Counterterrorism

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Two drones fell in Khurmala oilfield in Iraqi Kurdistan, counterterrorism service says

Khurmala oilfield is located near the Iraqi Kurdish city of Erbil.

A view of a damaged building following missile attacks, in Erbil, Iraq, January 16, 2024
 A women standing beside a memorial monument in Mishor Hagefen neighborhood that was attacked by Hamas terrorists on 7 October massacre, in the southern Israeli city of Ofakim, September 19, 2024.

IDF failed to protect Ofakim on Oct. 7, leading to death of 33 Israelis, incl. 25 civilians - probe

 Demonstrators protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, in London, in January.

Court charges four pro-Palestinian activists over UK military base break-in

 An ISIS member carries an Islamic State flag in Syria.

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


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

Three were arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation, or instigation, while another woman was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, according to police.

 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.

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

Security expert Moshe Elad argues that the case of Sri Lanka proves that terror groups can, in fact, be completely defeated through military means.

 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.

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

IAF's strikes targeted Beit Lahiya and Jabalya in northern Gaza with heavy airstrikes on Thursday overnight, The Jerusalem Post has learned

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

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.