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Memri
21-04-2025
- Politics
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London-Based Al-Qaeda Ideologue: Military Rule In Egypt Antagonizes Islam And Shari'a, Egypt Must Be Liberated From 'Army Of Mischief'; 'It Is Either Islam, Or The Military'
The following report is now a complimentary offering from MEMRI's Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor (JTTM). For JTTM subscription information, click here . On April 13, 2025, the "Nahar Al-Da'wah [River of Preaching]" Telegram channel, which is affiliated with London-based Egyptian Al-Qaeda ideologue Hani Al-Siba'i, reposted a summary of a lecture titled "The Republic of Militar-istan and Egypt's Army of Mischief," accusing the government of Egypt of antagonizing Muslims and secularizing public life. Al-Siba'i called on Muslims to liberate Egypt, arguing that the country is a land of Islam and will remain as such. [1] "Egypt Will Never Enjoy Security As Long As President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi And His Military Clique Are In Power" Al-Siba'i began the lecture, which was also shared on the cleric's website "Risalat Widd" [2] and his personal account on X (formerly Twitter), [3] by saying that Egypt will never enjoy security as long as President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi and his military clique are in power, protecting the edifices of secularism and allowing all sorts of assaults on Islam and Muslims. The Egyptian army, he stated, is an army of mischief that occupies Egypt, and which turned it into a den of malice, treason, and immorality. According to Al-Siba'i, exposing the military junta and its henchmen: the judiciary, media, imams, priests, and all the misguided who blindly who follow every loudmouth, is "a religious necessity," noting that Egypt's military does not fight for the sake of Allah, but rather for the sake of America and the enemies of Islam. "Does it support and befriend the believers? Or does it support and cozy up to the nonbelievers? This army, since its founding, has been hostile to Islam and stands against the empowerment of Islamic shari'a," he added. "The Egyptian Army Besieges Muslims In Egypt, Libya, Palestine, Syria, And Elsewhere" He further explained that the military has always been hostile to Muslims: "It fights them, kills them, and conspires against them! It is an army that befriends and supports the believers, protects their interests, and besieges Muslims in Egypt, Libya, Palestine, Syria, and elsewhere." Citing a Quran verse to corroborate the religious designation of an army that allies with non-Islamic parties against Muslims, the cleric states that it is manifestly clear that the Egyptian army fights for causes other than Islam, and it therefore meets the divine command to the believers to fight it. "Liberate Your Country From The Army Of Mischief" He calls on the people of Egypt to disassociate from the "criminal sect" of the army and the police, saying that the name of Egypt under the rule of the military has become synonymous with atheism, polytheism, hypocrisy, and debauchery, and urges them to act to change the form of government in Egypt. "Oh Muslims in Egypt, liberate your country from the army of mischief! Liberate your country from militarism! Egypt is not the land of the military. It is the bastion of Islam and will remain so... Hold your head high, you are a Muslim. Islam is supreme and nothing is superior to it. Say it loudly and do not hesitate." "It is either Islam, or the military," he declares.
Memri
18-04-2025
- Politics
- Memri
Pro-Hamas Telegram Outlet Calls For Anti-Israel Protesters To Besiege American Embassies Around The World On April 25
The following report is now a complimentary offering from MEMRI's Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor (JTTM). For JTTM subscription information, click here. On April 17, 2025, the pro-Hamas "Shehab News Agency" shared a poster on its Telegram channel inciting anti-Israel protesters around the world to besiege American embassies in their country. [1] The poster depicts Palestinian flags surrounding a building identified in an Arabic text as "the American Embassy." The poster also depicts the walls of the embassy building dripping blood. The text on the top reads: "Gaza Calls: Besiege the embassies." The channel claims that the poster is being circulated by activists who wants to mark "the International Day Of Gaza," scheduled for April 25, by besieging U.S. embassies across the world. [1] Telegram, April 17, 2025. The full text of this post is available to subscribers. Please login or register to request subscription information from MEMRI .
Memri
13-03-2025
- Politics
- Memri
Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor (JTTM) Weekly: March 8-15, 2025
The following are some of this week's reports from the MEMRI Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor (JTTM) Project, which translates and analyzes content from sources monitored around the clock, among them the most important jihadi websites and blogs. (To view these reports in full, you must be a paying member of the JTTM; for membership information, send an email to jttmsubs@ with "Membership" in the subject line.) Note to media and government: For a full copy of these reports, send an email with the title of the report in the subject line to media@ Please include your name, title, and organization in your email. EXCLUSIVE: Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) To Integrate Into Syrian Government Institutions – The Agreement Document On March 10, 2025, a Syrian news agency reported that Syrian President Ahmad Al-Shara'a signed an agreement with the head of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to integrate the SDF into Syrian Government institutions. EXCLUSIVE: After Violence On Syrian Coast, Syrian Administration Accuses 'Assad Regime Remnants' Of Provoking Civil War, 'Resistance' Groups Accuse Government Forces Of Massacring Thousands Of Civilians; Committees Formed To Investigate Events, Restore 'Civil Peace' In recent days, the coastal regions of Syria, the main center of the country's Alawite minority to which Presidents Hafez and Bashar Al-Assad belonged, have seen violent clashes between forces of the new Syrian administration – linked to disbanded jihadi group Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) – and armed groups, with reports of atrocities on both sides. EXCLUSIVE: Syria-Based Jihadi Group Of Foreign Fighters Supervises Training Of Syrian Army Recruits, Prepares Them To Repel 'Monkeys,' (Alawites), 'Zionists,' And 'Atheists' (Kurds) A Syria-based tactical military training group published photos on its X (formerly Twitter) account showing its fighters supervising the training of recruits who had recently joined the Syrian armed forces. EXCLUSIVE: Conflicting Reports Emerge On Death Of Russian Officer In Syria Amid Coastal Violence; Russian Media Refutes Allegations, Confirms His Death While 'Fighting Terrorism' On March 11, 2025, reports surfaced about the death of a Russian officer in Syria, with conflicting narratives from pro-ISIS sources, Syrian journalists, and Russian media. EXCLUSIVE: Spanish Communist Party's Secretary Of International Relations, Manuel Pineda, Attends Lebanon Funeral Of Hizbullah's Hassan Nasrallah In Beirut The Secretary of International Relations of the Communist Party of Spain, posted photos and videos on Instagram showing his attendance at the funeral procession and memorial ceremony for former Hizbullah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah—the leader of the U.S.-designated terrorist organization Hizbullah—and his successor, Hashem Safieddine. EXCLUSIVE: In Ongoing Train Hijacking, Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) Gives Pakistan 48 Hours For Prisoner Exchange, Threatens China: 'President Xi Jinping, You Still Have Time To Quit Balochistan,' China-Pakistan Economic Corridor 'Will Fail Miserably On March 11, 2025, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), an armed group fighting for the independence of Balochistan from Pakistan, hijacked the Jaffer Express train, which was on way from Quetta to Peshawar, in Bolan district of Balochistan and took scores of passengers hostage. EXCLUSIVE: Chicago-Area Man, Who Promotes Jihad, Claims To Be On FBI Watchlist; Has Recently Corresponded With Incarcerated Jamaican Pro-ISIS Cleric Sheikh Faisal An Illinois-based man and convert to Islam has promoted jihadi ideology on various social media platforms for several years. Jihadi Idealogue: Sunnis In Syria Should Kill Alawites; Authorities Should Establish Sunni Paramilitary Group Similar To Iran's IRGC On March 6, 2025, a pro-Al-Qaeda jihadi idealogue shared posts on Telegram discussing the deadly clashes in Tartus and Latakia between Syrian forces and loyalists to the former Syrian regime. Jihadi Cleric Affiliated With Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS): To Avoid Sectarian Violence, Shari'a Should Be Enforced, Mujahedeen And Their Families Should Move To Alawite Areas On March 1, 2025, a Syria-based Egyptian jihadi Salafi cleric who used to be a prominent religious official in Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), published a commentary discussing the deadly clashes in Tartus and Latakia between Syrian forces and loyalists to the former Syrian regime. Syrian Administration's Committee To Investigate Violence On Syrian Coast Announces That President, Judiciary Will Decide Whether To Convict Violators, Findings Won't Be Publicized; Arrests Made For Attacks On Civilians; NGOs Provoking 'Sectarian Tensions' To Be Prosecuted On March 6, 2025, a wave of violence erupted in the coastal regions of Syria, the main center of the country's Alawite minority, which counts among its members former Presidents Hafez and Bashar Al-Assad, between forces of the new Syrian administration – linked to disbanded jihadi group Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) – and armed groups, with reports of atrocities on both sides. After Agreement Between SDF And Damascus Government, Reports Of Military Forces En Route To Take Over Key Facilities, Widespread Celebrations Of Syria's 'Complete Liberation' On the evening of March 10, 2025, Syrian president Ahmed Al-Sharaa, who had led jihadi group Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) under the nom de guerre Abu Muhammad Al-Joulani, signed an agreement with Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) leader to integrate the SDF into the Syrian state. Syria's 'General Security Directorate' Reports Fight Against ISIS In Daraa Governorate On March 6, 2025, a Telegram channel which is supportive of the Syrian Government forces reported clashes between security forces and members affiliated with the Islamic State (ISIS) in the city of Al-Sanamayn, in Syria's Daraa Governorate. Military Council In Al-Suwayda' Rejects Syria's 'De Facto Authority,' Refuses To Allow Its Forces Into Governorate On March 5, 2025, the Military Council in Al-Suwayda' issued a statement asserting that "some groups" had assisted Syrian jihadi group Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) – to which the new Syrian administration is linked – and tried to let its forces into the governorate without coordinating with the Military Council, "civil society, or religious bodies." Syrian Interim Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani Meets With Key Figures At Chemical Weapons Watchdog At The Hague On March 5-6, 2025, the Syrian Foreign Ministry released photos documenting the Foreign Minister's meetings with foreign officials and key figures at the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in the Hague. ISKP-Linked Media Outlet Accuses Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham Of Deviating From Shari'a, Befriending Unbelievers, Failing To Attack Israel, And Suspending Jihad On February 17, a media outlet linked to the Islamic State Khurasan Province (ISKP), released a 23-page Dari-language booklet accusing Syria's new ruler Ahmad Al-Sharaa aka Abu Muhammad Al-Joulani of suspending jihad and violating shari'a by befriending unbeliever countries and "Rafidhi [rejectionist, a pejorative term for Shi'ite]" Iran. Pro-ISKP Facebook Account: Syrian Government's Silence About Israeli Attacks Is Divine Humiliation In a March 1, 2025 Pashtu-language article, the Facebook account of a pro-Islamic State Khurasan Province (ISKP) media outlet said that the silence of the Syrian government led by Ahmad Al-Sharaa aka Abu Muhammad Al-Joulani in response to Israeli attacks in Syria is a form of divine humiliation against the group. Prominent Pro-Islamic State (ISIS) Writer Frames Syrian Conflict As 'Religious War': Condemns Nationalism, Alawites, And Ahmed Al-Sharaa's Leadership; Calls For Jihadist Unity On March 9, 2025, a pro-ISIS media outlet published a commentary by a prominent supporter addressing the latest events on the Syrian coast. Iran-Backed Militias In Iraq And Yemen: Syrian Regime 'Engineered' By America And Israel Massacres Shi'ites; Shi'ite Holy Places Are 'Red Line;' Weapons Should Be Trained On Israel The violent clashes between the forces of the new Syrian regime and those who were loyal to the deposed president of Syria, Bashar Assad, and the members of the Alawite sect, sparked numerous responses from senior officials in the Iran-backed militias in Iraq, Yemen, and Lebanon. Houthi Ansar Allah Movement Declares Renewal Of Naval Blockade Against Israel: 'Any Israeli Ship Attempting To Violate Ban Shall Be Targeted' On March 11, 2025, Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi Ansar Allah movement (the Houthis) declared the renewal of the naval blockade against Israel in the Red Sea, the Arabian Sea, the Bab Al-Mandab Strait, and the Gulf of Aden, until access to Gaza is provided and humanitarian aid once again reaches its residents. Al-Houthi, Yemen's Ansar Allah Movement Leader, Threatens Attacks On Israel For Blocking Gaza Aid; Accuses Israel Of Fueling Violence In Syria; Condemns Arab 'Inaction' And Alleged 'Cover Up' Of Extremist Crimes On March 7, 2025, Abd Al-Malik Badr Al-Din Al-Houthi, leader of Yemen's Ansar Allah Movement (the Houthis), warned that his group would resume naval operations against Israel if it did not allow humanitarian aid to reach Gaza within four days. Houthi Ansar Allah Movement Leader Threatens Renewal Of Naval Operations Against Israel If Access To Gaza Not Restored Within Four Days; Says Siege To Be Met With Siege On March 7, 2025, Houthi leader Abd Al-Malik Badr Al-Din Al-Houthi threatened to renew naval operations against Israel if within four days the country didn't restore access to the Gaza Strip and the delivery of humanitarian assistance to its residents, and the Houthi Supreme Political Council issued a statement saying that the Houthi armed forces were ready to carry out the instructions of its leader. Following U.S. Designation, Yemen's Ansar Allah Movement (The Houthis) Accuses Washington Of Escalating Conflict, Demonstrates Military Readiness And Challenges U.S. Military Presence In The Region On March 4, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement: "The State Department is fulfilling one of President Trump's earliest promises upon taking office, and I am pleased to announce the designation of Ansar Allah — commonly referred to as the Houthis — as a Foreign Terrorist Organization." Senior Ansar Allah Movement (Houthi) Official Mocks U.S. Designation: Yemeni People Will Not Be Shaken By Any Threat Or Designation A member of the Political Bureau and Shura Council of the Ansar Allah Movement (the Houthis) posted commentary on X (formerly Twitter) celebrating another downing of a U.S. MQ-9 drone, and mocking President Donald Trump's sanctions of the Houthis' negotiating team. Hamas-Linked Media Outlet Solicits Funds Using New Cryptocurrency Wallet On March 10, 2025, a Palestinian outlet sanctioned by the U.S. for its involvement in fundraising for Hamas in the wake of the October 7, 2023 invasion of Israel posted a link on its Telegram channels to an address for donating the USDT TRON cryptocurrency. Following Reports Of Massacres Of Shi'ites In Syria By Regime Forces, Two Unknown Shi'ite Groups In Iraq Vow To Drive Out Pro-Regime Syrians; 'No Room For Supporters Of Terrorism' In early March 2025, violent clashes erupted in Syria's coastal regions between forces of the new Syrian administration – linked to disbanded jihadi group Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) led by Ahmed Al-Sharaa aka Mohammad Al-Joulani – and armed groups of opponents to the new regime. Following Agreement To Merge Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Into Syrian Government, Islamic State (ISIS) Supporters Denounce 'Infidel' Syrian Army, Urge Preparations For 'Decisive Battle' On the evening of March 10, 2025, Syrian president Ahmed Al-Sharaa, who had led jihadi group Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) under the nom de guerre Abu Muhammad Al-Joulani, signed an agreement with Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) leader to integrate the SDF into the Syrian state. Islamic State Central Africa Province (ISCAP) Claims Beheading 20 Christian Villagers, Burning Over 30 Houses In Eastern Democratic Republic Of Congo (DRC) On March 5, 2025, the Islamic State Central Africa Province (ISCAP) issued a statement claiming that operatives of the group assaulted the villages of Samboko and Mekania in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) Ituri province on February 26. Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) Documents Two Attacks On Nigerian Military Positions; Soldiers Killed, Base And Checkpoint Burned, Vehicles And Weapons Seized On March 7, 2025, the Islamic State's (ISIS) official news agency published a statement reporting that according to "military sources," on March 6, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters burned down a Nigerian military base after seizing control over it, in the city of Wajiroko, in Nigeria's Borno state. Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) Documents Naval Assault On Military Camp In Northern Cameroon; Soldiers Injured, Property Burned, Weapons, Ammunition, Boats Seized On March 10, 2025, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) issued a statement claiming that on March 7, operatives of the group assaulted a Cameroonian army camp in Darak, in Cameroon's Far North region, using "various weapons." WARNING – GRAPHIC: Islamic State (ISIS) Weekly Newsletter Releases Exclusive Photos Documenting Operations In Nigeria And The DRC On March 6, 2025, the Islamic State (ISIS) released issue 485 of its weekly newsletter. Former Afghan Intelligence Chief, After Arrest Of ISIS Mastermind Of Kabul Airport Attack: 'Today, ISIS-K Is Simply The Latest Pawn In Islamabad's Geopolitical Game – One Designed To Expand Its Regional Influence While Securing Support From The West' In his speech to the U.S. Congress on March 4, 2025, President Donald Trump thanked Pakistan for its help in the arrest of the Islamic State (ISIS) militant who was responsible for the killing of 13 U.S. soldiers at the Kabul International Airport on August 25, 2021, during the chaotic American withdrawal from Afghanistan. Islamic State (ISIS) Editorial: Trump-Zelensky Exchange Deepens Estrangement Among Allies; Lack Of Future U.S. Engagement Undermines Anti-ISIS Coalition: 'Exploit The Rift In The Crusader Camp' On March 6, 2025, the Islamic State (ISIS) released Issue 485 of its weekly newsletter which featured an editorial titled: "The Incident at the White House," discussing the alleged repercussions of the February 28 showdown between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Pro-Islamic State (ISIS) Media Outlet Releases Step-By-Step Bengali-Language Guide For Accessing The ISIS-Operated Server From Google Play And Apple's App Store A pro-Islamic State (ISIS) media outlet released Bengali-language instructions for creating an account on the ISIS-operated server. Islamic State (ISIS) Supporter Shares Poster Calling To Kill Civilians In Anti-ISIS Coalition Countries On March 5, 2025, a user of the Islamic State (ISIS)-operated server shared English and German versions of a poster by a pro-ISIS media outlet. Sydney-Based Pro-Islamic State (ISIS) Preacher Exploits Online Threat Against Local Mosque To Incite Young Australian Muslims Against Democracy A Sydney-based pro-Islamic State (ISIS) preacher called on Muslims in Australia to separate themselves from society after a 16-year-old threatened a local mosque on Instagram. Pro-Islamic State (ISIS) Telegram Channels Exploit Ramadan To Solicit Donations For Families Of Detained Fighters In Syria's Al-Hol And Roj Camps, Framing Contributions As 'Acts Of Worship' Pro-Islamic State (ISIS) Telegram channels are exploiting Ramadan to solicit donations for families of detained fighters in Syria's Al-Hol and Roj camps, framing financial contributions as acts of worship, promising divine rewards. New Pro-Islamic State (ISIS) Media Outlet Established To Provide Translations In More Than Ten Languages A newly-established media outlet supportive of the Islamic State (ISIS) announced that it will provide translations in more than ten languages. Al-Qaeda Affiliate Al-Shabab Claims 24 Killed In Attack On Government Militias Base In Somalia's Middle Shabelle Province On March 7, 2025, the media arm of Al-Qaeda's affiliate in Somalia, Harakat Al-Shabab Al-Mujahideen (Al-Shabab), released a statement claiming that the group's operatives carried out a "crushing" attack against a military base of pro-Somali government militias on the outskirts of Bos Hareri, in Somalia's Middle Shabelle province. WARNING – GRAPHIC: Al-Qaeda Affiliate Al-Shabab Publishes Photos Documenting Fighters Repelling Attacks By Pro-Government Militia In Somalia On March 12, 2025, the media wing of Al-Qaeda's affiliate in Somalia, Harakat Al-Shabab Al-Mujahideen (Al-Shabab), released photos documenting the group's fighters repelling attacks by a Somali government-backed militia in the Bersu Sheikh suburb of Adale district in central Shabelle state, in southern Somalia. Al-Qaeda Affiliate Al-Shabab Releases Video: Leader Urges Readiness For 'New Phase Of War' In Somalia, With Military Display On March 10, 2025, the multimedia arm of the Al-Qaeda's affiliate in Somalia, Harakat Al-Shabab Al-Mujahideen (Al-Shabab), released a video titled, "Indeed, Allah's Victory Is Near." Al-Qaeda In Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) Video Declares Jihad Is Remedy To Yemen's Ailments: Afghan Taliban Model Is Best Model To Follow On March 10, 2025, the official media arm of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) released a 3-minute 43-second video by its affiliated Shahed media outlet, titled: "The Ailment and the Remedy," arguing that the best solution to the various crises in Yemen is jihad, and that the Afghan model is a worthy example for Yemenis to follow. Canada-Based Pro-Al-Qaeda Cleric Scoffs At Syrian President Al-Sharaa's Surrender Of Armed Sunni Support; Warns The Price For Submission To International Dictates 'Will Be Painful And Costly' A Canada-based pro-Al-Qaeda cleric regularly criticizes Syria's interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, aka Abu Muhammad Al-Joulani, for surrendering the cause of Islamic shari'a under international pressure, adding that enemies of Islam will accept only "total surrender" from Sunnis. Suicide Bomber In Pakistan Kills Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam – Samiul Haq (JUI-S) Party Leader, Head Of Pakistan's Top Jihadi Madrassa, And Former Pakistani MP Maulana Hamidul Haq Haqqani On February 28, 2025, following Friday prayers, a suicide bomber detonated his vest near the leader of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam – Samiul Haq (JUI-S) party, head of Jamia Darul Uloom Haqqania madrassa in the town of Akora Khattak in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, and a former member of parliament, killing him, his young son, and six others, according to an Urdu-language daily. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Condemns Suicide Bombing At Jamia Darul Uloom Haqqania: 'This Attack Is Not Just Against The Late Maulana, But Against All Religious Seminaries, Religious Institutions, And The Ulema' On February 28, 2025, within hours of a suicide bombing at Pakistan's top-ranking jihadi madrassa Jamia Darul Uloom Haqqania at Akora Khattak, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) issued an Urdu-language statement condemning the attack and describing it as an attack on Ulema (Islamic religious scholars) and all religious seminaries. Pakistani Editorial: 'Factions Within The TTP May Join [ISIS] After Developing Internal Differences' Amid reports that Afghan Taliban members are carrying out attacks in Afghanistan on behalf of the Islamic State Khurasan Province (ISKP), an editorial titled "The Threat of Terrorism In Afghanistan" in Pakistan's Pashtu-language daily has warned that Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) mujahideen may also join the Islamic State. Pro-Afghan Taliban Media Outlet: IRGC Delegation Met With Afghan Opposition Leaders In Turkey, Sought Intelligence Cooperation Against U.S., West According to a report published by a pro-Afghan Taliban newspaper a high-ranking delegation from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) went to Turkey to meet with Afghan opposition leaders who are fighting the Afghan Taliban. Dari-Language Media Report Warns That Afghan Taliban Members Are Joining ISKP, Executing Attacks On Taliban Officials On February 24, 2025, an online media report said that senior Taliban members in Afghanistan are joining the ranks of the Islamic State Khurasan Province (ISKP) and have been involved in a series of recent attacks. ISKP-Linked Media Outlet Accuses Afghan Taliban Of Suppressing Muslims In Exchange For U.S. Aid: 'While The Taliban Are Getting Fat On American Dollars, The Lions Of The Islamic State Are Also Sharpening Their Knives To Slit Their Throats' A Facebook account recently shared a jihadi video accusing the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA, i.e., the Afghan Taliban) of receiving money from the United States in order to suppress true Muslims. Hizb-ut-Tahrir Afghanistan Article Discussing Taliban Cotton Policy Discusses Its Caliphate Constitution: All 'Factories That Are Publicly Owned Or Privately Owned... Belong To The War Industry' On February 26, 2025, Hizb-ut-Tahrir Afghanistan published a Dari-language article about the Afghan Taliban's cotton policy but reveals some aspects of the shari'a-based constitution drafted by the Islamist organization for a global Caliphate government. Afghan Taliban Spokesman, After Trump's Speech To Congress: 'The Fact That ISIS Members Are Arrested On Pakistani Soil Shows That ISIS Has Taken Refuge There' Following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that an Islamic State (ISIS) militant was captured in Pakistan for the 2021 killing of 13 U.S. soldiers in Kabul, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA, i.e., the Afghan Taliban) asked the U.S. to find the ISIS hideouts in Pakistan. Afghan Taliban Spokesman Rejects Trump's Claim That Bagram Military Base Is Under China's Control: 'In The U.S., The Mindset Regarding Afghanistan Remains Close To That Of Wartime' The spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA, i.e., the Afghan Taliban), has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that the Bagram Airbase is under China's control, according to an Afghan media report.
Memri
07-02-2025
- Politics
- Memri
Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor (JTTM) Weekly: February 1-8, 2025
The following are some of this week's reports from the MEMRI Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor (JTTM) Project, which translates and analyzes content from sources monitored around the clock, among them the most important jihadi websites and blogs. (To view these reports in full, you must be a paying member of the JTTM; for membership information, send an email to jttmsubs@ with "Membership" in the subject line.) Note to media and government: For a full copy of these reports, send an email with the title of the report in the subject line to media@ Please include your name, title, and organization in your email. EXCLUSIVE: Gazan Jihadis React To President Trump's Remarks: Neither Trump, Nor Netanyahu Will Uproot Palestinians From Their Land On February 4, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump said during a news conference with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he foresees long-term U.S. ownership of the Gaza Strip and relocating residents of Gaza while the Gaza Strip is reconstructed. EXCLUSIVE: Hamas, PIJ, PFLP: President Trump's Gaza Remarks Reflect 'Profound Ignorance' Of Conflict, Threaten Arab National Security: 'A New Balfour Declaration' On February 4, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump floated the idea of the United States taking ownership of the Gaza Strip and resettling its Palestinian residents by moving them to other countries. EXCLUSIVE: Palestinian Mujahideen Movement: Trump's Gaza Proposal Is 'Delusional'; Popular Front For The Liberation Of Palestine (PFLP): UNRWA Is Complicit On February 6, 2025, the Palestinian Mujahideen Movement (PMM) issued a statement condemning President Trump's proposal on Gaza in which he suggested that Israel turn the strip over to the United States at the conclusion of fighting and resettling Palestinians elsewhere in the region. EXCLUSIVE: Telegram Outlet Linked To Iran-Backed Militias In Iraq: Tehran Is Preparing Nuclear Bases To Set The Region On Fire On February 1, 2025, an Iran-backed Iraqi militia-affiliated Telegram channel shared a post suggesting that Teheran has begun to produce nuclear warheads for intercontinental hypersonic missiles as part of its deterrence strategy in the region. EXCLUSIVE: In First Visit To Syria By Head Of State, Qatar's Emir Meets With Syria's New Transitional President Ahmed Al-Sharaa On January 30, 2025, Telegram channels affiliated with Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) reported that Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, visited Damascus where he met with HTS leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa, a.k.a. Abu Muhammad Al-Joulani, who was recently declared Syria's transitional President. EXCLUSIVE: In First Official Visit, Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa Meets With Saudi Crown Prince In Riyadh, Heads To Mecca For 'Umrah Pilgrimage On February 2, 2025, the Presidency of the Syrian Arab Republic shared a photo on its official Telegram channel showing President Ahmed Al-Sharaa aka Abu Muhammad Al-Joulani – who had previously headed jihadi group Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) – and Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani onboard a plane, reporting that they were en route to their first official visit, to Saudi Arabia. EXCLUSIVE: Syrian President Al-Sharaa Meets With Turkish President Erdoğan In Ankara, First Media Appearance Of Al-Sharaa's Wife In Meeting With Emine Erdoğan On February 4, 2025, the Presidency of the Syrian Arab Republic shared photos on its official Telegram channel showing President Ahmed Al-Sharaa aka Abu Muhammad Al-Joulani – who had previously headed jihadi group Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) – and Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani on their way to visit "the sister Turkish republic." Recently-Formed Formidable In Might Militia Declares 'The Start Of Preparations' For Violent Campaign Against Israeli, U.S., Turkish 'Occupation;' Calls 'To Set Ground On Fire Under Occupiers' Feet' On February 4, 2025, on its Telegram channel, the recently-formed Islamic Resistance Front in Syria militia issued an official statement from "the General Command" in which it declared "the start of preparations for The Promise of the Hereafter campaign against the Israeli, American, and Turkish occupation in Syria. Recently Formed Militia, Formidable In Might – Islamic Resistance Front In Syria, Claims Second Attack On IDF Forces In Southern Syria In several posts between January 31 and February 1, 2025, on its Telegram channel, the recently-formed Islamic Resistance Front in Syria militia claimed responsibility for an attack on soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in the Quneitra area in southern Syria. In Video, Syrian Jihadi Group Ansar Al-Tawhid Showcases 'Shahin Drones' Striking Al-Assad Forces During HTS-Led Military Campaign On January 29, 2025, a Syrian jihadi group which reportedly participated in the Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS)-led November 2024 campaign against Bashar Al-Assad's government, released a 48-second video featuring footage from several drone attacks carried out by the group's operatives against Al-Assad's forces. Syrian Security Forces Capture Assad Cousin Implicated In 'Crimes Against Syrian People,' Acknowledge Death Of Detainee Allegedly By Torture In recent days, the Public Security Administration (PSA) of the new Syrian administration, linked to jihadi group Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), reported capturing a senior Assad regime official and cousin of Bashar Al-Assad accused of "crimes against the Syrian people." In Inaugural Speech, Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa Pledges To Serve Syrians, Form Transitional Legislative Council; Vows To Prosecute Criminals, Unite Syria Under One Authority On January 29, 2025, a "Convention to Announce the Victory of the Syrian Revolution" was held in Damascus, where Ahmed Al-Sharaa aka Abu Muhammad Al-Joulani, who had served as leader of jihadi group Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), was announced interim president of Syria. New Syrian Presidency Condemns 'Terrorist' Attack In Manbij, Vows To Pursue Plotters On February 3, 2025, the Syrian Presidency released a statement about a car bomb attack that took place the same day in Manbij, located 19 miles from the Turkish border, describing it as a terrorist attack. Syrian Interim Government (SIG) Prime Minister Congratulates President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, Puts SIG Resources At His Government's Disposal On February 3, 2025, Syrian Telegram channels shared a statement by the Syrian Interim Government (SIG) Prime Minister, dated January 30, in which he acknowledged the government of President Ahmed Al-Sharaa aka Abu Muhammad Al-Joulani, appointed on the previous day as Syria's interim president. Salafi Jihadi Clerics Opine On Ahmed Al-Sharaa As Syria's New President: Machiavellian Leader Who Exploited Shari'a To Achieve Gains, Placed His Authority Above Islam On January 29, 2025, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, aka Abu Muhammad Al-Joulani, leader of Syria's largest jihadi group, Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), was installed as Syria's interim president. 'Syrian Popular Resistance' Issues Cryptic 'Final Statement' Urging Operatives To Continue Fighting New Syrian Administration; Insists On Embracing Syrians Of All Sects Who Oppose 'Wahhabism, Zionists, America' A Syrian resistance group, which is opposed to the new Syrian administration linked to jihadi group Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), issued a cryptic "final military statement" bemoaning the lack of response to its leadership's attempts to strengthen the group and calling on its operatives to continue their struggle against Syria's new rulers. Hamas's Military Wing, Al-Qassam Brigades, Announces Death Of General Commander Mohammad Deif, Deputy Chief Of Staff, And Five Senior Commanders On January 30, 2025, the Hamas military spokesman delivered a 10-minute, 53-second video address, in which he announced the deaths of Mohammad Deif, leader of Hamas's military wing, 'Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam Brigades, and other senior military commanders. Pro-Hamas Outlet Solicits Cryptocurrency Donations On February 1, 2025, a pro-Hamas outlet published a post on its English-language Telegram channel calling for followers to donate money to Gazans. Hamas Military Wing, 'Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam Brigades, Solicits Donations Via Email On February 3, 2025, the 'Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, released a poster depicting an armed fighter aiming his rifle at an unseen target. Yemen's Ansar Allah Houthi Movement Claims 309 Operations Against Israel, U.S., And U.K, Since October 2023: 'The Generals Of The Enemies Acknowledge That Today Yemen Has Become The Lord Of The Red Sea And Lord Of The Arab Region' The official website of Yemen's Ansar Allah Houthi Movement published a report detailing Houthi military operations against Israel, the U.S., and the U.K., since October 2023. Iran-Backed Ansar Allah Movement (Houthis) Accuses U.S. Of Mobilizing New Regional Anti-Yemen Coalition To Mask 'Failure And Revenge Plots' On January 28, 2025, a media outlet affiliated with Yemen's Ansar Allah Movement (Houthis) released an article titled, "'Revenge for America and Israel' Is the Title of Regional Mobilization Against Yemen: The Bitterness of Defeat Exposes Washington's Goals." Yemen's Houthis Respond In Editorial To CENTCOM Statement On Countering Houthi Propaganda, President Trump's Terror Designation On February 5, 2025, the website of Yemen's Iran-backed Ansar Allah Movement (the Houthis) published an editorial, titled "The U.S. Army Flounders in the Face of Sana'a: Escaping Military Defeat to Media Escalation." Lebanese Hizbullah, Palestinian Factions Condemn Australian Government's Sanctions On Hizbullah Leader As 'Subservience' To Israel's 'Aspirations,' And To U.S.-Israeli 'Project' On February 3, 2025, the Australian Government imposed anti-terror sanctions on several entities worldwide, including Lebanese Hizbullah's new Secretary-General Na'im Qassem, saying the Iran-backed organization is responsible for the deaths of countless civilians in Lebanon, Israel and across the Middle East. New Iraqi 'Islamic Resistance' Group Issues Video Statement Threatening Attacks Against 'American-Zionist Enemy,' American Bases In Iraq On February 4, 2025, a new Iraqi militia released a new video statement. In the video, nine masked and armed men stand holding photos of IRGC Qods Force Commander General Qasem Soleimani and Iraqi PMU deputy leader Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis, who were both assassinated in a U.S. airstrike in January 2020. Putin's Special Representative To The Middle East Meets With The Head Of The Iran-Backed Badr Organization In Baghdad The Secretary-General of the Iran-backed Badr Organization in Iraq met in Baghdad with Mikhail Bogdanov, Deputy Foreign Minister and Special Representative of the Russian President to the Middle East. Islamic Army In Iraq Hails Remarks By Tulsi Gabbard In Senate Hearing As 'A New Birth Of Truth' About The U.S.-Iraq War The Islamic Army in Iraq – a Sunni Islamist organization which was active during the U.S. invasion of Iraq – praised remarks made by Tulsi Gabbard, the Trump Administration's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, during her Senate confirmation hearing. Islamic State Central Africa Province (ISCAP) Claims Killing 27 Christians By Beheading And Stabbing, Burning 70 Homes In The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) In statements released between January 30 and February 1, 2025, Islamic State Central Africa Province (ISCAP) claimed four attacks against Christians in the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) northeastern provinces, North-Kivu and Ituri. Photos: Islamic State Mozambique Province Attacks Army Fortification In Mozambique's Cabo Delgado Province On February 4, 2025, Islamic State Mozambique Province released a photoset on Telegram which documented its fighters attacking Mozambican Army fortifications in Mocimboa da Praia, in the country's northeastern Cabo Delgado Province. Islamic State (ISIS) Weekly Newsletter Releases Exclusive Infographic And Photos Documenting Operations In Nigeria, Somalia, DRC, And Mozambique On January 30, 2025, the Islamic State (ISIS) released issue 480 of its weekly newsletter. Islamic State (ISIS) Releases Video Addressing 'Christians and Jews' Documenting Aftermath Of Suicide Attack On Nigerian Forces In Abima: 'Oh Christians Of The World, Apostates, And Jews... The Religion Of Allah Will Subjugate Every Person In The World' – And There Will Be Similar Attacks Against Those Who Do Not 'Repent' On January 30, 2025, the media arm of the Islamic State (ISIS) released a two-minute video showing the aftermath of the suicide attack targeting Nigerian army forces in Abima, Borno state, that took place on January 24, when a "martyrdom-seeking fighter" of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) detonated his car-bomb on Nigerian forces, killing and wounding 60 soldiers. Islamic State (ISIS) Weekly: ISIS West Africa Province (ISWAP) Intends To Take Control Of Nigerian Cities; International Coalition, Nigerian Army Has Failed To Eliminate The Group On January 30, 2025, the Islamic State (ISIS) released issue 480 of its weekly newsletter. ISKP Magazine Calls For Rebellion Against Iran, Pakistan, And 'American Puppet' Afghan Taliban Government A key article in the latest issue of the "Voice of Khurasan," an English-language monthly magazine published by Al-Azaim Media Foundation, a media outlet linked to the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), which defines itself as a supporting entity for the Islamic State (ISIS), outlines conditions under which it becomes necessary to cease obedience and loyalty to an Islamic ruler – whether caliph, imam, or leader. After Killing Of Sweden-Based Quran Burner, Islamic State (ISIS) Supporter Names Anti-Islam Figures In Turkey, India, UK As Targets On January 29, 2025, it was reported that Iraqi refugee Salwan Momika, who had publicly burned copies of the Quran on several occasions, was shot to death in his apartment in the Swedish city of Södertälje, near Stockholm. German-Language Pro-Islamic State (ISIS) Media Outlet Threatens Trump With Attacks In U.S., Calls On Muslims To Carry Out Attacks In The West On February 2, 2025, a new German-language pro-Islamic State (ISIS) media outlet released a poster in English and German versions titled: "Who Are You To Hunt Us? We Are Coming To Slaughter You!" Sydney-Based Pro-Islamic State (ISIS) Preacher: Muslims Should Not Consider Jews, Christians Their Brothers On January 30, 2025, a Sydney-based pro-Islamic State (ISIS) preacher posted a video on Telegram in which he criticized Muslims who consider Christians and Jews their "brothers." Al-Qaeda Affiliate Al-Shabab Claims Killing 26 Soldiers In Central Somalia, Capturing Officials And Killing Soldiers In Northeastern Kenya On January 30, 2025, the media arm of Al-Qaeda's affiliate in Somalia, Harakat Al-Shabab Al-Mujahideen (Al-Shabab), issued a statement claiming that Al-Shabab operatives repelled seven assaults by Somali government militias supported by Djiboutian forces on the outskirts of Buloburde, in central Somalia's Hiran province. Al-Qaeda Affiliate GSIM Claims Attacks On Armed Forces In Northern Burkina Faso, Northern Benin; Casualties Reported In Burkina Faso On February 4, 2025, the media arm of Al-Qaeda's affiliate in the African Sahel, Jama'at Nusrat Al-Islam Wal-Muslimeen (the Group for Support of Islam and Muslims – GSIM), issued a statement claiming that on February 2, GSIM operatives assaulted three "military points" of the Burkinabe army in Djibo, Burkina Faso's Soum province, killing and wounding several soldiers. Al-Qaeda Affiliate GSIM Launches New Android Smartphone Application On January 29, 2025, the media arm of Al-Qaeda's affiliate in the African Sahel, Jama'at Nusrat Al-Islam Wal-Muslimeen (the Group for Support of Islam and Muslims – GSIM) released a poster promoting its new smartphone news application. Al-Qaeda Affiliate GSIM Publishes Two Photosets Of Its Da'wah And Training Activities In Mali On January 30, 2025, the media arm of Al-Qaeda's affiliate in the African Sahel, Jama'at Nusrat Al-Islam Wal-Muslimeen (the Group for Support of Islam and Muslims – GSIM) released a photoset documenting the group's da'wah (advocacy) activities in the Aribanda area in Mali's Timbuktu region. Al-Qaeda In The Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), Al-Shabab Eulogize AQAP Sheikh And Commander Killed In U.S. Drone Strike On January 20, 2025, Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) released a five-page statement eulogizing two of its operatives killed in a recent U.S. drone strike in Yemen at an unspecified date. Al-Qaeda In Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) Celebrates Killing Of Sweden-Based Quran Burner Salwan Momika, Calls To Target Others Who Insult Islam On February 3, 2025, the official media arm of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), issued a four-page statement in Arabic titled "A Statement Regarding the Death of the Aggressor against the Holy Quran in Sweden." Al-Qaeda In Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) Eulogizes Senior Hamas Officials Killed In Gaza, Starting With Muhammad Deif; Confirms Death In U.S. Attack Of Senior Member Of Former Al-Qaeda Branch In Syria On January 30, 2025, the 'Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam Brigades, the Hamas military wing, announced the deaths of its leader Muhammad Deif, and other senior military commanders, and on February 5, 2025, Al-Malahem, the official media arm of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), issued a three-page statement in Arabic titled "[Allah May] Choose Martyrs from Among You [Quran 3:140]." Al-Qaeda's Global Islamic Media Front (GIMF) Celebrates Gaza's 'Victory' Over Israel; Declares Jihad 'Only Way To Glorify Religion' On February 1, 2025, Al-Qaeda's Global Islamic Media Front (GIMF) media outlet released a three-page statement in Arabic and English titled "Gaza: An Epic That Redefines Victory." Afghan Taliban Ambassador In Qatar 'Praises Qatar's Role In Expanding Afghanistan's Relations With The World,' Criticizes U.S. For Violating Doha Agreement According to a report published by Tolo News, Suhail Shaheen, the ambassador of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA, i.e., the Afghan Taliban) in Doha, has praised Qatar's "significant role" in expanding the Taliban's relations with different countries.
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Iran-Backed Ansar Allah Movement (Houthis) Condemns Trump's 'Clean Out' Gaza Plan, Accuses U.S. Of Attempting To 'Eliminate Palestinian Identity,' Calls For A 'Just' Resolution
The following report is now a complimentary offering from MEMRI's Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor (JTTM). For JTTM subscription information, click here . On January 25, 2025, President Donald Trump stated that he had spoken to the king of Jordan to urge that country to admit more Palestinians, suggesting that Gazans should leave the Gaza Strip to "clean out" the enclave. In his comment, Trump said that Egypt, as well, could be among the countries to accept more Palestinian refugees. [1] On January 28, Yemen's Ansar Allah Movement (Houthis)-linked Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates issued a statement condemning, in the strongest terms, what it referred to as the U.S. administration's attempts to "displace" the Gazans. [2] The statement reflected the Houthis' political stance on the Palestinian issue. Condemnation Of "Forced" Displacement, Affirmation Of Palestinian "Resilience" In a statement, the Houthi Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned alleged attempts by the U.S. to facilitate the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. The statement asserted that one of the primary objectives of the Israeli military campaign in Gaza was the removal of Palestinians from their land. The Ministry emphasized that the Israelis' assumed intention had been unsuccessful due to the resilience and awareness of the Palestinians: "The forced displacement of the Palestinian people was one of the objectives of the Zionist entity's aggression against Gaza. However, this plan was thwarted by the resilience and awareness of the Palestinians." The statement pointed out the determination of Gazans by glorifying scenes of thousands returning to their destroyed homes "despite the devastation." This act, according to the statement, symbolized their unwavering connection to their land and their refusal to accept another large-scale displacement: "The sight of thousands of Gazans returning to their destroyed homes on foot - despite the devastation caused by the Zionist killing machine, carrying their whole lives in their hands- demonstrates the Palestinians' deep attachment to their land, despite the immense sacrifices they have made. At the same time, this sends a powerful message that another Nakba for the Palestinian people cannot be allowed to happen." Call For International Support, A Just Resolution The Ministry acknowledged and praised international and regional voices opposing Palestinian displacement. It called upon the global community, particularly Arab and Islamic nations, to actively support Palestinian resilience against plans aimed at undermining their national cause. The statement frames such support as essential to counter efforts to eliminate Palestinian identity: "We praise the declarations rejecting attempts to displace the Palestinian people from the Gaza Strip. We call on the international community -particularly Arab and Islamic nations- to support Palestinian resilience in the face of these plans aimed at liquidating the Palestinian cause." Additionally, the statement reiterates that true peace in the region cannot be achieved without addressing the root cause of the conflict: "Israeli occupation." It asserts that a just resolution requires the establishment of a Palestinian state and the restoration of Palestinian rights. "Achieving peace in the region can only come through ending the Zionist occupation, establishing a Palestinian state, and restoring the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to return." The Houthis concluded the statement by reaffirming "the unwavering position of the Republic of Yemen in supporting the Palestinian people, their steadfast resistance, and their just cause." [1] January 26, 2025. The full text of this post is available to subscribers. Please login or register to request subscription information from MEMRI .
