|  | ISIS-Inspired Massacre in New Orleans Demands a Response By Ahnaf Kalam ● Jan 01, 2025 Smart Brevity® count: 1.5 mins...396 words | ISIS-Inspired Massacre in New Orleans Demands a Response By: Gregg Roman The recent ISIS-inspired massacre in New Orleans highlights the urgent need for decisive action against Islamist terrorism. Why it matters: The incoming Trump administration must prioritize action over platitudes to counter jihadist extremism. The looming threat: The simplicity of these attacks, using rented vehicles to cause mass casualties, reveals the vulnerability of soft targets. Looking ahead: The incoming administration must prioritize intelligence sharing and counter-radicalization efforts. To read the full article, click here. | Why There’s More and More Truck Jihad By: A.J. Caschetta The frequency of vehicular jihad attacks is rising, posing a significant threat to public safety worldwide. Why it matters: Understanding the ideology behind these attacks is crucial to preventing future incidents. The evolution of tactics: From the 2006 UNC attack to recent high-profile incidents, jihadists leverage easily accessible vehicles to maximize impact. What’s next: Authorities must move beyond reactionary measures like barriers and focus on dismantling the ideological roots of jihadism. To read the full article, click here. | Jewish Nonprofit in Boston Rebukes Islamist Agitators It Once Funded By: Dexter Van Zile A Boston-based Jewish nonprofit, the Lenny Zakim Fund, has severed financial ties with the Muslim Justice League (MJL) over its extremist activities. Why it matters: The decision highlights the need for nonprofits to align funding with their core values. The distancing: After reports surfaced of MJL's involvement in promoting hate, the LZF publicly rebuked the organization. MJL’s extremism: The group's recent activities, including a vigil glorifying a protester who self-immolated, prompted the fund's response. To read the full article, click here. | Was this edition useful?    Your responses are anonymous |       MEF, an activist think tank, deals with the Middle East, Islamism, U.S. foreign policy, and related topics, urging bold measures to protect Americans and their allies. Pursuing its goals via intellectual and operational means, the Forum recurrently has policy ideas adopted by the U.S. government.
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