Occasionally Salman Rushdie says some very sensible things, and here is one occasion of that: he challenges the egregious George Galloway, who would forbid criticism of Islam and honest discussion of the roots of Islamic terror. “Rushdie dismisses Galloway’s claims,” from The Guardian, with thanks to Danielle: Salman Rushdie clashed with George Galloway yesterday in […]
Archives for August 2005
Nocturnal Jihad Watch: Spencer on C-Span Book TV this Sunday
If any of you Jihad Watchers are insomniacs, you may be interested in catching me discussing jihad, dhimmitude, and my book The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (and the Crusades) on C-Span this Sunday, September 4. The C-Span Book TV schedule lists the talk at 1:00 AM EDT and again at 8:30 AM EDT Sunday […]
UK: Jihadists defy deportation threat by urging Islamic war on West
The jihad continues to be preached online in Britain. “Radical websites defy deportation threat by urging Islamic war on West,” from the Telegraph, with thanks to the Constantinopolitan Irredentist: Radical websites are continuing to encourage Muslims to fight western nations despite the threat of new legislation. The website of the organisation Hizb ut-Tahrir, which has […]
Islamic school furor in Lodi
Was this madrasa intended to teach violent jihad or not? “Islamic school furor,” from the Sacramento Bee, with thanks to the Constantinopolitan Irredentist: Supporters of the center envision a small elementary school that embraces traditional Islamic values, a gathering place for Muslim women who are otherwise sequestered at home, a playground, a library and a […]
Cyber jihad?
“2 held in probe of computer worm in U.S.,” from AP, with thanks to the Constantinopolitan Irredentist: WASHINGTON “” Authorities in Morocco and Turkey have arrested two people thought responsible for a computer worm that infected networks at U.S. companies and government agencies earlier this month. Farid Essebar, 18, was arrested in Morocco, while Atilla […]
Australia: MP backs headscarf ban
Why may only Muslims assert their cultural integrity and identity? Australian MP Bronwyn Bishop comes out for Australian culture. “Bishop backs school headscarf ban,” from The Australian, with thanks to Voltaire: LIBERAL MP Bronwyn Bishop has backed a push to ban Muslim girls wearing headscarves to school. Speaking in support of her like-minded colleague Victorian […]
Bomb on Philippines Ferry Injures 30
Philippine jihad update. From AP, with thanks to DC Watson: MANILA, Philippines “” A bomb hidden in a trash can exploded on a ferry in the southern Philippines as it was loading passengers Sunday morning, injuring at least 30 people, including nine children, military officials said. The region had been on alert for terror attacks. […]
Jenin square named after bombmaker
No surprise here: not only Hamas and Islamic Jihad, but Abbas also attributed the Gaza withdrawal to the labors of the “martyrs.” Peace In Our Time update from the Jerusalem Post, with thanks to DC Watson: One of the main squares in Jenin has been named after Yahya Ayyash, a Hamas bombmaker responsible for the […]
Did Italy’s Red Cross trade jihadists for hostages?
It has long been suspected that some deal was made. The Danegeld in this case turns out to have been rather steep. “Italy Red Cross May Have Hidden Insurgents,” from AP, with thanks to a tea-loving snail: ROME (AP) – Italy’s Red Cross treated four Iraqi insurgents with the knowledge of the Italian government last […]
PA wants Arafat tomb on Temple Mount
Oh, this will contribute to peace and harmony. More Islamic supremacism from the PA, from the Jerusalem Post, with thanks to Fjordman: The Palestinian Authority will continue to work toward moving Yasser Arafat’s tomb to the Aksa Mosque in Jerusalem, Saeb Erekat, head of the PLO Negotiations Department, announced Sunday. Erekat, who was speaking during […]