Abu Hamza al-Qurashi, spokesman, January 2020

Date
Jan. 2020
Name of Author
Abu Hamza al-Qurashi
Body

Audio message:
“The eyes of the soldiers of the caliphate, wherever they are, are still on Jerusalem. And in the coming days, God willing, you will see what harms you and what will make you forget the horrors you have seen.

“To Muslims in Palestine and across the world… be the warhead in fighting Jews and foil the so-called Deal of the Century.”Agence France Presse and Times of Israel, “Islamic State announces ‘new phase’ of attacks: Mainly targeting Israel,” Times of Israel, January 27, 2020, https://www.timesofisrael.com/islamic-state-announces-new-phase-of-attacks-mainly-targeting-israel/.

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