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Analysis
Jerusalem Post: Syria's Kurdish outreach masks plans for new offensive against SDF in Aleppo – analysis
Syria’s transitional government is trying to do outreach to Kurds as it appears to prepare a new offensive against the Syrian Democratic Forces. The SDF is backed by the US and is composed mostly of Kurds, controlling eastern Syria.
Jerusalem Post: As Gaza's Phase II begins, key questions remain over Hamas's willingness to disarm – analysis
On January 14, US Envoy Steve Witkoff announced that the Gaza ceasefire plan was moving to its next phase. This had been widely expected since late December. The move was believed to have been postponed and to have occurred slightly later than originally planned, due to the challenging conditions and complex situation in Gaza. The challenges are built into the peace plan. However, the move is important.
Times of Israel: Mamdani remarks on synagogues highlight fault line between antisemitism and anti-Zionism
After an arsonist torched a synagogue in Mississippi over the weekend, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was quick to call out the incident as antisemitic. Mamdani also condemned recent incidents of graffiti in New York — a swastika on a Jewish school and “fuck Jews” scrawled on a sidewalk — as antisemitism. And after a high-level appointee was found to have peddled an antisemitic trope about “money hungry Jews” in an old social media post, Mamdani immediately accepted her resignation and said he would not have hired her had he known about the comment.
Times of Israel: Donald Trump rejected antisemitism. That doesn’t necessarily mean MAGA will
Almost a decade ago, in the heat of the 2016 US presidential campaign, Jared Kushner wrote a high-profile essay that began with the words, “My father-in-law is not an anti-Semite.” The reason Kushner felt compelled to tell America that Donald Trump did not hate Jews was a meme Trump had recently tweeted, showing a picture of his rival Hillary Clinton against a backdrop of money, with the words “Most Corrupt Candidate Ever” embedded in a Star of David.
United States
Fox News: US blocks 10K narco-terrorists as terror watchlist swells by 85K in 2025
U.S. intelligence officials prevented more than 10,000 individuals with ties to narco-terrorism from entering the country in 2025 and placed more than 85,000 similarly tied individuals on the terror watchlist, Fox News Digital has learned. Officials told Fox News Digital that intelligence was collected and passed by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to law enforcement partners in the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI to block their access to the United States.
The Guardian: White House post nods to racist, far-right subculture, extremism expert says
The Trump administration has been called out, yet again, for using explicitly white supremacist verbiage in its increasingly aggressive social media strategy. The White House posted a cartoon to X on Wednesday of two Greenlandic mush teams with three huskies each, pointing towards the choice of the white pillars and the South Lawn or a tempestuous scene by the Great Wall of China and Red Square in Russia.
Jewish Telegraphic Agency: Deborah Lipstadt has second thoughts about tying Jackson synagogue arsonist to ‘Globalize the Intifada’
As news broke over the weekend of an arson attack that heavily damaged the only synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, a few prominent individuals connected the culprit to pro-Palestinian activism. “This is a major tragedy. But it’s more than that,” Deborah Lipstadt, formerly the State Department’s special envoy to combat antisemitism, wrote on the social network X. “It’s an arson attack and another step in the globalization of the intifada.”
Reuters: Trump administration wins appeal of ruling releasing pro-Palestinian activist Khalil
A federal appeals court ruled on Thursday that a judge had no jurisdiction to order the release of Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil from immigration detention, delivering President Donald Trump's administration a victory in its efforts to deport the pro-Palestinian activist. The 2-1 ruling by a panel of the Philadelphia-based 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals opened the door to Khalil being re-arrested after it ordered, opens new tab the dismissal of a lawsuit he filed challenging his initial detention.
Jerusalem Post: Betar to 'Post': NY order a 'chilling decision' that should 'terrify' Zionists and Jews – exclusive
"This is a very chilling decision which should terrify every Zionist and every Jew in New York," head of Betar US Ronn Torossian told The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday. This comes after the New York Attorney General ordered the Zionist activist group to cease its campaign "of violence" in the city or face paying a $50,000 fine. While labeled "far right" by many figures and groups, including the Anti-Defamation League, Torossian said that Betar is a mainstream Zionist organization, following the vision of Ze'ev Jabotinsky. He stressed that Betar is headquartered in the Likud building, and many prominent Likud figures (such as Ofir Akunis and Danny Danon) were raised in the Betar movement.
Argentina
Jewish News Syndicate: Argentina bans ‘terrorist’ Muslim Brotherhood branches
The government of Argentina on Thursday declared the Muslim Brotherhood branches in Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan terrorist organizations. This measure was the result of an analysis performed by Argentine authorities, which found that the entities in question constitute a “serious and multifaceted threat” to national security, according to the decree about the blacklisting, published on Wednesday in the Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina, the government gazette of the Argentine Republic. The decree took effect on Thursday.
Belgium
Belga News Agency: Belgian state security warns of rising threats from Russia, extremism and organised crime
Belgium faces a growing mix of security threats, according to the latest annual report from the State Security Service. These range from Russian interference and terrorism to online extremist networks and drug-related violence, VRT NWS reports.
Germany
Iran International: German parliament vice president urges EU to list Iran Guards
Omid Nouripour, a vice president of the German parliament, said on Thursday that the European Union should place Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on its terrorism list, citing what he described as days of brutal repression and massacres in the country.
Deutsche Welle: Germany: Bundestag president pushes changes to security
The president of the Bundestag, Germany's lower house of parliament, has sounded the alarm about security concerns at the heart of German democracy. In a letter sent in December, which DW has seen, Bundestag President Julia Klöckner appealed to the heads of the parliamentary groups to take "urgent" action, outlining three areas: drones, police powers and new rules for parliamentary staff.
Netherlands
The Telegraph: Dutch activist and Tommy Robinson ally banned from UK
A Dutch anti-immigration activist who is an ally of Tommy Robinson has been blocked from entering Britain after being branded “a threat to UK society”. Eva Vlaardingerbroek, 29, had her electronic travel authorisation (ETA) cancelled after the Home Office ruled her presence was not “conducive to the public good”.
Spain
Associated Press: Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Barcelona after ‘threat’ alert
A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing Thursday at Barcelona’s international airport after a passenger created an in-flight wireless network whose name contained a bomb threat, an airlines spokesperson said. As the Turkish Airlines TK1853 flight from Istanbul was approaching its destination at Barcelona-El Prat Airport, “it was detected that a passenger established an in-flight internet access point and set the network name to include a bomb threat,” the spokesperson, Yahya Üstün, said. As a result, the plane, an Airbus 321, made an emergency landing.
United Kingdom
Reuters: Three pro-Palestinian activists detained in Britain end hunger strike, some facing imminent death
Three pro-Palestinian activists detained in Britain ended their hunger strike on Wednesday, with some of them facing imminent death from the effects of their protest, campaign group Prisoners for Palestine said in a statement. All of the hunger strikers have been charged with offences allegedly carried out on behalf of Palestine Action, before the group was banned and designated a terrorist organisation.
Daily Mail: Schoolboy 'white supremacist' who planned attack on synagogue found with weapons and Nazi memorabilia in bedroom, court hears
A teenager accused of amassing an 'arsenal of weapons' in preparation for a terrorist attack on a synagogue stored Nazi memorabilia in his cottage bedroom, a court heard on Wednesday. The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is said to have been filled with 'hate and racism' and joined a banned neo-Nazi group which encouraged its followers to ignite a race war. He was arrested in February last year at the cottage he shared with his father in Northumberland while wearing his school uniform, Leeds Crown Court was told.
Jewish News: Tens of thousands to march in London urging UK to proscribe Iran’s IRGC
Tens of thousands of British Iranians and supporters are expected to march through central London on Sunday calling on the UK Government to proscribe Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), close the Iranian embassy and sever diplomatic ties with Tehran.
Egypt
Kurdistan24: Egypt Welcomes US Designation of Muslim Brotherhood Branches as Terrorist Organizations
Egypt on Tuesday welcomed a decision by the United States to designate Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon as terrorist organizations, describing the move as a significant blow to extremism and a validation of Cairo’s long-standing stance toward the group.
Gaza Strip/West Bank
Times of Israel: US bullish as bodies tasked with replacing Hamas take shape, despite disarmament hurdle
A pair of US officials expressed significant optimism about the chances for stabilizing Gaza, during a Wednesday briefing held shortly after Washington announced the start of a new phase of President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in the coastal enclave.
Jerusalem Post: US to discuss demilitarization, amnesty with Hamas, Israel, US officials say
The US will be engaging in conversations with Hamas on demilitarization and will discuss what amnesty program can be given to Hamas with Israel, US officials said in a press briefing on Wednesday.
Iran
The Guardian: Trump says Iran has told him ‘killing has stopped’ as he pulls back from strike threats
Donald Trump has at least temporarily pulled back from threats to strike Iran, saying he has been assured the killing of protesters has been halted and no executions are being planned. Speaking to reporters in the White House on Wednesday night, the US president said: “We’ve been told that the killing in Iran is stopping – it’s stopped – it’s stopping. And there’s no plan for executions, or an execution, or execution – so I’ve been told that on good authority.” He offered no details and said the US had yet to verify the claims.
Reuters: Canadian dies in Iran at the hands of the authorities, says Ottawa
A Canadian citizen has died in Iran at the hands of the Iranian authorities, Foreign Minister Anita Anand said in a social media post on Thursday, but did not give details of how or when. "Peaceful protests by the Iranian people - asking that their voices be heard in the face of the Iranian regime's repression and ongoing human rights violations - has led the regime to flagrantly disregard human life," she said.
Afghanistan International: Iran’s Leaders Choose Violence Over Dialogue, Says US
The US Department of State said Iran’s leadership has responded to nationwide protests with violence rather than dialogue, accusing the Islamic Republic of threatening neighbouring countries and US interests in the region. In a statement posted on X by the Persian-language account of the US Department of State, the department said Iranians had “risked everything to demand freedom and justice” and were met with “brutal violence” by the authorities.
Israel
Jewish News Syndicate: IDF demolishes Hebron home of terrorist behind Gush Etzion attack
The Israel Defense Forces during an overnight operation in Judea on Wednesday demolished the home of the terrorist who carried out a deadly attack at the region’s Gush Etzion Junction on Nov. 18. Hebron terrorist Amran al-Atrash was part of a cell that carried out a combined ramming and stabbing attack in which Aharon Cohen, 71, from nearby Kiryat Arba, was killed and three others were wounded.
Jewish News Syndicate: Israelis, Palestinian arrested on charges of smuggling ammo to Samaria terrorists
Israeli security forces arrested two Israeli citizens from the central city of Lod and a Palestinian from the Nablus (Shechem) area on suspicion of smuggling ammunition to terrorists in Judea and Samaria, the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) and Israel Police said on Thursday.
Lebanon
AFP: Weak or not? Can and will Hezbollah join possible Iran war?
Western diplomats have reportedly failed to secure a firm promise from Hezbollah to stay out of a potential conflict between the U.S. and Iran. A media report claimed that diplomats have sought guarantees from Hezbollah in recent weeks but only received a vague answer and no guarantees. Hezbollah said it won't intervene unless Iran is in an "existential" danger, the report said.
Naharnet: Le Drian also discussed Mechanism 'reinforcement', disarmament plan in Lebanon
French envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian addressed in his visit to Lebanon "the reinforcement" of the committee monitoring the year-long ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which France is a part of, French foreign ministry spokesperson Pascal Confavreux said. The main aim of the visit was to discuss the details of a conference that France will host in March to raise funds for the Lebanese army.
Naharnet: Lebanon arrests Syrian citizen suspected of funding pro-Assad fighters
Lebanese authorities have arrested a Syrian citizen who is suspected of sending money to fighters loyal to former Syrian President Bashar Assad in Syria, judicial officials said Wednesday. Ahmad Dunia was detained in recent days in Lebanon's region of Byblos north of Beirut and is being questioned over alleged links to Assad's maternal cousin Rami Makhlouf as well as a former Syrian army general who left the country after Assad's fall in December 2024, the officials said.
Saudi Arabia
Kurdistan24: Saudi Arabia Welcomes US Designation of Muslim Brotherhood Branches as Terrorist Groups
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday welcomed a decision by the United States to designate the Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon as terrorist organizations, describing the move as a strong affirmation of international efforts to combat extremism and terrorism.
Syria
Reuters: Turkey says Syrian government could use force against Kurds
The Syrian government army could use further force against Kurdish militants after a flare-up in violence in northern Syria, the foreign minister of neighbouring Turkey, a strong backer of the Syrian authorities, said on Thursday. More than 150,000 people have fled from two Kurdish-run pockets of Syria's northern city of Aleppo during five days of fighting between government forces and Kurdish fighters. Syria's health ministry says at least 23 people have died.
Naharnet: Syrian military tells civilians to evacuate contested area east of Aleppo amid rising tensions
Syria's military said it would open a corridor Thursday for civilians to evacuate an area of Aleppo province that has seen a military buildup following intense clashes between government and Kurdish-led forces in Aleppo city. The army's announcement late Wednesday — which said civilians would be able to evacuate through the "humanitarian corridor" from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday — appeared to signal plans for an offensive in the towns of Deir Hafer and Maskana and surrounding areas, about 60 kilometers (40 miles) east of Aleppo city.
Kurdistan24: SDF Warn Military Escalation Could Endanger ISIS Detention Facilities
The Syrian Democratic Forces warned that ongoing military escalation by Damascus-affiliated factions could endanger prisons holding ISIS detainees, saying extremist cells are attempting to exploit the instability despite heightened SDF security measures.
Yemen
Times of Israel: Houthi leader says Yemeni rebels ‘serious’ about targeting any Israeli presence in Somaliland
Abdulmalik al-Houthi, the leader of Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels, says the group is “serious” about attacking any Israeli target in Somaliland after Israel last month became the first country to recognize the separatist Somali region, which lies across the Gulf of Aden from Yemen.
Yemen Online: STC Urges U.S. to Expand Terror List to Include Yemen’s Muslim Brotherhood Branch
The Southern Transitional Council (STC) has called on the United States to broaden its terrorism lists to include the Yemeni branch of the Muslim Brotherhood, stressing that designating “Yemen’s Brotherhood” as a terrorist organization would strengthen counterterrorism efforts, promote accountable governance, and protect fragile communities from the spread of extremist influence.
Bangladesh
Business Standard: Police fear extremist attacks on candidates’ electioneering
Police have raised concerns over possible attacks by extremist groups on candidates' election campaigns ahead of the 13th national election, prompting tightened security measures and increased surveillance. The concerns were raised during a virtual coordination meeting held this afternoon (15 January), chaired by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam and attended by senior officials from the Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU), Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), and the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit.
Uzbekistan
Times of Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan’s Supreme Court Updates List of Banned “Extremist” Online Content
Uzbekistan has released an updated list of sources and materials banned for promoting extremism and terrorism, according to the press service of the Supreme Court. The revised register, current as of 10 January 2026, includes online content deemed to pose a threat to public safety and the country’s constitutional order. The Supreme Court reported that the updated list contains 1,593 profiles, channels, and other materials, most of which are linked to content distributed via social networks and messaging platforms. The listed materials were found to promote extremist ideologies, justify violence, or encourage terrorist activity.
Somalia
Dawan Africa: Over 30 Al Shabaab Militants Killed in Joint Somali-AU Operation in Shabelle
More than 30 Al Shabaab militants were killed on Thursday in a joint military operation involving Somali and African Union forces in the Lower Shabelle region, the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) said in a statement.
Australia
Sky News Australia: Labor's hate speech and gun law bill fails to mention 'radical Islam' and may be 'unsalvageable', Sussan Ley says
Anthony Albanese’s 500-page hate speech omnibus bill has been savaged for failing to mention the scourge of "radical Islam" even once, as the Coalition formally labels the draft laws “unsalvageable”. The Prime Minister’s failure to name the fundamental problem which led to the Bondi Islamic terror attack has been condemned by Opposition Leader Sussan Ley. "If the Prime Minister can't name the problem, he can't tackle it," Ms Ley said at a press conference in Melbourne on Thursday.
Daily Mail: Read the sickening excuse an eastern suburbs Neo-Nazi has given for allegedly making vile 'rape' threats against a Teal MP
A senior neo-Nazi has been refused bail after a magistrate rejected claims his alleged rape threats against federal MP Allegra Spender were a 'philosophical term of art.' Bondi-based Joel Davis, a high-ranking Sydney member of the National Socialist Network, is charged with using a carriage service to harass a federal parliamentarian. He was taken into custody after allegedly urging members of a Telegram group chat to 'rhetorically rape' independent Wentworth Teal MP Allegra Spender.
9 News: Neo-Nazi knocked back in latest bail bid over 'rhetorical rape' call
A leading white nationalist has distanced himself from the nation's most vocal neo-Nazi organisation in a bid to be bailed over a call to "rhetorically rape" a federal politician. Joel Davis, 30, claims he was employing a "philosophical term of art" when he allegedly issued an edict to other neo-Nazis about independent Wentworth MP Allegra Spender. Spender had condemned the National Socialist Network (NSN) for holding a police-authorised rally outside the NSW parliament in November.
Technology
Jerusalem Post: Meta removes 'hate speech against Zionists when antisemitic tropes are invoked'
Meta’s Jordana Cutler told The Jerusalem Post Miami Conference that the company removes “hate speech against Zionists when antisemitic tropes are invoked,” describing that rule as part of a broader set of policies aimed at protecting Jews online while acknowledging the difficulty of enforcement at global scale.
ThePrint: From caliphate to cyberspace: ISIS exploits digital platforms to endure and inspire
The Islamic State (ISIS), despite losing its self-declared caliphate in Iraq and Syria over half a decade ago, remains a potent force in the global ideological landscape. In the recent publication of its newsletter al Naba 526 titled “The Pride of Sydney”, the organisation discusses the use of online platforms to radicalise, mobilise, and attack, citing the Bondi Beach attack in Sydney, Australia, as a perfect example. The Islamic State’s digital operations in 2025 remain a key pillar of its modus operandi, enabling it to maintain global influence and achieve its operational goals, particularly targeting younger demographics who are both most active online and vulnerable to radicalisation.
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