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Hamas Leader Mohammed Sinwar Reportedly Killed in Gaza Strip

The remains of Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar have been found in the Gaza Strip, reports the Saudi TV channel al-Hadath. He was an important leader, says Hamas expert Magnus Ranstorp.

Hamas Leader Mohammed Sinwar Reportedly Killed in Gaza Strip

Security Service: The Cleaner Received Money from Extremist

The janitor who found the former security adviser Henrik Landerholm's secret papers is linked via a bank transfer to a Chechen extremist. Terror researcher Magnus Ranstorp calls it remarkable that the conference center did not control its janitors better.

Security Service: The Cleaner Received Money from Extremist

Researchers: Still possible that the act was terrorism

The motive behind the massacre in Örebro is still unknown and the police do not currently suspect terrorism. The door is still open.

Researchers: Still possible that the act was terrorism

Terrorism Researcher: Bestial Acts

Osama Krayem from Malmö has already been sentenced to long prison terms for terrorist acts in France and Belgium. But it is still important that he is brought to justice again, says terrorism researcher Magnus Ranstorp.

Terrorism Researcher: Bestial Acts

The Security Service does not answer questions about the designated IS leader

Abdulkadir Mumin was pointed out as IS's new international leader. The Security Service does not want to answer questions about him.

The Security Service does not answer questions about the designated IS leader

Lived in Gothenburg: Pointed out as IS's new leader

He lived for years in the Gothenburg area, where he is believed to have been radicalized. Now, Somalia-born Abdulkadir Mumin, known for his harsh rhetoric and his henna-dyed beard, is being pointed out as IS's new global leader.

Lived in Gothenburg: Pointed out as IS's new leader

Lived in Gothenburg: Pointed out as IS's new leader

He lived for years in the Gothenburg area, where he is believed to have been radicalized. Now, Somalia-born Abdulkadir Mumin, known for his harsh rhetoric and his henna-dyed beard, is being pointed out as IS's new global leader.

Lived in Gothenburg: Pointed out as IS's new leader

These are the Jihadists Who Have Taken Over Syria

Emerged from al-Qaida, tough and with many thousands of soldiers. Here is the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) that has taken over Syria.

These are the Jihadists Who Have Taken Over Syria

These are the Jihadists Who Have Taken Over Aleppo

Originated from al-Qaida, tough and with many thousands of soldiers. Here is the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) that has taken over Syria's second largest city Aleppo.

These are the Jihadists Who Have Taken Over Aleppo

Ranstorp: The Terror Indictment a Vital Reminder

Three young men, including two brothers, are being prosecuted suspected of having planned an Islamist terrorist attack. An important prosecution – and a reminder of the elevated security situation, according to terrorism researcher Magnus Ranstorp.

Ranstorp: The Terror Indictment a Vital Reminder

It's not self-evident that Hamas knows where the hostages are

Around 60 hostages are believed to still be alive in Gaza. But statements from senior Hamas commanders have raised the question of whether anyone even knows where they are being held captive.

It's not self-evident that Hamas knows where the hostages are

Ranstorp: The War Does Not End with Sinwar - "Naive"

The Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed last week. But the terrorist-classified movement is stronger than its military branch – and will be able to be rebuilt again, according to Hamas expert Magnus Ranstorp.

Ranstorp: The War Does Not End with Sinwar - "Naive"

The SD and JLC Most Powerful on Social Media

The Sweden Democrats are the second largest on Facebook, but still the most powerful in social media. The humor trio JLC is still the largest on Youtube and the second most powerful in Sweden after the SD, according to this year's Power Meter.

The SD and JLC Most Powerful on Social Media

The Terror Expert: "Easy for Iran to Exploit"

The two Swedes suspected of terrorist crimes in Denmark may not themselves know the motive behind the act, according to experts. Now they risk long prison sentences.

The Terror Expert: "Easy for Iran to Exploit"

Expert: Chaos Forces Hezbollah to Wait

Israel's latest attacks on Lebanon are described as the hardest blow against the Shia militia Hezbollah so far. With a killed leader and destroyed weapons, a response may take time, notes Magnus Ranstorp, Hezbollah expert at the Defense University.

Expert: Chaos Forces Hezbollah to Wait

Expert: Strong Hezbollah Wants to Eradicate Israel

Shia Muslim Hezbollah is strong. With Iran at its back and with armed, political, and social branches in Lebanese society, the organization is often called a "state within a state".

Expert: Strong Hezbollah Wants to Eradicate Israel

Hamas leader "will drive the war into the wall"

He has been called "the butcher from Khan Yunis". And now, a ceasefire in Gaza is said to be in the hands of Hamas' new political leader Yahya Sinwar.

Hamas leader "will drive the war into the wall"

"A Hard Blow" – but Hamas Does Not Fall with Haniya

The Hamas leader Ismail Haniya's death is a powerful blow – but it will not sink the Islamist movement, believes Hamas expert Magnus Ranstorp. He was a giant important leader and symbol, but there are many who are ready to take his place, he says.

"A Hard Blow" – but Hamas Does Not Fall with Haniya

Researchers: Will have significant consequences for them

USA labels Nazi Nordic Resistance Movement as terrorists and three of the organisation's leaders. USA is extremely worried about the rise of far-right groups and their international connections, says terrorism researcher Magnus Ranstorp.

Researchers: Will have significant consequences for them