Email from Counter Extremism Project (CEP) Trump recasts foreign terror list to focus on ‘Antifa,’ cartels Eye on Extremism November 17, 2025   Top Stories Newsweek: Advancing in Ukraine, Russia Troops Are Losing Ground to Al-Qaeda in Africa Thousands of miles from the frontlines in Ukraine, where the Kremlin's war machine is steadily grinding forward, Russian forces face a potentially catastrophic situation in the West African nation of Mali as Al-Qaeda-loyal militants close in on the capital. Jihadi fighters of Jama’at Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), or "the Support Group for Islam and Muslims," have repeatedly rebuffed attempted counteroffensives by government forces and allied personnel of Russia's Africa Corps, the state-sponsored successor of the Wagner Group private military company. Washington Post: Trump recasts foreign terror list to focus on ‘Antifa,’ cartels The Trump administration is pursuing an unprecedented expansion of the U.S. government’s list of foreign terrorist organizations, adding left-wing groups in Europe along with Latin American drug-trafficking organizations — entities not associated with the ideological violence central to Washington’s counterterrorism stance dating back decades. Officials said this week that in coming days the administration will add four “violent Antifa groups” based in Germany, Italy and Greece to the list. The Trump administration this year designated 19 entities as foreign terrorist organizations, including Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel and Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua.   CounterPoint Blogs & Briefs The Dark Side of OSINT: How Extremists Exploit Open-Source Intelligence The Uses of OSINT in Counter-Terrorism Al-Qassam Brigades Propaganda: Evolution Since October 7 — Policy Implications De Retour de Daech 2: Les revenant∙e∙s devant la justice allemands   CEP Mentions Konrad Adenauer Foundation podcast: 10 years after the terrorist attacks in Paris – Where do we stand today? (in German) New episode of #PodParis – with Sofia Koller from the Counter Extremism Project (CEP). Ten years after the attacks of November 13, 2015, we look back – and forward – together with Sofia Koller. In this episode, we talk about the security policy and social consequences of November 13, about responsibility and resilience – and about what Germany and France have learned from ten years of fighting terrorism. The Times: White supremacist youth club launched in UK The Active Clubs network has been notable for the speed with which it has grown and spread. Alexander Ritzmann, a researcher for the Counter Extremism Project and an adviser to the European Commission’s Radicalisation Awareness Network, said he had “never seen a network in right-wing extremism grow so fast”. Deutsche Welle: France marks 10th anniversary of Paris attacks | DW News DW talks to Sofia Koller, Senior Research Analyst at the Counter Extremism Project about counter terrorism efforts in Europe. Milwaukee Independent: Hiding in plain sight: How “Active Clubs” took White Nationalism from fringe to a dangerous frontier Since 2020, Active Clubs have expanded rapidly across the United States, Canada and Europe, including the U.K., France, Sweden, and Finland. Precise numbers are hard to verify, but the clubs appear to be spreading, according to The Counter Extremism Project, the Anti-Defamation League, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and my own research. New York Sun: If Mali Falls to Al Qaeda, the Shock Waves Will Spread to the Coastal States and Beyond Counter Extremism Project (CEP) Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler quoted regarding the deteriorating situation in Mali. Welt: “Left-wing extremism is becoming increasingly radical and dangerous.” Left-wing extremist groups are calling for massive protests in Giessen against the founding of an AfD youth organization. “The left-wing extremist milieu has enormous mobilization potential,” says security expert Hans-Jakob Schindler, [CEP Senior Director]. Analysis New York Times: Homeland Security Missions Falter Amid Focus on Deportations The overhaul represents a striking departure for the behemoth agency that Congress created in response to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The Homeland Security Department was tasked with preventing terrorism, protecting the president, investigating transnational crime and responding to natural disasters, among other duties. Immigration enforcement was one of many responsibilities, but it was not envisioned as D.H.S.’s singular function. Times of Israel: Warming Trump-Sharaa ties put Israel’s feet to fire on emerging Syria security deal Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa likes to move quickly. Eleven months ago, his forces rushed into Damascus to topple longtime Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, sparking a dizzying ascent from jihadist warlord into respectable statesman. Within weeks, Washington removed the $10 million bounty on the head of the former al-Qaeda commander, and last week, he became the first Syrian head of state to be hosted by a US president in the Oval Office. For many, the site was a curious spectacle, but for Israel, the latest display of Sharaa’s rising stock on the world stage carries with it important implications for national security. United States Jerusalem Post: October 7 attacks spark surge in ISIS recruitment, interest in radical jihadist terror Investigators stated that the October 7 massacre has radicalized more people and inspired them to join terror groups such as ISIS, CNN reported on Sunday. In an interview with CNN, NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence & Counterterrorism Rebecca Weiner warned that more people were becoming “self-radicalized” as a result of social media and the terror group’s international outreach. She stressed that since Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attacks, “we’ve been contending with renewed interest in joining ISIS among inspired people here across the West, but also an increase in ISIS operational tempo overseas." Times of Israel: US said considering forgoing Hamas disarmament to begin reconstruction, as talks stall The Trump administration is looking to forgo the stage in its peace plan calling for the deployment of a stabilization force to Gaza to disarm Hamas, so that it can move ahead with starting to rebuild the enclave, according to an Israeli television report Saturday. The current ceasefire, which has been in place since early October, is still only in its first phase, as talks on further steps have stalled over the details of Hamas’s demilitarization and the future governance of the Gaza Strip. However, the potential change in the White House’s direction is causing talks with Israel on Gaza’s future to “deadlock,” a source told Channel 13 news. Times of Israel: US: Failure to back UN resolution based on Trump’s Gaza plan is a vote for Hamas, war The UN Security Council will vote Monday on a resolution endorsing US President Donald Trump’s comprehensive Gaza ceasefire plan, diplomats said Saturday, as Washington warned of a “real human cost” if the body doesn’t back the proposal. US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said failure to endorse the plan, which would deliver Gaza to an International Stabilization Force (ISF) and an apolitical Palestinian administration overseen by a Trump-chaired Board of Peace, amounted to support for Hamas and for war. The Hill: Hegseth’s ‘Southern Spear’ operation to pummel ‘narco-terrorists’ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new military and surveillance campaign in the Western Hemisphere on Thursday, dubbed “Operation Southern Spear,” to pummel “narco-terrorists.” The Pentagon chief said the operation will be led by a new counternarcotics joint task force, which was formed in October, and U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) to protect the U.S., quash “narco-terrorists from our Hemisphere” and secure “our Homeland from the drugs that are killing our people.” The Guardian: White nationalist talking points and racial pseudoscience: welcome to Elon Musk’s Grokipedia Entries in Elon Musk’s new online encyclopedia variously promote white nationalist talking points, praise neo-Nazis and other far-right figures, promote racist ideologies and white supremacist regimes, and attempt to revive concepts and approaches historically associated with scientific racism, a Guardian analysis has found. Jewish Insider: Trump pulls support for ‘ranting lunatic’ MTG, says he’ll endorse a primary challenger President Donald Trump on Friday night publicly disavowed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), once one of the president’s closest and most committed allies on Capitol Hill, saying he was withdrawing his endorsement of Greene and is prepared to support a primary challenger to the far-right Georgia congresswoman. Greene, long dogged by controversy for her record of promoting antisemitic and otherwise fringe conspiracy theories, has emerged as one of the most vocal opponents of Israel on the right, accusing the country of genocide and leading efforts attempting to cut off U.S. aid to the Jewish state. Associated Press: Trump defends Tucker Carlson after interview with activist known for his antisemitic views President Donald Trump on Sunday brushed aside concerns about conservative commentator Tucker Carlson’s recent interview with a far-right activist known for his antisemitic views, which has caused a schism within the Republican Party. Trump defended Carlson, saying the former Fox News host has “said good things about me over the years.” He said if Carlson wants to interview Nick Fuentes, whose followers see themselves as working to preserve America’s white, Christian identity, then “people have to decide.” Trump did not criticize Carlson or Fuentes. Boston Herald: 9/11 families urge president to force Saudi prince to accept blame for attacks Family and loved ones of 9/11 victims are urging the Trump administration to compel Saudi Arabia to “ensure accountability” with a federal lawsuit against the Kingdom. The thousands of family members — many from New England — want the U.S. to force Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to apologize for alleged involvement in the terror attacks, finally. Daily Star: American white supremacist says 'bear' killed camper, but DNA proves otherwise An American man with ties to white supremacist groups has been convicted of a murder so horrific it was initially mistaken for a bear attack. Daren Christopher Abbey was found guilty of savagely killing Dustin Kjersem using an axe, a block of wood and a screwdriver in October 2024. The two had met at Dustin's campsite near Big Sky, Montana, where Dustin's girlfriend and a friend later discovered his body. Jewish Telegraphic Agency: Mamdani again condemns antisemitism as Eric Adams, in Israel, warns of danger to Jews in NYC New York City Mayor Eric Adams, staring down the end of his term, landed in Israel Saturday for a visit to a country he has steadfastly supported — and is maligned by his successor, Zohran Mamdani. Adams’ itinerary includes a public event in Tel Aviv on Sunday, a meeting with released hostages on Monday and a visit to the Western Wall — an Israeli version of a victory lap for an unpopular mayor who trailed by so much in his reelection campaign that he dropped out of the race with weeks to go. New York Times: In Israel, Adams Raises Doubts About Safety of Jews in New York With less than two months remaining in office, Mayor Eric Adams of New York landed in Israel over the weekend to meet with business and political leaders and to discuss rising global antisemitism. Unspoken but implicit in his agenda was a desire to draw a clear contrast between his relationship with the Jewish community and that of Zohran Mamdani, a critic of Israel who will become New York’s first Muslim mayor when he is sworn in on Jan. 1. CBS News: Barstool Sports president Dave Portnoy: "I don't go out of my way looking for fights" Lately, though, Portnoy has been in the headlines, not for crossing a line, but for his efforts to draw one on antisemitism. He said, "I've seen in my own experience, just being at Barstool, the difference between how much hate I get – I never, I mean, occasionally you get, 'Hey, kike' or 'Jew' or whatever. It's every day now. Like, there's a definitive shift in what's going on. So yeah, now, for me being a Jewish person, you have to step up. You're kind of someone people look up to in the Jewish community. You have to go, 'All right, this is not normal, ha-ha with the guys. People are coming up with real hate.'" Fox News: Dave Portnoy blasts social media ‘cesspool’ for fueling hate after antisemitic encounter Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy lambasted the social media "cesspool" he says fuels hate after a shocking antisemitic encounter while filming a "One Bite" pizza review in Starkville, Mississippi. "A kid came up [shouting], ‘F the Jews,’ threw a bunch of coins at me," Portnoy shared on "My View with Lara Trump." Canada Times of Israel: Once ‘the best’ place for Jews, Canada sees rising antisemitism even after Gaza ceasefire After his synagogue in Toronto was attacked earlier this month for the 10th time in a year and a half, Rabbi Joe Kanofsky of Kehillat Shaarei Torah says he is frustrated by the repeated hostilities but confident that his community will endure. “These attacks haven’t deterred people from coming to pray,” Kanofsky told The Times of Israel. “If anything, it has increased people’s determination to show up and show solidarity. People understand that it is important to convey that we are united.” Mexico Jerusalem Post: Mexican Jews outraged as graffiti in mass protests calls Claudia Sheinbaum 'Jewish w****' Mexico’s Jewish community has condemned antisemitic graffiti apparently directed toward the country’s Jewish president during an anti-government protest on Saturday. The graffiti painted on the door of the Supreme Court building said “puta judia” or “Jewish w****,” in what has been widely interpreted as a reference to Claudia Sheinbaum. It also included a crossed-out Star of David. Belgium Jerusalem Post: Belgium pays €350,000 to former al-Qaeda terrorist after illegal extradition to US The Belgian state has paid former al-Qaeda terrorist Nizar Trabelsi €350,000, allegedly in relation to his detention conditions and an “illegal” extradition to the US. Trabelsi – formerly a Tunisian professional footballer – was arrested in September 2001 for his role in a planned attack on Belgium’s Kleine-Brogel Air Base, where US troops and weapons were stationed. Trabelsi was also found to have traveled to Afghanistan to meet Osama bin Laden. Additionally, he was suspected of plotting two other attacks: one on a US embassy in Paris – where he would have been the suicide bomber; and one on two US-bound airliners that he and a co-conspirator planned to blow up. France Jerusalem Post: New French interior minister tells Jewish community that antisemitism won't be tolerated “Rest assured I will let nothing pass in terms of antisemitism,” France’s interior minister, Laurent Nuñez, said at the European Center for Judaism in Paris on Sunday. Nuñez was at the center to attend the election of the president of the Central Consistory, the representative institution of the Jewish community of France. Germany Jerusalem Post: Anti-Hamas Islamic school principle claims attacker tried to push him in front of train The principal of an Arabic school in Berlin, who has previously expressed opposition to Hamas and installed Israeli-Palestinian peace programs at the school, was nearly killed on Friday after being pushed in front of a train, he told the German media outlet Tagesspiegel on Friday. Hudhaifa al-Mashhadani told the German newspaper he was attacked by a man at the Rathaus Neukölln subway station in the morning, and that the unknown assailant intended to push him in front of an oncoming train. Mashhadani’s school became the target of multiple threats after Hamas’s October 7 attacks, as pro-Palestinian groups took issue with Mashhadani’s co-existence ethos and advocacy for Arab-Israeli exchange. BZ: Berlin CDU's anti-clan plan: More raids, tougher prison sentences for clan criminals The Berlin CDU is calling for more joint raids against organized crime by the police, customs, trade inspectors, and prosecutors in a recent anti-clan plan, which is available exclusively to B.Z. The goal: to break up the clans' networks. In the current year alone, joint operations have already secured 620,000 euros in illegal proceeds – a further 3.5 million euros are awaiting confiscation. While coalition partner SPD is arguing about the use of the term "clan crime" and press coverage of raids, the CDU is taking decisive action with an anti-clan plan. It has now been approved by the state executive committee during a closed-door meeting. The European Conservative: The Slow Death of the German Christmas Market Is the Weihnachtsmarkt dying out? Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, is the latest German city to cancel its Christmas market over security concerns. Last December, a Saudi psychiatrist and refugee named Taleb al-Abdulmohsen drove his car into crowds during the city’s festivities, killing six people. This year, there are fears that such an attack could be repeated and that the proper protections would not be in place. Netherlands NL Times: Amsterdam mayor rejects antisemitism claims after Chanukah concert cancellation Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema praised a resolution reached over the annual Chanukah celebration at Het Concertgebouw, which had faced controversy over Israeli singer Shai Abramson’s participation. Under the new agreement, Abramson will not perform at the public concert on December 14 but will appear at two private performances. NL Times: Minister to ban religious symbols for law enforcement after State Council criticism Justice Minister Foort van Oosten (VVD) will pursue a formal law to prohibit visible religious symbols, such as kippahs or headscarves, for special enforcement officers (boa's) following a sharply critical advisory from the Council of State. The Council of State rejected the government’s first attempt to ban religious symbols through an administrative decree, known in Dutch law as a General Administrative Order (AMvB). The council said such a decree cannot be used because there is no law that currently allows it. In other words, Van Oosten cannot enforce the ban without first changing the law. United Kingdom The Telegraph: Islamic State uses AI to recruit British jihadists Islamic State has used artificial intelligence for the first time to recruit British jihadists, The Telegraph can disclose. The terrorist group’s deployment of AI to attract new followers has caused alarm inside UK intelligence agencies. Afghanistan Afghanistan International: Taliban Publicly Flog Nine In Zabul On Adultery, Theft Charges Two eyewitnesses said n Monday that the Taliban publicly flogged nine people at Sheikh Mati Stadium in Qalat, the capital of Zabul province, on charges described as adultery and theft. According to the witnesses, the Taliban had ordered local residents to gather at the stadium to observe the punishment. Amu: Taliban say Tajik delegation discussed ‘diplomatic and economic ties’ in meeting with Muttaqi The Taliban’s Foreign Ministry said Monday that a visiting high‑level Tajik delegation held discussions with acting Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul, focusing on “strengthening and expanding cooperation in diplomacy and economics.” The meeting marked the first formal visit to Afghanistan by Tajikistan’s government since the Taliban returned to power in August 2021. New York Times: At a Shared Symbol of Jihad, the Taliban Defy Their Old Ties With Pakistan The Afghan Taliban foreign minister arrived at the Islamic seminary to a rock star’s welcome. Students and teachers swarmed around his limo. Crowds of people streamed past me just to catch a glimpse of him. Gaza Strip / West Bank Jerusalem Post: US plans for long-term division of Gaza with territories controlled by Israel The United States has reportedly made plans for the long-term division of the Gaza Strip, which will include zones controlled by Israel and an international military, according to an exclusive published by the Guardian on Friday, citing planning documents and informed sources. The Israeli and internationally controlled zones, called Green Zones in the report, would be where reconstruction efforts would focus, while Red Zones, not controlled by either, would remain in ruins. Foreign military forces would reportedly be deployed alongside the IDF in the east of Gaza, with the Yellow Line dividing where the reconstruction would take place, according to US military planning documents seen by the Guardian and sources briefed on American plans. Reuters: Hamas quietly reasserts control in Gaza as post-war talks grind on From regulating the price of chicken to levying fees on cigarettes, Hamas is seeking to widen control over Gaza as U.S. plans for its future slowly take shape, Gazans say, adding to rivals' doubts over whether it will cede authority as promised. After a ceasefire began last month, Hamas swiftly reestablished its hold over areas from which Israel withdrew, killing dozens of Palestinians it accused of collaborating with Israel, theft or other crimes. Foreign powers demand the group disarm and leave government but have yet to agree who will replace them. Jerusalem Post: Hamas stockpiling weapons in sympathetic countries despite Gaza disarmament deal Hamas has started stockpiling weapons in African countries, Yemen, and other nations sympathetic to the terrorist organization, Israeli public broadcaster KAN News reported on Sunday. The report follows the implementation of the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which stipulates the disarmament of the latter. According to Kan, the weapons are being stockpiled so that they can later be smuggled to locations, including the Gaza Strip, where Hamas can access them. Reuters: Palestinian militant faction says Israel killed a local leader in Gaza The Palestinian Resistance Committees (PRC), an allied faction of Hamas, said on Monday that one of its local armed leaders was killed by what it described as an Israeli undercover force near Deir Al-Balah city in the central Gaza Strip. The group said Waseem Abdel-Hadi, a commander of its armed wing, was killed in what it called a “cowardly and treacherous assassination operation". Times of Israel: IDF: Palestinian man throws explosive at forces in northern West Bank, is shot dead A Palestinian who allegedly hurled an explosive device at Israeli soldiers during a raid in the Nablus area of the northern West Bank was shot dead early Sunday morning, the military said. The IDF said the reservists of the Samaria Regional Brigade were not hurt by the bomb. Iran Iran International: Iran Guards say talk of new war is psychological warfare, not real threat Iran’s Revolutionary Guards spokesman said Israel is in no position to launch a new war, describing current rhetoric as psychological pressure rather than a real military threat, in remarks published on Monday. Brigadier General Ali-Mohammad Naeini, spokesman and deputy for public affairs of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), told Mehr News in an extensive interview that the 12-day June conflict had reshaped regional deterrence and left Israel unable to escalate. Iran International: Iran rebuilt Hezbollah supply channels via Turkey, maritime routes – Ynet Iran and Hezbollah have reconstituted parts of their weapons-transfer and financing network using third-country routes, maritime channels and money-exchange systems after earlier air and land corridors were disrupted, Israel’s Ynet news outlet reported. The report said the groups adapted after tighter airport controls in Lebanon, the collapse of long-standing routes through Syria and the killing of senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) operatives involved in logistics. Iran International: Iran Guards redeploy top commander to fix Houthi turmoil - Yemeni outlet Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has sent a senior commander back to Yemen to address what Yemeni opposition media describe as a leadership crisis within the Houthi movement, according to a report by the opposition site Defense Line. “The Houthis are currently facing a crisis of options and priorities, pressing internal challenges, and a complex regional landscape that does not allow them much, especially after indications of a shift in some of Tehran’s approaches towards the countries of the region,” the outlet wrote on Thursday. Israel Times of Israel: Netanyahu vows to disarm Hamas as US said to wobble on Gaza demilitarization Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday vowed Hamas will be disarmed, following reports that the United States is considering moving ahead with rebuilding parts of Gaza even as the terror group retains its weapons. Speaking at the start of the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, Netanyahu also reiterated Israel’s “opposition to a Palestinian state anywhere west of the Jordan River.” “In the 20-point plan, and in any other case, this area will be demilitarized and Hamas will be disarmed — either the easy way or the hard way,” he said. “That is what I have said, and that is what President Trump has also said.” Associated Press: Outrage in Israel as Netanyahu says government will oversee Oct. 7 inquiry After repeated delays, Israel’s government has agreed to launch an investigation into the government failures that led to the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023, that triggered the war in Gaza. But questions about the investigation’s independence drew accusations Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to evade personal responsibility in the worst attack in Israel’s history. Jerusalem Post: Ben-Gvir calls to assassinate PA officials, arrest Abbas if UNSC approves Gaza resolution National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for targeted assassinations of Palestinian Authority officials, whom he called "terrorists," if the United Nations Security Council approves the US-proposed Gaza international stabilization force resolution in its current form on Monday. Times of Israel: Netanyahu breaks silence on burgeoning settler violence, vows ‘forceful action’ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday blasted violence perpetrated by Jewish extremists in the West Bank, after a growing number of such incidents have drawn reproach in the past week from the IDF chief as well as from abroad. In his first public comments on the violence that has been marring the West Bank for months, Netanyahu told a weekly cabinet meeting that Israel “will take very forceful action against the riots against IDF soldiers — against Palestinians, and against IDF soldiers — because we are a nation of laws, and a nation of laws acts in accordance with the law.” Times of Israel: Authorities begin demolition of illegal outpost in Gush Etzion accused of ‘anarchy’ Security forces and Civil Administration personnel on Monday began an evacuation and demolition operation against an illegal settlement outpost in the Gush Etzion region of the West Bank, in an apparent response to accusations from a local council head that there was “anarchy” in the area. The rare evacuation of an illegal outpost under the current right-wing government came a day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu broke his silence on the widespread and mounting attacks by extremist settlers on Palestinians in the West Bank, and vowed “forceful action.” Times of Israel: Security beefed up for 2 UTJ lawmakers over threats from Haredi extremists — report Two MKs from the ultra-Orthodox United Torah Judaism faction are reportedly receiving heightened security after riots by Haredi extremists opposed to a bill regulating conscription for yeshiva students. The two lawmakers, Moshe Gafni and Ya’akov Asher, are receiving the second-highest level of security monitoring, including protection at home, Channel 12 news reported Monday, citing police sources who said the two have received many threats. Lebanon Times of Israel: Hezbollah operative killed in strike on car near Tyre — IDF A Hezbollah operative was killed in an Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon on Sunday night, the Israel Defense Forces said Monday morning, amid ramped-up military operations aimed at preventing the Hezbollah terror group from rearming. The strike, near the village of Mansouri, south of Tyre — just over 10 kilometers (six miles) from the Israeli border — killed Muhammad Ali Shuweikh, who the military said served as Hezbollah’s local representative in the village. Naharnet: Israeli army claims Hezbollah killed Elias Hasrouni in 2023 The Israeli army on Friday claimed that it has managed to confirm that Hezbollah’s so-called Unit 121 was behind the 2023 “assassination” of Lebanese Forces official Elias Hasrouni in south Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil district. “This comes contrary to the rumors spread by Hezbollah, which claimed that he was killed in a traffic accident. Hasrouni, aged 70 when he was assassinated, was known for his stance that fiercely opposes Hezbollah,” Israeli army Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee said in a post on X. Yemen Yemen Online: Houthis Fast-Track Trials of Alleged Spy Cells Without Legal Representation Houthi-controlled judicial authorities in Yemen have begun expediting the trials of dozens of detainees accused of belonging to alleged foreign “spy cells,” amid growing concerns over due process violations and the absence of legal representation for the accused. Yemen Online: Yemen Uncovers Houthi Plot to Target Marib Leadership, Security Forces Foil Attack Authorities in Yemen’s Marib governorate have revealed the details of a foiled plot orchestrated by the Houthi militia to target senior military and security officials in the strategic province. The operation, described as a “major security breakthrough,” was announced by the General Directorate of Police in Marib following the arrest of members of a Houthi-linked intelligence cell. Yemen Online: Al-Qaeda Splinter Leaders Accuse Current Command of Deviation and Abuses A group of former senior figures within Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) has released a strongly worded statement denouncing the organization’s current leadership, accusing it of straying from jihadist principles and committing grave injustices against its own members. Yemen Online: Houthis Reject UN Sanctions Extension ,Refuse Cooperation with Expert Panel Yemen’s Houthi movement has officially rejected the latest resolution by the United Nations Security Council extending sanctions on Yemen and renewing the mandate of the Panel of Experts tasked with monitoring violations. In a statement issued by the group’s political bureau, the Houthis condemned the decision as “unjust, politicized, and hostile,” vowing not to cooperate with the UN-appointed team. Yemen Online: Yemeni Gov't Forces Foil Houthi-Linked Terror Plot Yemeni government forces have successfully thwarted a terrorist plot allegedly linked to the Houthi militia, aimed at assassinating senior security and military officials in the interim capital, Aden. India StratNews Global: Doctors As Terrorists? New To India But Al Qaeda Has Blazed This Trail “Historically, professionals including doctors have been involved in extremist networks,” said Aishwaria Sonavane, counter-terrorism researcher at the Takshashila Institution in Bengaluru. “We are not merely talking about sympathizers. We’ve got potentially trained individuals who are using their professional expertise in ways that directly support extremist activities.” Indian Express: Techie linked to Al-Qaeda preached ‘democracy is against Shariat’: ATS probe A probe by the Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) has revealed that Pune-based IT professional Zubair Hangargekar (37), who is alleged to have links with the terror group Al-Qaeda, was preaching youngsters that “democracy is against Shariat” and that he created Telegram groups where topics such as “Ghazwa-e-Hind” and “replacing democracy with Shariat” were allegedly discussed. Indian Express: Terror module crackdown: Accused doctor’s neighbour sets himself on fire after Kulgam police detain his sons, call him to station A neighbour of one of the alleged members of the terror module linked to the Red Fort blast set himself on fire Sunday morning and was rushed to the Sheri Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) in Srinagar, where he is said to be in critical condition. Congo Reuters: Congo, M23 sign framework for peace in Qatar, more steps needed The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group signed a framework agreement on Saturday for a peace deal aimed at ending fighting in the country's east that has killed thousands of people and displaced hundreds of thousands more this year. The agreement was signed by representatives from both sides at a ceremony in the Qatari capital, Doha. It was the latest in a series of documents signed in recent months as part of efforts, backed by the United States and Qatar, to end decades of fighting in Congo that has been an enduring threat to regional stability. Mali Africa News: Mali sees record surge in foreign kidnappings by jihadist groups Mali is facing a dramatic escalation in insecurity as jihadist groups have carried out a record number of kidnappings targeting foreigners this year. According to data from ACLED, at least 22 to 26 foreign nationals were abducted between May and October 2025 — the highest figure ever recorded in the country. The number nearly doubles the previous record of 13 kidnappings in 2022. Victims include Chinese, Indian, Egyptian, Emirati, and Iranian nationals, as well as several people from the Balkans — a Serbian, a Croat, and a Bosnian. These abductions are attributed largely to the JNIM, the Al-Qaeda-linked coalition operating across the Sahel. Defense Post: Mali’s JNIM Jihadists: Armed Fighters or Politically Ambitious Belligerents? By waging an economic blockade and conducting attacks on fuel convoys, the jihadist group JNIM has made itself the arch nemesis of Mali’s junta, weakening the country’s central government in an unprecedented manner. The Al-Qaeda-linked Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims, as it is formally known, is the “most significant threat in the Sahel”, according to the United Nations. But what does the group want and who is behind it? Nigeria France 24: Gunmen kidnap 25 girls in deadly attack on Nigerian high school Gunmen from a criminal gang kidnapped 25 people and killed a staff member in an early morning raid on a northwestern Nigerian girls’ secondary school on Monday, police said. The attack comes more than a decade after 276 girls were abducted from Chibok in the restive northeastern Borno state and sparked international outcry that and rallied people around the “#BringBackOurGirls” global social media campaign. Sudan Reuters: Prosecutors seek life term for Darfur militia 'axe murderer' Prosecutors sought a life sentence for a Janjaweed militia leader convicted of atrocities in Sudan's Darfur region, telling the International Criminal Court on Monday he was guilty of murder and ordering others to commit mass crimes. "You literally have an axe murderer before you," prosecutor Julian Nicholls told a special hearing called to determine a sentence for Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman - also known as Ali Kushayb. Singapore Jerusalem Post: 'Acts of antisemitism will not be tolerated in Singapore' says security minister “Acts of antisemitism will not be tolerated in Singapore,” K. Shanmugam, national security and home affairs minister, said at Chesed-El Synagogue last week, following a spate of antisemitic incidents. His visit to the synagogue coincided with its 120th anniversary, which Shanmugam took as an opportunity to remind people of Singapore’s long Jewish history. “The Jewish community adds to the richness of our multi-religious landscape,” he said, adding that while “small, Jews have made an outsized contribution to our nation’s development in business, civic, professional, charitable life.” Australia AAP: 'Go home': neo-Nazi's visa torn up after shock protest A South African neo-Nazi who attended a rally that chanted Hitler youth slogans will be kicked out of Australia. Matthew Gruter was one of 60 demonstrators linked to the National Socialist Network who protested outside NSW parliament on November 9, shouting Nazi slogans and unfurling a large banner that read "Abolish the Jewish Lobby". 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