Eye on Extremism

Extremism News Roundup

February 22, 2024

Eye on Extremism: February 22, 2024

“The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel on Wednesday said it has found evidence of “systematic and intentional” rape and sexual abuse during the Hamas attack on Oct. 7 that ignited the war in Gaza. The report said the attacks were more...

Extremism News Roundup

February 21, 2024

Eye on Extremism: February 21, 2024

“The United States on Tuesday vetoed an Arab-backed and widely supported U.N. resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in the embattled Gaza Strip, saying it would interfere with negotiations on a deal to free...

Extremism News Roundup

February 20, 2024

Eye on Extremism: February 20, 2024

“The State Department on Friday designated the Houthis as a terrorist organization, following through on a mid-January warning to crack down on the Yemen-based militant group. The action officially labels the Houthis as a Specially Designated Global...

Extremism News Roundup

February 16, 2024

Eye on Extremism: February 16, 2024

“Terrorism charges have been filed against a man accused of killing and beheading his father inside a Levittown, Pennsylvania, home and then posting a 14-minute video to YouTube threatening federal employees last month. Justin Mohn, 32, was charged...

Extremism News Roundup

February 15, 2024

Eye on Extremism: February 15, 2024

“Britain recorded thousands of antisemitic incidents after the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas in October, making 2023 the worst year for UK antisemitism since 1984, when Jewish advisory body CST began recording such data, it said on...

Extremism News Roundup

February 14, 2024

Eye on Extremism: February 14, 2024

“Militants from the Islamic State group attacked military barracks in central Syria this week, killing nine soldiers, an opposition war monitor said. The Syrian army and officials have not confirmed the attack. IS claimed responsibility for the...

Extremism News Roundup

February 13, 2024

Eye on Extremism: February 13, 2024

“Israeli special operations forces raided a building in the southern Gazan city of Rafah early Monday and freed two hostages held by Hamas, the military said, as Israel launched a wave of attacks that killed dozens of Palestinians in the city...

Extremism News Roundup

February 12, 2024

Eye on Extremism: February 12, 2024

“Human Rights Watch said Monday that Afghanistan’s public health system has been hit hard following a sharp reduction in foreign assistance, coupled with serious Taliban abuses against women and girls, jeopardizing the right to healthcare of millions...

Extremism News Roundup

February 9, 2024

Eye on Extremism: February 9, 2024

“Independents backed by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan won the most seats in Pakistan's election on Friday after results from over half the constituencies were announced, leaving political parties trailing. Almost 24 hours have passed since...

Extremism News Roundup

February 8, 2024

Eye on Extremism: February 8, 2024

“A U.S. drone strike blew up a car in the Iraqi capital Wednesday night, killing a high-ranking commander of the powerful Kataib Hezbollah militia who is responsible for “directly planning and participating in attacks” on American troops in the...

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Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions.

Fact:

On May 8, 2019, Taliban insurgents detonated an explosive-laden vehicle and then broke into American NGO Counterpart International’s offices in Kabul. At least seven people were killed and 24 were injured.

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