IS terrorists announce attacks on Christians and Jews in Europe

Beirut (Lebanon) - The terrorist militia Islamic State (IS) has once again claimed responsibility for the attack near Moscow that left more than 140 people dead and has also announced worldwide attacks on Jews and Christians, including in Europe.

More than 140 people have been counted dead so far following the attack on a concert hall near Moscow.
More than 140 people have been counted dead so far following the attack on a concert hall near Moscow.  © Vedyashkin/Moscow News Agency/AP/dpa

In a 40-minute audio message published on Thursday, IS spokesman Abu Hudhaifah al-Ansari calls on the movement's "lone wolves" to "attack and target crusaders (Christians) and Jews everywhere" during the current month of Ramadan, particularly in Europe and the USA, as well as in the heart of the Jewish state and in the Palestinian territories.

The message was published via the IS media portal al-Furkan.

Al-Ansari also recalled the proclamation of the so-called IS caliphate ten years ago.

At that time, the militia controlled large areas of civil war-torn Syria and neighboring Iraq. The extremists have since lost their territory again.

However, IS cells are still active in both countries.