Assassination

Suspect in Trump assassination attempt pleads not guilty

Cole Thomas Allen, 31, did not speak in court as his attorney entered the plea on his behalf.

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Cole Tomas Allen, a suspect in the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner shooting, sits in the courtroom during a hearing after being charged with attempting to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington DC
FARHAN Hassan al-Mansour.

ISIS disrupts Damascus calm, says it assassinated Shi'ite figure

The attack, which took place on May 1, 2026, revived memories of the group’s past hit-and-run operations targeting carefully selected religious and military figures.

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Syrian police vehicles drive along a road in the town of Dayr Hafir east of Aleppo, Syria, on January 17, 2026.

Syria thwarts Hezbollah-affiliated plot to assassinate gov’t officials, Interior Ministry announces

Hezbollah put out a statement denying the “false accusations” that it was behind the cell, asserting it had no presence on Syrian territory.

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Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, 21, was stabbed in Petah Tikva on Independence Day and later succumbed to his wounds.

Police arrest a total of 16 suspects related to the murder of Yemanu Binyamin Zalka

Two minors and an additional suspect were arrested for their ties to the case. The police claimed to have known their identities and the fact that they participated in the attack against Zalka.

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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect not cooperating with authorities, Utah governor says

The family and friends of the suspect are reportedly cooperating with the investigation.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025ByREUTERS
A man shows an image of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk on his smartphone, as people gather to mourn U.S. right-wing activist, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, who was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University, outside the U.S. embassy in Madrid, Spain, September 11, 2025.

Antisemitic, anti-Israel conspiracy theories surge following Charlie Kirk's assassination

“Pretty obvious that Israel ordered the hit after Charlie started noticing,” claimed far-right conspiracy theorist Stew Peters on X.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
FILE PHOTO: Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA founder, greets the crowd during the AmericaFest 2024 conference sponsored by conservative group Turning Point in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. December 19, 2024.

Charlie Kirk's assassination: When debate dies by bullet - opinion

This wasn’t just a crime. It was a message: If you stand against the radical Left, if you refuse to parrot its ideology, your life may no longer be safe.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025ByKAREN AMOUYAL
Candles are placed next to a picture of Charlie Kirk during a vigil under the line "In Memory of Charlie Kirk, for freedom, patriotism and justice" in front of the Embassy of the United States in Berlin, Germany September 11, 2025.

Who is Tyler Robinson, the suspect in Charlie Kirk's murder? - explainer

Robinson was arrested late on Thursday after a family friend called authorities, officials said on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025ByREUTERS
A police mugshot shows Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the fatal shooting of U.S. conservative commentator Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University, in Orem, Utah, U.S., in this photo released by the Utah Department of Public Safety on September 12, 2025.

NRB’s Troy Miller on Charlie Kirk: ‘He championed speech over violence'

Police locked down UVU and launched a sweeping search as bipartisan leaders condemned the killing and tributes poured in from faith and pro-Israel groups

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025ByFELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINE, STEVEN GANOT/THE MEDIA LINE
Candles are placed next to a picture of Charlie Kirk during a vigil under the line "In Memory of Charlie Kirk, for freedom, patriotism and justice" in front of the Embassy of the United States in Berlin, Germany September 11, 2025.

WATCH: FBI releases footage of Charlie Kirk shooting suspect fleeing scene

According to the FBI, trace evidence collected from the rooftop includes shoe impressions, a forearm imprint, and a palm print.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
FBI footage of the suspect in the shooting of Charlie Kirk fleeing the scene at Utah Valley University, September 10, 2025.

Words, not weapons: A democracy that allows assassination has forfeited its foundations - editorial

Kirk's passing cannot be separated from the deeper crisis facing America and Israel: the rise of political violence. Whether in Jerusalem or Washington, we've seen rhetoric become bullets.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025ByJPOST EDITORIAL
U.S. right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk throws hats to the crowd shortly before he was shot at a Utah Valley University speaking event in Orem, Utah, U.S. September 10, 2025.

FBI Director Kash Patel faces scrutiny for inaccurately saying Kirk killer had been caught

FBI Director Kash Patel faces backlash after wrongly announcing a suspect was caught in Charlie Kirk’s killing, sparking confusion and criticism.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025ByREUTERS
PRESCOTT VALLEY, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 13: Former Chief of Staff to the U.S. Secretary of Defense Kash Patel speaks during a campaign rally for U.S. Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump at Findlay Toyota Center on October 13, 2024 in Prescott Valley, Arizona.

Nation on edge: Experts warn of 'vicious spiral' in political violence after Kirk killing

The assassination of Charlie Kirk could fuel a dangerous wave of political violence, experts warn, as US unrest nears historic levels.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025ByREUTERS
Candles are placed next to a picture of Charlie Kirk during a vigil under the line "In Memory of Charlie Kirk, for freedom, patriotism and justice" in front of the Embassy of the United States in Berlin, Germany September 11, 2025.

Charlie Kirk killing: Rumors, misinformation rampant on social media

Misleading posts, fake headlines, and AI chatbot blunders spread online after Charlie Kirk’s killing, fueling confusion about the Utah campus shooting.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025ByREUTERS
A man shows an image of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk on his smartphone, as people gather to mourn U.S. right-wing activist, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, who was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University, outside the U.S. embassy in Madrid, Spain, September 11, 2025.