Both the US and Russia claimed Bagdhadi was killed in Sept 2017.

As evidence this video is a new production, Bagdhadi references several recent events, including the re-election of Israeli PM Netanyahu, offering praise for the Sri Lanka attackers (claiming the strikes were revenge for defeat at Baghouz, Syria, the last physical stronghold of the terror org), and further vows to avenge those who died in the battle.

Baghdadi accepts oath of allegiance from jihadists in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Afghanistan.

Baghdadi states that "Allah has ordered us to conduct Jihad, but did not ask us to be victorious..."

Baghdadi directs followers to double their efforts & intensify strikes on Crusaders & apostates in an effort to bleed the enemy in a long fight. Also states jihad will continue until the "end of time." 

Baghdadi urges fighters in Mali and Burkina Faso to continue to strike French forces and their allies in the region.

Baghdadi urges followers in Saudi Arabia to avenge their fallen brothers.

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A full transcript of the Baghdadi video is forthcoming.

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Once again, AlertsUSA reminds subscribers that less than two weeks ago, a Joint Intelligence Bulletin was issued by the Dept. of Homeland Security, FBI and National Counterrrorism Center warning law enforcement, military, and security personnel that the religious holidays of Easter, Passover, and Ramadan may provide increased symbolic interest to homegrown violent extremists (HVEs) and domestic extremists aspiring to target faith-based communities in the Homeland.

Ramadan begins May 5th.