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


Counter-terror expert: Israel should give Palestinians work permits despite terror attack

The incident was unusual as, until now, terror attacks during the last two years were perpetrated by Palestinians without work permits.

A general view of the scene of the terror attack in Har Adar

East Jerusalem resident indicted over membership of a terrorist organization

Hamas-affiliated group Shabab al-Aksa was outlawed in 2011.

Police operations in Arab neighborhoods in Jerusalem. 03/08/2017

Takeaways from int'l confab on counterterrorism: The threats are nowhere near over

Experts at the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism's World Summit seemed very pessimistic as they discussed the proliferation of terror threats the world is currently facing.

EXPERTS TAKE PART in a panel discussion at the World Summit on Counter-Terrorism in Herzliya on Tuesday.

Does legal compliance enhance counterterrorism effectiveness?

Does adhering to the principles of distinction, necessity and proportionality reduce terrorism?

Former Israeli soldier Elor Azaria (C), who was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for killing a wounded and incapacitated Palestinian assailant, waits to hear the ruling at an Israeli military appeals court in Tel Aviv, Israel July 30, 2017.

Police confirm Yavne supermarket stabbing was terrorism

Jewish victim in critical condition, Arab suspect arrested at scene after tackled by witnesses

Sufersal stabbing in Yavneh, August 2, 2017

The solution to the problems of Israel passes by education

The Jerusalem Post

Halamish victim’s Sabbath-eve screams alerted her neighbors

"We want to feel safe again," says resident of Halamish.

Scene of terror attack in Halamish

UN Security Council to hold special meeting following Jerusalem violence

The Mideast Quartet envoys also condemned the attack.

A United Nations Security Council meeting at UN headquarters in New York.

'Counter-terrorism bootcamp' draws tourists to West Bank settlement

Visitors, mostly from the US, come to learn from the IDF's experienced trainers how to deal with potential terror threats.

An Israeli instructor speaks to children from overseas taking part in a two hour "boot camp" experience in the West Bank.

Habituation = Capitulation

The Jerusalem Post