qaeda have killed a senior figure in the Western-backed Free Syrian army.

Britain Bars US Anti-Islam Activists from Entering Country

Great Britain has barred American anti-Islam activists, including Pamela Geller, from entering the country, labeling them “extremists”.

Hamas and Islamic Jihad Resume Communications

Islamic Jihad and Hamas resume communications, three days after Jihad severed ties with Hamas.

Gaza: Islamic Jihad Cuts Off Ties with Hamas

Islamic Jihad suspends ties with Hamas, says Hamas is responsible for the death of one of the group's members.

IDF Foils Terror Attack in Samaria

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

Gaza Terror 'Summer Camps' Back for Another 'Successful' Season

Terror groups in Gaza will run summer camps for children and youth, further indoctrinating them with hatred of Israel and Jews.

The Religion of ...Huh?

Syrian Civil War Becomes a Religious Sectarian War

The split between Shiites and Sunnis is deepening and the war in Syria is threatening the rest of the Muslim world.

US Slams Suspended Sentences for American Embassy Attackers

US slams Tunisia for giving suspended sentences to 20 individuals convicted of attacking the American embassy, burning school in Tunis.

Arab MK's Bill Will Ban Cartoons of Muhammad

Arab MK Ibrahim Sarsour reintroduces legislation that would ban the publication of materials that disparage the prophet Muhammad.

'Obama Ignoring Link Between Radical Islam and Terrorism'

The Obama administration is ignoring the link between radical Islam and terrorism, asserts chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee

Boston Bombing Suspect Texted Mother: 'Ready to Die For Islam'

Boston Marathon bomber sent text messages to his mother as early as 2011 suggesting he was willing to die for Islam.

Illinois Teen Loves Terror, Tries to Join Syrian Al Nusra

An Illinois teenager was arrested Friday night at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport as he was about to board a flight for Istanbul.

Al-Qaeda Chief Urges Syrian Rebels to Establish Islamic State

In an online audio message Sunday, Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri urges Syrian rebels to fight to establish an Islamic state in Syria.

Mavi Marmara 'Victim' to Donate Compensation to Jihadists

A flotilla passenger on the Mavi Marmara who is likely to receive funds from Israel says he will give the money to Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

Hamas: Obama Visit to Temple Mount - a Declaration of War

Hamas and Islamic Jihad say that a visit by Obama to the Temple Mount will be a declaration of war on the Islamic world.

France to Expel Radical Islamist Imams 'In Coming Days'

French government will be deporting several radical Muslim clerics in an effort to counter the rising tide of “global jihadism"

‘Islam Curses Anti-Semitism’ Says Turkish Activist

A Turkish peace activist says “Islam curses anti-Semitism” in a blog post for a Jewish magazine, and posted on her Facebook page.

Terrorist Kidnapping Attempt in Israel Foiled by Shin Bet

Gag lifted: A joint operation by Shin Bet and Border Guard has prevented another tragic kidnapping by Islamic Jihad terrorists in Israel.

Jewish Group Raises Alarms: Attackers No Longer 'Lone Wolves'

Simon Wiesenthal Center raises alarms regarding threats made by Islamist terrorists that staged deadly hostage crisis at Algerian gas plant.

Historian: Muslim Brotherhood Responsible for Jews Fleeing Egypt

An Egyptian historian has fingered the Muslim Brotherhood as being responsible for Jews fleeing Egypt.

Iranian Weapons Support for Hamas Shows No Signs of Slowing

New report shows Iran is committed towards rebuilding Hamas weapons stockpile.

Largest Anti-Muslim Ad Campaign Hits NY Subway System

The group behind last year’s anti-Jihadist advertisements on NY subways is planning its largest campaign to date.

Egypt's Islamic Jihad: Jews Deserve to be Killed

The Islamic Jihad terrorist group vows to fight Jews if they return to Egypt in the wake of remarks by Muslim Brotherhood official.

French Weekly to Publish Life of Mohammed Comics

A French weekly known for publishing satirical cartoons of Prophet Mohammed said it will release an educational comic book.

Iran Pays Russian Women Working at Nuclear Plant to Wear Hijab

Iran is paying female Russian technicians working at the Bushehr nuclear power plant to wear the Islamic headscarf, known as the hijab.

Hamas Denies Intent to Take Over Judea, Samaria

The Hamas terrorist organization denies reports of its intent to take over Palestinian Authority-controlled areas of Judea and Samaria.

The Last Christmas in Muslim Middle East?

Militant Islam is wiping out Christianity in the Muslim Middle East, according to a new study by the British think tank Civitas.

Tunisian Imam Accused of Inciting Hatred Against Jews

Tunisian group for minorities has lodged a complaint against an imam, accusing him of inciting hatred against Jews in a fiery sermon.

Israeli Security Tracks Down Tel Aviv Bus Bomber Terror Cell

The Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet), IDF and police have uncovered the terror cell that bombed a Tel Aviv bus in late November.

US Muslim Ad Campaign to Clean Up ‘Jihad’

American Muslims are trying to mainstream word “jihad,” which literally means struggle, and reclaim it from Muslim extremists.

France Asks European Parliament to Lift Le Pen Immunity

French prosecutors have requested that the European Parliament strip National Front leader Marine Le Pen of her immunity.

Islamic Jihad Pokes First Cracks in Ceasefire

Islamic Jihad has placed Israel on warning it will break the ceasefire on missile attacks if its leader is banned from entering Gaza.

Report: Israel Threatened to Kill Islamic Jihad Leader

Israel threatened to kill the leader of Islamic Jihad if he enters Gaza, causing the party to reconsider his upcoming visit, sources say.

Hamas, Jihad in 'Mini-flipflop' Over Statehood Bid

While Gaza terror groups 'officially' support the PA statehood bid, Hamas and Islamic Jihad officials expressed reservations

Hamas Manufactures Longer-Range M75 Missiles

The recent Pillar of Defense counter terror operation revealed much new information. Hamas manufactures longer-range M75 missiles.

Iran: Israeli Ceasefire a Sign of Weakness

Iranian leaders say ceasefire shows Israel is weak. Hamas tells Gaza Arabs ‘We won.’

Eilat Rocket Terrorist Eliminated by IDF

The IDF on Tuesday night eliminated a senior Islamic Jihad terrorist who was responsible for firing missiles at Eilat several months ago.

PA Terror Factions Unite in Judea, Samaria

The internally-warring Palestinian Authority factions in Judea and Samaria on Monday reportedly reached a unity agreement.

IDF Hits Gaza's Weapons Capabilities and Stockpiles

Extensive damage to the long-term launch capabilities and weapons warehouses of terror organizations in Gaza.

Egypt's Constitution Draft Based on Islam

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood-led government is suggesting that the country’s new constitution be based on the principles of Islam.

Reports of Islamic Emirate in Sinai 'Misleading Public'

Brother of al-Qaeda leader says reports suggesting that Islamic Jihad is planning to establish Islamic emirate are inaccurate.

Southern Israeli Parents Begin Week with School Chain Calls

It's Sunday morning in southern Israel, and the average teen asks, 'Were there rockets or do we have school today?'

School Textbook Confusing Judaism and Islam Withdrawn

A religious studies textbook is so littered with errors confusing Judaism and Islam that it has produced a leaflet of corrections.