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.
US removing Syria as sponsor of terror is 'blow' to victims, impacts on sectarian violence unknown
Democratic Senate candidate El-Sayed’s mother worked for Hamas, Taliban-linked group
Iran not transferring enough funding, Hezbollah complains, demanding $2 billion - report
Palestinian arrested in Jaffa for alleged terror plot on Erev Simchat Torah
The suspect, a Palestinian who was illegally residing in Israel, was handed over to the Shin Bet for interrogation.
Yemen's Houthi rebels vow open battle with Israel and the US, as fears rise of Mideast war
Israeli jets struck Yemen's Hudaydah port in retaliation for a Houthi drone attack on Tel Aviv, killing six and destroying key infrastructure. Experts warn this escalation could fuel further conflict
Fear's defeat: Militant Islam and the challenges of deterrence - opinion
Today, deterrence fails miserably in the Middle East. It is ill-equipped for mitigating threats posed by militant Islamists who feature a potent ideological component.
UN chief visits Gaza border in new plea for ceasefire, starting with Egypt
Aid donations have reportedly been on standby in Egypt's northern Sinai
8 arrested for 'support of terror' in overnight police operation in Jerusalem
The arrests were part of a larger operation that was organized by Jerusalem Police earlier this month, concentrating police efforts against crimes of incitement.
'Qatar is Hamas': Doha under fire for training Hamas terrorists
US expert urges ‘designation of Qatar as state sponsor of terrorism.’
US secretly warned Iran before deadly ISIS suicide bombings - report
ISIS-K first emerged in Afghanistan in 2015 after ISIS terrorists declared a caliphate in Iraq and Syria, and has since grown in strength since the US departure from Afrghastigan.
US, UK to impose new sanctions on Houthi leaders
On Monday, US and British forces carried out a new round of strikes in Yemen, targeting a Houthi underground storage site as well as missile and surveillance capabilities used by the terrorist group.
Were terrorists behind the explosions in Iran?
Developing evidence indicates that the explosions in Iran on Wednesday were not accidental, and maybe even caused by internal groups.
US officials: Hamas pushes misinformation to play the victim
False information is being spread in part because the media and UNRWA, the UN agency responsible for Palestinian refugees, parrot Hamas lies and distortions, Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing told