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.
ConflictsThe 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.
SwedenThe motive behind the massacre in Örebro is still unknown and the police do not currently suspect terrorism. The door is still open. But I do not think it is enough that he just selected certain individuals, says terrorism researcher Magnus Ranstorp.
SwedenOsama 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. It is important in principle and morally that he is finally held accountable for his bestial acts.
SwedenAbdulkadir Mumin was pointed out as IS's new international leader. The Security Service does not want to answer questions about him. "Our task is to assess and intervene against a person's intention and ability to commit crimes", writes Säpo in a comment to TT.
SwedenHe 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.
WorldHe 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.
WorldEmerged 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.
WorldOriginated 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.
WorldThree 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.
SwedenAround 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. There is no map of where they are located, says Hamas expert Magnus Ranstorp.
ConflictsThe 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. And in Israel, there are strong forces that want to continue waging war.
ConflictsThe 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.
SwedenThe 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. They are in a precarious situation, says terrorism expert Magnus Ranstorp.
SwedenIsrael'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. Here are questions and answers about the future in the troubled region.
ConflictsShia 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". The movement's goal is to eradicate Israel and create an Islamic state in Lebanon.
ConflictsHe 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. He is uncompromising, he will drive the war into the wall, says researcher Magnus Ranstorp.
ConflictsThe 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.
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