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Canada has become a hub of Islamist terror financing

Apr 8, 2024
Haras Rafiq, expert at the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism, reveals how Canada has become a hub for Islamist terror financing with connections to Qatar and Iran. Discusses money laundering, global spread of ideology, and the exploitation of Canada's system by Islamists.
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Quick takeaways

  • Canada serves as a hub for Islamist terror financing, linked to Qatar, Iran, and Muslim Brotherhood sponsors.
  • Islamists exploit Canada's financial system to launder billions and spread extremist ideologies globally, aiming at destroying Israel and enforcing sharia law.

Deep dives

Global Shifts: Rise in Terrorism Threats

Recent events such as the Hamas attacks on Israel and the Moscow incident highlight a shift in the perception of terrorism threats in the West. Acts like missile firings by Hezbollah and Houthis disrupting Red Sea shipping lanes indicate a lack of stability. The discussion includes Canada's role in terrorist financing, with insights from Arastra Fik identifying the country as a hub for extremist fund laundering, particularly related to Islamism.

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