Rumours and Recycled News Central to Brotherhood Strategy, Researcher Says

Journalist Ahmed al-Khatib has described the use of rumours as a central strategy in the Muslim Brotherhood’s activities.

Al-Khatib, who directs a strategic studies centre, said the organisation employs rumours as a key part of its approach, rather than as an incidental tactic.

His assessment also identified the recycling of news as a main element of that strategy, alongside the use and circulation of rumours.

The brief account of his remarks provided no specific examples or further details about the practices he described.