They only hand out sweets on the day of a very great victory, such as 9/11 or the murder of Israelis. Probably they see the latter as in the offing with the Brotherhood claim of victory in Egypt. Remember also: Hamas is the Muslim Brotherhood in “Palestine.” So many of those celebrating are themselves essentially […]
Muslim Brotherhood claims victory in Egypt presidential race
I tried to tell you — in January 2011. The military was the only significant to counterweight to the Brotherhood. If it really turns over power by the end of June, that will be it. Sharia will come to Egypt. “Egypt military to hand over power by end of June,” from Associated Press, June 18 […]
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood leaders ordered rocket attack on Israel
An act of war from an organization that has penetrated deeply into the U.S. Government. “Officials: Hamas ordered Grad attack on Israel at request of Muslim Brotherhood,” by Avi Issacharoff and Gili Cohen for Haaretz, June 16 (thanks to David): Israeli security officials say that the rockets that landed on Friday in the area near […]
Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood claims lead with 69% of vote
I tried to tell you — in January 2011. “‘Brotherhood claims Mursi in lead with 69% of Egypt votes,’” from the Jerusalem Post, June 16 (thanks to Pamela Geller): ‘Al-Ahram’ reports campaign team of Muslim Brotherhood candidate claims he has more than two-thirds of votes after first day of 2-day presidential run-off election against former […]
Egypt: Salafi Sex Scandals
Over at Gatestone Institute (via RaymondIbrahim.com) I discuss last week’s sex scandal revolving around a Salafi MP and the characteristic way he and his allies responded: Sheikh Ali Wanis, an Egyptian parliament member and prominent figure in the Nour Party””the Salafi party which preaches a return to early Islam based on Muhammad’s practices””was recently caught […]
Robert Spencer: Egypt’s High Court Tries to Stave Off Sharia
In FrontPage this morning I discuss the implications of the Egyptian high court’s dissolving of Parliament: Egypt’s Supreme Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday that one-third of the parliamentarians had been elected illegitimately; as a result, “the makeup of the entire chamber is illegal and, consequently, it does not legally stand.” The court dissolved the parliament entirely, […]
Egypt’s Supreme Constitutional Court dissolves parliament, trying to stave off Sharia rule
Egypt’s highest court is doing all it can to prevent Islamic rule, but it may be too late. “Egypt’s court says parliament is dissolved,” by Hamza Hendawi for the Associated Press, June 14 (thanks to all who sent this in): CAIRO (AP) “” Egypt’s highest court on Thursday ordered the country’s Islamist-dominated parliament dissolved, saying […]
Egypt: Christians fear Sharia state, rally around opponent of Muslim Brotherhood candidate
“Sidhom says there are concerns the Brotherhood will keep Christians out of some government positions, tax non-Muslims, base education around Islam and create a foreign policy that favors Muslim over non-Muslim nations.” “Egypt Christians rally behind rival of Islamists,” by Aya Batrawy for the Associated Press, June 12 (thanks to Ima): CAIRO (AP) “” In […]
Egypt: Muslims attack Christian students for proselytizing
Islamic law forbids non-Muslims to try to convert Muslims to their religion. Counter the Christians’ arguments with superior ones? Pah! Beatings are easier. “Sectarian fights over proselytizing injure 12 at Assiut University,” from Al-Masry Al-Youm, June 10 (thanks to Benedict): Clashes broke out Saturday between Muslim and Coptic students in the Assiut University women’s dorms […]
Egypt: Hundreds of men assault and molest women holding demo against sexual harassment
More glorious flowering of democracy and pluralism in “Arab Spring” Egypt. “Mob attacks women at Egypt anti-sexual harassment rally,” from AP, June 9 (thanks to all who sent this in): A mob of hundreds of men have assaulted women holding a march demanding an end to sexual harassment, with the attackers overwhelming the male guardians […]