Islamists

Syrian Shi'ites and other minorities flee to Lebanon, fearing Islamist rule

At the border with Lebanon, where thousands of people were trying to leave Syria on Thursday, a dozen Shi'ite Muslims interviewed by Reuters described threats made against them.

By REUTERS
13/12/2024

White House: Syria attack caused by regime's reliance on Russia and Iran

The White House also said that the US "has nothing to do with this offensive, which is led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a designated terrorist organization."

Hamas's Oct. 7 attack stirs controversy and mixed reactions among Gaza clerics

On Monday, a statement issued in the name of "a group of clerics" in Gaza defended the Oct. 7 attacks as a "legitimate act."

By REUTERS
19/11/2024

Operative from terror-designated Samidoun banned from entering Netherlands

Dutch authorities banned Mohammed Khatib, alleged member of PFLP and coordinator at Samidoun who hosted Hamas leaders in webinars

27/10/2024

Radical Islamists gather in Hamburg to call for caliphate

Muslim Interaktiv is classified as extremist by the Hamburg Office for the Protection of the Constitution. 

Divorced Afghan child brides forced to return to former husbands under Taliban rule

The BBC, following the case of Bibi Nazdana, reported that the Taliban is invalidating divorces granted by the Afghan court - forcing divorced child brides to return to their previous marital status.

Islamist groups escalate retaliatory attacks on Burkina Faso civilians, HRW says

Jihadist attacks on civilians in Burkina Faso have surged, retaliating against communities for non-cooperation, leading to significant civilian casualties, Human Rights Watch reports.

By REUTERS
18/09/2024

Jordan's political future looks uncertain as Islamists make gains in recent election

The September 10 election resulted in Jordan’s leading Islamist opposition party, the IAF, winning 31 out of the 138 parliamentary seats.

Germany arrests Syrian national over plans for machete attack on soldiers

The accused obtained two machetes approximately 40 cm (15.75 inches) long.

13/09/2024

Police in Argentina arrest 7 accused of plotting terror attacks on Jewish targets

“We are going to get rid of each and every one of these criminals who try to sow fear in Argentines and they will pay,” Security Minbister Patricia Bullrich tweeted.

By JUAN MELAMED/JTA
19/08/2024
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