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Story summary
- Islamic State's Khorasan Province (ISKP) has shifted from transit point to recruitment hub in Turkey, and the Yalova incident shows 6 Turkish citizens were killed.
- Since 2012, 5,000–8,000 Turkish citizens have joined IS, with many later returning to carry out attacks.
- Experts warn ISKP has become more professional and dangerous, linking with militias in Africa.
- Turkish authorities intensified security in 2024, conducting nearly 1,400 raids and arresting over 500 people.
