“A source from Milan told Church Militant that the assailant’s identity was being kept a secret because he was most likely a Muslim either from Egypt or from the Maghreb, as some newspapers were reporting.”
And of course there is this: “The Italian bishops’ news media Avvenire described him as ‘decidedly’ and ‘visibly disturbed’ — even quoting the man as saying he had a ‘room’ in the cathedral and his name is ‘Christian.'”
All that may be true. However, jihad attacks today are routinely dismissed as manifestations of mental illness. Also, the identity of the perpetrator of jihad attacks is often concealed by officials who are more concerned about not offending restive Muslim communities than about pursuing justice.
“Terror in Milan Cathedral,” by Jules Gomes, ChurchMilitant.com, August 13, 2020:
MILAN (ChurchMilitant.com) – Police overpowered an Egyptian migrant after the 30-year-old broke through security and, rushing up to the high altar at Milan Cathedral, held a guard hostage at knifepoint.
Brandishing a 20-centimeter switchblade, the assailant who possesses a long-term residence permit for family reunification reasons, forced his uniformed captor to kneel for over eight minutes….
Inside the cathedral, a second security guard accosted him after he had reached the high altar.
However, the assailant pulled a knife on the guard and forced him to kneel and later sit on the floor.
Senior police officials, including Commissioner Mauro Frare and Deputy Commissioner Luca Gazzili, rushed to the scene and began negotiating with the hostage-taker.
A policewoman from the Flying Squad tried to calm the assailant and with hands raised told him: “Do you want me to take off the belt? I’ll take it off. I want to help you, look, I’ll put it on the ground.”
At one point when the migrant was distracted, armed police took him by surprise and disarmed him.
Police say that the migrant has a criminal record for stealing two bottles of champagne and fleeing until he was arrested at Malpensa Airport in 2016.
Police later disclosed that the man was not being investigated for terrorism.
The Italian bishops’ news media Avvenire described him as “decidedly” and “visibly disturbed” — even quoting the man as saying he had a “room” in the cathedral and his name is “Christian.”
The prosecutor’s office is keeping the assailant’s identity confidential and mainstream Italian media, including the bishops’ media website, have pixilated pictures and video footage of the migrant’s face to prevent his identification.
However, Lega Party leader Matteo Salvini published footage of the entire hostage-taking and arrest on social media — drawing over 49,000 comments and over 8. 2 million views.
“Crazy stuff! Cops with their hands up while it should be him!!! Do you realize??? What state do we live in????” a commenter wrote, summarizing the tone of most comments, which slammed police for the “tolerant” attitude taken to the man just because he was an “immigrant” and not “Italian.”
“‘Can I take a step? Can I get closer?’ But I have no words!!! More powers to our police, asking permission!!!” another commenter wrote, mocking the policewoman’s attempt to “surrender” and lay her belt with holster on the ground.
A source from Milan told Church Militant that the assailant’s identity was being kept a secret because he was most likely a Muslim either from Egypt or from the Maghreb, as some newspapers were reporting.
The source also said that it was typical of the bishops’ and leftwing media to describe terror attacks as committed by “alterati” (people who are upset or in a disturbed state of mind)….
Michael Copeland says
“the hostage-taker is an Egyptian named Mahmoud Mohamed Zin Elaabdin Elhosary.”
https://gatesofvienna.net/2020/08/knife-jihad-at-the-duomo-in-milan/#more-50687
gravenimage says
Twice the “Muhammed”! Gee, but I guess this has nothing to do with Islam…sarc/off
Rufolino says
One positive thing about this dreadful attack.
The Italian police showed themselves to be highly professional, cool, and well-prepared to handle the situation. The audible conversation going on is impressive for the sense of competance and command.
There are numerousl State police-forces in Italy (Carabinieri, Polizie, Forest Police, Financial Police…etc., etc. I’m always discovering a new one. Hard to see which one was involved here in Milan Cathedral. Anyway, not the Forest Police, unless they mistook the forest of pinnacles on the cathedral roof for trees..
gravenimage says
Yes–at least they saved the victim.
Sharon ODonnell says
The God of Israel Is Real.
Believe in His SON +
Spiro says
Europe is suffering the result of it’s own
PC and Soros (George Schwartz ) money
I think that’s his real name
Open boarders society is killing Europe
wants to kill the US
Will Europe finally save itself ?
Laura Randelli says
Borders, not ‘boarders.’
Rueben says
Why did they not just drop him?
They had clear shots.
sb says
Yes, the officer who grabbed the Muslim terrorist was brave, but it was foolish – the knife came very close to the officers neck. Theyshould have shot him dead – they had wide open shots to chest and head.
gravenimage says
Italy: Unnamed Egyptian migrant holds hostage at knifepoint in cathedral, cops not investigating him for terrorism
……………..
More willful ignorance.
Naram-Sin says
” “The Italian bishops’ news media Avvenire described him as ‘decidedly’ and ‘visibly disturbed’”
So, those infidel bishops are calling Muslims mentally ill. Behead those who offend Islam! Or did I misunderstand them? Whatever.
No Muzzies Here says
Ever wonder why the media doesn’t ever talk about how Matteo Salvini was forced out of office? He was the one blocking illegal entry into Italy. He’s no longer in office, and Italy is being changed radically.
Bernie Houston says
Elect Biden and they’ll be coming here in droves.