Al Qaeda
Al-Qaida Commander Who Called To Attack Jews Put On U.S. Terror List
In an 18-minute video released Monday by al-Qaida, Khalid Batarfi said Trump’s decision on Jerusalem was “a declaration of a new Jewish-Crusader war.”
Israel Voices Concern Over Gulf Arms Race
Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon voiced concern on Tuesday that Washington’s supply of advanced arms to Gulf Arab states to deter Iran could eventually challenge Israel’s U.S.-backed regional military supremacy.
FBI Helped Broker Failed Warren Weinstein Ransom Deal
The FBI helped arrange a ransom payment from the family of Warren Weinstein, the Jewish-American government contractor who had been held hostage by al-Qaida from 2011.
Killing of Al Qaeda's 'Jewish' Propaganda King a Major Blow
The killing of an American with Jewish roots who directed al Qaeda’s media campaign from his Pakistani hideout is likely to be a big blow for the militants, especially as they wage a propaganda war with Islamic State.
Jewish Lawyer Seeks Answers for 9/11 Victims
Attorney Jerry Goldman has met with 9/11 terrorist Zacarias Moussaoui, who accuses Saudi Arabia of backing al Qaeda. Could the ‘20th hijacker’ provide a break in a long-stalled civil case?
No, Mr. President, It Isn't Just Extremism. It's Jihad
President Obama may have a fine plan to combat what he calls ‘violent extremism.’ But J.J. Goldberg says he doesn’t do the cause any good by tiptoeing around the problem.
Secret Israeli Report Sees Rift With Europe Growing
A secret Israeli report predicts a growing rift between Europe and Israel. J.J. Goldberg explains why Benjamin Netanyahu’s stance after the Paris terror attacks may make things worse.
Lessons of Paris — and War on Terror
There’s still plenty we don’t know about the bloody terror spree in Paris. But there are several crucial lessons — and they could make all the difference next time.
Is This Best Defense Israel Can Muster?
J.J. Goldberg was looking forward to hearing a strong defense of Israel’s actions in Gaza from diplomat Gil Lainer. But to paraphrase Groucho Marx, this wasn’t it.
After Brussels Bust, France Nabs 'Jihad Recruiters'
After arresting a suspect in the Brussels Jewish museum rampage, French police have arrested four people suspected of recruiting would-be jihadist fighters.