Jihadis

Terror groups groom and recruit children online, exploiting Roblox, Discord, and Minecraft - NYT

Counterterrorism experts say the speed of online recruitment is outpacing government response, as some minors shift between ideologies, from white supremacism to jihadist content.

In this photo illustration, young children hold an iPhone while using the online game platform Roblox on November 19, 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand.
Shahid Butt, a former jihadi convicted of terrorism offences in Yemen, has announced he will run as an independent candidate in Birmingham’s upcoming local elections.

Ex jihadi fighter Shahid Butt launches bid for Birmingham council seat

Former US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he arrives for his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, on May 3, 2024. Trump, 77, is accused of falsifying business records to reimburse his lawyer, M

As US moves against the Muslim Brotherhood, Middle East pays close attention - analysis

Afghan citizens wait to register as they attempt to return to their country, with trucks loaded with their belongings seen in the background, after Pakistan closed border crossings for trade with Afghanistan following exchanges of fire between the two nations' forces, at the Chaman border crossing i

Why are tensions flaring again between Afghanistan and Pakistan? - explainer


Manchester murders underscore Trump’s anti-Islamist terror policy

The Jerusalem Post

Danish teen convicted of planning to bomb Jewish school

The 17-year-old girl was inspired by Omar El-Hussein, the terrorist who carried out an attack on a Copenhagen synagogue in 2015 after swearing allegiance to ISIS.

A Jewish man at a memorial for the victims of the deadly attacks in front of the synagogue in Krystalgade in Copenhagen, February 15, 2015

An end to the grievance-based approach

Until we acknowledge the ideology that attracts men like Ronald Fiddler, and then fight that ideology, addressing specific grievances of specific individuals or groups is futile.

Ronald Fiddler after joining ISIS

The Recent Impact of Muslim Religion and Culture on the United States of America

The Jerusalem Post

Jihadists say Trump's travel ban great for recruitment

"This was a win for jihadists and other anti-US forces. It fuels the belief out there that Americans are anti-Islam."

Newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up as he begins his inaugural address during ceremonies swearing him in as the 45th president of the United States on the West front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2017

ISIS commander: Trump victory will strengthen our recruitment

"This guy is a complete maniac. His utter hate towards Muslims will make our job much easier because we can recruit thousands," Abu Omar Khorasani, a top ISIS commander in Afghanistan, told Reuters.

ISIS fighter beheading boy, 16, in Syria

Confiscated ISIS documents provide glimpse into terror group's inner workings

The Daily Beast claims that it exclusively obtained the official ISIS-stamped files that provide examples of inner-turmoil afflicting various ranks of Islamic State's expansive operations.

Islamic State holds a parade in Raqqa in June, 2014

Saudi Arabia's new jihadists: Poorly trained but hard to stop

The coordination but poor training appear to be a sign of ISIS's operational model, recruiting would-be jihadists online and managing plots remotely with minimal involvement in training.

Saudi security forces during the operation to capture ISIS cell

Gaza-based pro-ISIS group urges Muslims on social media to donate for weapons

Jihadis online have been encouraging people to donate by citing verses from the Koran praising those that contribute financially to jihad.

Gaza-based pro-ISIS group's social media fundraising campaign

'Israeli man conspired to help jihadi infiltrate into Israel to carry out terror attacks'

Tel Sheva man who served as a substitute teacher indicted for allegedly conspiring with Jordanian sheikh.

Defense Ministry releases first images of new Jordan border security fence