Jaysh al Ummah is a Salafist group active in the Gaza region and has claimed credit for rocket attacks from Gaza into Israel. The group's leader is Abu Hafs al Maqdisi. The group became active in 2008 and has persistently been warning against Iran influence in Gaza and has also criticized Hamas for not implementing Sharia Law. Jaysh al-Umma has showed interest in international targets: during a press conference in January 2008, it referred to US President George W. Bush intended visit to Iraq as an ideal opportunity for assassination. In follow-up press statements it has stated support for jihadist groups in Mali (20 January 2013) and Libya (28 June 2018). The group has also stated it support for Sunni Muslims residing in Iran. Jaysh al-Ummah has also criticized the Egyptian Government for the release of a Hamas prisoner. In November 2013 the group released a statement sharing condolences in response to the killing of Hakeemullah Mehsud (Former emir of the Movement of…
Jaish al Ummah (JAU)/Army of the Nation - Gaza
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