The spillover in the West of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict after the October 7th 2023 attack by Hamas against Israel has been the subject of much discussion by terrorism and extremism experts[1].
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The spillover of Israel-Hamas conflict and radicalisation in Western societies – by Maria Chr. Alvanou
More than a decade ago the term “radicalisation” began to be a popular term amongst those dealing with the phenomena of extremism and terrorism in the West (and especially Europe).
Continue readingIslamic State Blitzkrieg Propaganda – by F. Borgonovo, G. Porrino & S.R. Lucini
The recent Hamas attack has brought the Israeli-Palestinian conflict back into the international spotlight, and this has awakened the communication of the main jihadist groups. With al-Qa’ida supporting Hamas and its actions, a statement on the attack by the Islamic State was expected. On 20th October, through the publication of the 413th issue of al-Naba, an official newspaper issued by the Central Media Office of the Islamic State, IS expressed its position.
Continue readingWar and peace in the global village. Second half – by Giacomo Buoncompagni*
Shortly after the clashes in Ukraine, the apparently silent Israeli-Palestinian conflict reignited, at least in the Western media. A few months later, more blood, death and hostages between polarised information and a desperate plea for peace. Diversity has historically been a potential source of friction and misunderstanding.
Continue readingNuovi attacchi estremisti in Europa e strumenti di valutazione della minaccia: una riflessione critica sui TRA-Is – by Barbara Lucini
L’attentato estremista di lunedì 16 Ottobre a Bruxelles che vede la morte di due turisti svedesi ha riacceso l’attenzione sulla questione sicurezza e rischi attentati in Europa.
Continue readingEffetto Hamas: l’attacco a Israele e la nuova utopia radicale – by Sara Brzuszkiewicz
Nuovi allarmi bomba nelle scuole francesi, a tre anni di distanza dalla decapitazione di Samuel Paty, il professore che il 16 ottobre 2020 venne ucciso da Abdoullakh Abouyezidovich Anzorov, diciottenne ceceno rifugiato in Francia, dopo una campagna online contro il docente, colpevole di aver mostrato alcune vignette di Charlie Hebdo ritraenti il profeta Muhammad.
Continue readingHamas come Isis – by Marco Lombardi
Un’intervista per il Messaggero.
Continue readingHamas attack in Israel: European security perspectives – by Maria Chr. Alvanou
As the world is watching Hamas attacking Israel in an unprecedent violent terrorist campaign within its borders, it is important to understand that the situation is also a security crisis from a European perspective. The following points show why Hamas actions are dangerous for European security and parameters that need attention in order to prevent and manage the threat created:
Continue readingIDF vs Brigate Izz al-Din al-Qassam. La propaganda come arma della guerra ibrida – by Federico Borgonovo
La recrudescenza del conflitto Israelo-Palestinese ha portato alla luce svariati argomenti sul futuro delle relazioni internazionali in Medioriente, sulle prossime mosse degli attori coinvolti e sulle armi utilizzate. Continue reading
Salafi Army of the Nation in Jerusalem Call for Bitcoin to “Equip a Fighter” in Gaza – by Daniele M. Barone
On May 7, for the third consecutive year, a renewed bitcoin crowdfunding campaign surfaced on al-Raya foundation’s Telegram channel, the media outlet of the Salafi Army of the Nation in Jerusalem, a pro-al Qaeda jihadist organization operating in the Gaza Strip.[i] Continue reading