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Former Egyptian officer turned al Qaeda loyalist reportedly captured in Libya
The Libyan National Army (LNA) claims to have captured Hisham al-Ashmawy, a former Egyptian officer who defected to the jihadists’ cause. Ashmawy has been accused of orchestrating jihadist operations in both Egypt and Libya. The Egyptian government alleges that he has been involved in a series of terrorist attacks targeting officials.
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Sinai-based jihadist group rebranded as Islamic State’s official arm
A new video has been posted online by jihadists claiming to be the Islamic State’s official arm in the Sinai. The Sinai jihadists were formerly part of Ansar Bayt al Maqdis, but are now marketing themselves as the Islamic State’s representatives.
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Sinai-based jihadists pledge allegiance to Islamic State in audio recording
An unidentified jihadist has released an audio recording saying that Ansar Bayt al Maqdis, the most prolific terrorist group in Egypt, has pledged allegiance to Abu Bakr al Baghdad’s Islamic State.
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Al Qaeda
ISIS may be eyeing up Egypt as its next target, experts say
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Ansar Bayt al Maqdis
ISIS guides Egyptian militants, expanding its influence
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Ansar Bayt al Maqdis
Under pressure, Sinai jihadists threaten more beheadings
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The Islamic State’s global reach
A closer look at recent developments in a number of countries should dispel any illusions that the Islamic State’s aspirations and activities are only regional.
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Ansar Jerusalem kills 11 Egyptian soldiers
The al Qaeda-linked jihadist group released video of the IED attack that killed 11 soldiers in the North Sinai.
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Ansar Jerusalem beheads 4 Egyptians accused of being Israeli ‘spies’
A little more than one week after the Islamic State released a video featuring the beheading of an American photojournalist, Ansar Jerusalem has released a video online showing four Egyptian civilians being executed in the same manner. The video marks an escalation in the tactics Ansar Jerusalem is willing to broadcast in its propaganda.
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Ansar Jerusalem denies death of shady figure, mocks Egyptian officials
Ansar Jerusalem says that, contrary to claims made by Egyptian security officials, Shadi el Menai has not been killed and is not the group’s leader. Ansar Jerusalem says the Egyptian government does not even know who the real leader of the group is.
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Shady Ansar Jerusalem leader reportedly killed in northern Sinai
There are reports that Shadi el Menai, a leader in near Ansar Jerusalem, has been killed in the northern Sinai. His death has not been confirmed. Indeed, little is known about el Menai’s precise role in Ansar Jerusalem.
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Ansar Jerusalem
Hamas maintains links with Sinai jihadists, Israeli security sources say
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2 suicide bombers strike in South Sinai
If Ansar Jerusalem takes credit for today’s suicide attacks, it would be the group’s first claimed attack since bombing a tourist bus in Taba in mid-February. In addition, the two bombings would be the fifth and sixth suicide attacks by the jihadist group since September 2013.
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Ansar Bayt al Maqdis
In Cairo, one family’s story shows rise of radical threat
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Al Nusrah Front fighter reportedly arrested for planning attacks in Egypt
It is unclear whether the suspected jihadist is linked to Ansar Jerusalem. At least four AJ fighters are known to have fought in Syria prior to returning to Egypt, where they died.
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Ansar Jerusalem leader allegedly killed in North Sinai
Ansar Jerusalem has yet to comment on today’s reported events. Since 2011, the Sinai-based jihadist group has confirmed dead only 25 named members.
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Ansar Jerusalem releases video of December bombing in Mansoura
The video’s release comes a day after the US designated Ansar Jerusalem as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist entity.
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State Department adds Ansar Jerusalem to terrorist designation lists
The State Department today added the Sinai-based jihadist group Ansar Jerusalem to the US government’s lists of designated terrorist organizations. Although State says the group “generally maintains a local focus,” its attacks are entirely consistent with al Qaeda’s global jihad.
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Egypt announces arrest of Ansar al Sharia members linked to shooting attacks
A video confession aired during today’s press conference had one of the Ansar al Sharia members saying he had been tasked by Abu Abdullah of Ansar Jerusalem to form the new group.
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Ansar Bayt al Maqdis
Amid Egypt’s Sweeping Crackdown, North Sinai Residents in Crossfire
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New magazine focuses on ‘jihad and resistance work in Egypt’
The magazine will be released regularly on Thursdays and will include various statements and events from the past week.
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Ansar Jerusalem warns those building wall around Arish
Earlier this week, Egyptian media outlets reported that authorities had begun the construction of a wall around el Arish to help stop the infiltration of militants.
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Ansar Jerusalem confirms deaths of 6 members, 2 tied to Syria conflict
Ansar Jerusalem said those killed had fought admirably against Egypt’s security forces on March 19 as they were outnumbered and outgunned. Two of the six had fought in the ongoing conflict in Syria, according to the jihadist group.
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Ansar Bayt al Maqdis
Egypt’s Invisible Insurgency
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Egypt says 5 Ansar Jerusalem fighters killed in clashes north of Cairo
The Interior Ministry’s statement did not specify the names of the jihadists captured or killed, but said they had been involved in a number of recent attacks in the Cairo area.
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New Ansar al Sharia in Egypt claims more than a dozen shooting attacks
According to the group, its fighters targeted 28 security personnel in three of Egypt’s governorates. A group under the same name appeared in early March with a founding statement.
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Ansar Bayt al Maqdis
Disillusioned foreign fighters abandon rebel ranks in Syria
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Gaza jihadist group praises Ansar Jerusalem fighters, calls for more attacks
“Continue your journey and aim your strikes to hit the economy and tourism, for by striking these two the tyrants will wither and recede,” the Mujahideen Shura Council in the Environs of Jerusalem advised its “brothers” in Ansar Jerusalem.
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Ansar Bayt al Maqdis
Egyptian militants outwit army in Sinai battlefield
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Ansar Jerusalem confirms deaths of 2 members, including founder
In its first eulogy statements in over two months, Ansar Jerusalem confirmed the deaths of two of its members. The two jihadists were the 18th and 19th named members whose deaths have been confirmed by the group.
