Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi

August 6, 2024 | Joe Truzman |

Hamas taps Yahya Sinwar to replace slain leader Ismail Haniyeh

Hamas has appointed Yahya Sinwar, aka Abu Ibrahim, as the new politburo chief and overall leader of the terrorist organization. A terse statement issued by Hamas on August 6 announced Sinwar’s...

September 26, 2023 | Bill Roggio |

U.S. military captures ISIS official in helicopter raid in Syria

The U.S. military captured an Islamic State “Operational and Facilitation official” during an operation in northern Syria last weekend. The raid marked the latest against the Islamic State’s network...

August 4, 2023 | Bill Roggio, Caleb Weiss

Islamic State confirms death of yet another leader, appoints new ‘caliph’

The Islamic State confirmed that its previous leader and self-styled “caliph”, Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Quraishi, was killed earlier this year In doing so, it also disputes claims he was killed...

February 3, 2022 | Bill Roggio, Andrew Tobin

Islamic State’s emir dead after U.S. military raid in Syria

Islamic State emir Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi died during a daring overnight raid conducted by U.S. special operations forces in Idlib province in northeastern Syria on Thursday, according to the...

January 12, 2022 | Thomas Joscelyn |

What a New Report Tells Us About Al-Qaeda and ISIS

Both groups continue to evolve, and jihadism remains a major security concern.

August 27, 2021 | Thomas Joscelyn |

What We Know—and Don’t Know—About ISIS-K

The group has claimed responsibility for the bombing outside the Kabul airport.

February 18, 2021 | Thomas Joscelyn |

Biden Faces a Decision on Our Presence in Iraq

Overcharged political rhetoric about 'endless wars' masks the reality of the situation.

November 3, 2020 | Thomas Joscelyn |

Islamic State claims terrorist attack in Vienna

The Islamic State’s Amaq News Agency has released a statement and shared a video claiming responsibility for the terrorist attack in Vienna, Austria yesterday (Nov. 2). At least four people were killed...

May 8, 2020 | Thomas Joscelyn, Caleb Weiss

Analysis: Islamic State claims Al Qaeda started a war in West Africa

The Islamic State claims in the latest edition of its weekly Al-Naba newsletter that Al Qaeda started a “war” against the so-called caliphate’s men in West Africa. Independent reporting confirms...

April 22, 2020 | Thomas Joscelyn |

Germany Disrupts ISIS Plot Targeting U.S. Military

Let's look at how ISIS has recruited a base of supporters from Central Asian states such as Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

August 24, 2019 | Thomas Joscelyn |

U.S. announces rewards for 3 Islamic State leaders

On Aug. 21, the US State Department Rewards for Justice Program announced rewards of up to $5 million each for three wanted Islamic State (ISIS) leaders: Sami Jasim Muhammad al-Jaburi, Amir Muhammad...

April 18, 2013 | Bill Roggio The Long War Journal

IMU Lauds Another German Killed in US Drone Strike

The Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan released martyrdom tape today praising a German member who was killed in a US drone strike in Pakistan over a year ago. The German, who was identified as Samir...

August 8, 2012 | Bill Roggio The Long War Journal

US Adds Saudi al Qaeda Leader in Afghanistan to Terror List

The US State Department has added a wanted Saudi citizen who serves as a senior al Qaeda leader, trainer, and facilitator in Afghanistan to the list of Specially Designated Global terrorists....

January 26, 2012 | Bill Roggio The Long War Journal |

US Adds IMU, IJU Operatives to List of Global Terrorists

The US State Department added two operatives from the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan and another from the Islamic Jihad Union to the list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists. The designatio...

August 14, 2008 | The Long War Journal

Diyala governor survives potential coup d’etat suicide bomber

Diyala Governor Ra' ad Rashid al Tamini. Photo by Bill Murray. BAQUBAH, IRAQ: Governor Ra' ad Rashid al Tamini didn' t seem in an overly jovial mood on Wednesday,...