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Oct 5, 2026 at 10:09 AM ET
Schweitzer says al-Qaeda remains active
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Terrorism expert Yoram Schweitzer told The Jerusalem Post on Monday that al-Qaeda and its affiliates remain active in the Sahara and Arabian Peninsula and publish propaganda daily. His comments followed reports linking flydubai hijacker Hamam al-Hammami to the group; an al-Qaeda-affiliated outlet praised his actions and urged copycat attacks.
WHO: Yoram Schweitzer
WHAT: Schweitzer said al-Qaeda and its affiliates remain active and continue publishing propaganda.
WHEN: Oct 5, 2026 at 12:46 PM ET
WHERE: Israel
WHY: Schweitzer was commenting after reports linked flydubai hijacker Hamam al-Hammami to al-Qaeda.
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