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.
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.
Ansar Bayt al Maqdis
Amid Egypt’s Sweeping Crackdown, North Sinai Residents in Crossfire
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.
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.
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.
Ansar Bayt al Maqdis
Egypt’s Invisible Insurgency