Counterterrorism

US will focus counterterrorism efforts on left-wing groups, Rubio says

A Thursday conference on political violence has sparked Democratic concerns that the Trump administration is politicizing counterterrorism by focusing on "far-left terror."

Event organizer Thomas Sidle holds an Antifa flag as demonstrators behind him hold a banner, during the March4Democracy march, in Washington DC, US, February 28, 2026.
Flower tributes lie next to a portrait of 78-year-old former government minister Ann Widdecombe after she was found dead, as the police investigation continues, in Dartmoor National Park in Haytor, Britain, July 11, 2026.

UK police say former minister Widdecombe's murder was a targeted attack

Former Conservative Party MP Ann Widdecombe speaks during a rally of the Brexit Party in Peterborough, Britain May 7, 2019.

UK counterterror police take over investigation into Ann Widdecombe murder

Suspected ISIS members arrested by Syria's Interior Ministry during a joint security operation with the General Intelligence Service in southern Syria.

Syria arrests senior ISIS leader, exposes criminal financing network


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.

Israeli forces kill two wanted Palestinian terrorists after apparent surrender in West Bank

The IDF and Israeli Police announced that the incident, which occured during ongoing counterterrorism operations in the West Bank, is under investigation.

Israeli soldiers detain two Palestinians during an operation in Jenin in the West Bank, November 27, 2025

WATCH: IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon as terror group refuses to disarm

The strike targeted Hezbollah missile launch sites, weapons storage facilities, and military posts that were reportedly utilized to plan and launch terror attacks against IDF troops.

People walk past a damaged building during the funeral of Hezbollah's top military official, Haytham Ali Tabtabai, and of other people who were killed by an Israeli airstrike on Sunday, November 24, 2025

Terrorist throws explosive towards IDF near Jenin during counterterrorism operation

The soldiers opened fire on the terrorist, killing him.

Explosive devices belonging to a terrorist near Kabatiya, West Bank, November 26, 2025.

Israeli forces locate terror infrastructure, confiscate funds in northern West Bank operation

During the operation, forces performed searches in dozens of structures and questioned suspects in the area.

IDF troops in northern West Bank operation.

Yated's security team prevented Oct. 7 casualties, despite military failure, IDF probe finds

Yated's security team heroically stopped terrorists from massacring civilians on October 7, defying command failures and saving lives, the Israeli military's investigation into the events found.

Moshav Yated's emergency response squad, IDF soldiers, arrest infiltrating Hamas terrorists following the October 7 massacre, pictured on October 8, 2023.