Middle east events and news

Al-Qaeda Releases Video With Sheikh Hussam Abu Al-Ra’uf Condemning Pakistani Army’s Operations Against Mujahideen, Including Foreigners In Waziristan, And Refuting Allegations Linking Group To Indian Intelligence
On September 24, 2018, Al-Sahab, the media arm of Al-Qaeda released a video featuring the voice of Al-Qaeda sheikh Hussam Abd Al-Ra’uf condemning the Pakistani army on the fourth anniversary of the Pakistani army’s operations launched against the mujahideen in the north Waziristan region on June 15, 2014.
Editorial On ISIS Weekly Calls On Muslims To ‘Terrorize’ ‘Tyrants’ When Prevented From Traveling To ‘Abodes Of Islam’
On September 21, 2018, the Islamic State (ISIS) released a new issue of its weekly newspaper Al-Naba’, which includes an editorial calling on “true believers” to “terrorize” the “tyrants” who prevent them from traveling to “abodes of Islam.” (by memri.org).