Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyya (The Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right)

Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyya (The Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right) is a newly emerged terrorist group suspected of having ties to Iran. They are newsworthy due to their recent claims of responsibility for multiple attacks on Jewish targets across Europe. These attacks include an explosive attack on a synagogue in Liège, Belgium, and an arson attack on a synagogue in Rotterdam. The group's emergence and targeting of Jewish sites have prompted increased security measures, particularly in Belgium, where the military has been deployed to guard Jewish community locations. Their actions are significant because they represent a potential escalation of tensions and a new threat landscape within Europe, particularly concerning antisemitism and Iranian-backed terrorism.