Hizballah drill, Tasnim News Agency reporter (uncredited), Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 | Jihad Watch Lebanon has reportedly released the last remaining members of Hezbollah who were detained for allegedly violating the country’s newly imposed restrictions on armed activity, according to local media sources. The development signals a significant shift in the enforcement of the government’s recent security measures targeting unauthorized military operations. The two operat

Women and girls in Shadadkot, north-west Sindh, Pakistan, Magnus Wolfe-Murra/DFID, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 | Jihad Watch The abduction, forced religious conversion, and coerced marriage of Christian and Hindu girls in Pakistan remain a persistent and deeply troubling crisis. The 2026 Annual Report of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) documents that these incidents continued throughout 2025, especially in Punjab and S

L’aéroport international Président Modibo Keïta de Bamako-Senou by Lin Diallo, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 | Jihad Watch In one of the most significant security incidents in recent years, Mali witnessed a series of coordinated attacks on Saturday as Islamic militants and separatist groups targeted key locations in the capital, Bamako, and other regions across the country. While authorities have not confirmed any fatalities, at least 16 individuals, including

Landesgericht für Strafsachen Wien, Dnalor 01, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 at | Jihad Watch A 52-year-old Syrian man was sentenced to four and a half years in prison by the Vienna Regional Court on Tuesday for the rape of his six-year-old neighbor’s daughter and related offenses. The verdict, which includes convictions for rape, aggravated sexual abuse of a minor, and possession of child abuse material, is now legally binding. The man initially denied the all

Mohammed Altaher, Thames Valley Police | Jihad Watch A migrant man convicted of multiple sexual offences has been found guilty of rape for a third time, following a trial that exposed a disturbing pattern of predatory behavior. Mohammed Altaher, a 41-year-old Iraqi national, had previously been featured in an episode of 24 Hours in Police Custody titled “The Predator,” which detailed earlier allegations against him. During the investigation highlighted in the program, Altaher

Delhi Police’s Barricade by Sidheeq, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 | Jihad Watch In a significant counter-terror operation, the Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested four individuals allegedly involved in forming a radicalised module with the aim of establishing a caliphate in the Indian subcontinent. According to officials, the group was engaged in recruitment, propaganda dissemination, and preparations for potential terror activities. The arrested individual

Connecticut State House Chamber by Liam Enea, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 | Jihad Watch A symbolic gesture inside Connecticut’s House of Representatives has drawn attention and stirred debate among lawmakers, after a Democratic legislator replaced the traditional U.S. desk flag with one representing her heritage. The issue came to light when several Republican members displayed small yellow Gadsden flags—often associated with protest and political messaging—o

Ayanle Hasan Ali, Toronto Police | Jihad Watch A Canadian man who carried out a violent attack at a military recruitment centre in Toronto has been granted permission to travel internationally, including to Saudi Arabia and Somalia, even as officials continue to describe him as a potential risk to public safety. The individual, identified as Ayanle Hassan Ali, 38, entered the Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre in March 2016 and immediately attacked a corporal stationed at the

Park Center Senior High School by Toddknutson, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 | Jihad Watch A recent report has sparked widespread discussion after construction blueprints revealed plans for new facilities in two high schools within a Minnesota school district. Documents obtained by Alpha News indicate that renovation projects at Park Center High School and Osseo High School—both part of Osseo Area Schools in the northwest suburbs of Minneapolis—include spaces t

Image: Jihad Watch A French appeals court has upheld the conviction of an Algerian nanny accused of poisoning a Jewish family, while once again rejecting claims that the act was motivated by antisemitism. The ruling, delivered by the Versailles Court of Appeal on April 15, reaffirms an earlier judgment that sentenced the 42-year-old woman to two and a half years in prison but declined to classify the crime as hate-driven. The case dates back to January 2024, when the nanny, e

Protest against forced conversion of Christian girls in Pakistan organised by Pakistan Church organisations, Banksboomer, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 | Jihad Watch Authorities in Pakistan have reportedly refused to recover a 15-year-old Christian girl who was abducted at gunpoint, forcibly converted to Islam, and married to her kidnapper, according to a distraught father. Afzal Javed Masih, a resident of Chak No. 648-GB village in Jaranwala, located in Punjab

Ford Transit in UK Police service by User3204, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 | Jihad Watch Authorities in London have launched an investigation after a Jewish-owned business was targeted in an arson attack late last night, raising fresh concerns over security and potential extremist involvement. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 10:31 pm in Hendon, North West London, following reports of suspicious activity near a row of shops. According to o

Ashraf Al Safoo, Office of Public Affairs | Jihad Watch A man from Chicago has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to provide material support to the terrorist organization Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). The conviction stems from his extensive use of social media platforms to promote extremist ideology, encourage attacks against perceived enemies, and recruit individuals to join the group. Ashraf Al Safoo, 41, was identi

Home of Faisal Masih and Naveed Masih set ablaze in Chak 437-GB village, Faisalabad Division of Punjab Province, Pakistan on April 12, 2026. (Christians’ True Spirit) | Jihad Watch A group of Muslims in Pakistan who are accused of gang-raping a Christian girl have escalated their efforts to silence the victim’s family, attacking relatives and setting fire to their home in an attempt to force the family to withdraw sexual assault charges, according to sources. The assailants i

Royal Thai Army, Isuzu FTS military truck by Manrat Thiusthas, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 | Jihad Watch In a development that has stirred debate in Thailand’s southern region, the commander of the Fourth Army Region, Lt Gen Narathip Poynok, has issued an apology following controversial remarks made during a recent interview. In his earlier comments, he suggested that certain Muslim religious institutions, including pondoks (Islamic boarding schools) and tadi

Policia indiana.JPG Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 | Jihad Watch A disturbing case of alleged sexual exploitation has emerged from Paratwada in Maharashtra's Amravati district, sending shockwaves across the region and sparking widespread outrage. Police have arrested 19-year-old Ayan Ahmed Tanveer, also known as Mohammad Ayaz, for allegedly luring dozens to hundreds of young women and minor girls through social media, building fake romantic relationships, sexual

Domaine Agerria – Google Maps | Jihad Watch A tense and unsettling incident unfolded on the night of April 10 in the quiet town of Mauléon-Licharre, located in France’s Basque Country, when two intoxicated brothers allegedly threatened bar patrons with violence while invoking religious slogans. The men, both in their forties, are now set to face trial in June on charges of violence and issuing death threats. Authorities have clarified that the case will not be prosecuted unde

Photo: Nadim Kobeissi, Creative Commons | Jihad Watch A significant escalation has taken place in Lebanon, with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stating that more than 250 Hezbollah fighters were killed during a large wave of airstrikes carried out over the past week. The strikes targeted multiple locations, including Beirut, the Beqaa Valley, and southern parts of the country, marking one of the most extensive operations against the group in recent times. According to the IDF

Image: Jihad Watch The events surrounding the Battle of Khaybar remain a subject of historical discussion and interpretation. Early Islamic sources describe how the Prophet Muhammad led a force toward the oasis of Khaybar, a settlement inhabited largely by Jewish tribes, some of whom had previously been in conflict with the Muslim community in Medina. According to traditional accounts, the force approached Khaybar at night and waited until morning before taking action. One na

Tata Consultancy Services, Vadapalani by L.vivian.richard, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 | Jihad Watch Tata Consultancy Services, one of India’s largest IT and business process outsourcing firms with a global presence, is facing serious allegations arising from its BPO unit in Nashik, Maharashtra. The issue came to light after several employees, including individuals in supervisory and human resources roles, were arrested over accusations of coercion, harassmen