Image: Jihad Watch Following the U.S.-mediated ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that came into effect last week, Israel has released 250 Palestinian prisoners, all convicted terrorists serving at least one life sentence for murder. However, this release has ignited global outrage after revelations from Palestinian Media Watch (PMW) exposed that 160 of the freed individuals have become millionaires through the Palestinian Authority’s controversial “pay-for-slay” program. Acc

Image: Jihad Watch In a concerning escalation of tensions in war-torn Yemen, Houthi rebels have released five Yemeni staff members of the United Nations who were detained over the weekend. However, 15 international UN employees remain confined within a UN compound in the capital city of Sanaa, according to the organisation’s spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric. The detention occurred following an incursion by Houthi militants into the UN facility on Saturday. The group briefly oc

Image: Jihad Watch In yet another disturbing case highlighting the plight of minorities in Pakistan, a 15-year-old Hindu girl — born deaf and mute — has reappeared after being missing for more than a week from Sindh province’s Badin district. Shockingly, the minor surfaced before the media holding a certificate claiming her conversion to Islam and was seen beside a much older Muslim man alleged to be her husband. The girl, a resident of Korwah town in Badin, was reported miss

Image: Jihad Watch The tragedy unfolding in Syria has reached an even more harrowing dimension. Recent reports indicate that at least 1,800 Christians have been killed in recent days, victims of the violence unleashed by the forces of the new government and terrorist groups linked to ISIS and Al‑Qaeda. Most of the violence has occurred in coastal regions such as Latakia and Tartous — areas that had been relatively more stable in the long years of Syria’s war. According to mon

Image: Jihad Watch An Iraqi man accused of orchestrating the smuggling of hundreds of migrants into the United Kingdom has avoided a full criminal trial after citing severe psychological trauma. The court heard that Mohammed Ali Nareman, 37, played a central role in an international people-smuggling network that charged vulnerable migrants thousands of pounds to reach Britain via yachts, lorries, and small boats. Nareman’s operations came to light in February 2022 when a yach

Image: Jihad Watch In a significant move against online extremism, a Southampton resident, Abdullah Bellil, has been sentenced to six years in prison for distributing terrorist content and promoting extremist ideologies through social media. According to reports from Kingston Crown Court, Bellil, 29, who holds dual British and Algerian nationality, operated an Instagram account named Deafening Silence, where he shared a large volume of extremist videos. The account had over 1

Image: Jihad Watch The struggle for control over a Christian educational institution in Sudan has once again surfaced, highlighting the continued persecution faced by Christians in the war-torn nation. Despite the country’s ongoing humanitarian crisis, Islamist groups are still targeting religious minorities and their properties. The Evangelical School of Sudan, situated in Omdurman across the Nile River from Khartoum, has become the latest flashpoint in this persistent confl

Image: Jihad Watch In a strong display of solidarity with the Palestinian people, the Yemeni government has reiterated its unwavering support for Gaza following the recent ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel. President of the Supreme Political Council, Mahdi al-Mashat, addressed the nation on the 62nd anniversary of Yemen’s revolution, emphasizing Yemen’s continued commitment to the Palestinian cause and to regional peace rooted in justice and sovereignty. Yemen’s Co

Image: Jihad Watch On October 10, 2025, three major Palestinian factions — Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) — issued a joint statement declaring their intent to continue armed resistance against Israel despite a newly announced ceasefire. This declaration came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that an agreement had been reached on the first stage of a ceasefire between Israel and the Pales

Image: Jihad Watch Education forms the backbone of any nation’s future. The values imparted to students today shape the citizens of tomorrow. However, growing concerns are emerging over the ideological bias and questionable decisions made by powerful educational bodies in the United States — particularly teachers’ unions that appear more focused on promoting divisive narratives than genuine learning. The Role of Teachers’ Unions The National Education Association (NEA), the l

Image: Jihad Watch Amid escalating violence along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, Iran has called for restraint and expressed concern over the deteriorating relations between its two eastern neighbours. In an official post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, October 12, the Iranian Foreign Ministry urged both Islamabad and Kabul to exercise caution and prioritize diplomatic dialogue. Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei underscored the importance of mutual respect for each nat

Image: Jihad Watch A senior gynaecologist, Dr. Ali Shokouh-Amiri, has come under intense scrutiny after facing more than 100 allegations of inappropriate behaviour, including 24 proven instances of misconduct. Despite the serious nature of these claims, Dr. Shokouh-Amiri continues to practise as a consultant gynaecologist within the National Health Service (NHS). The allegations, which span several years, include hugging patients and conducting intimate medical examinations w

Image: Jihad Watch Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders, known for his outspoken criticism of Islam and controversial political stance, has temporarily suspended his election campaign after learning that he was among the alleged targets of a suspected terrorist cell in Belgium dismantled by authorities on Thursday. According to Belgian prosecutors, three young men were arrested during a series of raids conducted as part of an investigation into “attempted terrorist murder and

Image: Jihad Watch Bus services across the western suburbs of Paris came to a standstill on Thursday after drivers from the Keolis Argenteuil Boucles de Seine network launched a spontaneous strike to protest a shocking act of violence against one of their colleagues. The strike, rooted in anger and fear, reflects growing concern over the deteriorating security situation on France’s public transport system. Attack on a Bus Driver Triggers Outrage The violent incident occurred

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Image: Jihad Watch London’s iconic Tower Bridge was brought to a standstill this evening as large crowds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators...

Image: Jihad Watch A Northampton man has been charged following an alleged attempt to set fire to a mosque in Kettering. The accused,...

Image: Jihad Watch A senior judge has delivered a scathing rebuke of three Algerian nationals who entered the UK under the guise of...