"Today, ISPK is one of the most active IS groups in the world. It pursues jihadist goals and has repeatedly carried out attacks in Afghanistan in recent years. But not only there: 'ISPK is still the IS offshoot that tries to organize the most attacks in western countries,' says terrorism expert Hans-Jakob Schindler from the Counter Extremism Project to IPPEN.MEDIA."

"It comes as Counter Extremism Project chief executive Ambassador Mark Wallace said: 'These arrests demonstrate once again that ISIS remains a serious threat to the West. ISIS is not only trying to take advantage of Hamas’s war against Israel to motivate its supporters and sympathisers but is also attempting to organise terror attacks in Europe to demonstrate its continued relevance within the terrorist milieu.'"

"Shortly before Christmas there are indications of a possible attack plan by an Islamist group, including on Cologne Cathedral . The police speak of a 'danger warning' and the officers have initiated extensive protective measures at Cologne Cathedral. A church in Vienna was also a possible target, it was said on Saturday. According to information from the German Press Agency, the group may have links to the terrorist group Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISPK). If this is confirmed, it would not be their first attack plan in Germany. Terror expert Hans-Jakob Schindler from the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) tells IPPEN.MEDIA : 'ISPK probably has Germany firmly in its sights.'"

"'These arrests demonstrate once again that ISIS remains a serious threat to the West,' Counter Extremism Project chief executive Ambassador Mark Wallace said."

"Hans Jacob-Schindler, director of the Counter Extremism Project, told The National the landmark case will send out a strong message to companies who support terrorist groups."