Archive · 11 Jun 2025
AQAP Leader Calls for Jihad Against U.S. Targets
Saad bin Atef al-Awlaki, the leader of the terrorist group AQAP, made a video.
He told Muslims in America to attack Americans because the US supports Israel in the Gaza war.
He named Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and others as targets.
He also wanted attacks on their families.
Awlaki wants attacks on the US economy too.
AQAP is considered a dangerous terrorist group by the US government.
Al-Awlaki also praised antisemitic attacks.
AQAP leader Sa'ad bin Atef al-Awlaki called for violence against US figures.
Targets include Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, Elon Musk, and others.
The call for violence is in response to US support of Israel in the Gaza war.
Al-Awlaki urged attacks on the families and associates of targeted individuals.
The video incites violence against Jews and the US economy through cyberattacks.
- Who
- Sa'ad bin Atef al-Awlaki, leader of AQAP
- What
- Called for violence against US figures.
- When
- 2024-2025 (al-Awlaki became leader in 2024, video released in June 2025).
- Where
- USA, Yemen
- Why
- Retaliation for US support of Israel in the Gaza war.
United States & Allies
AQAP
Violence Against Civilians
United States & Allies
The United States and its allies condemn terrorism and violence against civilians.
AQAP
AQAP incites violence against Americans and Jewish communities due to US support of Israel, including targeting individuals, their families, and the US economy.
- Perpetrator
- Sa'ad bin Atef al-Awlaki
- Group
- AQAP
- Targets
- Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, Elon Musk, and their families
- Motivation
- US support of Israel in the Gaza war
- Location
- Yemen, USA
- Designation
- US-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization
Sources
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