Jihadis

'A craving for mayhem’: Idaho man who planned ISIS church attacks gets 18 years in prison

Mercurio was arrested one day before his planned attack, after pledging allegiance to ISIS and telling an FBI informant he wanted to “rinse and repeat for all 21+ churches in the town.”

Alexander Scott Mercurio, 21, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, is pictured alongside an ISIS flag.
 Rebel fighters walk near a military vehicle in Maarat al-Numan in Idlib province, Syria December 1, 2024.

French jihadists clashes with Syrian authorities show Al-Sharaa's struggle for control - analysis

Supporters of a political group cheer after destroying a vehicle believed to contain firearms during the first parliamentary elections of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), outside Sero Central Elementary School, Cotabato City, Philippines, September 14, 2026.

Scholars launch 'Infidel Awareness Month,' to run annually from September 11 to October 7

Demonstrators wave Palestinian flags and chant against Israel’s and America’s war with Iran in front of the Israeli embassy in Portugal in May.

A new generation has risen, one that ‘does not know Joseph’ - opinion


Greatest antisemitic terrorist threat in Europe stems from jihadist terrorism, new report finds

The ICCT, together with the Security and Crisis Center (SACC) of the EJC, conducted a one-year monitoring exercise between 1 January and 31 December 2025 of offline manifestations of antisemitism.

Police officers stand guard as demonstrators take part in a pro-Palestine protest, on the day of the celebrations to mark the 35th anniversary of Germany's Unification Day, in Saarbruecken, Germany, October 3, 2025.

Africa's Mali crisis widens as extremist groups advance and state control erodes - analysis

Mali is experiencing a major escalation in violence, with jihadist groups advancing and the defense minister assassinated. The crisis threatens to destabilize the Sahel region.

 A column of black smoke rises above buildings as traffic passes the Africa Tower monument in Bamako on April 26, 2026.

Washington's tactical amnesia on Syria could fuel jihadist resurgence - analysis

Why Western policy may be paving the way for Islamist rule, ethnic cleansing, and regional instability

Soldiers from Hay’at at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a prominent Sunni Islamist militant group and political organization formerly affiliated with al-Qaeda, hold a demonstration in Damascus, Syria.

Terror groups groom and recruit children online, exploiting Roblox, Discord, and Minecraft - NYT

Counterterrorism experts say the speed of online recruitment is outpacing government response, as some minors shift between ideologies, from white supremacism to jihadist content.

In this photo illustration, young children hold an iPhone while using the online game platform Roblox on November 19, 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Ex jihadi fighter Shahid Butt launches bid for Birmingham council seat

Butt was convicted in 1999 for his alleged involvement in a plot targeting the British consulate, a church, and a hotel in Aden, Yemen.

Shahid Butt, a former jihadi convicted of terrorism offences in Yemen, has announced he will run as an independent candidate in Birmingham’s upcoming local elections.

As US moves against the Muslim Brotherhood, Middle East pays close attention - analysis

Regional governments are responding cautiously to Washington’s move against the Muslim Brotherhood, as concerns grow over its effect on regional balance and influence.

Former US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he arrives for his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, on May 3, 2024. Trump, 77, is accused of falsifying business records to reimburse his lawyer, M

Why are tensions flaring again between Afghanistan and Pakistan? - explainer

Taliban claim Pakistani air strikes in eastern Afghanistan killed 9 children and a woman. Tensions rise amid cross-border attacks and accusations involving militants and India.

Afghan citizens wait to register as they attempt to return to their country, with trucks loaded with their belongings seen in the background, after Pakistan closed border crossings for trade with Afghanistan following exchanges of fire between the two nations' forces, at the Chaman border crossing i

Texas governor designates CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood criminal, terrorist groups

Texas Governor Greg Abbott labeled the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR terrorist and criminal groups, citing alleged Hamas ties and national security concerns.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks during a press conference to address the plan to deal with a New World screwworm problem, in Austin, Texas, US, August 15, 2025.

Druze religious council submits evidence to UN on genocide, systematic attacks against Syrian Druze

The Supreme Druze Religious Council's appeal alleges that the Druze population in Sweida has been the target of systematic terror attacks carried out by jihadist groups.

People stand next to a destroyed tank, following deadly clashes between Druze fighters, Sunni Bedouin tribes and government forces, in Syria's predominantly Druze city of Sweida, Syria July 25, 2025.

South African politician stirs outrage with 'jihad' remarks, wrapped in keffiyeh

Dr. Naledi Pandor also claimed that Israel had been carrying out a “genocide” in Gaza since October 8, 2023, despite Israeli military operations not beginning until October 27.

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, leads a webinar on the impact of COVID-19 on the African continent, OR Tambo Building, Pretoria. May 28, 2020.