Category: Middle East

The European security landscape has transformed dramatically since October 2023, with a new, less visible front emerging within the EU. As attention is focused on the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, intelligence assessments reveal that Europe has become a logistical and operational theater for terrorist organizations. This shift signifies a hybrid threat infrastructure, blurring the lines between political activism, illicit finance, and paramilitary planning. Security services in Western Europe are increasingly alarmed by a “shadow war,” where charitable networks and student movements may unwittingly support groups like Hamas in establishing their presence in the West.