As fragile hopes of a peace plan in Gaza are tested, European security officials are facing a bitter irony – calm in the Middle East may lead to an increased threat at home.

Before the ink has dried on Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan , Hamas and Israel are threatening to squander a huge step forward to stability in the region , accusing each other of breaking the deal.

While diplomatic efforts focus on enforcing peace in the region, intelligence experts and insiders warn that attention must be moved to those inspired to carry out attacks on European nations. New Feature

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Nick Aldworth, the former national coordinator for Counter Terror Policing, said that “peace in Gaza doesn’t equal a reduction in terrorist threats”.

“The simpl

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