More brutality in Egypt. Another case of female genital mutilation. This time the victim is suffering from severe bleeding and is currently in a coma. “Egyptian woman held after near-fatal female circumcision,” from AFP: CAIRO – Egyptian police are holding a woman who conducted a near-fatal circumcision on a young girl, a widely-condemned practice the […]
Iranians take pride in terror classification
A true professional takes pride in his work, as it is a true reflection of his very being. Iran’s IRGC is no exception; they are true professionals of the terror trade. “US effort to include IRGC among terror organs a pride for Guards- Khatami,” from IRNA: Provisional Friday Prayer Leader of Tehran said here Friday […]
Russia starts delivery of air defense units to Syria
It’s 1967 all over again. Russia is arming the Syrians; which almost certainly means that it is supplying Iran and Hizballah as well. Put another log on the fire. “Russia begins delivery of air defence system to Syria — report,” from Thomson Financial: MOSCOW (Thomson Financial) – Russia has begun delivery of modern air defence […]
Palestinian soccer tournament named for jihadist
How about the “Taliban Bowl” or the “Osama Cup”? The US taxpayer continues to fund the jihad. “Soccer tournament named for ‘Bat Mitzvah attack’ terrorist,” by Itamar Marcus and Barbara Crook for Palestinian Media Watch: The Palestinian Authority (PA) continues to glorify terrorists and to present them as role models for children. In a school […]
Indonesia: Islamic Caliphate conference to attract 100,000
This is not the summer of love, and Woodstock is far, far away. This rally is more comparable to Nuremberg in the 1930’s. “Indonesia: Islamic Caliphate to attract 100,000,” from AKI: Jakarta, 10 August (AKI) – More than 100,000 people are expected to attend the world’s largest Islamic Caliphate conference to be held in Jakarta […]
Spanish Foreign Minister admires Iran
Spanish dhimmitude: seems as if someone has had one sangria too many. Iran as the regional savior? “Spanish FM admires Iran’s role in solving regional crisis,” from IRNA: The Spanish foreign minister called on Iran to use its influence in Lebanon to bring about understanding among Lebanese groups. Miguel Angel Moratinos in a phone call […]
Three “enemies of Allah” get the noose
The Iranian executioner has been very very busy of late. Chalk up three more. “Iran: Three hanged in Baluchistan,” from AKI: Tehran, 6 August (AKI) – The recent spate of executions in Iran continued on Monday with the announcement of the hanging of three men in the country’s southeastern Baluchistan region. Abdelaziz Esmailzehi, Abdoljamal Shahbakhsh […]
Russia invites Hamas to Moscow
Russia continues to embrace the jihad. “Russia confirms Hamas officials invited to Moscow for talks,” by Avi Issacharoff for Haaretz: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said his country is holding talks with Hamas in order find solutions for the conflict in the Middle East, Israel Radio reported on Saturday. “It’s important to hold such talks […]
Swiss “neutrality” and dancing with the devil
The Swiss continue to hold to their policy of “neutrality.” But for one Swiss company, at least, neutrality doesn’t preclude dancing with the devil. “Report: Swiss customs seize equipment for Iran nuke plant,” from the Jerusalem Post: Swiss customs authorities seized mechanical equipment weighing over two tons which they suspected was destined for an Iranian […]
Iran: Searching for a lost puppy is “moral corruption”
Just when you think you heard it all from Iran, something like this comes along. “Iran: Search for lost dog leads to arrest,” from AKI: Tehran, 3 August (AKI) – A young Iranian who was searching for his lost puppy in a Tehran neighborhood has been arrested and ordered to stand trial for ‘moral corruption’. […]
Saudi Anti-Shi’ite Fatwa is a Zionist Plot
Who else could it be? “Decree for Destruction of Shiite Sites Devised by Zionists,” from Fars News Agency: TEHRAN (Fars News Agency)- The Fatwa for the destruction of Shiite’s holy sites and shrines has been made up by the Zionists and enemies of Islam, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Culture and Information Iyad bin Amin Madani […]
French military aid to Libya
In an earlier post, I discussed the nuclear gift that French President Sarkozy bestowed upon the Libyan nation. Apparently, there is more. Lots more. And of course, Sarkozy denies it all. “Sarkozy denies reports of weapons deals to Libya,” by Yaniv Salama-Scheer for the Jerusalem Post: According to French President Nicolas Sarkozy, no military accords […]
Two Kurdish journalists to hang in Iran
Their crime? They are “enemies of God.” “Iran confirms two Kurdish journalists sentenced to death,” from AFP: TEHRAN (AFP) – Iran’s judiciary on Tuesday for the first time confirmed that two Iranian Kurdish journalists have been sentenced to death for being “enemies of God.” Rights groups had reported that Adnan Hassanpour and Abdolvahed “Hiva” Botimar […]
Olmert implementing Palestinian “Return”
Another goodwill gesture. A deadly precedent. One step closer to the abyss. “Israel to grant West Bank entry to Iraqi Palestinians,” by Akiva Eldar for Haaretz: Israel has recently agreed to allow a group of 41 Iraqi refugees of Palestinian origin to enter the West Bank and reunite with relatives there, as a gesture of […]
Abbas’ Al-Aqsa terror group vows to fight on
Israel keeps on supplying them weapons. Israel continues to talk about withdrawal. Israel offers amnesty to Fatah terrorists. Israel released 250 prisoners, and is considering releasing 600 more. The Fatah response to Olmert’s “goodwill gesture program”? Fight on. “‘The resistance is our choice,’ says Gazan Al Aqsa Brigades leader,” from Ma’an News Agency: Gaza – […]
Israel urges withdrawal; Iran urges terror
As Iranian President Ahmadinejad calls for more Palestinian terror attacks against Israeli interests, and senior Israeli politicians loudly speak of surrender. “Ahmadinejad Meets Khaled Meshaal,” from Fars News Agency: TEHRAN (Fars News Agency)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in a meeting with the head of the Political Bureau of the Palestinian Islamic Movement Hamas, Khaled Meshaal, […]
Iran urges more terror
The calming Syrian air seems to bring out the best in Iranian President Ahmadinejad. A meeting with the head of the Islamic Jihad terror group is too good an opportunity for him to pass up. “Ahmadinejad: Iran fully supports resistance of Palestinian nation,” from IRNA: President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Thursday that the Islamic Republic […]
Hamas jihadists among the prisoners released by Olmert
Despite promises to the contrary, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has released 30 Hamas terrorists from Israeli prisons. How this “goodwill gesture” will strengthen Fatah Chariman and Hamas rival Abbas is beyond me. “Prisoners released include members of Hamas, Jihad,” by Ali Waked for Ynet: Ziad Abu Ayn, director of prisoner affairs in the Palestinian […]
Hi-tech weapons in Hamas hands
The UN claims that Gaza is on the verge of economic collapse. Not totally: the military industry is flourishing. “IDF: Hamas is smuggling high-tech arms into Gaza,” by Amos Harel for Haaretz: A senior Israel Defense Forces officer said Thursday that in the past two years Hamas has made a significant leap in the level […]
Fatah’s words are cheap; Olmert’s are even cheaper
Israel has not yet even released the Palestinian terrorists it promised to release, and already Fatah’s promises are ringing false. Why delay the inevitable? “Palestinian military wings fire projectile and mortar shells at Israeli targets in Gaza,” from Ma”an News Agency: Gaza – Ma’an – Fatah’s military wing, the Al-Aqsa Brigades, and Islamic Jihad’s Al-Quds […]