Counterterrorism

Elite counterterrorism forces arrest suspects in northern Israel mosque shooting

Members of the elite counterterrorism Yamam unit apprehended the suspect, while Shin Bet provided intelligence support to the forces, the spokesperson said.

 Israeli Chief of Police Daniel Levi near the scene of a stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City on September 15, 2024.
Police officers stand guard, ahead of expected arrival of US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, at Lossiemouth, Scotland, Britain, July 28, 2025.

Scottish counterterrorism police investigating apparent anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh

Students take part in a pro-Palestinian protest in front of the Israeli Embassy in Brussels, Belgium May 30, 2024.

Inside the minds of extremists: Counterterror experts warn antisemitism driving wave of radicalism

A Hamas terrorist pictured in the Gaza Strip, November 2, 2025; illustrative.

Hamas takes responsibility, praises reported shooting of IDF officer during West Bank op.


India issues high alert for potential terror attacks against Jews, Israelis over Hanukkah

Security agencies across India, but especially in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, have been advised to remain vigilant, with surveillance in place across areas where Jews and Israelis transit.

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New York, Berlin, London ramp up Hanukkah security after Bondi Beach shootings

Berlin police said they were ramping up measures around the German capital's Brandenburg Gate, where a large electric menorah is being lit to mark the first night of Hanukkah.

The Israeli flag waves as lights are lit on the Hanukkah candelabrum during a ceremony of the Jewish Hanukkah festival of lights at Brandenburg Gate, in Berlin, Germany December 14, 2025.

Man charged for giving terror literature to Manchester synagogue attacker

The 31-year-old British Pakistani was charged with one count of preparation for acts of terrorism not linked to the Heaton synagogue attack, and three counts of disseminating terrorist publications.

ARMED POLICE officers stand outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Manchester following the attack there on Yom Kippur.

WATCH: IDF, police arrest terrorists, weapons dealers in Kalkilya counterterrorism op.

During the operation, soldiers also shot and killed a terrorist who "hurled a suspicious object" at them. 

IDF, Border Police conduct large-scale counterterrorism operation in Kalkilya, December 4, 2025.

Authorities charge two French teens for planning ISIS-linked antisemitic terror attack - report

French authorities charged two teens with an ISIS-inspired terror conspiracy after finding messages suggesting a planned antisemitic attack.

 A police officer waits outside the courtroom at the courthouse in Paris, March 31, 2025.

WATCH: Israeli security forces arrest Lion's Den-linked suspect in Nablus market

Fighters from the Gideonim Unit of Lahav 433, together with IDF and Shin Bet, arrested a man in the heart of the market in Nablus, the police said.

Fighters from the special Lahav 433 unit, Gideonim. (Ilustrative)

IDF won't allow terror to establish itself on Syrian border, northern commander warns

“The troops are at a high level of readiness, in defense and prepared for developments in the Syria and Lebanon areas,” Maj.-Gen. Rafi Milo concluded following situational assessments.

Maj.-Gen. Rafi Milo addressing IDF troops along the Irael-Syria and Israel-Lebanon borders.

IDF undercover commandos capture 'major' terrorist arms dealer near Tulkarm

Duvdevan commandos detained a central Tulkarm arms dealer in Irtah after a counterterrorism operation based off Shin Bet intelligence.

IDF soldiers of the Duvdevan Unit; illustrative.

Five terrorists planning imminent terror attack in West Bank arrested by IDF, Shin Bet

The five were part of a larger terror cell operating in the area that was apprehended by Israeli security forces. 

Israel security forces apprehend five terrorists planning an  imminent terror attack in the Barta'a area near Jenin, November 30, 2025.

UN says Israeli forces' killing of two wanted West Bank Palestinians looks like 'summary execution'

The incident, which occurred during Israeli counterterrorism operations in Jenin, is currently under investigation.

IDF troops in northern West Bank operation.