ISIS: The Ideology That Changed the Middle East

ISIS may have lost much of its territory, but the ideology that fueled its rise continues to shape the Middle East, and influence extremist movements around the world.

Over the past decade, the self-proclaimed Islamic State carried out genocide, enslaved minorities, destroyed entire communities and sought to establish a global caliphate. Its methods and worldview have inspired other jihadist organizations, including Hamas, whose October 7 attacks reflected many of ISIS's tactics and symbolism.

As the only Israeli journalist to report from the front lines against ISIS in both Syria and Iraq, Itai Anghel offers an insider's perspective on the group's rise, its military defeat and its enduring legacy. Through rare documentary footage, interviews with ISIS fighters and dynamic maps, he explains how the organization transformed the region, and why its ideas remain relevant long after the fall of its so-called caliphate.

The lecture provides essential context for understanding today's Middle East and the continuing evolution of global jihad.