The Far-Right Leverages COVID-19 Pandemic to Gain Influence and Encourage Violence
The raging COVID-19 (“Corona”) pandemic has been leveraged by various elements to promote their agendas. One of the most active of those are far-right activists who preach white supremacy ideology, xenophobia, nationalism, anti-pluralism, anti-globalization and more.
Muslim Converts Who Turn to Global Jihad: Radicalization Characteristics and Countermeasures
Over the past three decades, along with the expansion of the phenomenon of global jihad, we have witnessed a growing trend of converts to Islam integrating into global jihad organizations. Some of these converts constitute an important element in the terrorist infrastructure, globally, and particularly in the West.
As Islamic Jihad grows stronger, it’s time to talk to Hamas
The Palestinian Islamic Jihad, according to IDF evaluations, was behind the mortar barrages on Gaza vicinity communities in recent days. This is highly significant.
The Solution to Kite Terrorism: A Return to the Policy of Targeted Killings
Kite terrorism and incendiary balloons are an issue that has preoccupied Israeli citizens and decision-makers for several months now.
The goal of this type of terrorism, referred to by the Hamas leadership as a “popular protest”, is to harass and exhaust the civilian population in Israel, cause damage to property, and place the Palestinian issue on the media’s agenda.
Decreasing international support for Hamas will stop Gaza violent protests
The events of the past weeks – rising tensions in Gaza, Hamas’s attempts to escalate the conflict with Israel, and the condemnations leveled against Israel by various countries – once again demonstrate how difficult and complex it is for democratic countries to combat terrorism.
A disgrace to human rights
For years the State of Israel has endured a deep lack of understanding regarding its war against terrorist organizations.
Reducing ISIS terrorist attacks in Europe: Is it possible, and if so, at what cost?
After the Rouen attack, Hollande stated that it was a declaration of war by ISIS against France.
Iron Dome’s Impact on the Military and Political Arena: Moral Justifications for Israel to Launch a Military Operation against Terrorist and Guerrilla Organizations
The military and political arenas are closely linked in Israel’s fight against terrorist and guerrilla organizations. Israel is a democratic country subject to legal and moral constraints and restraints, and therefore, when it initiates a military operation against such organizations, its justifications are important, as they will later affect its international legitimacy or lack thereof.
The Egyptian Army and the Status Quo after the Current Revolution
On June 30, 2013, two years after the first Egyptian revolution had ousted long-time President Hosni Mubarak, the protesters returned to Tahrir Square. This time they called for the resignation of Mohamed Morsi, Egypt’s first freely elected president and first civilian president.