Al-Qaida's Yemen branch leader, Saad bin Atef al-Awlaki, issued a video threat against U.S. President Trump and Elon Musk, urging lone-wolf attacks on leaders in Egypt, Jordan, and Gulf states over the Gaza conflict. The video, al-Awlaki's first since assuming leadership last year, showcased images of Trump, Musk, and other U.S. officials. Al-Awlaki, with a $6 million bounty on his head, seeks to leverage the Israel-Hamas war to increase AQAP's profile, potentially competing with the Houthis for influence in the region. Despite previous weakening, AQAP remains a significant threat, funding operations through criminal activities.

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