Islamic State

US to complete transfer of Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq in coming days, official says

The US military is transferring up to 7,000 ISIS detainees from Syrian prisons to Iraq, focusing on high-risk fighters amid growing security concerns following recent prison escapes.

Children and women, relatives of suspected Islamic State jihadists, walk inside Al-Hol camp in the desert region of Syria's northeastern Hasakeh province on January 21, 2026; illustrative.
People stand near flowers laid as a tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on Sunday, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025.

Australia's Albanese: 'I am deeply and profoundly sorry' for Bondi Beach massacre

Nigerian Army soldiers patrol near the scene after a deadly gunmen attack in Yelwata, Benue State, Nigeria, June 16, 2025.

Eight Nigerian soldiers killed, up to 50 wounded, in Boko Haram attack

A group of detainees gather at al-Hol camp after the Syrian government took control of it following the withdrawal of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in Hasaka, Syria, January 21, 2026.

After SDF withdrawal, Syrian government takes control of Al-Hol, ISIS family detention camp


Syrian man arrested by Berlin authorities suspected of planning ‘jihadi’ attack

The suspect was detained by a unit of the police Special Task Force after officers seized equipment for making a bomb during a search of three residential addresses linked to him.

A police officer works at the scene after Herdecke's newly elected Mayor Iris Stalzer was found seriously injured in a stabbing incident, in Herdecke, Germany, October 7, 2025

Four oil facility guards killed in an attack near Syria's Deir Ezzor, state media says

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

A person rides a motorcycle past a sign in Deir Ezzor, Syria, September 28, 2025; illustrative.

Two men on trial in UK over alleged plot against Jewish community

The defendants planned to smuggle multiple firearms into the UK before targeting a 'mass gathering of Jews.'

 Illustration of ISIS terrorists.

Israeli-Arab teen inspired by ISIS arrested over planned attack on soldiers

The suspect, 18-year-old Akko resident Issa Madi, was reportedly inspired by the terrorist organization ISIS and maintained contact with Islamic State operatives abroad.

A shirt bearing ISIS insignia, found on a terrorist who attempted to carry out a terror attack in Qalandiya, the West Bank, December 7, 2024.

ISIS terrorists kill five, wound one US-backed SDF soldiers in northeast Syria

ISIS terrorists targeted Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces soldiers in northeast Syria, killing five and wounding one. The SDF claims they thwarted the attack and vowed to avenge the "martyrs."

Members of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) hold a flag in the divided city of Deir al-Zor, Syria December 7, 2024.

US forces kill key senior ISIS commander in Syria

The terrorist, known as "Abdul Rahman Al-Halabi," was the group's head of external operations and security, the Iraqi service said.

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US diplomats on Syria abruptly let go amid pro-Damascus policy push, sources say

One of the people who spoke to Reuters, said "a handful" of staff at the SRP were told their tours were ending as part of a reorganization of the team.

 US special envoy for Syria, the ambassador to Turkey Thomas Barrack attends a flag-raising ceremony at the US ambassador's residence in Damascus on May 29, 2025 for the first time since 2011.

IDF kills most senior Islamic State terrorist in the Gaza Strip

Muhammad Abd al-Aziz Abu Zubaida directed ISIS's strategic activities across Judea and Samaria.

Muhammad Abd al-Aziz Abu Zubaida.

Police arrest three suspects for pro-Hamas, pro-ISIS social media posts

The arrests were carried out by the Ra'ah Unit in the Shai District, with the assistance of the Yehuda YASAM forces and IDF soldiers from the Etzion Brigade.

Three suspects were arrested for alleged incitement and support of a terrorist organization, Israel Police confirmed on Monday.

ISIS massacres continue to haunt region, must be remembered - analysis

European governments' refusal to take back citizens from refugee camps, while providing little economic support, plays a role in preventing the region from healing.

 Illustration of ISIS terrorist.