Overview

• The Khorasan branch of ISIS, operating in Afghanistan and Pakistan, is now the top priority for France’s internal security agency due to its potential to mobilize individuals in Europe.
• The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has intensified antisemitic rhetoric in France and is being exploited by jihadist organizations, according to DGSI director Céline Berthon.
• Several planned attacks targeting the Jewish community in France were thwarted in recent months, underscoring ongoing domestic threats.
• The DGSI is closely monitoring French nationals in Syria, including those detained in camps, as the fall of Assad raises questions about ISIS's future in the region.
• Cyberattacks and foreign interference, especially during the Paris 2024 Olympics, have escalated, with attempts to destabilize France and test its defenses.