In some townships across States and Regions, terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are civil servants who do not support their terrorist acts. Using firearms and knives, these terrorists are committing brutal assassinations after accusing them of “spies, informants or decoys”. This strategy is intended to instill fear among peaceable civilians and create a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.

Terrorists committing terrorist activities have been engaging in battles, firing heavy weapons and improvised rockets and dropping bombs using drones into the public towns, wards and villages.

The Israeli military has been conducting sporadic strikes in the Gaza Strip, as talks on the second phase of the ceasefire agreement continue.

Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas remain at odds over the second phase of the deal. The second phase calls for a complete withdrawal of Israel's troops from the territory and a permanent end to the fighting.

The US military says the number two leader of the Islamic State militant group has been killed in an airstrike in western Iraq.

The US Central Command announced on Friday that the attack killed Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifai, also known as "Abu Khadijah," and another ISIS operative.

It said US forces carried out the strike in Iraq's Anbar Province in cooperation with the country's intelligence and security personnel.