Muslim Brotherhood Targets Youth Through Crises and Rumors, Researcher Says

Islam El-Katatny, a researcher specializing in terrorist groups, said the Muslim Brotherhood targets young people as part of its efforts to recruit new members.

He described outreach to youths and younger age groups as one of the methods the organization relies on to attract recruits.

El-Katatny linked those recruitment efforts to the exploitation of crises and the spread of rumors, describing them as tools for reaching young audiences.

His remarks focused on the Brotherhood’s recruitment approach, but did not identify specific incidents or provide further details about how those efforts are carried out.