“The attack on Israel’s border crossing with Jordan on Wednesday morning has the markings of an Al- Qaida strike, a senior security source told The Jerusalem Post Wednesday.” (Thanks to LGF.) “Al Qaida is increasing its activity in Arab countries perceived to be pro-western, such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan, the source said. “Al-Qaida’s […]
Archives for 2003
Dhimmitude in France: don’t wear yarmulkes
“Worried about a surge in anti-Semitic attacks, France’s chief rabbi has cautioned Jewish men against wearing yarmulkes in public, suggesting they wear baseball caps instead. “After a weekend arson attack on a Jewish school, Rabbi Joseph Sitruk urged young men to be extra cautious, saying they could become targets of violence if they wear the […]
Who is funding the Said Chair?
Who is funding the Edward Said Chair in Middle East Studies at Columbia University? An anonymous dhimmi? Or more ominous figures? Reports Jonathan Calt Harris at FrontPage magazine: “Columbia University”s newly established Edward Said Chair in Middle East Studies is noteworthy for several reasons. The position is named for the recently deceased professor best known […]
“Convert to Islam in seven days”
The Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities reports that a militant Islamic group there, Harkat-E-Islam Al-Jihad, has sent a letter to “religious minority businessmen and leaders of opposition party” demanding that they “convert to Islam with in seven days of receiving letter.” If they don’t, “their family members will be attacked and houses will be […]
Sharia Alert
Says the Saudi Arab News (thanks to LGF): “JEDDAH, 18 November 2003 “” A Jizan court has sentenced a young woman to 500 lashes for allegedly spending time alone with a young man and marrying him hours after divorcing her former husband, Al-Madinah reported on Sunday. “According to the court ruling, the groom will also […]
“The Taliban jihad has much improved”
“Despite a two-year manhunt by thousands of American troops, inside sources say that the Taliban’s elusive leader, Mullah Mohammed Omar, remains firmly in control, directing operations through a 10-man leadership council that was created in June.” This according to Reuters and the Guardian. “‘Since this council was set up, the Taliban jihad has much improved,’ […]
Muhammad espoused anti-Semitic views
Although the media remains mum about the possibility that John Muhammad was tied to the radical Muslim group Al-Fuqra, it has come to light that he “espoused anti-Semitic views” and seems to have fired bullets into a synagogue. Thus it seems eminently likely that Muhammad would enjoy the company of Muslim spokesmen such as Sheikh […]
Happy Ramadan viewing
Reports MEMRI: “During the month of Ramadan, Hizbullah’s satellite television channel Al-Manar, which is viewed worldwide, is broadcasting a 30-part antisemitic Syrian-produced series titled Al-Shatat (‘Diaspora’). According to a November 11, 2003 report by the Syrian daily Syria Times, it is ‘a Syrian TV series recording the criminal history of Zionism.’ The series purports to […]
Jihad in South America
“A man suspected of financing the Islamic militant group Hezbollah from a border region where Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil converge has been extradited to Paraguay to face tax evasion charges, Brazilian officials said Tuesday. “Assad Ahmad Barakat, who has acknowledged being a Hezbollah sympathizer, was flown to the Paraguayan capital, Asuncion, on Monday, said Brazil […]
Saudi extremist Muslim leader repents
Says UPI: “A Saudi extremist religious leader repented in public for inciting Saudi youth to carry out terrorist attacks. Sheikh Ali al-Khoderi appeared on Saudi television Monday night to back track the edicts he issued in the past giving the green light to Muslim extremists to carry suicide attacks, justifying them as holy war.” Sounds […]