Army of Islam

October 15, 2023 | Joe Truzman |

The Shadow Unit: Meet the Hamas division likely holding Israeli and American hostages

On Oct. 7, a significant attack by Palestinian terrorist groups led by Hamas resulted in the abduction of approximately 155 civilian and Israeli soldiers in southern Israel. Although the exact...

February 16, 2023 | Joe Truzman |

Social Media: An Important Tool Used By Palestinian Militant Groups

Between Gaza and the West Bank, there are approximately twenty active Palestinian militant organizations. Each group – to varying degrees – utilizes social media to spread its ideology, encourage attacks...

November 15, 2022 | |

The IDF is Holding Hamas Responsible for Rocket Attacks

On November 3, four rockets were launched from Gaza towards southern Israel. Three fell inside Gaza, and one was intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome aerial defense system. The rockets were the first fired from the coastal enclave since this past August’s Operation Breaking Dawn, during which the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) sought to degrade Islamic Jihad in Gaza. While Palestinian factions denied responsibility, the IDF responded to the attack by targeting a Hamas weapons facility in Gaza, saying, “We hold Hamas responsible for all terrorist activity emanating from Gaza.”

December 31, 2014 | Bill Roggio The Long War Journal |

Jihadists Continue to Advertise Training Camps in Iraq and Syria

Several jihadist groups operating in Iraq and Syria continue to showcase facilities used to train their fighters. Since Dec. 1, seven new camps have been identified by The Long W...

December 5, 2013 | FDD Policy Brief |

Saudi Clerics Endorse Jihadists in Syria

A group of 72 preachers and religious scholars from Saudi Arabia published a petition yesterday endorsing the Islamic Front in Syria.  The Islam...

October 25, 2013 | |

Saudi Arabia, Qatar May Be Playing Dangerous Game Over Syria Rebels

Saudi Arabia and Qatar have been working overtime arming rebel groups in Syria.  But events of the last month suggest these American allies have been throwing their lots in with radical, har...

March 21, 2013 | Thomas Joscelyn The Long War Journal |

Al Qaeda-Linked Group Claims Responsibility for Rocket Attacks on Israel

The Mujahideen Shura Council in the Environs of Jerusalem (MSC), an al Qaeda-linked group, has claimed credit for a rocket attack on Israel early this morning. Two rockets landed in Sderot, Israe...

March 18, 2013 | Bill Roggio The Long War Journal |

Palestinian Jihadist Trainer Killed Fighting for Al Nusrah Front

Co-authored by David Barnett A Palestinian jihadist military trainer and commander who was a member of the Tawhid and Jihad Group in Jerusalem and who previously served with Ham...

November 26, 2012 | The Long War Journal |

Tawhid and Jihad Official Praises Fellow Gazan Jihadists and Calls for Unity

By David Barnett On Nov. 21, an audio speech from Abdullah Jihad al Ashqar (Abu al Muhtasib al Maqdisi), a media official for Tawhid and Jihad Group in Jerusalem, was released t...

September 5, 2012 | Bill Roggio The Long War Journal |

Fatah al Islam Emir Killed While Waging Jihad in Syria

Fatah al Islam, an al Qaeda-linked jihadist group that operates throughout the Middle East, announced the death of the leader of its Al Khilafah Brigades during an ambush in Syria. Abu H...

August 6, 2012 | Bill Roggio The Long War Journal |

‘Global Jihadists’ Overrun Egyptian Army Outpost on Israeli Border

More than 10 Egyptian soldiers were killed by "global jihadists" during a complex attack at night on a border crossing between Israel, Egypt, and the Gaza Strip. The terrorists seized two armored...

July 30, 2012 | Bill Roggio The Long War Journal |

Army of Islam Fighter From Gaza Killed in Syria

A Palestinian from the Gaza Strip who was a member of the al Qaeda-linked Army of Islam (Jaish al Islam) was killed during recent fighting in Syria, according to a martyrdom statement released by...

December 29, 2011 | Bill Roggio The Long War Journal |

Israel Kills ‘Global Jihad Affiliated-Terrorists’ in Gaza Airstrikes

The Israeli Defense Forces killed three al Qaeda-linked terrorists during two airstrikes in the Gaza strip over the past 24 hours. During an airstrike today in the northern Gaza Strip, t...

May 17, 2010 | Long War Journal

The Pakistani Taliban’s top leaders

After the failed car bomb attack in New York City's Times Square, the Pakistani Taliban have suddenly risen to the top of the list of concerns for Western intelligence and law enforcement of...