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Michigan Imam Calls for Jihad, Blames US for 'Genocide in Palestine'

Ahmad Musa Jibril, previously linked to ISIS recruitment and the London Bridge attack, urges American Muslims to wage holy war amid growing concerns over extremist content on social media.

Overview

  • Ahmad Musa Jibril, a radical Michigan imam, has called on American Muslims to wage Jihad against the West, blaming the US for what he calls a 'genocide in Palestine.'
  • Jibril's sermons were said to have inspired the London Bridge terrorist attack, and he has previously been named as one of the most influential online recruiters for ISIS.
  • Jibril served more than six years in a high-security federal prison on fraud and conspiracy charges.
  • Alberto Fernandez, vice president of the Middle East Media Research Institute, warns that the spread of 'radicalizing' content on social media is a serious cause for concern.
  • Jibril's call for Jihad is seen as part of a growing trend of extremist content being posted to mainstream social media, potentially spreading dangerous ideas.