Larijani sees an opening for Islamic rule. “Iran Sees Rise of Islamic Hard-Liners,” by William Yong in the New York Times, January 28 (thanks to all who sent this in): TEHRAN — Hopeful that the protests sweeping Arab lands may create an opening for hard-line Islamic forces, conservatives in Iran are taking deep satisfaction in […]
If Muslim Brotherhood takes over in Egypt, Israel will face a jihadist enemy with a formidable military
While the mainstream media in the U.S. continues to behave as if the protest in Egypt solely feature secular pro-democracy demonstrators, in Israel at least some appear to be aware that the Muslim Brotherhood stands in the best position to seize power after Mubarak, even if Islamic supremacists and pro-Sharia agitators do not make up […]
Egypt: Armed gangs attack jails, free hundreds of Islamic jihadists
Including 34 members of the Muslim Brotherhood. “Gangs free militants, foreigners try to flee Egypt,” by Hamza Hendawi And Maggie Michael for Associated Press, January 30: CAIRO – Gangs of armed men attacked at least four jails across Egypt before dawn Sunday, helping to free hundreds of Muslim militants and thousands of other inmates as […]
Jordan’s Muslim Brotherhood leader: “Obama must understand that the people have woken up and are ready to unseat the tyrant leaders who remained in power because of U.S. backing”
Hammam Saeed, like Sheikh Qaradawi and others, apparently believes that if the people in Arab Muslim countries express their general will, Sharia states — which the Brotherhood is dedicated to establishing — will result. “Jordan’s opposition: Arabs will topple tyrants,” by Jamal Halaby for AP, January 29: AMMAN, Jordan (AP) – The leader of Jordan’s […]
“Mubarak has been very dedicated to Israeli security more even than to his own people’s security or the national interests”
The Iranian media organ PressTV interviews a Cairo lawyer to assert that the Egyptians want Mubarak out because of his ties to the United States and relatively non-belligerent stance toward Israel. If accurate, this would be another indication of the influence of Islamic supremacists in the Egyptian uprising, since they’re the ones most fanatically invested […]
Iranian leaders hoping for Islamic republic in Egypt
Larijani speaks about a “people’s government” because he knows that pro-Sharia forces enjoy broad popular support. “Iranian leaders hope for Islamic republic in Egypt: Clerics say protests against Mubarak government were inspired by 1979 revolution in Iran,” from Ynet News, January 29: Iranian leaders expressed satisfaction with the anti-government protests in Egypt, with one leader […]
ElBaradei: “If the regime does not step down, the people’s Intifada will continue”
The Muslim Brotherhood supports ElBaradei. “Egypt: Intifada Until Regime Steps Down, El Baradei Says,” from ANSAmed, January 29 (thanks to Insubria): (ANSAmed) – CAIRO, JANUARY 29 – ”If the regime does not step down, the people’s Intifada will continue”. So said leading Egyptian activist Mohamed El Baradei in an interview to Al Jazeera. ”A new […]
Mubarak calls for government’s resignation, won’t resign himself
The Muslim Brotherhood, for all its muted presence in these demonstrations, is poised and ready to take advantage of the opportunity. “Mubarak calls for government’s resignation,” by Shaimaa Fayed and Yasmine Saleh for Reuters, January 28 (thanks to Pamela Geller): CAIRO — President Hosni Mubarak said on Saturday that Egypt needed dialogue not violence to […]
Qaradawi applauds anti-regime demonstrations in Muslim countries
Qaradawi, of course, is a forthright and unapologetic pro-Sharia Islamic supremacist. “Sheikh Yousef Al-Qaradhawi Joins In Support for Anti-Regime Demonstrations in Arab Countries,” from MEMRI, January 28 (thanks to Pamela Geller): In response to the wave of mass anti-regime demonstrations currently taking place in several Arab countries, prominent Sunni cleric Sheikh Yousef Al-Qaradhawi, head of […]
Egypt: At least 20 members of the Muslim Brotherhood arrested
It’s ironic: in the U.S., Muslim Brotherhood operatives have gained enormous influence at high levels of government, and dhimmi think tanks and learned analysts recommend that the U.S. engage with this “moderate” group. The Mubarak regime, as sclerotic and repressive as it is, has a more realistic view of the Brotherhood. “Egypt: At Least 20 […]