Episode

"C'est une marque nouvelle mais une organisation ancienne" : à Londres, le groupe islamiste Hayi au cœur de l'enquête de la police antiterroriste

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Le choix de franceinfo

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May 1, 2026

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261

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Summary

British investigators are tracing a wave of anti-Jewish attacks and arson in London back to the Hayi Islamist group. Evidence suggests a decentralized model where local amateurs are recruited via social media to carry out strikes potentially directed by Iranian interests.

Topics

• Hayi
• London terrorism
• Iran
• Anti-Semitism
• Counter-terrorism
• Islamist groups
• Geopolitics
• Crime investigation

Highlights

• Main idea: The Hayi group uses a decentralized cell structure to target Jewish institutions and media outlets like Iran International
• Practical takeaway: Terrorist recruitment is shifting toward using local, non-professional amateurs motivated by quick cash rather than ideology
• Failure mode: Intelligence services are struggling to track this group because its public presence only recently emerged following geopolitical escalations
• Threat pattern: Attacks include knife wounds, arson of synagogues, and incendiary devices targeting specific political and religious targets
• Geopolitical link: Investigators suspect the group's operations are coordinated by handlers in Iran using remote instructions via telephone

Chapters

1. 0:20 The London Attacks: An overview of recent knife attacks and arson targeting Jewish community sites in North London.
2. 0:40 Impact on the Community: The emotional toll and atmosphere of fear within the targeted Jewish neighborhoods.
3. 1:30 Targeting Iran International: Details on the attempted attack against the London-based news network and the arrest of three young suspects.
4. 2:10 The Hayi Group's Reach: Connecting the London incidents to previous attacks, such as the incident at Bank of America in Paris.
5. 2:30 Iranian Affiliation Suspicions: Investigating the suspected links between the Hayi group and Tehran's intelligence services.
6. 2:50 The Recruitment Model: How the group uses social media to recruit low-level amateurs for paid violence.
7. 3:30 A Growing Continental Threat: The emergence of a long-standing organization using new, highly visible tactics across Europe.