Commentary On Jan. 15, during a Sabbath service at the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, four worshipers were taken hostage by Malik Faisal Akram. Thankfully, all four hostages were freed, but that does not erase the evil and hate surrounding this terrorist attack. Using Jewish worshippers as hostages to force the release of…
A Rabbi, a Terrorist, and the FBI
Commentary Is a terrorist a terrorist only when a law enforcement officer or politician says he is? Malik Faisal Akram entered a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, held four hostages, including the rabbi, and expressed support for Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist who was sentenced to 86 years in prison for attempting to murder and assault members…
Uganda Charges 15 With Terrorism for Role in ISIS-linked Bombings
KAMPALA—Uganda on Thursday charged 15 people with offences including terrorism and aiding terrorism related to their alleged role in bombings in the country’s capital and elsewhere in October and November that left at least nine people dead. In the early hours of Nov. 16, a suicide bomber blew himself up at the entrance of a…
Biden Counterterror: Over the Horizon, Over the Rainbow?
Commentary Calling the Aug. 29 mistaken counterterror attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, a wartime error—or an “endless war” withdrawal blunder—understates the inhumane effects and geostrategic significance of the tragedy. On the other hand, labeling the incident a war crime absurdly overstates the case. Prior to the strike, an Islamic State group-sponsored terror bombing had killed 13…
DHS: Al Qaeda- and ISIS-Linked Terrorists Exploiting Online Presence To Encourage Attacks in US
November 11, 2021
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Wednesday issued a terrorism advisory, warning that that al Qaeda- and ISIS-linked terrorists are likely to maintain an online presence in an attempt to inspire U.S.-based individuals to engage in violent activity, following the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. In its latest National Terrorism Advisory System…
South Carolina School Board Group Cuts Ties With National Association After Push From Lawmakers
The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA), facing pressure from Republican lawmakers, has voted to discontinue its membership with the national federation that likened concerned parents to domestic terrorists. The decision comes weeks after the National School Board Association (NSBA) apologized for a widely criticized letter, in which the organization characterized disruptions at school board…
In Nigeria, Terrorists Kidnap a Baptist Congregation
KADUNA, Nigeria—Authorities have yet to identify suspects or make arrests after a complete congregation of Baptists worshipers was kidnapped the morning of Oct. 31 in a rural area 50 miles southwest of Kaduna City in north central Nigeria. The attack is the latest instance of ethnic cleansing in the region, according to one expert. At least…
Dutch Woman Brought to Virginia to Face Terrorism Charge
October 30, 2021
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ALEXANDRIA, Va.—A Dutch woman charged seven years ago with raising money for the Somali terrorist group al-Shabab has been extradited to the U.S. to face trial. Farhia Hassan, 38, made an initial appearance Friday in U.S. District Court in Alexandria after being brought to the U.S. on Thursday on charges of conspiring to provide material…
Judge to Sentence Neo-Nazi Group Members Under Terrorism Law
GREENBELT, Md.—Two neo-Nazi group members intended to engage in terrorist activity before FBI agents arrested them ahead of a pro-gun rally in Virginia, a federal judge concluded Monday. U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang’s decision to apply a “terrorism enhancement” in sentencing the men favors prosecutors’ recommendation that both of them get 25 years in prison….
Recent Wave of Targeted Killings Aims to Disrupt Kashmir’s Integration With India
NEW DELHI—Eleven civilians have lost their lives in a fresh wave of targeted killings in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir since Oct. 5, causing the Indian administration and military to go on high alert in a region that shares a border with Pakistan. The targeted killings of seven unsuspecting individuals from the Hindu…
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