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🏴 Al-Qaeda’s Proto-State: The Tipping Point in the Sahel
In a new commentary piece, Dr. Michael Barak, Senior Researcher at the ICT, outlines how the devastating April 2026 terrorist offensive in Mali marks a dangerous strategic turning point.
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🕊️ The Illusion of Peace: Why Transactional Ceasefires Fail in Lebanon
In @thehill, Dr. Liram Koblentz-Stenzler and Mr. Martin examine the rapid collapse of the June 2026 Lebanon truce and the systemic failure of transactional diplomacy in the MidEast.
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đź’» Unmasking Handala: Cyberterrorism or Psychological Warfare?
In a new article, Prof. Gabriel Weimann and Ms. Daniel Haberfeld examine the strategies of the Handala Hacker Group, an advanced cyber-attack unit tied to Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence.
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🟧 #Expert_Analysis by Dr. Eitan Azani
The current round of confrontation is less about immediate military gains and more about shaping the rules of the game. Iran's actions are indicative of Hezbollah's vulnerabilities and a broader erosion of Iranian influence across the region
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Particularly significant is Iran’s effort to link Lebanon to its direct confrontation with Israel. Tehran’s priority is to restrict Israel’s freedom of action in Lebanon and preserve Hezbollah as its most important remaining strategic asset within the “Axis of Resistance.”
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Iran’s strong commitment to Hezbollah may itself reflect growing concern over the group’s vulnerabilities and the broader erosion of Iranian influence across the region.
What appears to be a tactical exchange is really a larger contest over regional influence and deterrence.
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🟨#Shiite_Terrorism_Desk_and_Iran by Dr. Michael Barak, Senior Researcher at ICT.
The Lebanese daily Al-Akhbar, a media outlet closely associated with Hezbollah, published an article this morning that appears to articulate Tehran's strategic messaging.
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➡️ According to Al-Akhbar, Iran is completely distrustful of the Americans, who only understand force and do not respect agreements. Therefore, full responsibility for the continued escalation and violation of the ceasefire agreements lies entirely with Washington and Jerusalem.
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🟨#Cyber_Terrorism_Desk by Daniel Haberfeld, ICT Researcher
How is Iran shaping the perception of reality in the current conflict with Israel using artificial intelligence?
A parallel battle over narratives and public perception has accompanied the newest military confrontation.
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➡️ Iran's use of AI enables the rapid dissemination of persuasive visual content carrying consistent messages across audiences. Some narratives appeared even before the escalation, suggesting that for Tehran, the battle over perception is a core component of the campaign itself.
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➡️ The promoted narratives suggest that Tehran is looking beyond the current campaign and seeking to position itself as a leading regional power. These messages may serve not only to shape public opinion but also to strengthen Iran's leverage in future negotiations with the US.
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