Why the truffle hunters are being targeted remains unclear. It could be because the hunting involves dogs, which are unclean in Islam, although an exception is made in the relevant hadith for hunting dogs: “Ibn Mughaffal reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) ordered killing of the dogs, and then said: What about them, i. e. about other dogs? and then granted concession (to keep) the dog for hunting and the dog for (the security) of the herd, and said: When the dog licks the utensil, wash it seven times, and rub it with earth the eighth time.” — Sahih Muslim 551
“Syria: At least 31 truffle hunters killed in suspected IS attack, says war monitor,” by Nishtha Badgamia, WION, April 16, 2023 (thanks to The Religion of Peace):
The United Kingdom-based war monitor, Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), reported that a group of suspected Islamic State (IS) militants killed at least 31 people in central Syria on Sunday (April 16). The killings come at a time when there has been an increase in the number of attacks against people foraging for desert truffles.
The alleged attack on Sunday took place in the desert east and the central city of Hama where “a total of 31 people, including 12 pro-regime fighters” were killed, said the UK-based organisation. Earlier the SOHR had reported the death of at least 26 people, a figure confirmed by the official Syrian news agency SANA.
In a separate incident, on Saturday, suspected IS militants killed four shepherds in the eastern Syrian region of Deir Ezzor, said the Observatory, as per AFP. It added that they reportedly carried automatic rifles, rode motorbikes, and also stole the sheep before fleeing.
According to the SOHR, as of early 2023, at least “117 civilians, including a woman, were killed in attacks by ISIS in the Syrian desert.” This incident also comes days after multiple workers foraging for truffles were killed when their vehicle hit a landmine….
Transmaster says
As I have said before Syrian Truffles are harvested by people who for the most part are supporters of the Syrian government, and are Alawites a heretical sect killed on sight by Shi’a Muslims Plus they are target of opportunity in isolated groups. In some cases they are protected by local Syrian militias which attracts the Daesh hold outs. Of course Iran is paying for it.
Jerry says
Islam is a fake religion which often kills more of it’s own then all their enemies combined, because it is not based on a true belief in a true God, it is really there just to justify the blood and plunder last of their self proclaimed false prophet.
OLD GUY says
Human life has no value for islamic followers. Islam follows the god of Rape, Violence and Murder as described by their glorious Prophet Mohammad the pedophile. And the world leaders are worried about Islamophobia. NO, it’s the MONEY.