‘The Horrifying Attack at the Crocus’ …. ‘Questions and Doubts’. ‘Crime in Moscow Region Threatens Global Dangers’. These and similar headlines in the media reflect the reaction in the Middle East region to the crime at the Crocus City Hall.

For observers, experts and social media users, the raid on the concert hall became a reason to increase attention to the study of the roots and methods of action of terrorism, its various organizations and branches.

The possibility of transferring its new threats to Arab countries is a dangerous indicator, and the security services are on the alert in this regard, says the Saudi Islamic scholar. But in his view, the media are often complacent, giving credence to the thesis that terrorism has been defeated.

Underestimating the devastating impact of extremism and hatred in society

is a concern for observers and politicians, especially in the Gulf States.

The authors recall the basic aspects of these movements. The main thing that unites their adherents is the claim to represent the whole religion. Islamists dress up in its clothes to cover their credo of seizing power through violence.

According to them, they prioritize the fight against ‘apostates and hypocrites’ at various levels of society, including at the top. After eliminating the ‘near enemy’ they promise a ‘march against Israel, for the liberation of Palestine.’ Today, the Islamic State* and others like it swear through their communications to defend Islam and Muslims from the current Crusaders, the ‘West’, and the Jews.

But social media in the Arab region reasonably remarked: “Is it a coincidence when we see IS* fighting on the lands of countries and........

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