Apr 13, 2023
US raid in Syria nets ISIS terrorist
The Islamic State operative and two of his comrades were apprehended in a dramatic helicopter mission. By Erin Viner "The capture of Hudayfah al Yemeni and his associates will disrupt…
Mar 16, 2022
ISIS names Baghdadi’s brother new leader
The new leader of the Islamic State terror group is the brother of slain former “Caliph” Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. By Erin Viner The new leader is Juma Awad al-Badri, who…
Feb 09, 2022
ISIS retains global influence
Despite major setbacks, the Islamic State continues to wield influence worldwide. By Erin Viner The terror group, also known by its Arabic acronym Daesh, lost its second leader in 2…
Feb 04, 2022
ISIS leader dies in US raid on Syria
Abu Ibrahim al-Hashemi al-Quraishi detonated a bomb upon the approach of United States Special Forces led by Central Command (CENTCOM), killing himself and several family members. By Erin Viner Rescue…
Oct 08, 2020
Alleged Islamic State ‘Beatles’ face trial in US
Two alleged Islamic State militants known as the 'Beatles' appeared in a United States Federal Court in Alexandria, Virginia. According to the U.S. Department of Justice Alexanda Kotey and El…
Oct 31, 2019
US-led coalition ramps up fight against ISIS
The Foreign Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS are set to meet on November 14 for what the U.S. State Department is billing as “an extraordinary meeting.” U.S.…
Oct 29, 2019
The Death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi – Some initial Comments
By: Dr. Ely Karmon, Senior researcher - The Institute for Counter Terrorism, IDC Herzliyah. This article is a compilation of much of the information published by multiple media sources since…
Oct 28, 2019
ISIS leader al-Baghdadi killed in U.S. raid
The self-proclaimed Muslim Caliph of the 21st Century, leader of Daesh – the Arabic acronym for the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant - Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead.…
Apr 30, 2019
Islamic State leader: Islam’s battle vs Christianity will continue
A video that was published on an Islamic State media network purported to show the leader of the Islamic State praising the heinous bombings in Sri Lanka, where the extreme…
Nov 03, 2016
IS leader releases first statement in the Mosul operation, expresses complete faith in victory
Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi released a recorded statement, in which he expressed confidence in victory, in his first message after US-backed Iraqi forces started an offensive to recapture…