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


How will Hamas react to Israel's major Gaza border project?

As Israel begins construction of an underground barrier to thwart attack tunnels from Gaza, the Islamic group will have to decide whether to react or lose a strategic option.

A Palestinian fighter takes part in a tunnel attack simulation during a graduation ceremony in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, last November

Israeli politicians react to Border Policewoman's murder

Rivlin: Our hearts go out to family.

Israeli policemen secure the scene of the shooting and stabbing attack outside Damascus gate in Jerusalem's old city June 16, 2017

WATCH: Russian Ambassador to Israel - Hamas, Hezbollah not terrorists at all

Russia envoy: Hamas, Hezbollah are "radical organizations which sometimes adhere to extremist political views."

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Analysis: Gaza’s problems in the greater scheme of things

Although this is an internal Palestinian battle, there is concern in Jerusalem that – as was the case in 2014 – Hamas might respond by restoring to its default mode: attacking Israel.

Palestinian Hamas militants take part in a protest against the Israeli police raid on Jerusalem's al-Aksa mosque in Khan Yunis

Trump knows why people become jihadists

The West should devote its efforts to understanding and combating the ideology.

US President Donald Trump pictured dancing with swords at a reception ceremony held in his honor in Saudi Arabia on May 20, 2017.

Family of terror victim dedicates mobile care unit to United Hatzalah

Gift to memorialize Alan Beer and 16 others murdered by terrorist in 2003 Jerusalem suicide bombing.

 Dov Maisel poses Sunday next to the first mobile intensive care unit in Israel, dedicated in his uncle, Allen Beer’s, memory

Iran arrests almost 50 after deadly Tehran attacks

Iran also said its security forces killed the mastermind of the attacks on Saturday.

Iranian police stand near the parliament's building during a gunmen attack in central Tehran, Iran, June 7, 2017

Israeli Police to implement body cameras

35% drop in complaints at participating police stations.

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Jordan downgrades diplomatic relations with Qatar

Jordan also revoked the license of Doha-based TV channel Al Jazeera.

Jordan's King Abdullah addresses UN General Assembly

Five reasons why Israel should care about the Qatar crisis

Israel's image in the region likely can improve amid the current developments.

A man walks past Qatar Airways office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 5, 2017