Islamic State

Islamic State claims its first attacks on new Syrian gov’t as bombs allegedly kill soldiers

While the Syrian government said it conducted two raids in Damascus earlier this week, to arrest ISIS operatives, it has not yet acknowledged any attack by the terror group.

Islamic State billboards are seen along a street in Raqqa, eastern Syria, which is controlled by the worldwide jihadist group, October 29, 2014. The billboard (R) reads: "We will win despite the global coalition."
 An ISIS member carries an Islamic State flag in Syria.

Stockholm court indicts Swedish Islamic State member for serious war, terrorism crimes in Syria

 IDF, Magen David Adom, and police at the scene of a terror attack in the West Bank, November 29, 2024.

Israeli Arabs joining Islamic state, Hamas factions in West Bank, defense officials warn

 Syrian army personnel travel in a military vehicle as they head towards Latakia to join the fight against the fighters linked to Syria's ousted leader Bashar al-Assad, in Aleppo, Syria, March 7, 2025.

Syrian government forces raid Islamic State hideouts in Aleppo


Qataris search for bodies of Americans killed by Islamic State in Syria ahead of Trump visit

While the sources did tell Reuters whose remains the Qataris were searching for, it is believed that the bodies of two journalists and one aid worker are being recovered.

 Iraqi Shiite militia fighters hold the Islamic State flag as they celebrate after breaking the siege of Amerli by Islamic State militants, September 1, 2014.

Trump must flip the script at Iran talks and demand concrete actions – opinion

Global players want Trump to make a deal with Iran, but he must resist their efforts and push for real outcomes.

 A 3D-printed miniature model of Donald Trump and the U.S. and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken January 15, 2025.

German police on alert after Islamic State calls for carnival attacks

The Festival of Love planned in the Dutch city of Rotterdam in early March was listed as a target on the collage featuring a bloody knife and the hashtag #LetsSlaughter.

 A fighter from the Islamic State, formerly known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), mans an anti-aircraft gun mounted on the rear of a vehicle in Mosul July 16, 2014.

Morocco foils attacks by cell loyal to Islamic State

The group, which branded itself 'the Lions of the Caliphate in the Maghreb Al Aqsa (Morocco),' was allegedly planning remotely controlled bomb attacks.

 An ISIS member carries an Islamic State flag in Syria.

Deadly Austria attack: suspect swore allegiance to IS, had IS flag

The suspected perpetrator had sworn allegiance to the Islamic State and had its flag in his apartment and he was also an asylum seeker in Germany who had been radicalized online.

 Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner speaks next to Carinthia's Governor Peter Kaiser, Günther Albel, mayor of the town of Villach and Carinthia's Police Chief Michaela Kohlweiss at a press conference outside a police station in the town of Villach, February 16, 2025.

A voluntary journey toward a better, less violent future must begin - opinion

All values melt away in the face of fear. We are learning that only force prevails, not just in the Middle East but worldwide. We are forced to learn their language to survive, which is so sad.

 A BURNT home in Kibbutz Nir Oz: The world has transformed from a place where terrorists are condemned to a world that supports and justifies them, the writer charges.

Turkish media linked to Erdogan claims Iran will send drones to Kurds in Syria - report

Despite claims of an agreement being reached, the shipment was reportedly delayed due to Turkey’s close monitoring of threats to drone shipments.

 Autonomous Combat Drone

Four Islamic State members, including two leaders, killed in eastern Iraq

Iraqi airstrike in Hamrin Mountains kills four Islamic State militants, including two senior leaders.

 ISIS in Aleppo, Syria. 2017.

Syrian intelligence says it foiled Islamic State attempt to target Damascus shrine

The foiled attack will stoke fears that Islamic State is hoping to stage a comeback in Syria following the fall last month of President Bashar al-Assad.

ISIS fighters.

UK-based Islamist refugee found guilty of possessing ISIS propaganda

The 20-year-old Chechnyan refugee who wanted to teach at an Islamic Sunday School in Windsor has been released on bail and is due to be sentenced on March 7.

 Dzhamilya Timaeva, pictured in November 2024

Man who planned attack on Taylor Swift concert considered Israeli embassy as target - WSJ

According to the Washington Post, Aliji immersed himself in violent videos and IS chatrooms as a way of managing his depression.

 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN Taylor Swift performs at the Friends Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, May 17, 2024.