“This kind of language only is going to galvanize groups that want to kill Americans,” said former CIA officer Marc Polymeropoulos.

Summary

Experts warn that Trump’s proposal for the U.S. to “take over” Gaza is fueling jihadist propaganda and could inspire terrorist attacks.

Security analysts say extremist groups will use his remarks to recruit, portraying the U.S. as an occupying force.

Critics, including Sen. Chris Murphy, argue Trump’s rhetoric directly aids terrorist recruitment.

Despite global backlash, Trump has defended his stance.

Former officials warn that, combined with recent cuts to intelligence agencies, these statements heighten the risk of terrorism targeting Americans at home and abroad.

  • NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io
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    5 hours ago

    I think this person saw “jihadist terrorist” and understood that to mean Hamas or PIJ rather than ISIS and Al Qaeda, which is more the article’s intention.