Counterterrorism Archives

Counter-Terrorism Department Kills Suspected TTP Member Involved in Attacks on Lahore Police officers

LAHORE, Pakistan: A suspected sharpshooter and alleged member of the banned militant group Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was killed in an encounter with the Counter-Terrorism Department after being involved in a series of attacks on police officials in the city. Faizan Butt, the suspect, along with three other terrorists, was killed during the encounter in Karol Ghatti on Sunday night. Butt had targeted and killed a sub-inspector, as well as a constable, while injuring another police …

Israeli Security Forces Engage In Violent Counterterrorism Operation Resulting In Deaths Of Officer And Six Palestinians

JENIN, West Bank – Israeli security forces conducted an overnight counterterrorism operation near the city of Jenin, during which four Israel Border Police vehicles were hit by an improvised explosive device (IED) planted in the area. Tragically, Sergeant Shay Germay was killed in the explosion, while another officer was seriously wounded, and two others suffered moderate and light injuries. In addition, the operation resulted in the death of six Palestinians, as confirmed by Israeli police. …

Border Police Soldier Killed in West Bank IED Attack during Counterterrorism Operation

JENIN, West Bank – Sergeant Shay Germay, a border police (Magav) soldier, tragically lost her life during a counterterrorism operation in the West Bank when the operational vehicle she was in was hit by an explosive device (IED), Israel Police announced. The incident also left four other Israeli troops wounded, with one in serious condition, one in moderate, and a third lightly wounded. The death of Sergeant Germay marks the 60th fallen police officer since …