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Al-Qaeda Remains Active and Influential, Terrorism Expert States
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Terrorism expert Yoram Schweitzer stated that al-Qaeda remains active and influential, investing in propaganda and inspiring affiliates. He believes a recent attempted hijacking was likely inspired by past attacks and that the group maintains connections across various regions, though its full threat level is still under investigation.
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- Al-Qaeda and its affiliates are active and influential, particularly in the Sahara and Arabian Peninsula.
- The organization invests heavily in daily propaganda and inspires offshoot groups.
- A recent attempted flydubai hijacking may have been inspired by the 9/11 attacks and al-Qaeda's legacy.
- The Somali al-Shabaab movement is al-Qaeda's strongest branch, supporting other affiliates.
- Coordination and resource sharing have reportedly improved among al-Qaeda branches, potentially including alliances with Houthis.
- The full threat level of al-Qaeda remains uncertain pending investigation into the flydubai incident.
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