JIHAD WATCH 07/15/2016

At least 80 dead in Nice jihad massacre, Obama offers help with investigation By Robert Spencer on Jul 15, 2016 01:22 am “On behalf of the American people, I condemn in the strongest terms what appears to be a horrific terrorist attack in Nice, France, which killed and wounded dozens of innocent civilians,” President Barack Obama said. Question: did Franklin Delano Roosevelt, on behalf of the American people, condemn in the strongest terms every German and Japanese […] Read in browser » France: Nice jihad murderer is Muslim of Tunisian origin By Robert Spencer on Jul 14, 2016 09:26 pm Another indication that Muslim migration into Europe has lethal consequences that will have to be faced sooner or later, one way or the other. “INFO NICE MORNING. A Niçois of Tunisian origin at the wheel of the truck,” translated from Nice-Matin, July 14, 2016 (thanks to Bill): A 31-year-old Niçois of Tunisian origin was driving […] Read in browser » Unconfirmed reports: Islamic State claims responsibility in at least 73 deaths in France By Christine Williams on Jul 14, 2016 07:59 pm 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 […] Read in browser » France: 60 dead in likely jihad attack as truck crashes into Bastille Day crowd in Nice, driver exchanges gunfire with police By Robert Spencer on Jul 14, 2016 05:55 pm SECOND UPDATE: 60 dead. UPDATE: 30 dead. “There was no immediate claim of responsibility but according to the Twitter account of the terrorism-news portal TRACTerrorism.org, Islamic State affiliated Telegram accounts were posting images from Nice.” And this was no accident: according to the BBC, “The local prefecture has urged people in the area to remain […] Read in browser » Jihadis target French delegation at Rio 2016 Olympics By Robert Spencer on Jul 14, 2016 12:21 pm The Islamic State issued this call in September 2014: So O muwahhid, do not let this battle pass you by wherever you may be. You must strike the soldiers, patrons, and troops of the tawaghit. Strike their police, security, and intelligence members, as well as their treacherous agents. Destroy their beds. Embitter their lives for them […] Read in browser » Islam, Revolution, and Black Lives Matter By Christine Williams on Jul 14, 2016 12:11 pm The alliance between jihadists and the opportunistic, violent movement Black Lives Matter has already been addressed on Jihad Watch, and the role of the Nation of Islam was discussed. Jihadists — violent and stealth — will use any and every opportunity to gain ground. They are particularly “good” at soliciting and manipulating angry youth – […] Read in browser » The error of blaming right-wing extremism as much as Islamic jihad By Christine Williams on Jul 14, 2016 12:05 pm The head of France’s intelligence agency, Patrick Calvar, is urging his government to begin surveillance of “far-right” organisations, warning “the country could be on the verge of civil war thanks to public unrest over the handling of Islamic terrorism.” The “handling” of terrorism by leftists is the most critical key here, along with the protection of […] Read in browser » Kenya: Jihadi at police station grabs gun, murders four, takes hostages By Robert Spencer on Jul 14, 2016 11:47 am Even when under arrest, the jihad never ends. “Kenya: 4 dead; extremist suspect holds police base hostage,” Associated Press, July 14, 2016 (thanks to Robert): NAIROBI, Kenya – A suspected extremist being held at a police station in western Kenya grabbed a gun and shot at police officers, killing four, leading to a hostage situation, […] Read in browser » Pakistan lauds jihad terrorist slain by India as “freedom fighter” By Robert Spencer on Jul 14, 2016 11:32 am Once again Pakistan sides with jihad terror. At least they’re consistent, as are American authorities in their willful ignorance. “Pakistan lauds Burhan Wani as ‘freedom fighter’, accuses India of ‘state-terrorism’ in Kashmir,” PTI, July 14, 2016: Upping the ante, Pakistan Thursday described slain Hizbul commander Burhan Wani and other militants as people “fighting for freedom” […] Read in browser » Robert Spencer in Breitbart: Four Reasons Why Iran Is Worse than the Islamic State By Robert Spencer on Jul 14, 2016 11:05 am Over at Breitbart I explain why Iran is a greater threat than the Islamic State: The Islamic State (ISIS) is a gang of thugs who glory in their sadism, videoing their beheadings of their captives, taunting gays with tweets of #LoveWins accompanying photos of their executions of gays, and boasting of their plans to bring […] Read in browser » Istanbul jihad massacre suspect shy student who “turned to Islam” By Robert Spencer on Jul 14, 2016 10:49 am One might almost get the idea that Islam had something to do with jihad terror, if we didn’t have John Kerry and Theresa May and so many other learned imams to assure us otherwise. “Russian suspect in Istanbul attack: a shy student who found religion,” by Maria Tsvetkova, Reuters, July 12, 2016 (thanks to The […] Read in browser » Robert Spencer: ‘Iran Is What ISIS Wants to Be When It Grows Up’ By Robert Spencer on Jul 14, 2016 10:19 am Yes, yes, Iran is Shia and the Islamic State is Sunni. But they’re both Sharia states constituted according to Islamic law. They are both waging jihad against unbelievers. It’s all in my new book The Complete Infidel’s Guide to Iran. Get the book here, kindle edition here. “Robert Spencer: ‘Iran Is What ISIS Wants to […] Read in browser » Hugh Fitzgerald: What’s Up Down Under By Hugh Fitzgerald on Jul 14, 2016 09:32 am Pauline Hanson is a well-known political figure in Australia whose general anti-immigrant stance has recently become much more focused on Muslim immigration. After years in the political wilderness, on July 2 Hanson was elected, as a Senator, to the Australian Parliament. This has greatly alarmed Muslims and their apologists. The comments on her unexpected victory […] Read in browser »