“Jihadist propaganda images against Real Madrid and international sporting events: a growing threat to global security”
The recent anti-terrorist operation which led to the dismantling of the I’lam Foundation reveals the extent of the threat posed by jihadist propaganda through shocking images inciting attacks against major sporting targets, such as Real Madrid, Euro and the next Olympic Games.
The power of online propaganda, such as that exercised by the I’lam Foundation, goes far beyond the simple dissemination of messages. Indeed, this platform offered radicalized individuals the possibility of accessing extremist content in various languages, thus promoting the global diffusion of Daesh terrorist ideologies. Through radio stations, news agencies and social media profiles, this organization was able to propagate its calls for violence effectively and insidiously.
The content seized during the operation reveals the appalling reality of the threats made by these extremist groups. Images inciting targeted attacks against the Real Madrid bus and its supporters, as well as calls to strike iconic sites such as the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, underline the dangerousness and determination of these terrorists to sow chaos and terror during major international sporting events.
Faced with this threat, European authorities reacted firmly, putting in place reinforced security measures to protect participants and spectators of the Euro and the Olympic Games. Germany, in particular, has intensified its prevention and surveillance systems to face “all imaginable dangers”, thus demonstrating its desire to guarantee the security of all and to prevent possible terrorist attacks.
The incident in Hamburg, where the police had to intervene to neutralize a threatening individual, highlights the tangible reality of these threats and underlines the crucial importance of increased vigilance in a context marked by tensions and security risks students.
In conclusion, it is essential to emphasize the urgency of combating jihadist propaganda and calls for violence that threaten global peace and security. Only effective international cooperation and unwavering determination will make it possible to counter these threats and protect our societies from terrorist attacks perpetrated in the name of extremist ideologies.”