Suicide bombings and other forms of violent jihad are seen as worship, and jihadists who execute deadly jihad are deemed to be exceptional martyrs. Nothing compares to the glories of martyrdom for jihadists. This is indoctrinated into them and widely proclaimed; even the Turkish government three months ago published cartoons “glorifying martyrdom” to children, in which […]
Robert Spencer in FrontPage: Muslims Celebrate Bastille Day: 80 Dead, 68 Injured
“The worst tragedy in the history of Nice” – but many more are to come. My latest in FrontPage: The truck was loaded with explosives and hand grenades as it plowed into a crowd celebrating Bastille Day in Nice, France, Thursday night. It was no accident: Nice authorities emphasized that it was a terror attack, […]
Unconfirmed reports: Islamic State claims responsibility in at least 73 deaths in France
SECOND UPDATE: 77 now reported dead, hundreds injured, 42 in critical condition; weapons and grenades found inside the truck. UPDATE: Supporters of Islamic State celebrating massacre. Unconfirmed reports are saying that the Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the breaking news attack in Nice, France where a large tractor-trailer accelerated and plowed into a crowd celebrating Bastille […]