Al-Qaeda affiliate threatens attacks on airlines and prominent figures

The TSA is monitoring a potential terror threat against the United States from an affiliate of al-Qaeda, known as the AQAP. The group has released alarming videos online, calling for attacks on US airlines, prominent figures and iconic locations. The AQAP, identified as al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, posted videos this week urging terrorist actions on global flights, Times Square and the New York City subway. The content includes specific calls for attacks on Jewish and Western targets, singling out American, British and French airlines. Notably, high-profile individuals such as Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Shalom Bernacchi are named as potential targets. A meticulously produced instructional video accompanies these threats, featuring depictions of airplanes exploding and providing detailed instructions on bomb-making. The video goes further to offer tips on bypassing airport security measures and boarding flights undetected. In response to these threats, the TSA issued a statement, acknowledging awareness of the AQAP communication. The agency emphasized its commitment to the ongoing security of transportation.<br/>