terrorism in middle east

Western powers warn Syria over foreign jihadists in army

The US, European, and Arab Gulf states are engaging with the new administration to try to push it towards an inclusive political transition and seek cooperation on counter-terrorism.

By REUTERS
11/01/2025

Attacks in Aleppo 'ostensibly good news for Israel,' JISS researcher says

Rakov is known in the JISS for being an expert on Russian policy in the Middle East and is also a reservist Lt. Colonel in the IDF.

Qatar is an enabler of the Taliban’s oppression on their citizens

Qatar has a track record of advancing its own interests at any cost. Why, then, would anyone believe that it is not doing the same with Afghanistan-focused talks that took place in Doha?

By ARIEL ADMONI , YAHEL TAMIR
06/11/2024

Can Israel tackle internal terror threats rising across the country?

The massive rise in lawlessness in the Negev has also fueled the rise in terror attacks.

Palestinian arrested in Jaffa for alleged terror plot on Erev Simchat Torah

The suspect, a Palestinian who was illegally residing in Israel, was handed over to the Shin Bet for interrogation.

By MAARIV
24/10/2024

Yemen's Houthi rebels vow open battle with Israel and the US, as fears rise of Mideast war

Israeli jets struck Yemen's Hudaydah port in retaliation for a Houthi drone attack on Tel Aviv, killing six and destroying key infrastructure. Experts warn this escalation could fuel further conflict

By NABIH BULOS/LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS
24/07/2024

Fear's defeat: militant Islam and the challenges of deterrence

Today, deterrence fails miserably in the Middle East. It is ill-equipped for mitigating threats posed by militant Islamists who feature a potent ideological component.

By JOSEPH NICHOL
25/06/2024

UN chief visits Gaza border in new plea for ceasefire, starting with Egypt

Aid donations have reportedly been on standby in Egypt's northern Sinai

By REUTERS
23/03/2024
Israeli police officers seen during a raid on the ultra orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Meah Shearim

8 arrested for 'support of terror' in overnight police operation in Jerusalem

The arrests were part of a larger operation that was organized by Jerusalem Police earlier this month, concentrating police efforts against crimes of incitement.

'Qatar is Hamas': Doha under fire for training Hamas terrorists

US expert urges ‘designation of Qatar as state sponsor of terrorism.’

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