Counterterrorism

Ex-US counterterror chief Joe Kent probed by FBI over alleged leaked classified info - report

The investigation pre-dates Joe Kent's departure as the head of the National Counterterrorism Center on Tuesday, Semafor added.

Joseph Kent, the former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), testifies during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing titled "Worldwide Threats to the Homeland" on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on December 11, 2025.
Police officers work as people gather outside the Old Bailey after British police officer Martyn Blake was acquitted of the 2022 murder of Chris Kaba, in London, Britain, October 21, 2024.

UK charges two men with spying for Iran targeting Jewish communities in London

Director of the National Counterterrorism Center Joseph Kent testifies before the House Committee on Homeland Security in the Cannon House Office Building on December 11, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Joe Kent exposes truth: Evangelicals are still Israel’s real base on right-wing - comment

National Counterterrorism Center Director Joseph Kent attends a House Homeland Security hearing entitled "Worldwide Threats to the Homeland," on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US December 11, 2025.

Top counterterror official Joe Kent quits, but poll shows Trump base still backs war - analysis


IDF undercover commandos capture 'major' terrorist arms dealer near Tulkarm

Duvdevan commandos detained a central Tulkarm arms dealer in Irtah after a counterterrorism operation based off Shin Bet intelligence.

IDF soldiers of the Duvdevan Unit; illustrative.

Five terrorists planning imminent terror attack in West Bank arrested by IDF, Shin Bet

The five were part of a larger terror cell operating in the area that was apprehended by Israeli security forces. 

Israel security forces apprehend five terrorists planning an  imminent terror attack in the Barta'a area near Jenin, November 30, 2025.

UN says Israeli forces' killing of two wanted West Bank Palestinians looks like 'summary execution'

The incident, which occurred during Israeli counterterrorism operations in Jenin, is currently under investigation.

IDF troops in northern West Bank operation.

Israeli forces kill two wanted Palestinian terrorists after apparent surrender in West Bank

The IDF and Israeli Police announced that the incident, which occured during ongoing counterterrorism operations in the West Bank, is under investigation.

Israeli soldiers detain two Palestinians during an operation in Jenin in the West Bank, November 27, 2025

WATCH: IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon as terror group refuses to disarm

The strike targeted Hezbollah missile launch sites, weapons storage facilities, and military posts that were reportedly utilized to plan and launch terror attacks against IDF troops.

People walk past a damaged building during the funeral of Hezbollah's top military official, Haytham Ali Tabtabai, and of other people who were killed by an Israeli airstrike on Sunday, November 24, 2025

Terrorist throws explosive towards IDF near Jenin during counterterrorism operation

The soldiers opened fire on the terrorist, killing him.

Explosive devices belonging to a terrorist near Kabatiya, West Bank, November 26, 2025.

Israeli forces locate terror infrastructure, confiscate funds in northern West Bank operation

During the operation, forces performed searches in dozens of structures and questioned suspects in the area.

IDF troops in northern West Bank operation.

Yated's security team prevented Oct. 7 casualties, despite military failure, IDF probe finds

Yated's security team heroically stopped terrorists from massacring civilians on October 7, defying command failures and saving lives, the Israeli military's investigation into the events found.

Moshav Yated's emergency response squad, IDF soldiers, arrest infiltrating Hamas terrorists following the October 7 massacre, pictured on October 8, 2023.

Syrian forces kill two, arrest several terrorists in anti-ISIS operation

Syrian forces foiled the cell's plot to carry out multiple terror attacks on the Syrian coast and seized a cache of various weapons and ammunition during the operation.

A member loyal to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) waves an ISIL flag in Raqqa June 29, 2014

Downed ISIS drones spur SDF claim of Damascus collaboration in Raqqa attacks

Drone wreckage analysis points to ISIS operatives operating near Syrian government-affiliated sites, the Syrian Democratic Forces alleges, while calling for coalition intervention.

Armed members of the Syrian Democratic Forces' (SDF) military police take part in a demonstration under the banner “With our will, we will protect our revolution”, in Qamishli, Syria, September 17, 2025.