Remember that Obama went out of his way to invite Muslim Brotherhood representatives to his speech in Cairo in June 2009. So it is unlikely that he even sees the need to stand up to them. “Muslim Brotherhood Wants War With Israel,” from Forex Crunch, January 31 (thanks to Pamela Geller): Mohamed Ghanem, one of […]
Shocker: Muslim Brotherhood “mutes its religious message” during protests
Something to hide? Yes, for now. The appearance of moderation is a means to an end. After all, “war is deceit.” More on this story. “Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood mutes its religious message for protests,” by Jeffrey Fleishman for the Los Angeles Times, January 31: The medical students marched and sweated in protest. “The fear is […]
“We don’t want to harm this revolution”: Muslim Brotherhood says it will not take a leadership role in Egypt opposition coalition
Protesters at prayer in Cairo today The Islamic supremacists didn’t initially take a leadership role in the Iranian revolution of 1979, either. “Egypt’s opposition calls for 1 million on streets,” by Maggie Michael and Hamza Hendawi for the Associated Press, January 31: […] In Cairo, the coalition of groups, dominated by youth movements but including […]
Egypt: Christians fear Muslim Brotherhood takeover, Coptic Pope forbids Christians to participate in demonstrations
This report says that Coptic Christians are defying Pope Shenouda and participating in demonstrations; on the other hand, however, a source on the ground in Egypt tells me that the news reports are wrong, and that Copts are not participating. Whatever may be the truth of the matter, it is certain that a Muslim Brotherhood […]
ElBaradei: Muslim Brotherhood like U.S. evangelicals and orthodox Jews in Jerusalem
Allah is our objective. The Prophet is our leader. The Qur’an is our law. Jihad is our way. Dying in the way of Allah is our highest hope. — motto of the Muslim Brotherhood The Muslim Brothers “must understand that their work in America is a kind of grand Jihad in eliminating and destroying the […]
Spencer: Muslim Brotherhood Poised for Power in Egypt
In a featured article at Human Events this morning, I discuss the Muslim Brotherhood’s press for power in Egypt and its implications for the U.S.: A group dedicated to “eliminating and destroying Western civilization from within” is poised to take power in Egypt. After days of riots in Egypt against Hosni Mubarak’s regime, on Sunday […]
Egypt: Member of “Army of Islam,” escaped from prison, says his armed resistance against Israel will continue
A member of the Army of Islam, jailed in Egypt for plotting a jihad terror attack against Israel, escapes in the recent chaos. In this clip from Al-Jazeera, which is yet more indication of how jihadists are positioned to exploit the democracy agitation in Egypt, he tells his story.
Why they hate Mubarak: “He is supporting Israel. Israel is our enemy…If people are free in Egypt…they gonna destroy Israel”
More evidence of the Islamic supremacist presence among the protesters. (Video thanks to Afdwair.)
Muslim Brotherhood, ElBaradei in talks to form post-Mubarak govt in Egypt
Such a government would be the first step toward an Islamic state in Egypt. “Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood eyes unity gov’t without Mubarak,” from Haaretz, January 30 (thanks to Benedict): The Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt’s largest opposition group,is [sic] in talks with other anti-government figures to form a national unity government without President Hosni Mubarak, a group […]
Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas collaborating, seeking to increase their roles in Egypt
No surprise here. After all, Hamas identifies itself in its charter as the Muslim Brotherhood in Palestine. “Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas seek to increase role in Egypt : Stratfor,” from International Business Times, January 29 (thanks to Mackie): The Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas are collaborating and seeking to increase their roles in Egypt…. The Muslim […]