Terrorism in middle east

How the Houthis went from a small mountain militia in Yemen to a major regional threat - explainer

The Houthis evolved into a formidable fighting force with Iran's support, capable of disrupting vital shipping and striking regional infrastructure. The UN assesses that they have 350,000 fighters.

Supporters of the Iran-backed Houthi movement, brandish their weapons as they rally in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon, in Sanaa on April 8, 2026, following the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East war.
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during a bilateral meeting alongside the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.

US removing Syria as sponsor of terror is 'blow' to victims, impacts on sectarian violence unknown

US Senate Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks on stage, with vote counting continuing for Michigan's Democratic US Senate primary, in Detroit, Michigan, US, August 5, 2026

Democratic Senate candidate El-Sayed’s mother worked for Hamas, Taliban-linked group

Hezbollah supporters gather to mark the first anniversary of the assassinations of Hezbollah leaders Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine, in Tehran, Iran, October 2, 2025.

Iran not transferring enough funding, Hezbollah complains, demanding $2 billion - report


Symbolic attendance

Thousands of relatives, friends, acquaintances and even people who did not know the soldiers or the families, but felt compelled to pay their respects, attended the funerals.

Funeral of Shir Hajaj

IDF officer who stopped Jerusalem terror attack denies soldiers fled scene

Speaking publicly about the incident for the first time, Peled maintained that throughout the ordeal, her soldiers were "locked and loaded," remaining vigilant through the ordeal.

IDF Lieutenant May Paled

UN Security Council condemns truck ramming attack that killed 4 Israeli soldiers

The statement said that the council finds any acts of terrorism “criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation.”

Scene of Jerusalem ramming attack

Yael's Corner: The domino effect

Trying to stay cool under pressure, I decided to wear my sister’s old wedding dress.

‘JUST ALWAYS remember this, and pay it forward to someone else in need.’

Mother of Israeli Arab woman killed in Istanbul attack: She is a martyr

Layan Nasser laid to rest in Tira; funeral attended by several Joint List MKs, but not by any representatives of the government.

Funeral of Layan Nassar

Terror cell planning attacks against IDF soldiers busted by Shin Bet, police

Cell made up of Israeli-Arabs had been planning to attack soldiers in retaliation for the banning of the Northern Branch of the Islamic Movement

An IDF soldier.

Arson conspiracy

Our country is like a powder keg that is constantly being stuffed with more and more explosives.

Yoram's art gallery after the fire

Report: Stabbing attempt at Tapuach Junction, terrorist neutralized

There were no reported injuries to Israeli forces.

Tapuach Junction, December 8, 2016

IDF patrol targeted with IED in West Bank

No injuries to soldiers, search underway for suspects behind bomb.

Israeli soldiers prepare for a patrol just outside the Gaza Strip

Three Border Police officers wounded in West Bank car ramming attack

Terrorist is shot and killed by security forces on scene; five-year-old suffers head wound in separate rock-throwing incident in West Bank.

Ramming attack suspect's vehicle