Lone wolf attacks surge in the West as terrorism intensifies globally
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Terrorism spread to more countries for the first time in nearly a decade in 2024
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Published March 6, 2025 10:59am EST

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Lone-wolf terrorist attacks were more common than ever in the West during 2024 as terrorism continues to spread across the globe, according to a new report from the Global Terrorism Index (GTI).

The GTI released its 2025 report on Wednesday, finding that the number of countries that  grew from 58 in 2023 to 66 last year. That reverses nearly a decade of improvement on the issue, GTI said.

In the West, 93% of fatal attacks were carried out by lone wolf terrorists.

"The majority of Western attacks are now carried out by individuals without formal group affiliations, who radicalize through social media, gaming platforms and encrypted messaging apps," GTI said in its report.



ISIS-K member Mohammad Sharifullah made his first federal court appearance in Virginia Wednesday on a charge of providing and conspiring to provide material support and resources to a designated  resulting in death.

Sharifullah was extradited to the U.S. on Tuesday night to "face American justice," FBI Director Kash Patel said.

"3 and 1/2 years later, justice for our 13," Patel added on X.



President  announced Sharifullah’s capture during his address before a joint Congress on Tuesday night, saying he was "pleased to announce that we have just apprehended the top terrorist responsible for that atrocity."

Anders Hagstrom is a reporter with Fox News Digital covering national politics and major breaking news events. Send tips to Anders.Hagstrom@Fox.com, or on Twitter: @Hagstrom_Anders.
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