The Islamic State continues to insist that it was behind the Las Vegas attack, apparently heedless of the possibility that it might lose credibility among its own followers. However, they still haven’t presented any evidence to back up their claims. “Jihadist Observes Las Vegas Attack as ‘Cultural Penetration’ by IS, Gives Short Story ‘Inspired’ by […]
Newsweek: ISIS may be withholding proof that Las Vegas shooting was jihad in order to discredit FBI
“If Islamic State did indeed cultivate Paddock, as it has claimed was the case, the group surely has some evidence of its engagements with him. If it does, it may be the case the group is waiting on FBI and other agencies to dismiss its claim of responsibility for the Las Vegas attack before posting […]
Islamic State insists Las Vegas was jihad, says shooter converted to Islam six months ago
Most people believe the Islamic State is lying in claiming any connection to this, and that Paddock was not a convert to Islam. But ISIS continues to claim the attack anyway, and does not have a history of claiming credit for attacks for which they were not responsible. Maybe they’ve started doing so now. Maybe […]
Las Vegas sheriff on shooter: “Did this person get radicalized unbeknownst to us?”
“Radicalized”: this word is quite often used to refer to Muslims who wage jihad. See, for example, this report from Paris just yesterday, where the reference to “radicalism” is the only hint that we have that what is being described is jihad activity, although there is no doubt that was what it was. Lombardo may […]
ISIS hails Las Vegas shooter as “lion of tawhid”
“Tawhid” is Islamic monotheism. “ISIS Supporters Rejoice At Las Vegas Attack On Social Media: ‘What Now Trump? You Banned “Radicalized Muslims” From Traveling To America! Allah Sent His Soldier From Within Your People,’” MEMRI, October 2, 2017: The following report is now a complimentary offering from MEMRI’s Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor (JTTM). For JTTM […]
Islamic State issues new video claiming Las Vegas massacre is revenge for US attacks on their caliphate
No one believes them, but the Islamic State continues to claim the Las Vegas shooting. “ISIS release new video, bragging that Las Vegas shooting is REVENGE for US attacks against their ‘caliphate,’” by Gareth Davies, Mailonline, October 3, 2017: Islamic State has released a new video bragging that the Las Vegas massacre was revenge for […]
Islamic State claims Paddock made “careful monitoring of the Crusader gatherings in the city of Las Vegas”
“…he became a martyr As [sic] Allah and His Messenger and the believers believe, but most people do not know.” Indeed. Most people believe the Islamic State is lying in claiming any connection to this, and that Paddock was not a convert to Islam. But ISIS continues to claim the attack anyway, and does not […]
ISIS issues official communique on Las Vegas, identifying Paddock as “Abu Abd Abdulbar al-Ameriki”
The Islamic State is not backing off from its claim of responsibility for the Las Vegas massacre. They don’t seem to be afraid that Stephen Paddock will turn out to be a white supremacist neo-Nazi or some such. They don’t seem to be worried about being exposed as grandiose liars. They’re doubling down.
Initial reports: Las Vegas shooter “recent convert to Islam.” Now: “We have no idea what his belief system was.”
Whence the initial reports? Why the change? No information yet. “Las Vegas gunman identified as 64-year-old Mesquite, NV man,” by David Rosenberg, Arutz Sheva, October 2, 2017: Police take shooter’s female companion into custody after attack which left more than 50 dead, 100 wounded. 2 Police officers among dead. The gunman responsible for a deadly […]