Counter-terrorism - Page 12

November 21

FBI restricted agents from working with CAIR years before Texas branded group a terrorist organization

The FBI has maintained restrictions on contact with CAIR since 2008 due to evidence linking the group to Hamas, according to a Justice Department OIG report.

November 20

Mossad–European intelligence operation launches sweeping crackdown on Hamas global terror network

Major counterterrorism raids across Germany, Austria, in a coordinated European intelligence operation, reveal Hamas network planning attacks on Israeli and Jewish targets.

November 13

State Department makes first-ever Antifa foreign terrorist designations across Europe

State Department makes historic move designating four European Antifa groups as foreign terrorist organizations for first time in U.S. history.

November 8

Habba: DOJ moved ‘swiftly and decisively’ to stop ISIS-linked Halloween terror plot targeting Jews

A multi-state terror investigation revealed an encrypted messaging network connecting a Michigan cell to New Jersey suspects planning domestic attacks and overseas travel.

November 8

Suspected suburban jihadis fueled by social media, assimilation lapses in homegrown terror plot, expert warns

Federal investigators uncover sprawling terror conspiracy as immigration expert warns of fundamental failure in American assimilation efforts among youth.

November 7

Suspected New Jersey jihadi fantasized about killing Jews with swords in alleged ISIS plot: feds

Milo Sedarat, 21-year-old from Montclair, New Jersey, accused of antisemitic rants and murder fantasy in expansive plot to join the Islamic State terror group.

November 6

Suspected suburban jihadists shared ISIS-style selfies and joked about FBI reading group chat: feds

Terror plot arrests shock upscale New Jersey community as FBI uncovers Halloween attack plan. Multiple suspects charged in connection with ISIS support conspiracy.

November 6

Parents of Kayla Mueller ask President Trump to bring daughter's remains home from Syria in letter

Kayla Mueller's parents write emotional letter urging Trump to press Syria's new leader for help recovering their daughter's remains 10 years after ISIS killing.

November 5

Brother of suspected homegrown terrorist arrested as Halloween plot expands to more states

Federal authorities arrest brother of Michigan terror suspect and two New Jersey men in connection with thwarted Halloween plot targeting LGBT bars in Detroit.

November 4

Orlando’s Pulse nightclub shooting inspired ISIS-linked Halloween terror plot: court docs

Pulse nightclub shooting inspired Michigan terror plot, court docs reveal. FBI seized weapons from suspects planning Halloween attack on Ferndale clubs.