Jihad? Not clear yet, but the Islamic State has called for such attacks. “Istanbul nightclub attack: At least 35 dead after gunmen open fire at New Year’s Eve party,” by Andrew Griffin and Lizzie Dearden, Independent, December 31, 2016: A gunman has reportedly opened fire inside a nightclub in Istanbul during New Year’s Eve celebrations. […]
Turkey: Knife-wielding Muslim screaming “Allahu akbar” attacks Israeli embassy, authorities say he is “mentally unstable”
Of course he is mentally unstable. Why else would a Muslim screaming “Allahu akbar” want to attack the Israeli embassy? It couldn’t possibly have anything to do with the Qur’an’s designation of the Jews as the worst enemies of the Muslims (5:82), now, could it? “‘Allah Akhbar’ Attacker Strikes Israel Embassy in Turkey — Staff […]
Turkey: Muslim kicks woman in the face for wearing shorts, says “everything happened according to Islamic law”
Here is a glimpse into the future of Europe and North America: “Friends, everything is under control. Everything happened according to Islamic law. I beat people whose outfits I do not like. The state should punish those who dress like this.” “Men have authority over women because Allah has made the one superior to the […]
Military claims control after coup in Turkey, Erdogan government vows resistance
UPDATE: The military is claiming control, but “Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said his government is still in control and will resist.” — Since the advent of Kemalist secularism in the 1920s, the military has been its guardian. If the military now is trying to forestall Erdogan’s neo-Ottoman plans to restore Islamic rule in Turkey, then […]
Istanbul jihad massacre suspect shy student who “turned to Islam”
One might almost get the idea that Islam had something to do with jihad terror, if we didn’t have John Kerry and Theresa May and so many other learned imams to assure us otherwise. “Russian suspect in Istanbul attack: a shy student who found religion,” by Maria Tsvetkova, Reuters, July 12, 2016 (thanks to The […]
Muslims violently assault Radiohead listening party in Istanbul
“Allah did not create man so that he could have fun. The aim of creation was for mankind to be put to the test through hardship and prayer. An Islamic regime must be serious in every field. There are no jokes in Islam. There is no humor in Islam. There is no fun in Islam. […]
Turkey: Islamic State jihad bomber targeted Israelis, murdering three and wounding 11
“You will surely find the most intense of the people in animosity toward the believers to be the Jews…” — Qur’an 5:82 In practice, that generally means that Muslims are the most intense of the people in animosity toward the Jews. “Report: Istanbul terrorist followed Israelis from hotel,” by Yedidya Ben-Or, Arutz Sheva, March 21, […]
Turkey: Islamic State jihad suicide bombing murders 5, including 2 Americans
“Indeed, Allah has purchased from the believers their lives and their properties for that they will have Paradise. They fight in the cause of Allah, so they kill and are killed.” (Qur’an 9:111) “Two Americans killed in suspected ISIS bombing in Turkey, U.S. official says,” by Hugh Naylor and Ruth Eglash, Washington Post, March 19, […]
Islamic State jihad suicide bomber murders 10 in Istanbul
Nine of the ten people killed were German tourists. “The bomber who carried out the attack in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet district was a 28-year-old Syrian national.” Here’s a great idea: let’s bring hundreds of thousands of Syrian nationals to Europe and the U.S., without any way to determine if any of them are jihadis. “10 dead, […]
Turkey detains 8 Europe-bound Islamic State jihadis “posing as refugees”
Let more refugees into Europe! Bring them to the U.S.! Really, what could possibly go wrong? “Turkey detains 8 Europe-bound IS suspects ‘posing as refugees,’” AFP, November 18, 2015 (thanks to Lookmann): Istanbul (AFP) – Turkish police detained eight suspected members of the Islamic State jihadist (IS) group, state media said Wednesday, adding they were […]