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Arrests Tied to Alleged NYE Bomb Plot Linked to LA Protest at Synagogue Over Israeli Defense Contractor, Masks and Palestinian Flags Spurred Disruptions, Authorities SayšŸ”„73

12/19/2025•World > Terrorism

  • •Four individuals were arrested on charges including conspiracy and possession of an unregistered destructive device.
  • •Authorities are investigating connections between the protest, the alleged plot, and broader security concerns.
  • •Demonstrators reportedly disrupted a private event at the synagogue; some entered the premises.
  • •Participants included masked individuals and some carried Palestinian flags.
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Undercover Footage Exposes SF State Students Funding and Endorsing Violent Attacks on Jewish TargetsšŸ”„85

12/18/2025•World > Terrorism

  • •The footage centers on 35 students approached by a person posing as a fundraiser.
  • •28 of the 35 students expressed support or willingness to contribute to violent actions.
  • •Donations ranged from \$5 to \$30, with some contributors offering small cash amounts on the spot.
  • •The fundraiser described plans to acquire arms, rockets, and suicide bombers to attack targets worldwide.
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Pakistan-based militants charged in Kashmir attack that killed 26 tourists; conspiracy traced to Pakistan as tensions mountšŸ”„63

12/16/2025•World > Terrorism

  • •The assault left 26 people dead, heightening security concerns in the disputed region.
  • •Charges allege the attackers planned, facilitated, and executed the raid.
  • •Investigators say the conspiracy originated in Pakistan, with cross-border links under scrutiny.
  • •The groups named include Lashkar-e-Taiba and The Resistance Front.
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Mass Shooting at Bondi Beach: 15 Dead in Hanukkah Attack Handed Down by Radicalized SuspectsšŸ”„78

12/14/2025•World > Terrorism

  • •15 people killed; at least 40 injured, five critically wounded
  • •Two attackers identified as Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram, 24; Sajid killed at scene; Naveed in police custody in critical condition
  • •Event organized by local Chabad community; witnesses describe rapid gunfire
  • •Victims include an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor, two rabbis (one London-born), a visiting French national, and a 10-year-old local girl named Matilda
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Mass Shooting at Bondi Beach Hanukkah Event Kills 15, Blaming Antisemitic Terrorists as Victims Include Child and Holocaust SurvivoršŸ”„82

12/14/2025•World > Terrorism

  • •At least 15 people killed and more than 30 injured, including a 10-year-old girl and a Holocaust survivor
  • •Attack described as a terrorist incident with antisemitic motives by authorities
  • •Perpetrators identified as a father-and-son duo; 50-year-old man died at the scene, 24-year-old son in critical condition
  • •Both shooters armed with semi-automatic rifles; victims appeared targeted based on Jewish identity
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Two Gunmen Kill 11 at Bondi Beach Hanukkah Celebration in Antisemitic Terror AttackšŸ”„69

12/14/2025•World > Terrorism

  • •At least 11 people were killed and dozens more injured in the attack.
  • •The incident occurred around 6:45 p.m. local time as thousands gathered at Archer Park near the beach.
  • •One gunman was tackled by an attendee and disarmed; the second was neutralized by police on scene.
  • •Authorities classify the attack as a terrorist act with antisemitic motive; investigations are ongoing.
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Shocking 11-Minute Footage Captures Fatal Attack at Hanukkah Celebration in Sydney, With Victims Dead and Suspect DownšŸ”„80

12/14/2025•World > Terrorism

  • •Australian authorities are pursuing all leads to determine motive, timeline, and affiliations behind the assault.
  • •Responders arrived quickly, providing first aid and securing the scene as emergency services coordinated with police.
  • •The incident highlights the ongoing threat assessment faced by public venues during major religious celebrations.
  • •Security officials emphasize a layered approach: intelligence, surveillance, and interagency collaboration at federal and state levels.
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Afghan Refugee Arrested in Texas Over Alleged Bomb Threat VideošŸ”„72

11/29/2025•World > Terrorism

  • •Arrest occurred Tuesday; he is charged at the state level with making a terroristic threat and is being held in Tarrant County custody
  • •DHS official said the TikTok video indicated he was constructing an explosive device and threatening to blow up a building in the Fort Worth area
  • •Texas Department of Public Safety and an FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force participated in the arrest and investigation
  • •Authorities say there is no ongoing or additional known threat in the Fort Worth area linked to the video at this time
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Attorney General Vows Death Penalty After Thanksgiving Shooting That Killed Young National Guard Specialist Near White HousešŸ”„83

11/28/2025•World > Terrorism

  • •Beckstrom, from West Virginia, volunteered for an extra shift so fellow Guardsmen could spend the holiday with their families.
  • •She died after being shot near a National Guard facility close to central Washington, where she was on security duty.
  • •A second service member, Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains in critical condition after surgery.
  • •Authorities say the shooting was a targeted attack on the two Guard members.
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National Guard Specialist Killed, Suspect Charged With First-Degree Murder in Ambush Shooting Near White HousešŸ”„79

11/28/2025•World > Terrorism

  • •Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains in critical condition.
  • •The attack occurred around 2:15 p.m. on Nov. 27 during a security patrol under the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Mission.
  • •Suspect identified as 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who arrived in 2021 and gained asylum in 2025.
  • •Lakanwal allegedly used a .357 revolver to shoot the Guardsmen before being wounded by return fire and arrested.
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Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty for Afghan National in DC National Guard Shooting Near White HousešŸ”„74

11/27/2025•World > Terrorism

  • •The shooting took place around 2:15 p.m. near Farragut Square in downtown Washington, DC.
  • •The suspect is 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who allegedly drove from Washington state before the attack.
  • •Prosecutors have charged Lakanwal with multiple counts of assault with intent to kill and weapons offenses.
  • •Federal prosecutors say they plan to seek the death penalty if either victim dies from their injuries.
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FBI Probes Targeted Shooting of National Guard Members Near White HousešŸ”„77

11/27/2025•World > Terrorism

  • •The incident occurred Wednesday night at 17th and I streets during a security patrol.
  • •Both victims were hospitalized; one remains in critical condition after surgery.
  • •The suspect, an Afghan national, was apprehended at the scene after an exchange of gunfire.
  • •FBI Director Kash Patel said the suspect had prior ties with U.S.-backed partner forces in Afghanistan.