Brig. Gen. (Res) Nitzan Nuriel was quoted in Breaking Israel News stating that 2017 will be a ”a particularly bloody year, especially for the western world.” The Israeli terrorism expert points to the ambition of ISIS to convince the world that “Islamic State concept is invincible,” which will intensify attacks in Europe. He also adds that “it is no longer a question ‘whether’ but a question of ‘when and how much,’” since the Caliphate has already issued its directives for the attack on the West.