Promoting life in a land of Islam and pursuing jihad as paramount for Muslims, Islamic State (IS) fighters in Yemen urged they travel to and join the IS, and if they are incapable of doing so, then to "disturb the lives" of "disbelievers".

The Islamic State (IS) claimed killing and wounding 10 al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) fighters in the Bayda’ governorate of Yemen.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed capturing an Islamic State (IS) fighter and killing two others among four attacks on the group in Yemen's al-Bayda' governorate.

With the violent conflict escalating between the Islamic State (IS) and al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) in Yemen, the former claimed a broad offensive on positions held by the latter in al-Humaydha, in al-Bayda' governorate, and striking another operations command headquarters of the group.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) announced its seizing control over five positions held by the Islamic State (IS) in Yemen's al-Bayda' governorate, coming one-day after the IS claimed raids on multiple locations of its jihadi rival.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed wounding two troops from the UAE-backed Security Belt Forces (SBF) in Yemen's Abyan governorate, and two attacks on the Islamic State (IS) in al-Bayda'.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed a sniper attack and raid on Islamic State (IS) fighters in Yemen's al-Bayda' governorate, and bombing UAE-backed Security Belt Forces (SBF) in Abyan, killing at least four elements including a commander.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) released a video documenting its attacks in Yemen on Houthi fighters in al-Bayda', Security Belt Forces (SBF) in Abyan, and the Shabwani Elite in Shabwa.

The Islamic State's (IS) 'Amaq News Agency released a brief video of bombing a vehicle belonging to al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), in al-Bayda' governorate in Yemen.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed bombing Houthis and their rescue vehicle, and also detonating another explosive to target Islamic State (IS) fighters, both in Yemen's al-Bayda' governorate.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) released the second episode in its "Demolishing of the Espionage" series, exploring in it the recruitment of spies through blackmail and intimidation, and featuring an alleged audio conversation between a U.S. intelligence agent and a recruit.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) released the second episode in its "Demolishing of the Espionage" series, exploring in it the recruitment of spies through blackmail and intimidation, and featuring an alleged audio conversation between a U.S. intelligence agent and a recruit.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed killing at least four Islamic State (IS) fighters in two bombings in Yemen's al-Bayda' governorate, in addition to a blast on a Houthi vehicle in the same area.

The Islamic State (IS) released the 25th episode in a video series providing statistical breakdowns of IS operations, covering in this installment the week of January 10-16, 2019. The 3 minute, 15 second video, with Arabic and English text, was produced by the group’s al-Hayat Media Center and was released on January 17.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQA) claimed three attacks on Islamic State (IS) fighters within a 24-hour period in Yemen's al-Bayda' governorate.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed sniping an Islamic State (IS) fighter and attacking one of the group's positions in two separate incidents in al-Bayda', Yemen, and also striking UAE-backed Security Belt Forces (SBF) in Abyan.

The al-Bayda division of the Islamic State's Yemeni Province urged tribesmen, particularly those in Qifa, to join the fighters rather than "sell their religion" and incur punishment by entering the Yemeni army ranks.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) released a video of two attacks on what it described as "Security Belt mercenaries" in Yemen's Abyan governorate, and vilifying the UAE-backed forces as desecrators of the Qur'an and "disbelievers".

A statement attributed to the Hadramawt division of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed credit for the bombing of the Shihr district police station, but denied that its fighters had a part in inflicting casualties among civilians in the Yemeni governorate.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed its first attack on Islamic State (IS) fighters in Yemen, bombing a vehicle and ambushing another in the country's al-Bayda' governorate.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed three attacks on UAE-backed Security Belt Forces (SBF) in Yemen's Abyan governorate and sniping a Houthi fighter in al-Bayda'.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed credit for the killing of the deputy commander of UAE-backed Security Belt Forces (SBF) in Yemen's Aden governorate.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) released the second and final episode in a two-part series on alleged Islamic State Yemen Province (ISYP) fighters testifying to what they experienced while imprisoned by their own group.

'Amaq News Agency of the Islamic State released a video of the group's Yemen division (ISYP) attacking a position held by al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) in al-Bayda'.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) released the first episode in two-part series on alleged Islamic State Yemen Province (ISYP) fighters testifying to what they experienced while imprisoned by their own group.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) reported its first attack in nearly two months, bombing Houthis in Yemen's al-Bayda' governorate.

The Islamic State's Yemen Province (ISYP) claimed killing 10 al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) fighters in a near-10 hour clash in the country's al-Bayda' governorate.

The Islamic State's Yemen Province (ISYP) claimed repulsing an assault by al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) on multiple positions of its fighters in al-Bayda' governorate.

The al-Bayda' division of the Islamic State's Yemen Province (ISYP) claimed attacks on an al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) position and Houthi fighters in separate incidents on the same day, both in al-Quraishyah district.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) video breaks down the recruitment and activities of spies in extended interviews with infiltrators linked to Saudi intelligence.

The Islamic State's Yemen Province (ISYP) claimed attacking two positions held by al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) in the Qifa area in al-Bayda'.

In its first formal communique for an attack on al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), the Islamic State's Yemen Province (ISYP) claimed killing and wounding many AQAP fighters in a raid on their positions in the Qifa area in Yemen's al-Bayda' governorate.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed killing a total of four Houthi fighters and two soldiers from the UAE-backed Security Belt Forces (SBF) in attacks in Yemen's al-Bayda' and Abyan province.

A Yemen-focused pro-Islamic State (IS) group accused al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) fighters of risking civilian lives in battling the IS and causing the death of a young girl.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed bombing Houthis in Yemen's al-Bayda' governorate and inflicting casualties among UAE-backed Security Belt Forces (SBF) in a clash in Abyan.

Aden-Abyan Province, a division of the Islamic State (IS) in Yemen, released a video documenting its major suicide attacks and bombings in 2016-2018 on Yemeni security forces and the Ministry of Finance building in Aden.

A prominent Islamic State (IS) supporting media group spun the recent video from al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) on espionage to reflect its askew priority in entering into physical conflict with the IS.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) released a video documenting the confessions of spies involved in an alleged Saudi intelligence network that was uncovered after a year-long investigation.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed three attacks in the past three weeks, two targeting UAE-backed Security Belt Forces (SBF) in Yemen's Abyan governorate, and one against Houthis in al-Bayda'.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) denied a report published by the Associated Press that it has entered into "secret deals" with the Saudi-led coalition.

The Islamic State's (IS) 'Amaq News Agency released a video of an alleged former al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) fighter who joined the group and who criticized the AQ branch for cooperating with the Yemeni army.

After the Islamic State (IS) released videos accusing al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) of unjustly attacking its positions in the Qifa area in Yemen's al-Bayda' governorate, and charging that it cooperated with the Yemeni army, AQAP explained its positions on the conflict.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed wounding a commander in the UAE-backed Rapid Intervention Forces and killing four of his escorts in al-Mahfad district in Yemen's Abyan governorate.

The Islamic State's (IS) al-Bayda' Province in Yemen released a video of fighters from al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) it is holding captive and accusing the AQ branch of initiating the conflict, and also identified 13 IS fighters killed by the AQ branch.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed deterring offensives by the Shabwani Elite in Yemen's Shabwa governorate and Houthis in al-Bayda'.

Acknowledging reports from jihadi media units about violent conflict between the Islamic State (IS) and al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) in Yemen, the IS' 'Amaq News Agency released a video showing AQAP prisoners in the group's grasp.

A pro- al-Qaeda (AQ) group reported the first incident of clashes between Islamic State (IS) and AQAP fighters in Yemen.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed killing a total of eight Houthis, one of them a commander, within 10 days in Yemen's al-Bayda' governorate.

Jihadists reported that Abu Bishr Muhammad Darama, a religious judge in al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), was killed in a U.S. drone strike in Yemen.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed killing a Houthi official and two of his guards in Yemen's Ibb governorate and ambushing Houthi fighters in al-Bayda', and also bombing a truck belonging to UAE-backed Security Belt Forces (SBF) in Abyan.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed bombing and ambushing forces from the UAE-backed Shabwani Elite in Yemen's Shabwa governorate.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) threatened to take "practical steps" against Houthis in revenge for prisoner neglect and pointed to the case of a Yemeni journalist who died days after his release.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) published the text of an interview with group official Khalid bin Umar Batarfi addressing topics such as the current military situation of fighters, Yemeni public perception of U.S.

An Islamic State (IS) supporter advised the group to develop its presence in Yemen through infiltrating enemy ranks and establishing finance networks to fund military operations.

Al-Bayda' Province, a division of the Islamic State (IS) in Yemen, released a video promoting jihad during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and showcasing attacks on Houthis.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) declared that in response to UAE-backed Security Belt Forces (SBF) allegedly assaulting the homes of innocent Muslims, its fighters carried out a suicide bombing and a raid on an SBF position in Yemen's Abyan governorate.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed five operations targeting Houthis and UAE-backed Security Belt Forces (SBF) in al-Bayda’ and Abyan.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Penisula (AQAP) released a video showing its rocket attack on a camp belonging to Elite forces in Hadramawt, Yemen.

A media group focused on supporting al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) announced its founding and its intent to spread incitement and "security awareness".

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed victory over UAE-backed Security Belt Forces (SBF) in a three-day clash in the mountains of Khobar al-Maraqisha in Yemen's Abyan governorate.

Just one-week after addressing the Syrian Jihad, the leader of the Somalia-based Shabaab al-Mujahideen Movement set his sights on Yemen, rallying the fellow AQ branch there, AQAP, and advising it escalation its attacks.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) released a video showing a raid on barracks belonging to the UAE-backed Shabwani Elite in Ataq district in Yemen's Shabwa governorate.

The Islamic State (IS) claimed its first attack on Yemeni soldiers loyal to exiled president Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi in Yemen’s al-Bayda’ governorate, and also in Naba 128, highlighted the results of its recent attacks on Iraqi election candidates.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) released the second issue of its Madad Bulletin, wherein it charged UAE-backed forces in Yemen with waging a war on Islam and Sunni Yemenis through assassinating religious scholars.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) reported that 18 of its fighters escaped from a Political Security prison in al-Bayda', and claimed attacks on Houthis in that governorate and on Security Belt Forces (SBF) in Abyan.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQA) claimed a car bombing on a Houthi convoy in Yemen's al-Bayda' governorate and also killing 10 Hadrami Elite forces in an attack in Hadramawt.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed two attacks on Security Belt Forces (SBF) in Yemen's Abyan governorate and three strikes on Houthis in al-Bayda' within a 12-day period.

Aden-Abyan Province, an Islamic State (IS) division in Yemen, photographed its fighters shooting at Faculty of Arts guards in Khormaksar district in broad daylight.

Al-Bayda' Province of the Islamic State (IS) in Yemen claimed killing and wounding at least six Houthi fighters in separate incidents in the Qifa area, and photographed the beheading of one.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) reported that it took five Houthi fighters prisoner in a raid on their position in Rada'a district in Yemen's al-Bayda' governorate.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) launched a new periodical it called “Madad Bulletin,” and in the first issue, memorialized the killer of a rabbi in West Bank and reminded Muslims to fight the U.S. due to its support to Israel.

The Islamic State's (IS) Aden-Abyan Province published photos of its fighters assassinating two Yemeni soldiers on a city street in Aden in the daylight.

It released the five photos on March 4, 2018, indicating that the operation took place in the al-Mansourah neighborhood.

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The pro-Islamic State (IS) al-Yaqeen Media Foundation publicized the recent major operations by the group's fighters in Afghanistan, Libya, and Yemen with a series of infographics.

The Islamic State's (IS) 'Amaq News Agency reported that the group carried out two suicide bomings on a counterterrorism office in Aden, Yemen.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed carrying out four operations in nine days utilizing explosives, rockets, and “silenced weapons” in Yemen’s Abyan, Ibb, and Hadramawt governorates.

The Islamic State's (IS) Liwa al-Akhdar [Green Brigade] Province, its division in Ibb, Yemen, claimed killing five Houthis in a bomb blast, marking its first operation in the governorate in nearly 13 months.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed bombing Houthi fighters and storming a district headquarters in Yemen's al-Bayda' governorate, and mounting an artillery strike on Security Belt Forces (SBF) in Abyan.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed an attack on Shabwani Elite forces in Yemen's Shabwa governorate, calling it a "response" to the campaigns allegedly waged by these forces on Muslim civilians.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) released a video showing several of its attacks on Houthi fighters throughout Yemen's al-Bayda' governorate.

The 28 minute, 46 second video, entitled, "Lions of War" [أسود الحرب], is from the al-Bayda correspondent for "Ansar al-Shariah," and was issued on January 24, 2018. Footage includes raids on Houthi positions in Sawma'ah, Zahir, Dhi Na'im, and Tiyyab, and war spoils captured from the battlefield, and dead bodies of the enemy. The production concludes with a collage of deceased fighters, most of them killed in U.S. airstrikes.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed attacks on Security Belt Forces (SBF), Houthis, and Elite forces in Yemen’s al-Bayda’, Abyan, and Hadramawt governorates.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) released a video stressing the importance of fighters guarding secrets even from the most trustworthy of people, and highlighting espionage among spies in its ranks.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) reported targeting Houthis in two bombings in al-Bayda’ within three hours and released photos of the aftermath of a car bombing on Elite forces in Shabwa.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed killing and wounding 20 Yemeni Elite Forces in a car bombing in Shabwa.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed a strike on a Hadrami Elite position in Yemen's Hadramawt governorate and published photos of it, and additionally took credit for attacks on Security Belt Forces (SBF) in Abyan.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed five attacks on Elite forces, Houthis, and a Security Belt Forces’ (SBF) commander in Hadramawt, al-Bayda’, and Abyan, respectively.

Jihadists reported on the killing of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) media official in a U.S. drone strike in Yemen, and presented eulogies for him.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) released a video showing twobombings on Houthi vehicles in Yemen's Ibb governorate, and claimed nine attacks between November 30, 2017, and December 20, in Abyan, al-Bayda', and Shabwa.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) photographed am artillery and rocket strike on a camp of Hadrami Elite forces in Yemen's Hadramawt governorate, and additionally claimed two attacks on Houthi fighters in al-Bayda'.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) released the first video in a lecture series from its leader, Abu Huraira al-Sana'ani (AKA Qassim al-Rimi), discussing a book by a 15th century military strategist.

Aden-Abyan Province, a Yemen-based division of the Islamic State (IS), claimed credit for the car bombing outside the Ministry of Finance building in Khor Maskar district in Aden.

Two days after it published photos of assassinating a Yemeni criminal investigator in Aden, the Islamic State's (IS) Aden-Abyan Province photographed its murder of an individual who "cursed" Allah.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed five attacks on Houthis in one-week in Yemen's al-Bayda' and Ibb governorates, and also a strike on Security Belt Forces (SBF) in Abyan.

The Islamic State's (IS) Aden-Abyan Province photographed the assassination of a Yemeni criminal investigator by its fighters in Aden.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed ten operations in a period of nine days, where seven of the attacks focused on Security Belt Forces (SBF) in Yemen's Abyan governorate.

Aden-Abyan Province of the Islamic State (IS) in Yemen published photos of the four fighters involved in the suicide bombing and raid on the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) building in Aden.

The Islamic State's (IS) 'Amaq News Agency reported that 69 Yemeni security forces were killed as the final toll of the suicide raid on the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) building in Aden.

The group posted a message on its Tumblr account on November 5, 2017, which was subsequently distributed on Telegram, providing details of the operation, and indicating that four fighters participated in it. Earlier that day, the IS' Aden-Abyan Province claimed credit for the attack and gave information on how it was conducted, and put 50 as the initial death toll. 'Amaq reported that after one fighter detonated his vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) at the building gate, three other fighters entered, engaging in clashes lasting 11 hours with enemy elements inside and others arriving as reinforcements.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed credit for the suicide raid at a base of UAE-backed Yemeni forces in Abyan, in addition to multiple strikes on Security Belt Forces (SBF) in that governorate, and Houthi fighters in al-Bayda'.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed two car bombings, one targeting Security Belt Forces (SBF) and the other, rapid intervention forces, in Yemen's Abyan governorate.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed two bombings in Yemen's Hadramawt governorate, one targeting a criminal investigations officer and the other hitting First Military Region soldiers, and also attacks on Houthi fighters and Security Belt Forces (SBF) in Abyan and al-Bayda'.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed an assassination attempt on a Yemeni Special Forces commander in Hadramawt governorate, and multiple attacks on Houthi fighters and Security Belt Forces (SBF) in Abyan and al-Bayda’.