Jihad

Iran sees jihad, the West sees geopolitics - and that gap is dangerous - opinion

Despite weeks of pressure, Tehran’s defiance exposed deeper failures in Western strategy, deterrence, and understanding of the conflict

|ByDANNY AYALON, MORAN ALALUF
The Islamic Republic uses its proxies, such as Hezbollah and Hamas to conduct jihad: a religious war aimed at imposing a radical interpretation of Sharia law worldwide.
Police arrest individuals who allegedly threw a red substance at an Israeli flag and red smoke bombs in the middle of a demonstration, on December 17, 2025 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Explosion near Amsterdam WTC linked to emerging group Ashab al-Yamin

"We are investigating this explosion," the spokesperson said. "The fire was immediately extinguished by security. We are reviewing footage and are calling on witnesses to contact the police."

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Supporters and members of the Islamist party Hizb Ut-Tahrir carry their party's flags and shout slogans during a rally in Tripoli, northern Lebanon, in support of Palestinians, and against Russian and the U.S. intervention in Syria October 16, 2015.

Australia officially bans Hizb ut-Tahrir, supporters or members to face 15 years in jail

Under the ban, people who support, join, or associate with the group will now face up to 15 years in jail.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Bags of cocaine that were seized by Israel Police.

How Hezbollah’s narco-trafficking networks help finance Iran’s global strategy

While it is true that Iran provides most of Hezbollah's financing, crime, including drug trafficking, gun running, blood diamonds, illicit timber, and even human trafficking.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER

How Qatar became a key world player and fed the Hamas beast

Qatar has used its wealth to buy friends on every side of every conflict. This has helped it give money to fund Hamas.

DECEMBER 23, 2023BySHLOMO MAITAL
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi meets Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at the Ittihadiya presidential palace in Cairo on November 10.

Jihad: Where religion and murder meet - opinion

For the extremists, the jihadists, it’s critical to take them at their word when they cry “God is great” while raping, burning, and beheading. 

DECEMBER 15, 2023ByBRIAN BLUM
'For the jihadist, all of this sadism... is an act of worship'

UNRWA school celebrates Hamas's 'jihad warriors' in Gaza - report

An UNRWA school in the West Bank posted a video of students celebrating Jihad against Jews, as several October 7 terrorists were found to have graduated from UNRWA schools in Gaza.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Palestinian schoolgirls read books in a library at school run by UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency) in Silwan in east Jerusalem October 10, 2018.

Five Islamist convicts escape from Tunisian jail

The interior ministry published the names and photos of the escaped convicts and urged citizens to contact the police if they see them.

OCTOBER 31, 2023ByREUTERS
Police officers stand guard near the site of a suicide bombing attack in downtown Tunis, Tunisia June 27, 2019.

Sweden to expel man behind recent Koran burning demos - TV4

Anti-Islam activists have burned several copies of the Koran in Sweden and Denmark.

OCTOBER 26, 2023ByREUTERS
Supporters of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), a religious and political party, burn a Swedish flag during a protest to denounce the desecration of Koran outside a mosque in the Swedish capital Stockholm, in Karachi, Pakistan July 7, 2023.

Hizb ut Tahrir: The jihadist group infiltrating UK, Bangladesh campuses

Hizb ut Tahrir, established in Jerusalem in 1953, has a history of promoting antisemitism and engaging in activities with violent inclinations.

OCTOBER 21, 2023BySALAH UDDIN SHOAIB CHOUDHURY
The Hizb ut Tahrir logo.

Israel-Hamas war: A crisis and chance to wipe out worldwide jihad - opinion

Though much of the world refuses to acknowledge it, there is a worldwide jihad lurking on our doorsteps.

OCTOBER 21, 2023BySTEWART WEISS
BLOOD LUST, not statehood: Sbarro pizzeria in downtown Jerusalem, seen Feb. 2000 pre-massacre.

My word: Barbarians at the gate

MY WORD: Israel is dealing with the barbarians at the gate, but the war on terrorism must be fought by all the global village. When it comes to Israel, too many well-meaning people have a blind spot.

OCTOBER 20, 2023ByLIAT COLLINS
The destruction caused by Hamas Militants when they infiltrated Kibbutz Be'eri, near the Israeli-Gaza border, southern Israel. October 15, 2023

Hamas, Hezbollah jihadists' plot to take over the world - opinion

Jihad, used by groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and their sponsors, is carried out in order to achieve the ultimate goal of establishing authority over the whole world.

OCTOBER 19, 2023ByDENNIS NTHUMBI
Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists participate in an anti-Israel military parade marking the 36th anniversary of the movement's foundation in Gaza City, October 4, 2023.

Hezbollah announces 'day of unprecedented anger' against Israel, Biden's visit

The call comes amid the Al Ahli Hospital explosion in Gaza, which IDF intel showed was caused by a Palestinian Islamic Jihad rocket misfire.

OCTOBER 17, 2023ByREUTERS
Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah addresses his supporters via a screen during a rally marking Prophet Mohammed's birthday, in Beirut suburbs, Lebanon. October 2, 2023.