Coronavirus disrupts terrorists, but they lurk awaiting comeback

Published August 20, 2020 10:30am ET



The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted operations of the Islamic State and Hezbollah, but intelligence experts say extremist organizations are building out their ranks and preparing for a comeback.

Terrorists overseas have struggled since travel bans blocking people from entering and leaving the United States were erected earlier this year because they prevent people from joining efforts abroad and foreign extremists from getting into the country.

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