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The detention of Al-Hamasi particularly exposes critical shortcomings within U.S. and allied intelligence agencies. Despite being warned about his activities months prior, the U.S. government admits to having little actionable intelligence on him at the time. German authorities, meanwhile, appear to have similarly misjudged his threat level or failed to connect the dots.
Furthermore, concerns arise over the overall approach to counterterrorism, especially regarding the limited focus on al-Qaeda. The narrative within certain government sectors heavily emphasizes ISIS, while neglecting the persistent and evolving threat posed by al-Qaeda. This complacency risks overlooking active plots and the reconstitution of terrorist capabilities.