In line with the State Department’s recent statement regarding the “unacceptable bias against Israel” on UN Human Rights forums, the United States should also send a clear message regarding the violations of the law and the crimes committed against Christians in the Palestinian Authority areas. The new decision by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to […]
Christian Palestinian unjustly held behind bars by Palestinian Authority appeals for help
In response to Jihad Watch’s recent articles about the suffering of Christians living under the Palestinian Authority’s thumb in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, more information is flooding in that further exposes the Christians’ plight. Moreen Botto contacted this writer regarding her husband Charlie Botto, who is behind bars in a Palestinian jail for […]
Palestinian journalist threatens Jihad Watch writer for reporting on attempted murder of Christian doctor
It seems that a Jihad Watch article concerning the attempted murder of a Christian doctor in Bethlehem whose career as a gynecologist has come to an end has caused some journalists linked to the Palestinian Authority to launch a campaign of threats against this writer. An amateur journalist, once assaulted by Hamas activists in […]
Palestinian Authority: Muslim who attempted to murder Christian doctor goes unpunished, victim gets death threats
After Jihad Watch recently published the article “Palestinian Authority: Muslim with long record of terrorizing Christians tried to kill noted Christian physician,” there have been significant developments regarding this heinous crime, which has terrorized Christians living under the Palestinian Authority. Several sources close to Dr. Salameh Qumsieh, who is recuperating from the murder attempt […]
Palestinian Authority: Muslim with long record of terrorizing Christians tried to kill noted Christian physician
UPDATE BY THE AUTHOR: After Jihad Watch published the original article, I received the following email, which shed further light on the predicament of the Christians living under the thumb of the Palestinian Authority in the Bethlehem area. I appreciate your work on Jihad Watch. I read the article about Khader Odeh but I would […]
The use of anti-Semitic conspiracy theories to exonerate Islam from any connection to ISIS
Conspiracy theories have often preoccupied the minds of many Muslims and Arabs, who looked to them for a fictitious explanation of the world that would keep them in line with and justify the explicit use of violence in Islam. There is no doubt that ISIS committed crimes based on the practices of Muhammad in […]
Reuters deceives the public about Turkey’s assaults on churches
Reuters published a report authored by three Turks of some work to preserve Orthodox icons in the churches of Istanbul, in an effort to falsely show that Turkey is eager to restore Christian churches. This is part of a well-orchestrated campaign to distort public opinion and turn the truth on its head. “Greek restorer tends […]
Mahmoud Abbas is threatening to kill anyone who might oppose him
The Palestinian attempt to appease the Biden administration by holding Palestinian elections threatens to reveal the flabbiness and collapse of Fatah, which lies at the heart of the Palestinian Authority. Recently, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas threatened Fatah members who opted to run outside the Fatah list with death. This apparently occurred last week during […]
Will Biden increase Palestinian rigidity, pushing them even further into the abyss?
The Palestinian Authority has clearly begun to test President Biden’s toughness, to see if he will stand up about Jerusalem as the indivisible capital of Israel, as did his predecessor, President Donald Trump. Indeed, following Secretary of State Blinken’s recent announcement that the US embassy will remain in Jerusalem, the Palestinians’ expectations will likely […]
Biden’s policy towards Iran could leave Israel no choice but to use military force
Some Middle East experts believe that the recent US decision to freeze arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the UAE can be seen as a gift to Iran, while the Israeli statement about offensive military plans to curb Iran’s nuclear program may have been a direct message to the Biden administration, rather than to Iran. […]
Biden administration trying to fix Obama’s Syria blunders with the same team that created them
With Antony Blinken confirmed by the US Senate as the new Secretary of State, some analysts hope US policy in Syria will not revert to what it was when Obama was in office. This came in the wake of reports that US tanks had rolled back into Syria a few days ago, reversing Trump’s policy […]
Renowned Kuwaiti journalist converts to Christianity, sparking turmoil on Gulf social media
Since ISIS briefly took control of parts of Syria, some Muslims have had difficulty living in harmony with their faith, especially as a result of the atrocities committed in the name of Islam. Kuwaitis on Twitter circulated a video clip of journalist Muhammad Al-Moamen declaring his renunciation of Islam and conversion to Christianity. He is […]
Are the Palestinians’ expectations for the new US administration starting to wane?
The Palestinian Authority in Ramallah is beginning to realize that their hopes and expectations with the Biden administration are fraught with dangers and disappointments. The new United States Secretary of State nominee Anthony Blinken’s recent comment that the US Embassy will remain in Jerusalem and not be relocated to Tel Aviv may awaken the Palestinians […]
The Conflict Between Secular Law and Sharia Is Getting Harder to Ignore
The terrorist attacks that took place in France and Austria because a French teacher had used Muhammad cartoons as an example of freedom of expression brought the issue of Islam and its compatibility with other societies back to the fore. But it also highlighted the topic of Muslims’ ability to assimilate and embrace the basic […]
Euphoric at coming Biden administration, Iran mounts PR campaign designed to project strength and defiance
Recent videos available online show a new situation in Iran, in the midst of global changes that are slated for the coming days and weeks. The videos are part of an Iranian media campaign that on the surface appears to be random, but on closer inspection reveals itself to be as carefully organized and planned […]
Muslims from Hebron attempt to burn the Christmas tree in Bethlehem’s Manger Square
A recorded message was sent to this writer indicating that Islamists from Hebron attempted to burn the Christmas tree in Manger Square last night. The Palestinian Authority desperately tried to conceal this latest attack. The relations between Christians and Muslims living under the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank have deteriorated sharply since a series […]
Israel: For the second time in a week, Muslims set Christmas tree ablaze in Sakhnin
It seems that Christmas trees have become a cause of provocation to some Muslims, leading them to set them on fire. They just set ablaze the Christmas tree that was reerected in front of the Greek Catholic Church after the first one was burned several days ago. What was the reason? Yousif Elias, a young […]
A dance party in the West Bank becomes the latest episode of Muslim oppression of Christians
“Christians have transformed this site into a brothel,” one of the attackers shouts in this video This year, Christmas among Palestinians appears to have been a source of unusual animosity towards Christians. The aftereffect of Hamas’s memo about Christians in Gaza and the Christmas celebration was a social media anti-Christmas campaign that culminated with the […]
Israel: Muslims torch Christmas trees of Greek Orthodox and Greek Catholic Christian communities
The Christmas trees of the Greek Orthodox and the Greek Catholic Churches in Sakhnin, an Arab city in Israel’s Northern District, were torched by unidentified people early today. A prominent member of the local Greek Orthodox church assured this writer that the suspects are local Muslims whom the Israeli police are presently taking steps to […]
Gaza: New social media campaign seeks to thwart all Christmas-related activities
After the memo that was released by the Hamas government in Gaza, in which it called for “activities to reduce interaction with Christmas,” a new campaign is being launched on social media that also seeks to thwart any activities that might be related to Christmas. “I am a Muslim. I do not relate to God […]