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EXCLUSIVE: A Look Into The Evolution Of Islamic State (ISIS) Weekly Publication Al-Naba’
By: Z. Emile*
The weekly publication of the Islamic State (ISIS), Al-Naba’, is essentially the most vital publication launched by a jihadi group regularly since 2015.The identify, which implies “The Information,” is the title of the 78th chapter of the Qur’an whose predominant theme is in regards to the day of “nice tidings.” This refers back to the day of Resurrection and the Hereafter. The weekly launch options an editorial reflecting the management’s view on particular features of jihad or occasions, articles on operational actions, non secular pointers, and mentions of upcoming media productions, amongst different topics.
EXCLUSIVE: Al-Qaeda Journal: After 9/11 The Unipolar World Order Has Failed And Should Be Changed By A New World Order In Which Islam Performs ‘A Main Function;’ ‘America Is Nonetheless Alone At The Summit, However Balanced On One Leg;’ The American Blindness ‘Will Make Their Subsequent Historic Failure Loud And Resounding’
On September 10, 2023, the Al-Sahab Media Basis, the official outlet of Al-Qaeda’s Central Command, launched problem 11 of its Arabic-language Ummah Wahidah (One Ummah) journal. The difficulty, which is devoted to the twenty second anniversary of the September 11, 2001 assaults perpetrated towards the U.S. by Al-Qaeda, features a wide-ranging, analytical article by ‘Issam Al-Maghribi titled, “Way forward for the New World Order after 9/11.”
EXCLUSIVE: E book Authored By Potential Al-Qaeda Chief Provides Glimpse Into His Technique For Assaults In The West
On September 11, 2023, Al-Sahab Media Basis, the official outlet of Al-Qaeda’s Central Command, launched a e book authored by Al-Qaeda Navy Chief Sayf Al-‘Adl, who’s a possible successor to the group’s slain chief Ayman Al-Zawahiri, who was killed on July 31, 2022.
EXCLUSIVE: Al-Qaeda Affiliate Al-Shabab’s Spokesman: Mujahideen Seized $23 Million Value Of Weapons, Tools In Current Assaults On U.S.-Backed Somali Forces — Half I
On September 15, 2023, Al-Kataib Media Productions, the media outlet of Al-Qaeda’s affiliate in Somalia, Harakat Al-Shabab Al-Mujahideen (Al-Shabab), launched a video message titled “And Certainly Allah Weakens The Deceitful Plots Of The Disbeliever,” delivered by the group’s Spokesman, Mahad Karate, a.ok.a. Abdirahman Mohamed Warsame.
EXCLUSIVE: After Morocco Earthquake And Libya Flooding, ISIS Weekly Editorial: Pure Disasters Are Divine Warning, Local weather Change Claims Are Diversion
On September 15, 2023, the Islamic State (ISIS) launched its weekly publication, problem 408, that includes an editorial titled “Escape To Allah.” The editorial argues that pure disasters are a divine warning meant to remind individuals to totally decide to worshiping Allah above every part else. The piece was printed just a few days after an earthquake hit components of Morocco and two dams burst in Libya, flooding a lot of the nation’s northeast and drowning hundreds.
WARNING — GRAPHIC: Islamic State (ISIS) Publication Sheds New Mild On Assaults In Nigeria, Iraq, Together with Unclaimed Ambush In Philippines
On September 14, 2023, the Islamic State (ISIS) launched Difficulty 408 of its weekly publication, Al-Naba. The difficulty contains claims of current assaults in Nigeria, Mozambique, Iraq, the Philippines, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, and gives new particulars of beforehand claimed assaults. It additionally shows an infographic summarizing current assaults within the Philippines, which seems to just accept accountability for a lethal, unclaimed assault by the ISIS affiliate.
Islamic State (ISIS) Claims Attacking Governmental Mining Firm In Iraq’s Al-Anbar Governorate
On September 12, 2023, the Islamic State (ISIS) launched a press release on Telegram claiming accountability for an assault on a governmental Iraqi mining firm in Iraq’s Al-Anbar governorate.
Islamic State (ISIS) Mozambique Province Claims Assault On Villages In Northern Mozambique, Killing 11 Christians And Inciting Muslim Residents To Jihad
On September 15, 2023, the Islamic State (ISIS) Mozambique Province launched a press release on Telegram claiming accountability for a September 14 assault within the Mocimboa da Praia area in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province.
Islamic State East Asia Province (ISEAP) Claims Killing 4 Christians In Philippines’ Lanao del Norte
On September 19, 2023, the Islamic State East Asia Province (ISEAP) claimed that its fighters attacked 4 “apostate Christians” with machine weapons, within the Kauswagan area of Philippines’ Lanao del Norte province, killing all of them.
Difficulty 25 Of ISKP’s Pashtu-Language Journal ‘Khurasan Ghag’ Declares Afghan Taliban To Be Slaves Of America, Different ‘Unbeliever’ International locations, Tells ISKP Fighters: ‘Sharpen Your Swords And Knives, Put on Your Vests, And Preserve Your Automobile Bombs Prepared’
Within the newest problem of Islamic State Khurasan Province’s (ISKP) Pashtu-language journal “Khurasan Ghag [Voice of Khurasan],” printed by Al-Azaim Basis, which is the media arm of ISKP, the group accuses Afghan Taliban leaders of utilizing Islam to inform Afghans that they’d gained their freedom from the unbelievers and from America whereas in observe working as America’s slaves. A number of articles within the journal urge Afghans to hitch the jihad whereas arguing that the Taliban have strayed from shari’a.
Alleged 2022 Round Reveals Islamic State Syria Province Ran ‘Instructional Program’ In Hol Camp, Acquired Funds From Management
On September 14, 2023, an anti-Islamic State (ISIS) channel on an Al-Qaeda-operated Rocket.Chat server shared what it stated was an inside round despatched by an ISIS operative who oversaw an ISIS “academic program” in Al-Hol camp.
Anti-ISIS Outlet Assesses Consequence Of Group’s 2019 Put up-Defeat ‘Warfare Of Attrition’ Technique: Prime-Tier Management Is Depleted, Treasury Drained, Sunni Assist Misplaced
On September 18, 2023, an anti-Islamic State (ISIS) channel on the Al-Qaeda-operated Rocket.Chat server printed what it claimed to be an inside memo issued by the Caliph’s Workplace within the aftermath of ISIS’s defeat in Al-Baghouz, Syria in 2019, which claimed that current setbacks suffered by the group are the worth paid for the group’s “stage of attrition” marketing campaign.
Professional-Islamic State (ISIS) Telegram Channel: Hacked Cellphones Of ISIS Feminine Prisoners At Al-Hol Camp In Syria Are ‘A Lure For The Brothers Outdoors’; Higher Not To Use Them At All
On September 19, 2023, a distinguished pro-Islamic State (ISIS) Telegram channel shared a publish claiming that almost all telephones belonging to the ladies within the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)-run Al-Hol detention camp have been hacked.
Customers Of Professional-Islamic State (ISIS) Encrypted Chat Talk about Feasibility Of Journey To ISIS Territory For Males And Girls, Encourage These Unable To Journey To Perpetrate Assaults Wherever They Are
Customers of the Islamic State (ISIS)-operated Rocket.Chat server typically talk about hijrah [travel to ISIS territory for jihad], encouraging others to make hijrah, looking for steering in doing so, or discussing the very best locations. In current days, there have been a number of exchanges in regards to the matter held on the platform, wherein supporters talk about the feasibility of touring to hitch ISIS, whether or not ISIS accepts girls, and whether or not it’s preferable to make hijrah or perform an assault in a single’s house nation.
Al-Qaeda’s Somali Affiliate Al-Shabab Claims Deaths Of A whole lot Of Ethiopian Troopers In Assault On Convoy In Southwest Somalia
On September 17, 2023, Al-Qaeda’s affiliate in Somalia, Harakat Al-Shabab Al-Mujahideen (Al-Shabab), launched a collection of stories a couple of “crushing assault” perpetrated by the group on the identical day, towards a convoy of Ethiopian African Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) forces within the suburbs of town of Rabdhure in Somalia’s southwestern Bakool Area.
Al-Qaeda Affiliate Al-Shabab Publishes Video Of Assault On Kenyan Infrastructure Challenge, Documenting Fighters Taking pictures Non-Muslim Staff Whereas Sparing Muslims
On September 13, 2023, the Al-Kataib Media Productions, the multimedia manufacturing arm of Al-Qaeda’s affiliate in Somalia, Harakat Al-Shabab Al-Mujahideen (Al-Shabab), launched a three-minute video in Somali, documenting an assault on the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Hall infrastructure challenge in Kenya’s Lamu county.
Al-Qaeda Affiliate Al-Shabab’s Spokesman Says Warfare With The U.S. Is A Warfare Between Believers And Disbelievers, Guarantees Vengeance On U.S. After Casualties In Raid — Half II
On September 15, 2023, Al-Kataib Media Productions, the media outlet of Al-Qaeda’s affiliate in Somalia, Harakat Al-Shabab Al-Mujahideen (Al-Shabab), launched a video message titled “And Certainly Allah Weakens The Deceitful Plots Of The Disbeliever,” delivered by the group’s Spokesman, Mahad Karate, a.ok.a. Abdirahman Mohamed Warsame.
Al-Qaeda Affiliate GSIM Condemns Burkinabe Navy’s ‘Ongoing Crimes In opposition to Civilians’ In Nation’s North; Claims Shelling Of Timbuktu Airport, Assaults In opposition to Malian Troops And Allied Wagner Group ‘Ongoing’
Al-Zallaqa, the official media outlet of Al-Qaeda’s affiliate within the African Sahel, Jama’at Nusrat Al-Islam Wal-Muslimeen (the Group for Assist of Islam and Muslims – GSIM), launched a collection of statements and images documenting GSIM assaults towards Burkinabe forces, in addition to Malian troops and allied Russian Wagner Group operatives in Mali’s Timbuktu area.
Commenting On Morocco And Libya Disasters, Al-Qaeda Associates In Yemen, Indian Subcontinent Name On Muslims To Repent, Punish Sinners, Ship Help Through Muslim, Not Worldwide Charities
On September 8, 2023, a robust earthquake struck central Morocco close to Marrakesh. A second catastrophe struck North Africa on September 11, when flash floods brought about the collapse of two dams close to Derna, Libya. The 2 disasters killed hundreds and left hundreds extra injured and homeless.
In February-March 2023 Difficulty Of Its Urdu-Language Journal Nawa-i-Ghazwa-e-Hind, Al-Qaeda In The Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) Calls Upon Muslims To Assist Palestine And Struggle In opposition to Desecration Of The Quran In Europe
Within the February-March 2023 problem of its Urdu-language journal, “Nawa-i-Ghazwa-e-Hind” (“The Voice of the Battle of India”), Al-Qaeda within the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) has a number of articles urging Muslims to help Palestinians and struggle towards the desecration of Quran in European international locations. A number of articles additionally talk about the significance of the fasting month of Ramadan.
In August 2023 Difficulty Of Its Urdu-Language Journal Nawa-i-Ghazwa-e-Hind, Al-Qaeda In The Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) Criticizes Saudi Arabia For Organizing Concert events, Lists Situations Below Which ‘Land of Islam’ Turns into ‘Land Of Warfare’
Within the August 2023 problem of its Urdu-language journal, Nawa-i-Ghazwa-e-Hind (“The Voice of the Battle of India”), Al-Qaeda within the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) assaults Saudi Arabia for organizing musical concert events within the land of the Prophet Muhammad, and urges Muslims to counter such actions of polytheism and unbelief by any means.
Sixth Video In Al-Qaeda In The Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) Sequence Castigates Algerian Rulers As Apostates For Placing Non-Muslims On Par With Muslims
On September 19, 2023, the Al-Andalus Basis, the official media outlet of Al-Qaeda within the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), printed a 12-minute video, the sixth installment in a collection titled “Enlightening the Minds in regards to the Apostasy of Algeria’s Rulers,” which options an audio message from a senior AQIM operative.
Joint Assertion By Al-Qaeda Associates In North Africa And Sahel Calls On Muslims In all places To Help Victims Of Morocco And Libya Disasters, Topple Regimes And Implement Shari’a
On September 16, 2023, the Al-Andalus Basis, the official media outlet of the Algeria-based Al-Qaeda within the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) and Al-Zallaqa, the media arm of Al-Qaeda’s affiliate within the African Sahel, Jama’at Nusrat Al-Islam Wal-Muslimeen (the Group for Assist of Islam and Muslims – GSIM), launched a joint assertion of “condolences to our bothered individuals in Morocco and Libya.”
Professional-Al-Qaeda Media Outlet Releases Assertion Denying Reviews Of Truce Between Al-Qaeda, Islamic State (ISIS) Associates In The Sahel: ‘We Reaffirm Al-Qaeda’s Resolve To Struggle The Kharijites’
On September 18, 2023, a pro-Al-Qaeda and anti-Islamic State (ISIS) media outlet launched a press release on the Al-Qaeda-operated Rocket.Chat server, wherein it denied media stories a couple of truce between Al-Qaeda’s affiliate within the Sahel, the Group for the Assist of Islam and Muslims (GSIM), and Islamic State Sahel Province.
In Newest Video, Al-Qaeda Affiliate GSIM Reveals Stays Of Russian Helicopter It Allegedly Downed In Mali
On September 14, 2023, Al-Zallaqa, the media arm of Al-Qaeda’s affiliate within the African Sahel, Jama’at Nusrat Al-Islam Wal-Muslimeen (the Group for Assist of Islam and Muslims – GSIM), launched a two minute, 14 second-long video displaying what it claimed had been GSIM fighters downing a helicopter operated by members of the Russian army contractor Wagner Group in southwestern Mali.
Al-Qaeda In The Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) Revives Journal After 15 Years, Calls For Lone Wolf Assaults In Sweden, Celebrates 9/11, Hails Al-Shabab Assaults In Somalia
On September 14, 2023, Al-Qaeda within the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) launched problem 17 of its periodical journal “Sada Al-Malahem” (the Echo of Epics). Among the many articles featured within the problem are an editorial by AQAP chief Khalid Batarfi, celebrating the return of the journal after a 15-year absence, in addition to articles celebrating AQAP assaults on UAE-backed forces in Yemen.
Professional-Al-Qaeda ‘Financial institution Of Telephone Numbers’ Makes use of Darkish Internet To Facilitate Jihadi Media, Communication
On September 18, 2023, a pro-Al-Qaeda Telegram channel, shared an article authored by an internet site that provides faux telephone numbers for supporters and members of the jihadi group to facilitate inside communication and the use social media accounts to disseminate jihadi content material. The prolonged article, which didn’t present an tackle for the web site, claimed that the web site obtains the telephone numbers from the darkish net.
New Telegram Channel Devoted To Jihadi Information Reviews Assaults By Al-Qaeda-Linked Teams Worldwide
On September 15, 2023, a brand new Telegram channel introduced the launch of “a information company involved with the affairs and information of Muslims generally and the mujahideen specifically, all over the place and occasions.” Noting that it’ll publish information in poster type solely, the channel affirmed: “We don’t belong to any physique, we’re frequent Muslims.”
Syrian Opposition Web site: Iran Coordinating With Syrian Safety Forces To Conceal Shipments Of ‘Superior’ Weapons Amongst Crowds Of Pilgrims
On September 14, 2023, Syrian opposition web site Eye of Euphrates posted an “unique” report discussing “an unprecedented deal” between Iran’s IRGC and Syria’s safety apparatuses within the Deir Al-Zour governorate in northeast Syria. In accordance with the report, the plan goals to carry superior weapons into Syria from Iraq by disguising the shipments as “non secular tourism.”
Media Appearances By Spokesman Of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS)-Linked Normal Safety Service (GSS) Refute Reviews Of His Arrest For Collaboration
In current days, opponents of Syrian jihadi group Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) have unfold rumors that the group arrested the spokesman of the HTS-linked Normal Safety Service (GSS), Diya’ Al-‘Umar, on costs of collaboration with the U.S.-led coalition. Following these rumors, Al-‘Umar made a number of media appearances, in an obvious refutation of the claims, whereas HTS supporters rallied behind Al-‘Umar and the GSS, denouncing those that disseminated the allegations as liars and enemies of the revolution.
Iran-Backed Al-Nujaba Motion Accuses U.S. Of Controlling Iraq’s Territory, Economic system
On September 16, 2023, a Telegram channel that helps Iran-backed Shi’ite militias in Iraq printed a press release promising to take steps to cut back the U.S. presence in Iraq and to “reply harshly” to those that oppose them. A day later, the Iran-backed Iraqi militia Al-Nujaba Motion printed a poster on its Telegram channel claiming that the U.S. controls the wealth of Iraq.
Telegram Channel Supporting Iran-Backed Militias In Iraq Releases Video Threatening To Forcibly Evict American Forces From Iraq
On September 19, 2023, a Telegram channel ” which helps Iran-backed militias in Iraq, launched a 26-second animated video depicting American troopers making an attempt to evacuate from Iraq.
Telegram Outlet Linked To Iran-Backed Militias In Iraq Calls Statements By U.S. Nationwide Safety Advisor On Yemeni-Saudi Talks ‘Proof Of America’s Weak spot’
On September 19, 2023, a Telegram channel which helps Iran-backed militias in Iraq printed a publish criticizing a current assertion by U.S. Nationwide Safety Advisor Jake Sullivan relating to the arrival of a delegation of Yemen’s Iran-backed Ansar Allah Motion, i.e., the Houthis, in Saudi Arabia to carry talks about ending the warfare in Yemen.