The Islamic State confirmed the death of its former leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and said that Abu Ibrahim al Hashimi al Qureshi has been named the “new caliph”.
In an audio statement by spokesman Abu Hamza al Qurashi published on ISIS social media accounts, the group also confirmed the death of former spokesman Abu Hassan Al-Muhajir.
The statement also contained threats against America, referred to U.S. President Donald Trump as a senile old man and warned that what’s to come will be worse by comparison to the days of the group under Baghdadi’s leadership.
Baghdadi Death Eliminates Islamic State Chief But Not the Group.
