Impact of New Orleans Attack: ISIS Claims Influence, Not Responsibility

Wed Apr 02 2025 05:20:36 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Impact of New Orleans Attack: ISIS Claims Influence, Not Responsibility

The Islamic State acknowledges inspiration behind the tragic New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans, where 14 lives were lost, but refrains from direct responsibility, raising questions on the nature of modern extremism.


In a chilling revelation, the New Orleans attacker received inspiration from ISIS messaging, as the group claims in a recent bulletin. While the FBI insists there were no active ties, experts express concerns over the implications of online radicalization in fostering violence.


The Islamic State has recently made headlines following the tragic attack on New Year’s Day in New Orleans that left 14 pedestrians dead. In a bulletin released, the terror group claimed that the perpetrator, Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar, was “influenced by the discourse and messaging of the Islamic State,” though they stopped short of directly claiming responsibility for the massacre.

The bulletin, which came to light thanks to the Counter Extremism Project, indicated a mockery of U.S. media's anticipation of a direct claim from ISIS. Additionally, references in the statement suggested that it pertained to the attack involving an American man, notably mentioning the use of Meta glasses—which local law enforcement confirmed Jabbar was wearing during the incident. The truck he used also bore an ISIS flag, and he left a disturbing message for his family, indicating he had joined the group. Despite his dramatic actions, federal authorities clarified that Jabbar did not have direct ties to ISIS, although they acknowledged he was “100 percent inspired by” the group's ideology.

The nature of the claim is particularly notable; unlike prior incidents where ISIS took full responsibility, the group’s recent statement seems to communicate a broader strategy. Joshua Fisher-Birch, from the Counter Extremism Project, highlighted that this approach underscores ISIS’s attempts to cultivate its messaging through digital means and produce a sense of unity among followers globally.

Experts now express concerns regarding the dissemination of extremist content online, especially given ISIS's ongoing media operations that provide a steady stream of propaganda. Furthermore, the statement's reference to future attacks during significant events suggests an escalation in their recruitment and radicalization strategies, with ominous implications for public safety during holidays and large gatherings.

As mourners in New Orleans gather to honor the victims, the incident calls attention to the complex challenges of modern extremism and the potential for unintended consequences stemming from radical ideologies transmitted through digital platforms. The ongoing investigation into Jabbar's online activity may shed further light on how such individuals become influenced by extremist narratives.

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