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Israeli man built bomb lab for Iranian plot targeting ex-PM Bennett, authorities say

April 9, 2026

Israeli man built bomb lab for Iranian plot targeting ex-PM Bennett, authorities say

A Haifa man was allegedly recruited by an Iranian handler to build bombs for an assassination plot believed to target ex-PM Naftali Bennett.

US allowing some Nigeria embassy staff to evacuate over 'deteriorating security situation'

April 9, 2026

US allowing some Nigeria embassy staff to evacuate over 'deteriorating security situation'

State Department authorized departure of some U.S. embassy staff in Nigeria over a "deteriorating security situation" linked to terrorism and violence.

Iran threatens to end ceasefire over Hezbollah's exclusion from truce deal

April 8, 2026

Iran threatens to end ceasefire over Hezbollah's exclusion from truce deal

Iran says the U.S. must choose between ceasefire or war via Israel as Tuesday's ceasefire deal excludes Tehran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah.

New Florida law targeting alleged 'jihad' puts state 'ahead of the curve,' DeSantis says

April 8, 2026

New Florida law targeting alleged 'jihad' puts state 'ahead of the curve,' DeSantis says

Gov. Ron DeSantis defends a new Florida law allowing state officials to designate terrorist organizations and block public funds allegedly tied to jihad.

Extremism thrives in 'keyboard courtroom' — America must think like jurors, not mobs

April 8, 2026

Extremism thrives in 'keyboard courtroom' — America must think like jurors, not mobs

From campus antisemitism to London attacks, a rising tide of misinformation demands that we teach the next generation to think more like jurors.

DeSantis urges Florida lawmakers to ban cousin marriages, links practice to 'stealth jihad'

April 7, 2026

DeSantis urges Florida lawmakers to ban cousin marriages, links practice to 'stealth jihad'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called for banning cousin marriages in his state, rebuking the practice at a Tampa signing ceremony for a new state law.

3 gunmen open fire outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul, dubbed 'terrorists' by Turkish official

April 7, 2026

3 gunmen open fire outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul, dubbed 'terrorists' by Turkish official

One attacker is dead and two others injured after a gunfight with police outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, Turkey's interior minister says.

IDF confirms IRGC intel chief killed; Quds Force commander also eliminated in strike

April 6, 2026

IDF confirms IRGC intel chief killed; Quds Force commander also eliminated in strike

Israel announces IRGC intelligence chief Majid Khademi was killed in a precision strike that also took out Quds Force special operations commander Bagheri.

Ex-CIA station chief reveals how agency exploited Iranian communication channels during airman rescue

April 5, 2026

Ex-CIA station chief reveals how agency exploited Iranian communication channels during airman rescue

Former CIA station chief Dan Hoffman says the agency tracked Iranian forces and ran a deception operation to help rescue a downed U.S. airman.

ICE arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Soleimani living in US after Rubio revokes their green cards

April 4, 2026

ICE arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Soleimani living in US after Rubio revokes their green cards

Relatives of slain Iranian Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani were arrested by ICE after Secretary of State Rubio revoked their U.S. legal status, officials said.