(National-UAE) Ireland’s intelligence services have shifted their priorities to focus on identifying extremist activity related to the Israeli-Gaza war, which may include the presence of Hezbollah and Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine operatives within the country.
There have been growing concerns the two groups are radicalising Muslims and creating support networks as the conflict unfolds in the Middle East, according to the Sunday Times. Sources told the newspaper that Hezbollah and the PFLP’s operation is focused on people of Palestinian heritage but also Irish citizens who support Palestinian independence.
The garda, the Irish police force, is investigating the transfer of cash to charities and groups in the Middle East, which they suspect might be destined for terrorist organisations in the region.
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