2024 ISIS attacks in Iraq and Syria double compared to 2023, signaling group's resurgence efforts.

The US Central Command reports that the Islamic State group is attempting to reconstitute, with attacks in Iraq and Syria on track to double in comparison to last year. The group claimed responsibility for 153 attacks in both countries within the first six months of 2024, up from 121 attacks in 2023, according to a US defense official. This increase in attacks signifies ISIS's efforts to restore its capabilities after several years of decline.

July 17, 2024
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