Which kills more people: “Islamophobia” or the Sunni-Shi’ite jihad? Yet which gets more government and media attention? “Three large blasts rock Baghdad in just a few hours, at least 60 killed,” Middle East Eye, May 17, 2016: Baghdad came under attack again on Tuesday with three separate blast rocking the city, killing at least 58 […]
Islamic State claims jihad bombing of Iraqi soccer stadium; 29 dead
“The U.S. State Department confirmed the attack in a statement condemning it.” These impotent condemnations are an international embarrassment. “Islamic State claims suicide bombing of Iraqi soccer stadium; 29 dead,” by Gregg Zoroya, USA Today, March 25, 2016: A suicide bomber killed at least 29 people and wounded 60 others in an attack on a […]
Islamic jihadists kidnap three Americans in Baghdad
Kidnapping infidels and releasing them for ransom or enslaving them, as well as killing them if that option is deemed most advantageous for the Muslims, is fully sanctioned in Islamic law: “As for the captives, the amir [ruler] has the choice of taking the most beneficial action of four possibilities: the first to put them […]
Islamic State murders 18 with car bomb and jihad suicide attack at Baghdad mall
They were “targeting an area where many Shiite Muslims are known to gather and warned of ‘worse’ to come.” But this just highlights that they don’t have the strength to mount an actual invasion of Baghdad. “IS claims responsibility for Baghdad mall attack,” by Susannah George, Associated Press, January 11, 2016 (thanks to Bulldog): BAGHDAD […]
American soldier killed in effort to free Islamic State captives
The first U.S. soldier killed in Iraq since 2011. The captives were facing “mass execution.” Why mount these dangerous half-measure operations at all, instead of taking genuine action to destroy the Islamic State, as Obama promised to do? “First American soldier killed in Iraq since official end of combat in 2011,” by Mustafa Salim, Missy […]
Islamic State murders 76 with bomb at market in Baghdad Shi’ite neighborhood
“The market in the Shi’ite neighborhood is one of the biggest in Baghdad selling wholesale food items. A Reuters witness at the site saw fruit and vegetables mixed with shrapnel littering the blood-soaked blast crater.” And the Islamic State jihadis were pleased with this act of piety and service to their god. “Islamic State claims […]
Islamic State: Baghdad jihad murders were “the pounce of the monotheists”
“In a statement posted on social media, ISIS said Sunday night’s operation was dubbed ‘The Pounce of the Monotheists on the Chests of the Apostates.’” One might almost get the idea that the Islamic State’s violent actions had some connection with Islam, if it weren’t for John Kerry and Barack Obama and all the rest […]
Islamic jihadists murder four with bombs at Baghdad street markets
Ramadan is in full swing not just in France, Kuwait, and Tunisia, but in Baghdad, less than 100 miles from the domains of the Islamic State. “Bomb attacks kill four people at Baghdad street markets,” Egypt Independent, June 27, 2015: Four people were killed in separate bomb attacks in Baghdad on Saturday, police and medics […]
Islamic jihadists murder 10 with car bombs at Baghdad hotels
Possibly part of the effort to soften up Baghdad for the Islamic State’s invasion. “Iraqi officials say 2 car bombs kill 10 people in Baghdad,” by Sameer N. Yacoub, The Associated Press, May 28, 2015 (thanks to Kenneth): BAGHDAD – Authorities in Iraq say two separate car bombs inside parking lot of two hotels have […]
Islamic State claims Baghdad car bombings that murdered 19
“At the same time, there has been a major spike in car bombs in Baghdad over the past week, leading some Iraqi officials to claim that militants have infiltrated the capital by hiding among the displaced.” As Muhammad said, “War is deceit.” ISIS claims twin car bombings in Baghdad that killed 19,” Associated Press, May […]