Counterterrorism
Shin Bet Chief Zini makes first official visit to YAMAM counterterrorism unit, meets with deputy
Shin Bet Chief David Zini visited YAMAM for the first time, reviewing joint counterterrorism operations, technological capabilities, and the unit’s past hostage rescue missions in Gaza.
Israel must confront terror, settler violence with equal resolve - editorial
US will focus counterterrorism efforts on left-wing groups, Rubio says
UK police say former minister Widdecombe's murder was a targeted attack
UK counterterror police take over investigation into Ann Widdecombe murder
"Following new information and evidence, they (counter-terrorism police) are now leading on the investigation into the horrific murder of Ann Widdecombe," interior minister Shabana Mahmood stated.
Syria arrests senior ISIS leader, exposes criminal financing network
According to Syria's Interior Ministry, an investigation found that the ISIS cell financed its activities through assassinations and armed robberies targeting gold merchants in Daraa province.
Morocco prevents attacks by cell loyal to Islamic State in Sahel
Morocco’s counterterrorism agency said it arrested 10 suspects loyal to Islamic State’s Sahel branch and seized weapons, chemicals, and bomb making equipment.
Israel Police's Counterterrorism Unit, Shin Bet arrest suspects in northern Israel mosque shooting
Officers from the Israel Police's Counterterrorism Unit (YAMAM) apprehended the suspect, while Shin Bet provided intelligence support to the forces, the statement said.
Scottish counterterrorism police investigating apparent anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh
A 36-year-old Scottish man was arrested following a sequence of threats, robbery, and vandalism. Three of the five victims required hospital treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
Inside the minds of extremists: Counterterror experts warn antisemitism driving wave of radicalism
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: Hamas’s October 7 attacks have drawn more young people into a complex conflict environment without the information or analytical tools needed to understand it fully.
Hamas takes responsibility, praises reported shooting of IDF officer during West Bank op.
The incident was reported by Israeli public broadcaster KAN News on Sunday morning. According to KAN, the NCO was lightly wounded, but did not provide further details.
IDF strikes over 300 Hezbollah sites, kills five Gaza terrorists, captures 50 suspects in West Bank
In addition, the IDF operated to combat smuggling along Israel's eastern and western borders.
IED explosion wounds two IDF soldiers during counterterrorism operation in Jenin
Army Radio reported that IDF forces had been operating in a refugee camp in Jenin. Troops located a suspicious object and picked it up, apparently leading to the explosion.
Foreign fighters pose integration challenge for Damascus - analysis
Syria’s new government is weighing containment, military incorporation, and security pressure as it seeks to dismantle independent armed networks.
