8am: One noteworthy aspect of Hizb ut-Tahrir’s activities in Afghanistan is that the group focused its activities on northern Afghanistan and areas where it was believed that Taliban opponents had a stronger presence. The unconditional support of this group for the Taliban was evident, indicating that the group’s focus on anti-Taliban areas was deliberate and planned, aimed at laying the groundwork for the return of the Taliban. In the past, there have been suspicions and questions about the roots and origins of Hizb ut-Tahrir, with some commentators linking this party to intelligence agencies. Years ago, Mohammad Ramadan al-Bouti, a prominent Syrian scholar, accused the party in an article of receiving money from the British embassy and published documents in this regard. One of the intriguing aspects of Hizb ut-Tahrir’s activities is its consistent opposition and hostility towards moderate Islamic groups, often vilifying them and inciting young minds against them. This group vehemently opposes Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s Justice and Development Party in Turkey, yet extends a friendly hand towards more fundamentalist groups like the Taliban. Another fact about this party is that it currently operates freely in Israel, and its activities in that country face no legal obstacles. Click here to read more (external link).