Isil takes credit for Orlando mass shooting.

The Islamic State's official media arm, Amaq News Agency, issued a statement taking credit for the mass shooting in Orlando, Fla., that killed 50 people and wounded dozens more.

"The armed attack that targeted a gay night club in the city of Orlando in the American state of Florida which left over 100 people dead or injured was carried out by an Islamic State fighter," Amaq said, according to Reuters.


According to a report by NBC News citing "law enforcement sources," the gunman responsible for the shooting pledged allegiance to ISIL leader Omar al-Baghdadi in a phone call to 911.

NBC named the shooter as 29-year-old Florida resident Omar Mateen


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BREAKING: Three dead in terror attack in Tel Aviv

TEL AVIV — Israeli police say three people are dead and several injured in a shooting in Tel Aviv Wednesday night.

Police spokesperson Meirav Lapidot says the attack took place near a popular open-air market.

Initial reports indicated that at least nine people were injured in the shooting.

Police say two gunmen have been “neutralized.”

Israel has been struggling to cope with eight months of Palestinian attacks that have killed 28 Israelis and two Americans. About 200 Palestinians have been killed during that time, most identified as attackers by Israel.

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