ISIS calls for jihad in Germany, targets Merkel before killing captives in latest video

Standing amidst the rubble of Syria's ancient city of Palmyra, the militants threaten Angela Merkel and vow to avenge "the blood of Muslims...spilled in Afghanistan."

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (R) greets Israeli President Reuven Rivlin upon his arrival for a meeting at the Chancellery in Berlin on May 12, 2015.

(photo credit: ADAM BERRY / AFP)

ByGIDEON GOREN

AUGUST 7, 2015 11:17

Updated: AUGUST 18, 2015 05:21

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