ISIS calls on Muslims to 'set fire to churches and synagogues' around the world at Easter

ISIS issued a horror threat on Thursday (Image: Getty)

ISIS has called on Muslims to set fire to churches and synagogues around the world this Easter weekend in a horrific threat. The group’s propaganda reportedly called for attacks in the US, Europe, Russia, UAE, Syria, Tunisia, and Morocco during the Easter holidays in response to the closure of al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.

In the latest edition of its al-Naba newspaper, the terrorists also reportedly called for attacks during the Jewish holiday of Passover, which began yesterday and ends next Thursday. The shocking warnings come after Israel closed the al-Aqsa Mosque in late February, with authorities extending the closure until mid-April.

Lucas Webber, Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst at Tech Against Terrorism, told the Daily Express: “The editorial weaves together conflicts in Iraq and Palestine with apocalyptic imagery that frames all opposition as part of a single cosmic battle. Through this narrative, the group calls on individuals everywhere to act independently, portraying violence as an expression of faith rather than command.

“This decentralized, internet-based strategy poses particular risks in Western settings, where online radicalization can quickly transform into isolated acts of violence. The editorial’s timing and references to Jerusalem, persecution, and divine obligation align with religious symbolism surrounding Easter, a period often marked by large gatherings and heightened public visibility. Such timing increases the potential impact of any calls for action inspired by its message.”