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News and updates about terrorism

France falls silent in aftermath of terror
France to hold a moment of silence at midday, as details of the Nice terror attack emerge. Sarkozy: 'We are at war. It will be us or them.'

Armenia: Rebels seize police station, hostages, in Yerevan
Authorities are negotiating for the peaceful release of hostages. Opposition supporters seize police station at gunpoint in capitol.

Hollande: Nice attack was clearly terrorism
French President says there's no denying Nice attack was terrorism, vows France will strengthen its role in Syria and Iraq.

Obama condemns 'horrific' attack in France
President Obama condemns terrorist attack in Nice, offers France assistance in the investigation.

Trump postpones announcement on running mate
Following Nice terror attack, Donald Trump to hold off on announcing his candidate for Vice President.

Security analysts expect ISIS terror to expand and intensify
US and European analysts say recent attacks reflect ISIS shift from 'caliphate' to diffuse terror group as it rapidly loses territory.

Arab 'youth movement' planned attacks under Iranian direction
'Al-Harakat al-Shababi' organization outlawed after investigation turns up Iran-directed plans to perpetrate terror attacks.

'My first conversation with my beloved mother'
Orit Mark, daughter of Rabbi Michael Mark, who was murdered in a terror attack, tells of her trials and joys on Facebook.

Bennett: We need leverage against terrorist organizations
Jewish Home chairman suggests Israel could kidnap terrorists as leverage against terror groups.

Bereaved father: Stop the terrorist prisoners' benefits
Ron Kehrmann, whose daughter was murdered in a terror attack, supports Shaul family's demand to stop cushy conditions enjoyed by terrorists.

Watch: Hallel for Hallel
Hundreds gather for a unique prayer session to commemorate terror victim Hallel-Yaffa Ariel. 'We will walk in the streets without fear.'

CNN omits Judea and Samaria in report on terror
CNN publishes updated map of places in which terror attacks took place this month, fails to include attacks on Judea and Samaria.

Report: Abu Mazen boycotting Middle East Quartet
It seems the PA can't take the heat: in wake of accusations levelled in the Quartet report, Abbas calls for the boycott of Mid-East Quartet.

Young terror victim's mother slams Peace Now head
Mother of Hallel Ariel slams Yariv Oppenheimer for saying houses approved in Kiryat Arba give Palestinians 'a reason to blow up.'

'Mom is holding our hands, speaking with us'
In the aftermath of the terror attack that claimed their father, the Mark family reflects on the past and gathers strength for the future.

Turkey charges 13 over Istanbul airport attack
13 suspects, including 10 Turks, charged with belonging to a terror group, homicide, and endangering the unity of the state.

Hamas recruiting for ‘Jerusalem Intifada’ summer camps
Hamas summer camps issue inciting video of terror against Israel, calls on Palestinian girls to join the fight.

Shaked: Families of murderers will pay a heavy price
Justice Minister Shaked in eulogy for Rabbi Mark: 'The Land of Israel belongs to the Jewish people. The answer to murder is construction.'

The terror continues: Arabs attack funeral
No rest for the weary: as Rabbi Michael Mark's body was being transported for burial, passing Arabs threw a stone at mourners.

Netanyahu: We're employing harsher measures against terror
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu speaks about new counter-terrorism operations in wake of recent wave of attacks

Bennett: We must make sure terrorism no longer pays
Education Minister lauds new measures adopted by Security Cabinet to counter spread of 'viral terror', emphasizes need for targeted action.

Security increased for MK Glick following Arab incitement
After a video calling for MK Yehuda Glick's murder gains thousands of views of Youtube, Knesset Speaker beefs up security for Likud MK.

Cabinet orders counter-terror measures
In 5-hour meeting, National Security Cabinet passes new measures to counter terrorist incitement.

Netanyahu rejects Quartet equating terrorism and construction
Netanyahu responds to Quartet report, rejects its attempt to equate Palestinian terrorism with construction in Judea and Samaria.

'I trained my daughter to love, you trained your son to kill'
Watch: Mother Rena Ariel cries for her daughter, Hallel Ariel, murdered in her sleep in Kiryat Arba.

Security officer recounts Kiryat Arba attack
Head of security in Kiryat Arba gives step-by-step account of terrorist attack in which 13-year-old girl was murdered in her bed

International community condemns Kiryat Arba attack
After the horrifying murder of 13 year-old Hallel Ariel, the world unites to condemn the terrorist that killed her.

Kiryat Arba terrorist's body won't be returned to his family
The body of terrorist Mohammed Tarayra, who murdered Hallel Ariel, will not be given to his family for burial.

'Respond to the attack – construct thousands of apartments’
MK Uri Ariel, cousin of the 13-year-old terror victim’s father, called for the government to ‘drain the terrorist swamp.'

Netanyahu: Attack shows lack of humanity
Prime Minister and Defense Minister at security briefing: Village under lock-down, work permits revoked, terrorist's house to be demolished.

Terror in Kiryat Arba
Murdered in her bed: Teenage girl killed in terror attack
Terrorist breaks into Kiryat Arba home, stabs teenage girl dozens of times, killing her. Member of local security team also wounded.

Al Qaeda tells terrorists to target whites, 'avoid minorities'
In magazine issue celebrating Orlando shooting, Al Qaeda instructs potential 'lone wolves' to specifically target whites in US.

Turkish Authorities: ISIS behind Istanbul airport attack
Turkish police claim that Islamic State is behind yesterday's attack in Istanbul

Erdogan: Airport attack meant to undermine Turkey
Turkish President condemns attack at Ataturk Airport, calls on the world to show a decisive stance against terror.

Study: Religious terror, harassment of Jews increasing worldwide
More than half of the incidents of anti-religious hate crimes in the US in 2014 were motivated by anti-Jewish bias.

Bravery & perseverance: woman wounded by terrorist gives birth
Michal Froman, who was stabbed by a terrorist while pregnant, gave birth on Saturday; "Always thinking about what God was trying to tell me"

Iran says it foiled the 'biggest terror plot ever'
Iranian intelligence officials say they broke up terrorist plot targeting Tehran and other provinces in the Islamic Republic.

Shame on the world’s anti-Semitic media

Counter-terror bill passed into law
Legislation enables courts to convict terrorists more easily, replaces emergency provisions.

‘Tel Aviv attack is just like the terror in Europe’
FM Director sent a letter to 38 foreign ministers worldwide noting how Palestinians encourage terrorism rather than suppressing violence.

Policeman mistakenly invited terrorist into his home
One of the Tel Aviv terrorists 'innocently' asked for a glass of water. The policeman left him at home with his wife.

Britain warns of potential terrorist attacks during Euro 2016
Britain’s Foreign Office warns UK fans travelling to Paris for soccer tournament to remain "vigilant at all times".

Iran rejects State Department's report on terrorism
Iran blasts report which concluded that it is the world's leading sponsor of terrorism as false.

Germany probes 180 over suspected jihadist links
German prosecutors open cases against 180 suspected terrorists. Government expresses concern over hundreds more.

State Department: Iran still world's top terror sponsor
New report reveals Tehran remains leading global terror sponsor despite nuclear deal, ISIS is the largest single threat in the world.

State Department: ISIS is 'greatest terror threat in the world'
Annual report finds ISIS remains the greatest worldwide terrorist threat, while Iran is still the leading state sponsor of terrorism.

104 terrorists brought into Israel under family reunification
More than 12,500 people applying for citizenship under family unification law.

London Tube knife terrorist attacked for his 'Syrian brothers'
Muslim terrorist cut man's throat with a knife in vicious attack while shouting about Syria, court hears.

Arab Bank to pay terror victims over Hamas funding
Bank reaches settlement with plaintiffs, sets aside $1 billion to cover claims.

Jihadist threats dampen Lag BaOmer spirit in Tunisia
Security tightened ahead of annual Lag BaOmer pilgrimage in Tunisia.

Evidence indicates explosion onboard EgyptAir flight
Egyptian investigators say human remains found from downed EgyptAir flight indicate plane was downed by an explosion.

Former Chief of Staff not worried about Liberman appointment
Gabi Ashkenazi says he believes Avigdor Liberman will demonstrate pragmatic approach as Defense Minister.

Russia nabs group planning 'Paris-style' attacks
Russia's security agency tracks down a group working to prepare "Paris-style" attacks in big Russian cities.

Hunger striking Hamas terrorist released from prison
Mohammed al-Qiq released as part of a deal with Shin Bet, after three-month hunger strike.

Uzbek man charged in New York over ISIS terror plot
Azizjon Rakhmatov charged along with four suspected accomplices, after offering to engage in 'acts of martyrdom' for ISIS on UN soil.

Would-be Florida synagogue bomber denied bail
South Florida man accused of plotting to bomb a Miami-area synagogue denied bail.

Watch: UK police sorry for 'Allahu Akbar' during terror drill
Manchester Police apologize for 'linking Islam to terror', after fake suicide bombing in which bomber shouted Allahu Akbar.

Denmark art show featuring ISIS terrorists reported to police
Copenhagen art show reported to local police for plans to portray suicide bombers killed in the Brussels and Paris attacks as heroes.

Florida man charged with plot to blow up local synagogue
James Gonzalo Medina, a convert to Islam, charged with trying to blow up synagogue near Miami with a fake bomb.
