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Hackers use security cameras to track troops, military targets in Israel, Ukraine - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:45:11 GMT

One incident highlighted in the investigation involved a poultry farmer in northern Israel who discovered that the language settings on a camera overlooking his chicken coop had changed to Arabic.

Mali troops re-enter strategic northern town in years-long fight against insurgents

BY REUTERS — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:30:12 GMT

The goals of the operations included neutralizing armed groups operating in the area, destroying their supply networks and restoring "lasting security" and free movement for people and goods.

Flydubai hijacker studied in UK, New Zealand, Australia, countries investigating - report

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:05:02 GMT

Hammami trained with L3 Airline Academy, now a part of Acron Aviation, a pilot-training company with centers in Britain, including in Southampton and Bournemouth.

US court rejects Bashar Masri’s bid to pause discovery in alleged Hamas support, Oct. 7 lawsuit

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:37:17 GMT

American victims and relatives accuse the Palestinian-American businessman and his companies of supporting Hamas through Gaza projects. Masri has denied the allegations.

Norway parliament to consider proposal for national terror list naming Hamas, IRGC - exclusive

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:13:03 GMT

The Norwegian Christian Democratic Party's Joel Ystebø told The Jerusalem Post on Tuesday that his party is proposing that Norway create an independent designation system for terrorist organizations.

New Zealand police probes flydubai hijacker's time spent in island country - report

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:12:25 GMT

Additionally, the New Zealand Herald reported that Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot whom Hammami attacked aboard the flydubai flight, had trained in the island country.

Flydubai hijacker researched airlines, planned killing pilot, crash into Tel Aviv skyscraper

BY IDAN KWELLER AND DANYA SAPERSTEIN AND AMICHAI STEIN — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:21:31 GMT

"The dream was to crash into Ben-Gurion Airport," Omani pilot Hamam al-Hammami said during interrogation, an Israeli source told The Jerusalem Post on Sunday.

Flydubai hijacker's years in Australia under scrutiny as authorities probe link to country - report

BY ELI LEON — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:16:03 GMT

Sources familiar with the case said the pilot, an Omani citizen, stayed in Australia on a student visa issued in 2014. He studied in the country from 2015 to 2017, when he left.

Dual UK-Iran national arrested in RAF Fairford bomb plot investigation released on bail

BY REUTERS — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:12:20 GMT

Five additional men arrested for suspected terrorism and explosive offenses related to the RAF Fairford plot were also released on bail as the investigation into the incident continues.

British police charge man with preparing terrorist acts against Reform UK's Nigel Farage

BY REUTERS — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:29:31 GMT

28-year-old Joshua Kerry will be brought to court for "engaging in conduct in preparation for terrorist acts," according to the Chief Crown Prosecutor from the Crown Prosecution Service.

'This is how we win': US counterterrorism chief on Iran, Hamas and Trump’s 'will to act'

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:40:46 GMT

COUNTERTERRORISM AFFAIRS: US President Donald Trump's counterterrorism chief Sebastian Gorka speaks to the ‘Post’ about Iran, the Muslim Brotherhood, and October 7.

Italian prisoner accused of Hamas financing appears in video sermon praising Gaza fighters

BY DARIO SANCHEZ/THE MEDIA LINE — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:30:57 GMT

Palestiniana activist Riyad Albustanji gave a sermon from his high-security cell in Sardinia's Bancali prison in Sassari with terminology that Italy's Il Giornale says resembled terror groups'.

Connecticut man sentenced to over seven years in prison for attempting to join ISIS

BY GOLDIE KATZ — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:05:39 GMT

In late September, an Uzbekistan-US dual citizen was also arraigned on charges of conspiring and providing material support to ISIS and the al-Nusra Front terrorist organization.

Germany charges seven men for Hamas terror plot, weapons procurement

BY GOLDIE KATZ — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:36:59 GMT

By October 2025, the suspects had already acquired over 700 rounds of ammunition, a fully automatic rifle, and 13 pistols for use in the planned attack.

Italian tech group Autistici/Inventati shuts down after US terrorist designation

BY REUTERS — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:53:21 GMT

The US designated the group on August 26, alleging it provided support to extremist activists and organizations through services including email accounts, websites, and communications tools.

'Let us have our peace': Fearing disruption at Ground Zero, 9/11 families ask Mamdani to stay away

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 02:50:00 GMT

US AFFAIRS: Families of 9/11 victims are urging New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani to skip the 25th anniversary ceremony at Ground Zero, saying his presence could disrupt their day of mourning.

Do not refer to 9/11 as 'terror attacks,' leaked Canadian broadcaster memo instructs reporters

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:18:07 GMT

Ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, CBC journalists were reportedly told to avoid describing the attacks as “terrorist attacks,” drawing criticism in Canada.

Accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed ordered to stand trial at Guantanamo in 2028

BY REUTERS — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:52:05 GMT

Schrama rejected the prosecutors' proposal to open the trial in January 2027, saying that would leave too little time for the "resolution of pretrial evidentiary and compliance motions."

'Unprecedented' cyberattack on UK power plant caused by hackers linked to Iranian regime - report

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:14:48 GMT

The attack occured during the reported Iranian cyberattack that targeted over 30 municipal water systems in Minnesota and several other states in the US, according to the Telegraph.

ISIS-linked female suspect arrested in plot to blow up New York State Capitol

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:54:40 GMT

Bowie was arrested on charges of attempting to provide material support to a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), ISIS.

Taliban celebrate ‘victory day’ five years after seizing power in Afghanistan

BY REUTERS — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:54:34 GMT

Five years after seizing power, the Taliban are projecting control in Afghanistan while rights groups warn of deepening humanitarian crises and sweeping restrictions on women.

Libyan commander Haftar helped secure release of US hostage in Sahel

BY REUTERS — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:23:31 GMT

Reuters reported last year that Rideout was seized by three unidentified men on his way to the airport in Niamey and taken to the western Tillaberi region of Niger.

From Beirut to October 7, American victims of Iranian terrorism await justice that may never come

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:07:04 GMT

TERROR AFFAIRS: As American victims of Iranian terrorism await justice, families fear spending decades seeking financial compensation that may never arrive.

Nigeria's Tinubu approves military pay rise as security challenges persist

BY REUTERS — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:46:43 GMT

The pay raises of up to 80% for members of the Nigerian armed forces come as Islamist insurgents such as Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province continue their attacks in the country.

Secretive US court meant to deport alleged terrorists hears first case

BY REUTERS — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:31:34 GMT

A hearing in the Alien Terrorist Removal Court was centered on a 47-year-old woman accused of supporting Islamic State and helping conceal a failed Election Day 2024 mass shooting plot.

US health agency gave $80 million to groups with terror ties, finds Middle East Forum

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:35:39 GMT

The audit identifies 14 organizations that allegedly received federal health funding while raising questions about oversight and accountability.

Half of terrorist attacks in Europe last year were Islamist, EU report confirms

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:01:32 GMT

The majority of terror attacks in the EU last year were jihadist in nature, while five were labeled right-wing terrorism, and 12 were connected to left-wing or anarchist terrorism.

UK police arrest 12 over far Right terror threat to Islamic event

BY REUTERS — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:59:26 GMT

British police arrested 12 people over a suspected far-right terrorism threat targeting an Islamic event attended by about 15,000 people.

Morocco prevents attacks by cell loyal to Islamic State in Sahel

BY REUTERS — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:13:23 GMT

Morocco’s counterterrorism agency said it arrested 10 suspects loyal to Islamic State’s Sahel branch and seized weapons, chemicals, and bomb making equipment.

Al Qaeda-linked terrorists claim attack on Niger airport that killed 13

BY REUTERS — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:54:20 GMT

Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin, a group affiliated with al-Qaeda, claimed the attack on a Niger airport that killed 11 security force members and two civilians.