AQAP Calls for Attacks Against Western Airlines, Preaches “Open-Source Jihad”

On December 25th, 2023, Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) released a new "Inspire" video posted to GeoNews, which called for increased attacks on American, British, and French airlines. Portions of the video called for solidarity with Palestinians and to focus on what they have dubbed "open-source Jihad", in which the group will decentralize instructions and materials on weapons manufacturing and lone-wolf techniques.