The Internal Security Department's 2026 Terrorism Threat Assessment Report highlights a significant increase in radicalisation among Singaporean youths. Data indicates that the number of individuals under 21 subjected to Internal Security Act measures has nearly quadrupled over the last five years, rising from four cases between 2017 and 2021 to 15 cases since 2022. Notably, six of the eight individuals detained or placed under restriction orders since July 2025 belong to this age group. Authorities identify global instability, specifically conflicts in the Middle East such as the Iran War and the Israeli-Palestinian situation, as primary drivers for this trend. These geopolitical events are increasingly used by extremist organizations like Al-Qaeda and ISIS to facilitate recruitment efforts and incite radicalisation beyond the immediate regions of conflict, posing a persistent security challenge for the nation.
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