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November 30, 2023 Special Announcements No. 1418

Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor (JTTM) Weekly: November 25-December 2, 2023

November 30, 2023
Special Announcements No. 1418

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@memri.org with "Membership" in the subject line.)

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EXCLUSIVE: Claiming Hamas Attack On Israel Foiled Saudi Plot To Eliminate Islam, Bulletin By Al-Qaeda Central Command Calls To Revolt Against Kingdom In 'Flood Of The Two Holy Sites'

On November 22, 2023, the Al-Sahab Foundation, the official media outlet of Al-Qaeda's Central Command, released a new issue of its Al-Nafir periodic bulletin, titled "The House of Saud and the Terror of a Flood of the Two Noble Holy Sites."

 

EXCLUSIVE: In Urdu-Language Statement, Al-Qaeda In The Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) Urges Common Muslims To Attack Israelis And Americans, Outlines Five-Point Strategy To Expand Gaza War Worldwide

In an Urdu-language statement released on November 25, 2023, Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) called on "common Muslims" in the West and elsewhere to attack Israelis and Americans with knives and guns and has outlined a five-point strategy to expand the Gaza War globally.

 

EXCLUSIVE: Senior Houthi Officials: We Continue To Seek And Target Israeli Vessels In Red Sea; If U.S. Designates Us As A Terrorist Organization And Our Interests Are Harmed – 'We Will View This As A Declaration Of War'

Between November 25-26, 2023, senior officials of the Houthi Ansar Allah movement issued a series of threats against Israel and the U.S., against the backdrop of the war between Israel and the Palestinian factions headed by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

 

Article In Islamic State (ISIS) Weekly Claims Recent Jihad Sets Example To Restore Muslims' Resolve, Dispense Of Fear Of Enemy

On November 24, 2023, the Islamic State (ISIS) released issue 418 of its weekly newsletter, Al-Naba,' featuring an editorial titled: "So, Do Not Fear Them."

 

Cover Article In Issue 30 Of ISKP Magazine 'Voice Of Khurasan' Accuses Israel Of 'The Extermination Of Muslims,' Castigates Hamas For 'Playing With The Innocent Blood And Souls Of The Palestinians' On Behalf Of Iran

After the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, 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) – has a major article citing a Quran verse that disparages Jews as "apes and pigs" and slams Hamas for "playing with the innocent blood and souls of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on behalf of the Rafidah [rejectionist, a pejorative term for Shi'ite]."

 

Lead Article In Issue 30 Of ISKP Magazine 'Voice Of Khurasan' Says Lack Of Unity Among Jihadi Groups Prevents United Attack To Liberate Jerusalem

A major 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), accuses jihadi organizations and figures, in particular Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) leader Abu Mohammed Al-Joulani, of turning away from jihad and getting into politics for material gains, arguing that the lack of unity among them prevents them from unifying to liberate Jerusalem.

 

Article In Issue 30 Of ISKP Magazine 'Voice Of Khurasan' Criticizes 'Moderate Islam' As A Western Project And In Favor Of Israel, Quotes Prophet Muhammad As Saying 'That It Is Haram To Imitate The Jews And The Christians'

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), rejects "moderate Islam" as a Western project and reminds Muslims not to follow the lifestyles of unbelievers.

 

Issue 30 Of ISKP Magazine 'Voice Of Khurasan' Urges Pakistani Muslims 'To Avenge The Humiliation Of Our Uyghur Brethren At The Hands Of The Chinese'

An 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), calls upon the Muslims of Pakistan to join the mujahideen and establish shari'a rule in the country.

 

Poster By Pro-Islamic State (ISIS) Media Group Calls On Palestinians To Carry Out Attacks Against Synagogues, Use Explosive Belts

On November 29, 2023, a pro-Islamic State (ISIS) media outlet published a poster titled "Religious War," featuring an excerpt from the editorial in issue 376 of ISIS' weekly Al-Naba', dated February 2, 2023, which was titled "Kill the Jews." The excerpt calls on Palestinian youth to carry out "bloody attacks" against synagogues, and to use explosive belts.

 

Michigan-Based Pro-ISIS Cleric Calls On Muslims In America, West To 'Normalize' The Use Of Jihad In Their Terminology; Promotes Donations To Gaza

The following report is now a complimentary offering from MEMRI's Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor (JTTM). For JTTM subscription information, click here.

In late November 2023, a Michigan-based pro-Islamic State (ISIS) preacher released a video.

 

Pro-ISIS Outlets Slam Hamas's Affiliation With Iran Axis, Accuse Hamas Leaders of Indifference Towards Gazans; Assert That Ties With Iran-Backed Coalition Nullify Claims That The Fight For A Homeland Is Islamic

A prolific pro-Islamic State (ISIS) Telegram channel spearheading ISIS criticism of Hamas following the eruption of the Israel-Hamas war, posted commentary discrediting Hamas's approach to the Palestinian cause and highlighting Gazans' discontent with Hamas, accusing its leadership of "collaborationism."

 

Al-Qaeda Essay, In A Series Focused On The War In Gaza, Incites Armed Uprising, Encourages Attacks Against Israeli, U.S. Interests, Ambassadors In Muslim Countries; Exhorts Egyptian Military: 'We Expect A Lot From You In The Coming Days'

On November 27, 2023, the official media outlet of Al-Qaeda's Central Command, published an eight-page essay in Arabic titled: "This is Gaza, The Mother of All Steadfast Which Was Betrayed By Its Neighbors."

 

Al-Qaeda Affiliate Al-Shabab Documents Its Rescue, Provision Of Aid To Residents Affected By Floods In Southern Somalia

Starting from November 10, 2023, Al-Qaeda's affiliate in Somalia, Harakat Al-Shabab Al-Mujahideen (Al-Shabab), has reported on its activities to provide relief to civilians affected by the floods in southern Somalia. This report surveys these activities.

 

Al-Qaeda Affiliate GSIM Reportedly Loses Dozens Of Fighters In Failed Attack To Seize Barracks In Northern Burkina Faso, Claims Suicide Attack On Barracks In Mali

On November 26, 2023, the official media outlet 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 brief statement claiming an attack on a Burkinabe military position in the town of Djibo, the capital of Soum Province near the border with Mali.

 

Video By Prominent Al-Qaeda Supporter Calls To Support Gaza By Killing 'Zionists' Around The World, Boycotting Israel

On November 24, 2023, a prolific Al-Qaeda supporter, published a seven minute, 17-second video in Arabic, urging Muslims to support the people of Gaza in their ongoing war with Israel by various means, including attacking Jews, harming their property, preaching, and boycotting Israel.

 

Pro-Al-Qaeda Media Outlet: Lauds Anwar Al-Awlaki, 'Sheikh Of The Lone Wolves;' Praises Terrorist Attacks In Europe And West, Calls To Wage Jihad On 'Unbeliever West'

On November 25, 2023, a pro-Al-Qaeda media outlet published a three-page article titled "The Inspiring Sheikh of Lone Wolves, Who Is Wanted in His Grave."

 

Booklets Published By Pro-Al-Qaeda Media Group Review VPNs, Messaging Apps And Android Emulators; Recommend Emulators, VPNs, And Other Security Measures For Media Jihad Work

Between November 22 and 24, 2023, a pro-Al-Qaeda media outlet published three Arabic-language manuals advising online supporters about the best virtual private network (VPN) services, messaging apps, and Android emulators to use in their media jihad activities.

 

Uyghur Jihadi Group Turkistan Islamic Party (TIP) Announces 'Communications Platform' On Telegram And WhatsApp For Supporters To Provide Suggestions And Advice In 'Economic, Military, And Political Fields'

On November 20, 2023, the Turkestan Islamic Party (TIP) issued a statement announcing a new "communications platform," where supporters can offer "economic, military, and political" suggestions and advice to the group.

 

Kuwaiti Salafi Cleric: Jihad Against Israel In Gaza Personal Obligation Of Every Muslim, Through Fighting Or With Possessions; One-Fifth Of Every Muslim's Donations Should Be Allocated To Mujahideen

On November 14, 2023, a Kuwaiti Salafi cleric and politician published a religious ruling regarding donating money to the residents of the Gaza Strip during the war raging there between the Palestinian factions and Israel.

 

Syrian Jihadi Magazine Praises: 'Courage Of Mujahideen' In Gaza; Urges Muslims To Help Them Also Through 'Protests Of Escalating Rage' Against U.S. Presence In The Region

Issue No. 55 of the Balagh monthly magazine, published by a group of independent jihadi clerics in Syria's Idlib region, was released on November 22, 2023.

 

Hamas: Two Operatives With Turkish Citizenship Have Been Killed In Southern Lebanon, Including The Son Of A Mujahid Who Fought In Afghanistan And Chechnya

On November 22, 2023, Hamas announced that four of its operatives were killed in southern Lebanon in an Israeli airstrike. Notably, two of the operatives were Turkish nationals.

 

Hizbullah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah Photographed With Hamas Senior Officials In Meeting Stressing Necessary Coordination, Steadfastness, Until 'Victory Is Achieved'

On November 22, 2023, a news website linked to Lebanese Hizbullah published a photograph of a meeting between Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah and senior Hamas officials, held to discuss developments in the Gaza Strip and in the region since Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel.

 

Syrian Opposition Website: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Transferred 150 Afghan And Iraqi Militiamen From Iraq To Southern Syria

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On November 26, 2023, a Syrian pro-opposition website published a report that on the previous day, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) transferred around 150 Afghan and Iraqi operatives belonging to the Iran-backed militias to the southern Syrian border, adding that the operatives entered Syria from Iraq through the Al-Bukamal border crossing via buses belonging to the Syrian regime.

 

After U.S. Strikes In Iraq, Iran-Backed Militias Threaten U.S. Escalation Will Be Met With 'Imminent Response' Of Further Escalation

On November 21-22, 2023, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed three strikes in Iraq "in direct response to the attacks against U.S. and Coalition forces by Iran and Iran-backed groups," reporting that they caused "several enemy casualties."

 

Syrian Opposition-Affiliated Website: Iran-Backed Militias Train 40 University Graduates To Work As Spies In Deir Al-Zour

On November 27, 2023, a Syrian opposition-affiliated outlet reported that Iran-backed militias had completed training 40 university graduates at the Iranian Cultural Center in Al-Mayadin, southeast of Deir Al-Zour, in preparation for sending them to work as civil servants in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

 

Syrian Opposition Website: No Major Change In Activity Of 20 Palestinian Factions In Syria Since Israel-Hamas War; Syrian Regime Restricts Palestinian Activity Against Israel

On November 23, 2023, a Syrian opposition website published an article concerning the status of Palestinian factions in Syria since the beginning of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

 

Syrian Opposition Website: Russia Sends Military Reinforcements To Syrian Regime, Iran-Backed Militias In Al-Hasakah, Northeastern Syria

On November 24, 2023, a Syrian opposition-affiliated website reported that the Assad regime and Russia had sent military reinforcements to their positions in the Al-Hasakah governorate in northeastern Syria.

 

Syrian Opposition Websites: Russian Forces Replace Operatives, Syrian Regime Forces Send Reinforcements To Deir Al-Zour, To Prevent Iran-Based Militias From Attacking U.S. Bases In Area

On November 26, 2023, a website which covers the Deir Al-Zour region in northeastern Syria published a report claiming that "the Russians are changing security elements in Deir Al-Zour to control Iranian militias."

 

Iran-Backed Militia Leader In Iraq: We Are Proud Of Attacks Against U.S. Targets

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On November 29, 2023, Abu Alaa Al-Wala'i, the top commander of Iran-backed Iraqi Sayyed Al-Shuhada' Brigades, shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) in which he renewed his support for the Palestinians.

 

Dispute Among Iraqi Shi'ite Militias Over Their Role In Escalation Of Attacks Against U.S. Forces In Iraq And Syria

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On November 25, 2023, Abu Hussein Al-Hamidawi, secretary-general of the Hizbullah Brigades, posted a statement in which he exposed the identities of the Iran-backed Iraqi Shi'ite militias that are members of "the Islamic Resistance in Iraq" – the name that was used in the claims of responsibility for dozens of recent attacks against American military bases in Iraq and in Syria.

 

Following U.S. Airstrikes In Iraq, Local Iran-Backed Militias Call For Declaration Of War On U.S.; Vow 'Confrontations With Occupying Forces Won't End Until Liberation Of Country'

On November 21-22, 2023, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed three strikes in Iraq "in direct response to the attacks against U.S. and Coalition forces by Iran and Iran-backed groups."

 

Anonymous Iraqi Activist: Al-Zafireen Group Is A Hoax; I Created It To Expose Iran-Backed Militias In Iraq

On November 23, 2023, an anonymous activist published a post on Telegram claiming that Al-Zafireen Group (also spelled Al-Dhafirin) is "fictitious."

 

Cyber Team Linked To Iran-Backed Militias Claims It Hacked French Website In Support Of Hamas

On November 25, 2023, a Telegram channel affiliated with Iran-backed militias in Iraq claimed that it had hacked a website belonging to a French military school.

 

Houthi Ansar Allah Movement Claims Cruise Missile Attack On Israeli City Of Eilat

On November 22, 2023, Brigadier-General Yahya Sare'e, the spokesman of the armed forces of Yemen's Iran-backed Ansar Allah Movement (the Houthis), issued a statement on Telegram claiming responsibility for a cruise missile attack on the southern Israeli city of Eilat.

 

Houthi Ansar Allah's Supreme Political Council Chairman: 'No American Escalation Will Divert Us From Our Principled Positions Regarding Palestine; Every Step That Harms The Interests Of Our People Will Be Considered A Declaration Of War'

On November 29, 2023, Houthi Ansar Allah movement Supreme Political Council Chairman Mahdi Al-Mashat warned the U.S. against taking any "hostile step" against the Yemeni people and asserted that "any step that harms the interests of our people will be considered a declaration of war."

 

Following Attempted Hijacking Of Commercial Tanker In Gulf Of Aden, And Missile Launch From Houthi Territory Toward U.S. Warship That Came To Its Aid, Senior Houthi Officials Claim Incident Is Fabricated, Vow To Continue Attacks On Israel And Israeli Ships

On November 27, 2023, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) issued a statement that on November 26, the USS MASON (DDG 87) destroyer, with allied ships and associated aircraft, responded to a distress call from the M/V CENTRAL PARK commercial vessel that it was under attack by an unknown entity, and that forces "from our coalition counter-piracy task force (TF 151)" attempted to free the ship and protect its crew.

 

Senior Official Of Yemen's Ansar Allah (Houthis) Calls On World Food Program Director Cindy H. McCain: Do Not Decrease Aid To Yemen; U.S. Orchestrated Reduction To Stop Yemen's Support For Gaza

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On August 18, 2023, the United Nation's World Food Program (WFP) announced in a statement published on its website that due to lack of funds, it will reduce the size of its humanitarian aid to Yemen, starting in September.

 

Commander Of The Houthi Naval Forces: We Will Continue To Operate Against 'Ships And Interests Of The Israeli Enemy Entity'; Bab Al-Mandab Is A 'Red Line'; Every Israeli Ship Is A Legitimate Target

On November 22, 2023, the Houthi Ansar Allah movement's Al-Masirah daily reported that Maj. Gen. Muhammad Fadl Abd Al-Nabi, Commander of the Houthi naval forces, had visited the crew of the Galaxy Leader shipping vessel which the Houthi forces, claiming it was an Israeli ship, captured on November 19, 2023, in the Red Sea and towed to the coast of Yemen.

 

Houthi Ansar Allah Movement Launches Fundraising Campaign For Gazans And Gaza's 'Jihadi Fighters;' Raises More Than $5 Million

On November 20, 2023, a charity of the Houthi Ansar Allah movement launched a campaign to raise funds for the people in Gaza and its "jihadi fighters."

 

Dari-Language Article In Pro-Taliban Outlet: 'When America Realized That It Could No Longer Win Against The Taliban In Afghanistan And The Mujahideen In Syria And Iraq, It Created The ISIS Project With The Cooperation Of Israel'

On November 16, 2023, a pro-Afghan Taliban outlet, which often publishes articles and news against the Islamic State (ISIS) and in favor of the Islamic Emirate (the Afghan Taliban), published a Dari-language article, arguing that ISIS is a project of America and Israel.

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