The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/counterterrorism/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:09:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png counterterrorism | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/counterterrorism/ 32 32 Greek man charged in UK over suspected Iranian plot to target dissident journalist https://www.timesofisrael.com/greek-man-charged-in-uk-over-suspected-iranian-plot-to-target-dissident-journalist/ Fri, 29 May 2026 13:38:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3832935 Unnamed reporter works for London-based Persian news outlet Iran International, whose premises were also targeted in April in an attempted arson claimed by pro-Tehran group

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]]> ‘He didn’t fall in vain’: On Memorial Day, two young IDF widows discuss life after death https://www.timesofisrael.com/he-didnt-fall-in-vain-on-memorial-day-two-young-idf-widows-discuss-life-after-death/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:27:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3806042 Alma Levin Fridman and Revital Shamir talk about their husbands, families and communities, sharing their grief - and their stories - with the compatriots their partners fought for

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]]> Israel announces exposure of Iranian terror network targeting Israelis abroad https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-announces-exposure-of-iranian-terror-network-targeting-israelis-abroad/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:29:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3805948 Arrests by Azerbaijan over planned synagogue and embassy attacks exposed drone plots and intelligence gathering operations; ringleaders killed during Iran war

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]]> Nothing suspicious found after ‘dangerous substances’ threat to Israel’s London Embassy https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-police-search-near-israels-london-embassy-after-threat-of-drone-attack-with-dangerous-substances/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:44:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3804329 Officers in protective gear searched surrounding area after pro-Iran terror group posted video claiming to target the premises with drones; police later announce no hazardous materials found

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]]> As Mideast war rages, fear rises in Europe of Iran-orchestrated terror attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-mideast-war-rages-fear-rises-in-europe-of-iran-orchestrated-terror-attacks/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:45:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3776430 After string of Tehran-linked bombings and shootings rock US, Belgium and Norway, worries mount over regime's potential to leverage terror as a foreign policy tool

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]]> Australian police arrest 7 men en route to Bondi after tip on possible ‘violent act’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/australian-police-arrest-7-men-en-route-to-bondi-after-tip-on-possible-violent-act/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:51:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3715394 No connection to Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack immediately identified, law enforcement says; footage shows armed police searching suspects as they lay face down on the road

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]]> UK police charge two with being Hezbollah members, attending terrorism training https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-police-charge-two-with-belonging-to-hezbollah-attending-terrorism-training/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:58:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3713634 Annis Makki, 40, Mohamed Hadi, 33, accused of training in Lebanon; police say arrests were made following work with 'overseas' colleagues, no threat assessed to wider public

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]]> Attacker killed, IDF says, 60 reportedly detained in northern West Bank operation https://www.timesofisrael.com/attacker-killed-idf-says-60-reportedly-detained-in-northern-west-bank-operation/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 03:22:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3698775 Military says troops unhurt after Palestinian man throws explosive; large operation targets terror infrastructure; mayor of Palestinian town among those detained, released

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]]> IDF launches broad counterterror operation in northern West Bank https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-launches-broad-counterterror-operation-in-northern-west-bank/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:10:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3697912 Troops detaining suspects, searching for weapons in Tubas area, after detecting efforts by terror groups to establish presence there

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]]> Canada’s spy agency says it foiled potentially ‘lethal threats’ by Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/canadas-spy-agency-says-it-foiled-potentially-lethal-threats-by-iran/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:23:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3688326 In rare statement, Canada's spy chief says agency has acted to protect residents of country threatened by Islamic Republic, thwarted several antisemitic terror plots

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]]> Teen held in France suspected of plotting attacks, including on Israeli embassy https://www.timesofisrael.com/teen-held-in-france-suspected-of-plotting-attacks-including-on-israeli-embassy/ Sat, 06 Sep 2025 20:36:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3635466 17-year-old suspected of also plotting against British and US missions; authorities reported to find pledge of allegiance to Islamic State in his home

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]]> Shin Bet nabs 60 Hamas members in largest West Bank anti-terror operation in decade https://www.timesofisrael.com/shin-bet-nabs-60-hamas-members-in-largest-west-bank-anti-terror-operation-in-decade/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:43:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3587044 Security agency uncovers firearms, grenades; reveals that members underwent training, conducted surveillance with intention of carrying out major attacks

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]]> 3 months into major Jenin operation, IDF signals gains as residents face ruin https://www.timesofisrael.com/3-months-into-major-jenin-operation-idf-signals-gains-as-residents-face-ruin/ Wed, 07 May 2025 19:13:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3543862 With over 100 terror operatives killed and hundreds arrested, Israel claims campaign improving security, as much of Jenin refugee camp remains decimated

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]]> UK arrests 8, including 7 Iranians, over suspected terror plots https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-arrests-5-including-4-iranians-over-suspected-terror-plot/ Sun, 04 May 2025 05:34:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3541011 Arrests made in Swindon, west London, Stockport, Rochdale and Manchester; police don't give further details, citing operational considerations

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]]> 6 Arab Israelis charged with funneling money from Turkey to West Bank terror groups https://www.timesofisrael.com/6-arab-israelis-charged-with-funneling-money-from-turkey-to-west-bank-terror-groups/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:16:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3525480 Separately, 2 residents of the Galilee are arrested for planning attacks in coordination with the Tulkarem Brigades terror group

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