Islamic State Release New Video Footage From Inside Historic City of Palmyra

The Islamic State-affiliated Aamaq News released footage on May 26 from inside the recently captured Palmyra, a historic city which is host to a UNESCO World Heritage site. The footage shows traffic in the streets of Palmyra and also gives views of Palmyra’s ancient city, one of the most important cultural centers in the ancient world. According to reports, the Islamic State captured Palmyra last week, sparking an international outcry. Credit: YouTube/Aamaq News