Hamas militants were photographed carrying grenade launchers during the funeral of Marwan Issa, a high-ranking Hamas military commander. Issa was killed in an Israeli airstrike amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The funeral took place on February 7, 2025. The photograph was taken by Reuters.
The US State Department has revoked over 6,000 international student visas due to violations of US law and overstays, with “assault, driving under the influence (DUI), burglary and “support for terrorism” cited as the most common violations. This action aligns with the Trump administration’s ongoing crackdown on immigration and international students. Specifically, the State Department revoked approximately 4,000 visas for breaking the law and another 200-300 related to terrorism. These revocations follow a pause in visa appointments and the implementation of enhanced social media screening, which aims to identify any expression of hostility or support for terrorism.
Last week, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) successfully eliminated Salah al-Din Za’ara, a high-ranking Hamas terrorist. Za’ara, killed on July 24, 2025, served as the deputy commander of the Al-Furqan Battalion. Prior to this role, he commanded the battalion’s combat support company. He was responsible for orchestrating numerous terror attacks targeting both Israeli civilians and IDF forces within the Gaza Strip.
Swedish man found guilty in killing of Jordanian fighter pilot in Syria, and the details surrounding this case are truly disturbing. The heinous nature of the crime, the cruel manner of the pilot’s death, and the subsequent legal battles paint a grim picture. The events described involve the capture and execution of the pilot, followed by the suspect’s extensive involvement in terrorist activities across multiple countries. The gravity of these charges and the life sentences he faces suggest a deliberate, repeated, and profound disregard for human life.
The specific details of the pilot’s demise, as portrayed, are particularly unsettling. The accounts mention the pilot being burned alive, a deeply brutal and symbolic act.… Continue reading
A 55-year-old man from Inwood, New York, was indicted on Tuesday for allegedly creating and placing at least seven improvised explosive devices (IEDs) throughout New York City. The indictment states Michael Gann ordered precursor chemicals online, formulated the IEDs, and placed them in locations including the Williamsburg Bridge subway tracks and Manhattan apartment rooftops. Gann faces charges of attempted destruction of property by explosives, transportation of explosive materials, and unlawful possession of destructive devices, which could result in a maximum prison sentence of 40 years if convicted. Authorities recovered five IEDs, chemicals, and shotgun shells on rooftops, one IED on the subway tracks, and a seventh IED on Gann’s person at the time of his arrest.
A far-right terrorist organization, the Base, with suspected Russian ties, has claimed responsibility for the assassination of a Ukrainian intelligence officer in Kyiv. The group, which has been offering money for attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, made the claim via a Telegram channel. Ukrainian authorities have stated that they killed the two suspects who were instructed by Russian special services to carry out the assassination. The Base’s activities in Ukraine have escalated recently, with the group now endorsing or commissioning treasonous murders and threatening further attacks.
A 17-year-old, influenced by far-right ideologies, meticulously planned a mass attack on the Inverclyde Muslim Centre, having been radicalized through social media. The boy gained the trust of the mosque’s imam by pretending to convert to Islam, allowing him access to the building for reconnaissance. He intended to set the mosque on fire while worshippers were inside, and was found in possession of weapons and tactical gear outside the mosque. The plot was thwarted due to police intelligence, and the boy later pleaded guilty to terrorism-related charges and remains in custody.
The UK Home Office has rejected Hamas’s application to be removed from the list of banned terrorist organizations. This decision follows a legal challenge launched by Riverway Law, which argued the ban hinders peace efforts and violates human rights. The Home Office stated that Hamas remains a proscribed organization, making it illegal to be a member, display symbols, or support the group within the UK. Hamas can appeal this decision, but the process has historically seen few successes, with only a handful of groups delisted since 2000.
Canadian authorities have charged four individuals, including members of the military, with planning to establish an anti-government militia and seize land in Quebec. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) seized an extensive arsenal of weapons and explosives, including 16 explosive devices, 83 firearms, and 11,000 rounds of ammunition during searches conducted in January 2024. The accused allegedly participated in military-style training, scouting operations, and recruitment efforts, with police describing the seized cache as the largest ever found in a Canadian terrorism investigation. The investigation, which began 18 months prior to the arrests, was led by the RCMP and local police and is believed to be an act of ideologically motivated violent extremism.
Following the ban of Palestine Action, 29 protesters were arrested in Parliament Square on suspicion of terror offenses under the Terrorism Act 2000. The ban, which came into effect after a legal challenge failed, makes supporting the group a criminal offense, punishable by up to 14 years in prison, and even wearing related merchandise could result in a six-month sentence. The proscription of the group, which was approved by MPs and the House of Lords, occurred after the Home Secretary made the announcement. The protest was met with police action and cries of opposition from demonstrators.
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