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The latest on the Israel-Palestine conflict: everything you need to know in one place. What's happened so far, what's happening right now, and what happens next? Hamas's surprise invasion of Israel marks a severe escalation in the long-running conflict, returning the situation to a state of open war following the mutual declarations of war between Israel and Hamas. To help analysts understand the volatile and fast-moving situation, we've put together an overview of the events so far and the situation at the time of writing, as well as forecasting some potential developments. Designed to be read and understood at speed, our report collates open-source reporting and our threat intelligence data, provides visuals that break down the different events in a clear and easy to understand way, and gives our assessment of what lies ahead, including some emerging threats that analysts should be on the lookout for. Follow the link here to claim your free copy: https://lnkd.in/esNvY5Ef \{hashtag\|\\\#\|IsraelPalestine\} \{hashtag\|\\\#\|OSINT\} \{hashtag\|\\\#\|IntelligenceSummary\} \{hashtag\|\\\#\|IntelligenceCommunity\} \{hashtag\|\\\#\|SecurityProfessionals\}

What are the Implications of South Africa’s 2024 Elections? On 29th May, South Africans will head to the polls to elect a new National Assembly. They will do so amidst an ongoing energy crisis, rising violent crime, and high levels of unemployment. In our latest blog, we examine the key parties, the issues facing South Africans, and why political unrest is likely in the run-up to the elections. Read now: https://hubs.ly/Q02vRnQj0 #Geopolitics #SouthAfrica #SecurityProfessionals #PoliticalRisk #BRICS

Workers, unions, and activist groups are set to demonstrate across Europe this Wednesday, 1st May, as people mark International Workers' Day - May Day - across the continent. Demonstrations are seen annually on May Day in European cities, but, with ongoing grievances linked to cost of living, low pay, and industry-specific issues (such as the recent farmers' protests), the number of, and attendances at, these protests could be higher than normal this year. Political activists and environmental groups may also take the opportunity to join the protests, with issues such as climate change and the Israel-Palestine conflict both causing frequent large-scale demonstrations across Europe recently - the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions has called on employees in the international trade union movement to take action in solidarity with Palestine by going on strike, for example. The demonstrations are likely to cause significant disruption to travel and business, while clashes could also occur, and should be planned for out of precaution. Protests are not just planned in capital cities, but across Europe, as demonstrated in the image below. At Intelligence Fusion we have mapped more than 340 separate planned demonstrations ahead of time that are due to take place in Europe on May Day. We frequently identify and map protests before they happen as part of our threat intelligence coverage, helping our clients stay ahead of and prepare for potential threats and disruption. If you'd like to learn more about how we do this, and how to use our threat intelligence platform, get in touch with a member of the team today to find out how we can help you and your organisation: https://hubs.ly/Q02vy6y80 #MayDay #InternationalWorkersDay #BusinessContinuity #SecurityIndustry #RiskManagement #OperationalRisk

The operational landscape in the Middle East is complex. How should you be navigating this as an NGO? Liam Strang, Deputy Director of Global Security at Mercy Corps, explains the impact of conflict in the Middle East on planning and operations for humanitarian aid and development organisations, and what security and risk professionals in the sector should be doing in response. Taken from last month's webinar, hosted alongside fellow Sigma7 portfolio company, Risk and Strategic Management, Corp., our expert panel looked at the current and future global risk environment for organisations working in the humanitarian aid and development sector - and how to prepare your organisation for dealing with these risks. Access the full webinar, on demand, now: https://hubs.ly/Q02vkk490 #RiskProfessionals #RiskManagement #Security #MENA #Humanitarian

What factors are most important to you and your business when assessing threat intelligence vendors? ⏲️Speed – getting notified of incidents as soon as they happen 📊Depth of information – getting granular analysis about incidents 💯Accuracy – getting information that can be relied upon 🌍Breadth of information - getting information from across the globe If you think we've missed something, let us know in the comments below. This data will be used as part of our end-of-year security industry report, which will be released in December. #securityteams #securityprofessionals #securityindustry #threatintelligence

UK: Suspected increase in marijuana production as Albanian groups use social media to recruit members. A probe by Express has highlighted efforts from UK-based Albanian crime groups to entice Albanian people to move to the UK and work in marijuana plantations, saying that they could earn between GBP 5,000 to 6,000 a month. Social media posts on Instagram and TikTok show large amounts of cocaine and industrial-scale marijuana production taking place in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Southampton, Leeds, and other UK cities. Multiple Instagram accounts that glorify the production of marijuana in the country have been found, while posts also feature guns and knives. The posts are believed to indicate a significant increase in the number of UK marijuana farms in operation. The National Crime Agency stated that they work with partners in the UK and around the world, including in Albania, to disrupt organised crime groups. Albanian organised crime gangs are believed to have become the number one producers of marijuana in the UK. To learn more about their activities in the marijuana trade, watch our report - part of our 8-part series on Albanian organised crime - below: https://hubs.ly/Q02tT-w20 #OrganisedCrime #Policing #Police #Crime #SecurityProfessionals

Intelligence Manager, Max Taylor, guests on the most recent episode of the Geopolitical Report Podcast. Hear his take on the latest developments from Central Asia and the AfPak region, including water security, Islamic State, and border disputes - listen to the full episode now at: https://lnkd.in/eF7gasFZ #CentralAsia #AfPak #Geopolitics #SecurityProfessionals #IntelligenceAnalysts

As India heads into a General Election, it does so amidst a backdrop of religious and communal tensions. From the consecration of the Ram Mandir to the demolition of mosques, we take a look at how the religious landscape of India is undergoing seismic shifts, stirring communal tensions and political upheaval. So, what's happening in Indian politics? Our latest blog examines the ramifications of recent developments and anticipates the road ahead in Indian politics, communal relations - and potential violence. Read it in full, below --- To gain more insights about Indian politics and the threats that exist, book your free demo of the Intelligence Fusion platform today: https://hubs.ly/Q02tjTzV0 --- #OSINT #SecurityProfessionals #SecurityIndustry #Geopolitics #OperationalRisk

For the first time ever, Iran has directly attacked Israel. How will Israel respond? Our latest article covers the latest escalation in the Middle East, how we got here, and what Israel's response could be - including the potential for a direct attack on Iran. Read now: https://lnkd.in/evCj5C9C #MENA #Israel #Military #Security #SecurityProfessionals

How October 7th changed the threat landscape for NGOs in the Middle East almost overnight. And why the new operating environment underscores the importance of having quality information underpinning your security and risk management. Simon Clarke, Global Security Director at Jhpiego, explains the impact of conflict in the Middle East on planning and operations for humanitarian aid and development companies, and what security and risk professionals in the sector should be doing in response. Taken from our recent webinar, held in conjunction with Risk and Strategic Management, Corp., our panel discussed the current global risk environment for NGOs and other companies in the humanitarian aid and development sector - now available to watch in full, on demand. To watch the full webinar, just click here: https://hubs.ly/Q02sRWrq0 #Security #SecurityIndustry #Humanitarian #NGO #GlobalSecurity