Syria-based AQ-affiliated Official Abu Julaybib Reportedly Killed
Iyad Nazmi Salih Khalil (AKA Iyad al-Tubaysi, Abu Julaybib al-Urduni), a Syria-based al-Qaeda (AQ)-affiliated militant official, was reportedly killed. Pro-AQ Telegram channels informed on December 28, 2018, that Abu Julaybib was killed in a strike by the Syrian military, but did not indicate the location.
IS-linked Group Warns that Despite Trump Pullout from Syria, "Flames of War" Will Still Come to America
Remarking on the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump of pulling out American troops from Syria, an Islamic State (IS)-linked media group warned that despite that act, the "flames of war" will still reach America.
JNIM Claims "Complex Ambush" of Burkinabe Security Forces Near Mali Border
Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM), the Mali-based branch of al-Qaeda (AQ), claimed what it described as a "complex ambush" of Burkinabe security forces near the Mali-Burkina Faso border.
IJU Shows Training of Special Forces in Afghanistan in Video, Regular Fighters in Photos
The Islamic Jihad Union (IJU), a group active in Afghanistan alongside the Afghan Taliban, highlighted the training of its special forces in a video, and showed military exercises and studies of its regular fighters in photos.
‘Amaq Video Shows IS Fighters Destroying Religious Symbols, Burning Church in Marawi
The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency released a video showing IS fighters destroyed religious symbols inside a church in the battle-stricken city of Marawi in the Philippines and setting fire to the building.
Pro-IS Group Portrays IS as Savior for People of Aleppo, Urges Muslims to Fight
The pro-Islamic State (IS) Nashir Media Foundation portrayed the IS as the only savior for the people of Aleppo after God, and urged Muslims to fight in their defense.
Video by IS Media Affiliate Highlights Past Lone Wolf Attacks, Incites Further Actions
The Islamic State (IS)-affiliated Furat Media released a video highlighting the actions of past Lone Wolf attackers, suggesting the incitement of further actions.
IS’ Raqqah Province Releases Video Advising Lone Wolves on Close-Quarter Combat, Bomb-making
The Islamic State’s (IS) Raqqah Province released a video featuring fighters giving instruction to potential lone wolf attackers in both hand-to-hand combat, as well as the construction of home-made bombs.
Fighter Alleges Extorting $5000+ from Rwandan Intelligence, C.I.A. in Shabaab Video
The Shabaab al-Mujahideen Movement, al-Qaeda's (AQ) branch in Somalia, released a video featuring a fighter who claimed to have extorted money from Rwandan Intelligence and C.I.A. agents by supplying them with intentionally vague information and false promises.
Jabhat Fateh al-Sham Video Focuses on Success in Battle of Aleppo
Jabhat Fateh al-Sham released a video documenting the battles against the Syrian regime under the campaign, “Lifting the Siege of Aleppo.”
IS' 'Amaq Releases Video of Downing Russian Assault Helicopter in Tadmur
'Amaq News Agency of the Islamic State (IS) released a video of fighters shooting down a Russian assault helicopter east of Tadmur (Palmyra) in Syria's Homs governorate.
IS Divisions in Ninawa and Raqqah Show Kids Enjoying Eid al-Fitr Activities
In two of the largest territories under its control, ar-Raqqah in Syria and Mosul in Iraq, the Islamic State (IS) held celebratory events for Eid al-Fitr, and released videos showing children enjoying them.
IS' 'Amaq Releases Video of Suicide Bombing in Rukban (Jordan)
Shortly after reporting on the involvement of the Islamic State (IS) in the suicide bombing at an army post in Rukban, Jordan, the group's 'Amaq News Agency released a video of the attack.
IS' al-Hayat Identifies 175 Casualties in 58 Attacks in Statistical Breakdown of Ops (December 20-26)
IS' West Africa Province Claims Inflicting Dozens of Casualties Among Nigerian Soldiers in Attack in Baga
Alleged Group in Saudi Arabia Threatens Locations of "Crusader" Celebrations
AQIM's Uqba bin Nafi Battalion Denies Killing of Fighter in Kef, Criticizes Tunisian PM for "Economic Deterioration" of Country
IS Supporter Shares "Mali Province" Video of Fighters in Mali Executing "Traitors"
3 IS-linked Groups Release Joint Video Inciting Arson in West, Portray U.S. Pullout from Syria as American Defeat
Pro-IS Channels Warn of Migrant Fighters Being Killed in Idlib, Claim Fleeing to IS “Best Option”
Pro-IS Telegram Channel Calls Western Muslims to Kashmir, Characterizing Westerners as Having Intense “Love for Jihad”
IS Supporters Disseminate Message Prioritizing “Physical Jihad” over Media Work
Pro-AQ Media Group Claims it “Urgently” Needs Help with Media Work
IS-Praising Rap Lyrics Posted on Telegram Tout Group’s Expansion “From the East to the West”
French-Writing Jihadi Says European Non-Muslims “Want another Attack”
American Suicide Bomber Active On Social Networking Site
British Jihadis in Syria Use Kik Messenger For Recruitment, Transport of Foreign Fighters
Bomber in Embassy Attack in Beirut Discussed Martyrdom, Promoted al-Qaeda Propaganda on Facebook
Syrian Faction Uses Facebook, Skype to Recruit Fighters
Facebook Page Reports on Death of Alleged Bulgarian Jihadist In Pakistan
Social Network Jihad: Madad News Agency on Facebook
