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US Envoy Accuses UN Rapporteur of Undermining Counter-Terrorism Efforts

US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz accused UN Special Rapporteur Ben Saul of undermining counter-terrorism efforts and prioritizing narcoterrorists' lives. Waltz cited $150,000 in…

Security3d ago

Economist: Saudi Crown Prince Faces Mounting Challenges

The Economist reports that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is facing escalating challenges in 2026 with the war in Yemen, his economic "Vision 2030" plan, and U.S. relation…

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BBC Data Scientist Accused of Anti-Israel Activism and Past Arrest

A senior BBC data scientist, Hicham Yezza, has been identified as an anti-Israel activist who previously accused the country of "apartheid" and was arrested in 2008 for possessing…

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BBC AI Chief's Past Conviction for Immigration Offenses Revealed

Hicham Yezza, the BBC's Principal Data Scientist for Responsible AI, was previously jailed for immigration offenses and investigated for possessing an al-Qaeda manual. He was arre…

Economy7d ago

Somaliland Seeks Israeli Investment in Natural Resources

Somaliland's ambassador to Israel, Haji, announced his country's desire to attract Israeli investment in its abundant natural resources, including gold, copper, and oil. He stated…

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Experts Discuss Identifying Online Radicalization Before Terror Attacks

Professor Simon Perry discussed how to identify online radicalization, citing the case of an Omani co-pilot who attempted an attack on a Flydubai flight. Perry explained that digi…

Politics9d ago

Netanyahu Rejects Ben-Gvir's Demand for Defense Ministry Portfolio

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's demand for the Defense Ministry portfolio, stating it will remain with Likud. In a Galatz i…

Security10d ago

UK's MI5 Reports Over 50 Arrests in Iran-Linked Operations, Warns of Rising Threats

MI5 Director General Ken McCallum announced over 50 arrests in the UK in the past year linked to Iranian operations, warning of Tehran's expanding hybrid campaign targeting Jewish…

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Michigan Senate Race Heats Up Over Candidate's Family Ties to Muslim Brotherhood

Democratic Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed is facing allegations of ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, stemming from his half-sister's social media posts about their mother's…

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UK Intelligence Chief Warns of Iranian Terror Plots Targeting Jewish Communities

MI5 Director General Ken McCallum reported that over 50 individuals were arrested in the UK in the past year for Iran-related terrorism, with a significant focus on Jewish communi…

Security10d ago

UK Intelligence Chief Warns of Threats Targeting Jewish Communities

The Director General of MI5, Sir Ken McCallum, warned that Iran is expanding a hybrid campaign targeting the UK, including its Jewish communities, with Manchester being a specific…

Politics10d ago·1 outlets

UK Green Party in Turmoil Over Pro-Palestinian Faction's Attacks on Former Leader

A fierce internal conflict is engulfing the UK's Green Party, with pro-Palestinian activists attempting to oust former leader Caroline Lucas. The dispute centers on the party's re…

Security11d ago

Yemeni Politician Warns of Houthi Threat to Global Security

Yemeni writer Ali Al-Bukhaiti warned that Houthi attacks have escalated into a global threat, comparing them to ISIS and Al-Qaeda. He stated that the targeting of Riyadh airport e…

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Melbourne Preacher Denies Links to Flydubai Terrorist Attack

Melbourne preacher Samir Mohtadi has denied accusations that his Islamic center radicalized Hamam al-Hammami, the copilot who attacked the captain of a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv…

Politics12d ago

Iran Nears Breaking Point Amid Economic Collapse and War Fears

Iran is facing a potential breaking point due to severe economic collapse, widespread repression, and the threat of war. The ruling Islamic Republic is accused of impoverishing it…

Security13d ago

IDF's "Global Trade" Protocol for Hijacked Planes Revealed

Israel's Air Force protocol for hijacked planes, "Global Trade," was activated during an attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight on September 30. Four F-16 fighter jets were scra…

Politics13d ago·1 outlets

British Green Party Member Embraces 'Hamas Terrorist, Anti-Semite' Label

Lubna Qumsieh, a British Green Party member who proposed labeling Zionism as racism, stated she would embrace the label "Hamas terrorist, anti-Semite." The proposal passed within…

Security14d ago

Israelis Abroad Need New Security Strategy Amid Rising Threats

Israeli citizens and Jewish communities globally face increasing security threats, particularly due to ongoing conflicts and rising anti-Israel sentiment. A recent foiled attack o…

Politics14d ago

Nobel Peace Prize Winner Navi Pillay Accused of Complicity in Uyghur Genocide

South African jurist Navi Pillay was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, but her selection is controversial due to allegations of complicity in the Uyghur genocide and providing i…

Politics14d ago3

Israel Slams Nobel Committee Over Peace Prize Award to Navi Pillay

Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon condemned the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navi Pillay, calling it a disgrace and a dangerous precedent. UN Secretary-General António Guterres c…

Security14d ago

Israel's Scrutiny of Foreign Journalists' Backgrounds Questioned

An investigation by the Jerusalem Center for Policy Research (JCAP) questions Israel's vetting of foreign journalists, focusing on Faruk Hander, Anadolu Agency's correspondent in…

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Michigan Senate Debate: El-Sayed Dodges Iran vs. Israel Threat Question

During a Michigan Senate debate, Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed refused to rank Iran and Israel as threats to the US, calling the question "ridiculous." His Republican oppone…

Security14d ago

Flydubai Pilot's Attack on Captain Exposes Security Gaps

A Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv was nearly hijacked by co-pilot Hammam Al-Hamami, who attacked the captain with an axe. Passengers and off-duty pilots subdued Al-Hamami, forcing an…

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US Army to Execute Texas Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Hasan Live

The Pentagon announced that Nidal Malik Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, will be executed by firing squad on December 3. The execution will occur at the same time…

Politics15d ago

Trump Misnames Muslim Senate Candidate El-Sayed as 'Mohammed'

Muslim US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed criticized Donald Trump for misnaming him "Mohammed" on social media, calling it a sign Trump is "struggling." Trump had attacked El-Saye…

Security15d ago

Trump's Top Adviser Details Strategy Against Iran, Jihadists, Left-Wing Extremism

President Donald Trump's top counterterrorism adviser, Sebastian Gorka, outlined the administration's strategy against drug cartels, jihadist groups, and left-wing extremists. Gor…

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EgyptAir Pilot Clarifies Viral Video Featuring El Al Plane

An EgyptAir pilot, Osama Mansour, posted a video of an El Al plane in Italy with a militant speech by former Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, causing concern. Mansour later clarifi…

Politics15d ago

Israel Losing 'Slogan War' to Perception, Needs Counter-Messaging

Israel and the Jewish community are losing the "slogan war" because they are not effectively countering the perception battlefield, argues author Michael Wise. He states that emot…

Politics16d ago·1 outlets

UK Green Party Leader Zack Polanski's Ancestral Escape Story Questioned

Zack Polanski, leader of Britain's Green Party, is facing questions about his family's history after public records appear to contradict his account of fleeing the Nazis. Polanski…

Politics16d ago

International Law Supports Israeli Claims to Judea and Samaria, Not Palestinian Statehood

Farley Weiss argues that international law supports Israel's historical claim to Judea and Samaria, and that advocating for a Palestinian state is irrational and dangerous. He cri…

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UK Green Party Member Linked to Al-Qaeda Terrorist

Lubna Speitan, a UK Green Party member who proposed a "Zionism is racism" motion, is a "close friend" of al-Qaeda terrorist Minh Quang Pham, according to US court documents. Pham…

Security16d ago

New Zealand and Australia Investigate Pilot's Terror Attempt on Flydubai Flight

New Zealand and Australia are investigating a Flydubai co-pilot, Hammam al-Hammami, for an alleged terror attempt on a flight with Israelis. Al-Hammami trained in New Zealand for…

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Religious Ideology Fueled Hamas's October 7 Attack, Study Finds

A study by the Amit Institute for Research on Terror and Intelligence reveals that religious ideology was a significant factor in Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel. The research…

Politics17d ago2·2 outlets

Green Party Resolution on Zionism Linked to Al-Qaeda Terrorist Associate

British-Palestinian artist Lubna Speitan, who initiated a UK Green Party resolution defining Zionism as racism, is a close friend of Al-Qaeda operative Minh Quang Pham. Pham had p…

Security17d ago

Trump Approves Firing Squad Execution for Fort Hood Shooter

President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of Nidal Malik Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009. This will be the first military execution since…

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Trump Links Iran to Flydubai Incident, Explains Bomber Relocation

U.S. President Donald Trump stated his belief that Iran was responsible for an incident on a Flydubai flight and confirmed specific threats prompted the urgent withdrawal of U.S…

Security18d ago

Saudi Arabia Launches Counteroffensive Against Houthis After Strategic Setbacks

Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni government have launched a counteroffensive against the Houthi rebels after the Houthis seized key Red Sea territory. The conflict has damaged Saudi Ar…

Security18d ago

Al-Qaeda Remains Active and Influential, Terrorism Expert States

Terrorism expert Yoram Schweitzer stated that al-Qaeda remains active and influential, investing in propaganda and inspiring affiliates. He believes a recent attempted hijacking w…

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Flydubai Incident Sparks Fears of New Terror Tactic Targeting Pilots

An attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight with Israeli passengers has raised concerns about a new terrorist strategy involving the radicalization of airline pilots. Experts warn…

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Flydubai Pilot With Radical Views Nearly Piloted Flight to Israel

A Flydubai pilot with a history of radicalization and extremist online activity was allowed to pilot a plane bound for Israel due to significant security and background check fail…

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Retired Israeli Intel Officer Warns of New Terror Tactic: Radicalized Pilots

A retired Israeli intelligence officer warns that a recent incident on a Flydubai flight, where a pilot attempted to crash the plane, could signal a new terror tactic of radicaliz…

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Flydubai Attack Analysis: Warnings Ignored, Failures Exposed

An analysis of the flydubai incident reveals that warnings about the co-pilot's alleged extremism from Oman and Australia were reportedly ignored, leading to a failure in security…

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Pilot Intended to Crash Flydubai Plane into Ben Gurion Airport

An investigation into a Flydubai flight hijacking attempt reveals the pilot, Hamas Al-Hamami, intended to crash the plane into Ben Gurion Airport. Prime Minister Netanyahu has ord…

Security19d ago

Former Shin Bet Official Warns of Soldier Kidnapping Ahead of Elections

A former senior Shin Bet official, Moshe Pozailov, warns that terrorist groups might attempt to kidnap a soldier before elections to exert political pressure. He believes such an…

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Lieberman Demands Shin Bet Chief Resign Over Flydubai Incident

Yisrael Beiteinu party chairman Avigdor Lieberman criticized the government's handling of a Flydubai incident, demanding Shin Bet chief David Zini resign. Lieberman questioned sec…

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Fact Check Debunks Conspiracy Theories About Flydubai Flight Incident

Conspiracy theories alleging Israel staged a recent Flydubai flight incident have been fact-checked and largely debunked by official statements and evidence. While the UAE confirm…

Security19d ago

Australian Authorities Investigate Terror Pilot's Local Islamist Ties

Australian authorities are investigating potential local Islamist links of a FlyDubai co-pilot who attempted to hijack a flight to Israel. The UAE has classified the incident as a…

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Al-Qaeda Supporters Call for Attacks on Israeli, US Planes After Flydubai Incident

Al-Qaeda supporters called for attacks on Israeli and US planes, praising a flydubai co-pilot who attempted to hijack a flight. Israeli officials believe the co-pilot acted alone…