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On this day: the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant self-declares its caliphate in northern Iraq

On June 29, 2014, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared the establishment of the Islamic State caliphate in Iraq and Syria. Following this, ISIS launched a major offensive in northern Iraq and Syria.

 An ISIS member carries an Islamic State flag in Syria.
 Police officers block a street as pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather in protest against Britain's Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's plans to proscribe the "Palestine Action" group in the coming weeks, in London, Britain, June 23, 2025.

UK police arrest four over pro-Palestinian protest at air base

 Sri Lankan army soldiers march during a War Victory Parade in Colombo May 18, 2013. Sri Lanka on Saturday held a military parade and memorial for fallen soldiers to mark the fourth anniversary of the defeat of the Tamil Tigers, which ended a quarter-century civil war in the Indian Ocean nation.

Eliminating Hamas: Insights from Sri Lanka's defeat of the Tamil Tigers

Smoke rises from Gaza following an explosion, as seen from Israel, May 16, 2025.

IAF strikes over 150 Gaza terror targets, ground forces expand operations


IDF seizes arms during counterterrorism operation in Tammun, Tubas, West Bank

IDF forces are continuing the search for the terrorist responsible, the military added.

 IDF seizes arms during counterterrorism operation in Tammun and Tubas, May 15, 2025.

UK police arrest four Iranian nationals on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack

The Met Police added that the investigation relates to a suspected plot to target a specific premises, but did not further specify the nature or location of the target.

British police officers stand watch at crime scene

Ex-Shin Bet officer: 'Qataris launched brilliant intel operation in Israel's Holy of Holies'

"Above all, we identify a special operations officer in the Prime Minister's Office, who brings into the Holy of Holies, a person without security clearance who is operated by the Qataris."

 (L to R): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar against backdrop of Qatar flag.

UK police arrest two men over alleged Hezbollah links, preparing attacks

The men were released on bail and have a mid-July court date.

 UK police arrest two men over alleged Hezbollah links, April 3, 2025 (illustration).

US seizes $200,000 from cryptocurrency scheme to support Hamas

It was alleged that over $1.5 million in cryptocurrency had been laundered for Hamas through this system since October.

 Hamas terrorists against backdrop of cryptocurrency exchange (illustration).

IDF seizes weapons and explosives, arrests 12 suspects in West Bank operations

The IDF has apprehended nearly 50 terrorists in the West Bank over the past two days alone.

 Weapons and explosive materials seized in A-Ram, West Bank by IDF soldiers, March 12, 2025.

Iran looking to launch eastern terror front against Israel, Katz warns

Katz said that the construction of the border fence will help counter terrorist actions.

 Defense Minister Israel Katz visits the Jordan Valley in the West Bank.

Security forces arrested 75 wanted terrorists in West Bank operations

The Israeli security forces arrested 75 wanted terrorists and confiscated 17 weapons during an overnight counterterrorism operation in the West Bank.

 IDF soldiers operate in Jericho, West Bank, February 27, 2025.

IDF arrests 90 terrorists in West Bank counterterrorism operation

The IDF was instructed to increase its activities in the West Bank and to keep a close eye on the terrorists who have been released from prison during the ceasefire.

 IDF troops operating in the West Bank during a counterterrorism operation

WATCH: IAF strikes West Bank terror cells en route to 'imminent' terror attacks

One of the strikes killed Abd al-Hadi Kamil, a former prisoner convicted of planning terrorist attacks, who was released in the November 2023 hostage deal agreement.

 Israeli security forces seen during a military operation in the West Bank city of Jenin, February 1, 2025

Inside Jenin: 'Post' embeds with IDF counterterror ops. in West Bank

Reporter's Notebook: Jenin has long been seen as a hub for terrorism, where weapons, money, and terrorist forces converge.

 Jenin streets following IDF operations in the city, January 27, 2025.