Terrorism - Page 198

August 5, 2024

Defense Secretary Austin taken by surprise upon news of 9/11 plea deals: 'Not consulted'

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was surprised by a plea deal between prosecutors and three Sept. 11 terrorists, officials said.

August 5, 2024

UN forced to fire 9 employees over likely involvement in Hamas massacre: 'Tip of the iceberg'

The UNRWA has been plunged into the worst terrorism scandal of its checkered history having been accused by critics of failing to promote peace while stoking antisemitism.

August 5, 2024

‘Deeply disappointing’: Durbin calls on Austin to reinstate controversial plea deals for 9/11 terrorists

Sen. Dick Durbin called for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to reinstate the plea deals given to 9/11 terrorists after they were withdrawn last week.

August 5, 2024

Israel considers preemptive strike on Iran as tensions escalate: report

Israeli officials are securing air defense capabilities and first strike options as they continue to monitor the threat of an attack by Iran following the assassination of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders.

August 4, 2024

John Kirby dodges grilling over plea agreement for 9/11 terrorists: ‘Didn’t hear an answer’

White House National Security Council communications adviser John Kirby dodged answering Fox News' Jacqui Heinrich's questions over a rescinded plea deal to three 9/11 terrorists.

August 4, 2024

How the US used AI to take on the Taliban amid drawdown

A report by a U.S. Army Colonel involved in the AI operation in Afghanistan dubbed Raven Sentry was developed to help forces predict future attacks by the Taliban during the drawdown.

August 3, 2024

Biden-Harris administration backtracks, revokes plea deal for 9/11 terrorists

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III revoked a plea agreement reached earlier this week with the accused mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and two alleged accomplices.

August 2, 2024

Turkey sparks outrage after embassy in Israel lowers flag to half-mast for Hamas terrorist

Turkey sparked outrage after its embassy in Tel Aviv lowered its flag to half-mast in honor of Hamas terrorist Ismail Haniyeh who was killed in Iran earlier this week amid Israel's war in Gaza.

August 2, 2024

Houthi terrorists used in major wars in Israel, Ukraine as pawns for Iran, Russia geopolitical aims

Iran and Russia are looking to use the chaos in the Middle East to their advantage amid Israel's war in Gaza by relying on terrorist groups like the Houthis to achieve their geopolitical aims.

August 2, 2024

Loved ones of 9/11 victims react to terror defendant plea deal: 'Lifetime of pain and suffering'

Families of victims of the 9/11 terrorists attacks are voicing their concerns after prosecutors reached a plea agreements with three masterminds of the attacks.