The Hunt: The ‘White Flag’ group popping up as ISIS disappears in Iraq

WASHINGTON — ISIS is a mere shadow of itself as the U.S.-led coalition has decimated it.

But in this week’s edition of “The Hunt,” Brigadier Bob Sofge, “a deputy commanding general for Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq,” said Da’esh — as they’re also known — has not completely disappeared, and a new group called “The White Flag” has popped up.

April 19, 2024 | Brigadier Bob Sofge on The Hunt (WTOP's National Security Correspondent J.J. Green)

Editor’s note: This story has been update to correct the spelling of Bob Sofge’s name.

J.J. Green

JJ Green is WTOP's National Security Correspondent. He reports daily on security, intelligence, foreign policy, terrorism and cyber developments, and provides regular on-air and online analysis. He is also the host of two podcasts: Target USA and Colors: A Dialogue on Race in America.

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