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Controlled chaos: Terrorism is used as a political tool - opinion

Terrorism isn’t just a security threat; it’s a political tool exploited by actors who profit from instability.

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Members of the Syrian Kurdish Asayish security forces gather at the Kurdish-run al-Hol camp, which holds relatives of suspected Islamic State (IS) group fighters in the northeastern Hasakeh governorate, on April 18, 2025.

Australia issues temporary ban on citizen from Syrian camp amid terror concerns

People walk at the Kurdish-run al-Hol camp, which holds relatives of suspected Islamic State (IS) group fighters in the northeastern Hasakeh governorate, on April 18, 2025.

Australia’s ISIS camp dilemma exposes Syria’s growing post SDF chaos - analysis

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks on the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026 during a federal parliament sitting following the Bondi terror attack at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, January 20, 2026.

Albanese says won't help Australians in Syrian camp holding families of suspected IS terrorists


Can US strikes on ISIS help bring change to Syria? - analysis

The United States is committed to Damascus at a crucial juncture in Syria’s history - showing power in the skies is a way to give assurances the US is here to stay.

US Airmen prepare to load GBU-31 munition systems onto F-15E Strike Eagles within the US Central Command area of responsibility, December 19, 2025

US, Jordanian forces conduct joint strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria, Hegseth confirms

The attacks come after US President Donald Trump vowed to retaliate after an attack on US personnel last weekend in Syria by a suspected Islamic State terrorist.

US soldiers attached to the Iowa National Guard sign GBU-31 munitions systems in the US Central Command area of responsibility December 18, 2025 as the US military launched large-scale strikes against dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria in retaliation for an attack on US personnel.

Palmyra attack a 'blow' to US, Syrian forces, Islamic State says without claiming responsibility

Two US Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed on Saturday when an attacker targeted a convoy of American and Syrian forces in Palmyra before being shot dead, the US military said.

 An ISIS member carries an Islamic State flag in Syria.

Australia declares day in honor of Bondi Beach attack victims, announces gun buyback scheme

Albanese went on to say that intelligence has confirmed that the Bondi Beach attack was ISIS-inspired.

Rabbi Levi Wolff lights a menorah at Bondi Pavilion to honour the victims of a shooting during a Jewish holiday celebration at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 15, 2025.

Iranian shadow aviation network, Islamic State comments on Bondi Beach - December 18, 2025

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A rebel fighter takes away a flag that belonged to Islamic State militants in Akhtarin village, after rebel fighters advanced in the area, in northern Aleppo Governorate, Syria, October 7, 2016

Islamic State calls Bondi Beach mass shooting 'source of pride' without claiming responsibility

Islamic State praised the Bondi Jewish festival shooting but gave no claim of responsibility.

A rebel fighter takes away a flag that belonged to Islamic State militants in Akhtarin village, after rebel fighters advanced in the area, in northern Aleppo Governorate, Syria, October 7, 2016

US, Syrian forces work together to kill ISIS terrorists, destroy weapons caches

“Operations in Syria are critical for preventing ISIS from regenerating and posing a significant threat," CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper said.

US Army Soldiers conduct low-light, live fire training with M240B machine guns in the US Central Command area of responsibility.

Australia's reluctance to confront radical Islam may force Jews out - opinion

Decisions on policing, prosecutions, and hate-speech enforcement are increasingly seen as a test of whether Australia can keep Jewish communities safe.

An Israeli flag and flowers are laid outside Bondi Pavilion at Bondi Beach as people gather to mourn in the wake of a mass shooting on December 15, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.

Shin Bet, police arrest ISIS-linked suspects plotting attacks on Israelis

Suspects from Daburiyya and Acre allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS and prepared to travel to an enemy state for terrorist instruction.

 A soldier in an ISIS uniform prepares ammunition.

Alleged Bondi Beach shooter Naveed Akram linked to pro-Islamic State network - report

The extent of alleged Bondi shooter Naveed Akram’s associations with pro-ISIS clerics has raised several questions in Australia's investigation.

Alleged Bondi Beach shooter Naveed Akram.