JIHAD WATCH 12/20/2016

Berlin truck jihadi Pakistani Muslim who entered Germany as refugee
By Robert Spencer on Dec 19, 2016 07:17 pm

Will this lead to a large-scale reevaluation of Germany’s suicidal policies regarding Muslim migrants? Probably not. But it should. “Nine Dead as Truck Plows Through Berlin Christmas Market,” by Chris Tomlinson, Breitbart, December 19, 2016: A large truck has stormed through a Christmas market in the German capital of Berlin killing nine people and injuring […]
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Trump on Berlin attack: “Islamic terrorists continuously slaughter Christians…as part of their global jihad”
By Robert Spencer on Dec 19, 2016 06:49 pm

Trump also tweeted: “Today there were terror attacks in Turkey, Switzerland and Germany – and it is only getting worse. The civilized world must change thinking!” Indeed it must, and it looks as if, as he becomes President, it will begin to do so. Imagine: the incoming President of the United States referred to “the […]
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After murder of ambassador, Putin vows to obliterate the Islamic State
By Christine Williams on Dec 19, 2016 06:28 pm

Putin said: This murder is clearly a provocation aimed at undermining the improvement and normalisation of Russian-Turkish relations as well as undermining the peace process in Syria promoted by Russia, Turkey, Iran and other countries interested in solving this conflict in Syria. Last month, Donald Trump and Putin held talks on the phone and indicated […]
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Berlin truck attack: Merkel was warned weeks ago by US State Department
By Christine Williams on Dec 19, 2016 05:02 pm

“I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieved, so strike upon the necks and strike from them every fingertip.” (Quran 8:12) It sure is working. Terror has gripped Westerners, who have taken their freedom for granted and appear more concerned with “Islamophobia ” than with taking serious steps to deal with the […]
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Jihadist gunman who shot Russian ambassador identified, member of “special ops unit”
By Christine Williams on Dec 19, 2016 04:41 pm

The gunman who shot Andrey Karlov, Russia’s ambassador to Turkey, has been identified as a Turkish police officer Mevlut Mert Altintas. He was reportedly a “member of the special ops unit in Ankara.” According to eyewitness accounts, he was heard shouting:  “We die in Aleppo, you die here” and “don’t forget Aleppo, Syria.” Altintas stood […]
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Germany: Truck plows into Christmas market in “deliberate attack,” nine dead
By Robert Spencer on Dec 19, 2016 03:30 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 […]
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Video: Turkish Muslim screaming “Allahu akbar” and making Islamic State signal murders Russian ambassador
By Robert Spencer on Dec 19, 2016 12:58 pm

An update on this story. Note, again, the one-finger Islamic State salute.
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Greece: Muslims set fire to church, paint “Allahu akbar” on wall
By Robert Spencer on Dec 19, 2016 12:53 pm

Meanwhile, the Greek government is building a handsome mosque in Athens at taxpayer expense. “Vandals On the Island of Crete Set Church on Fire, Write ‘Allah is Great,'” by Philip Chrysopoulos, Greek Reporter, December 18, 2016 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): Vandals on Saturday set fire on a Greek Orthodox church in the Lagolio […]
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Turkey: Muslim screaming “Allahu akbar” murders Russian ambassador at photo exhibit
By Robert Spencer on Dec 19, 2016 12:23 pm

The Russian ambassador has died. Note that the assassin is making the one-finger-upraised signal that has come to signify allegiance to the Islamic State. It is widely rumored that Erdogan is actively supporting the Islamic State, so this could be taken in Moscow as an act of war against Russia — and that could escalate […]
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UK: Over 1,000 Muslims screaming “Allahu akbar” march in London demanding caliphate for second time in a week
By Robert Spencer on Dec 19, 2016 12:13 pm

What do British authorities think these Muslims will be doing in five years or ten, once their numbers have been significantly bolstered by high birth rates and suicidal immigration policies? Theresa May and her cohorts are whistling in the dark and walking their country over a cliff. “‘USA you’ll pay!’ UK Muslims chant Allahu Akbar […]
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Indonesia: Police escort Islam Defenders Front in shopping mall raids over employees wearing Santa hats
By Robert Spencer on Dec 19, 2016 09:56 am

“For promotional purposes, many companies ask their employees to wear holiday season paraphernalia, including Santa hats, when serving customers ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations. Recently, the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) issued an edict banning companies from forcing staff to wear such items, deeming it haram.” When has the Indonesian Ulema Council or the […]
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Saudis outraged as German Defense Minister refuses to wear hijab during Riyadh visit
By Robert Spencer on Dec 19, 2016 08:33 am

The principle is always and everywhere the same: in Muslim countries, one should conform one’s behavior to Muslim sensibilities. And in non-Muslim countries, one should conform one’s behavior to Muslim sensibilities. Ursula von der Leyen is right, in regard to principles that thus far prevail in the West: “No woman in my delegation will be […]
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Pakistan International Airlines staff sacrifices goat to keep flight safe and secure
By Robert Spencer on Dec 19, 2016 07:53 am

Well, here’s a new take on air security. Dismantle all that TSA apparatus and stock airports with black goats! Imagine how safe and secure you would feel crossing the tarmac to board that flight and spotting the goat’s carcass and the blood flowing out. Now way could that plane possibly crash now! Seriously, this highlights […]
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Egypt: Christians still denied churches while government opens 10 mosques every week
By Raymond Ibrahim on Dec 19, 2016 07:41 am

One week before the bombing of St. Peter’s cathedral chapel which left at least 25 Christians dead, hostility for Christian churches was being shown in the usual, less spectacular way. Egyptian authorities and politicians held a meeting sponsored by Al Azhar, the nation’s topmost authority on Islam, in the village of Naghameesh, Sohag. Those present […]
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