Overview

• The game 'Fursan-Al-Aqsa: The Knights of the Al-Aqsa Mosque' simulates the October 7 Hamas attacks on an Israeli military base, including graphic executions of soldiers.
• The UK's Counter Terrorism Internet Referral Unit (CTIRU) requested the game's removal from Steam due to its depiction of terrorist acts and potential propaganda elements.
• The developer, Nidal Nijm, based in Brazil, has defended the game, claiming it is no different from other war-themed games like 'Call of Duty.'
• Despite the UK ban, the game remains accessible in other countries, including France, and has sold thousands of copies globally.
• Critics have called for broader restrictions, citing the game's glorification of violence and its alignment with extremist narratives.