JIHAD WATCH 08/09/2019

Robert Spencer’s History of Jihad is “a mighty thriller, with even more suspense than most”
By Robert Spencer on Aug 08, 2019 05:00 pm

The renowned historian and linguist Koenraad Elst here offers a magnificent review of The History of Jihad From Muhammad to ISIS, which you can order here. “History of Jihad, a thriller,” by Koenraad Elst, Pragyata, August 6, 2019: Policy-makers faced with a major challenge, one that their successors may still have to deal with if […]
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Senior ayatollah says Iran must engage in “widespread fighting” with the West for the Hidden Imam to reappear
By Robert Spencer on Aug 08, 2019 04:00 pm

“[The Quran says:] ‘Fight them so there is no discord, and religion in its entirety is to Allah.'” That’s Qur’an 8:39. Ayatollah Mirgabheri is saying that jihad warfare against non-Muslims is a sacred duty, and thus is a responsibility that cannot be set aside for negotiations — a point that consistently eludes establishment counterterror “experts.” […]
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YouTube follows Amazon, blacklists ‘Killing Europe’ Islam documentary
By Robert Spencer on Aug 08, 2019 03:00 pm

“This is America, not Canada and not Europe — we’re supposed to have free speech,” said director Michael Hansen. Yeah, that’s the way it used to be, but not anymore. Now the social media giants are determined to allow only one point of view — and who has the power and the will to stop […]
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Canada: Muslim cleric who predicted that “Muslims will kill the Jews” ousted from community center
By Robert Spencer on Aug 08, 2019 02:00 pm

“In 2014, he shared a post predicting that, on Judgment Day, ‘the Muslims will kill the Jews.’” This is mainstream Islam. The notorious genocidal hadith states: “Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: The last hour would not come unless the Muslims will fight against the Jews and the Muslims […]
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Media Bias/Fact Check defames Robert Spencer and Jihad Watch, ignores request for evidence of their claims
By Robert Spencer on Aug 08, 2019 01:00 pm

Jihad Watch reader John recently called my attention to “Media Bias/Fact Check,” which claims to be “The Most Comprehensive Media Bias Resource,” but is actually yet another hard-Left site that tries to discredit all who dissent from their agenda by falsely claiming that they’re presenting inaccurate information. Predictably, Media Bias/Fact Check finds Jihad Watch to […]
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Myanmar: Muslim charges hate speech against pol who said if someone insulted Muhammad, “Muhammad will bomb them”
By Robert Spencer on Aug 08, 2019 12:00 pm

U Hla Swe said: “They [the US] can insult three out of four religions. But do they dare touch Muhammad? I doubt the US is that brave. If they do, Muhammad will bomb them with an airplane. They are afraid of that.” That’s what he is being sued for. U San Aung said: “As a […]
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“Palestinian” who saved Jewish kids after jihad attack gets death threats from Muslims, is given Israeli residency
By Robert Spencer on Aug 08, 2019 11:00 am

Once again the absolute intransigence and refusal to show the slightest degree of human compassion to Israelis that all too many “Palestinians” hold is abundantly on display “Palestinian who saved Jewish kids after terror attack gets Israeli residency,” Times of Israel, August 7, 2019: Interior Minister Aryeh Deri on Tuesday awarded Israeli residency to a […]
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Worried About its Image, Hamas Now Says No to Swastikas 
By Hugh Fitzgerald on Aug 08, 2019 10:00 am

When the Israelis posted a photograph of Palestinians on August 2 holding aloft the Palestinian flag with a swastika painted on it, Hamas initially said nothing. It did not explode in outrage, it did not demand that that those who flew the flag with the painted swastika be punished, or even that the symbol of […]
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Non-Muslim Judge Tries to Convince Jihadist That Islam Is a Religion of Peace
By Robert Spencer on Aug 08, 2019 09:00 am

My latest in PJ Media: Australian Justice Peter Johnson knows all about Islam, and isn’t afraid to explain the religion to errant Muslims who misunderstand it with dangerous consequences. According to Australia’s 9 News, Johnson last Friday lectured Bourhan Hraichie, a hardline and unrepentant Islamic jihadist who plotted to kill cops and carved an Islamic […]
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Caving to pressure from Hamas-linked CAIR, Eventbrite blacklists Pamela Geller
By Robert Spencer on Aug 08, 2019 08:00 am

Why is Eventbrite taking orders from Hamas-linked CAIR? If Eventbrite really wants to stand against hate, it would refuse to sell tickets for CAIR events, not Pamela Geller events. CAIR is an unindicted co-conspirator in a Hamas terror funding case — so named by the Justice Department. CAIR officials have repeatedly refused to denounce Hamas and Hizballah […]
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Hansen: Killing Free Speech
By Jamie Glazov on Aug 08, 2019 07:59 am

This new edition of The Glazov Gang features filmmaker Michael Hansen, whose new film is Killing Free Speech.  Michael discusses his new film and unveils how the powers-that-be are killing free expression — along with a film about the killing of Europe. Don’t miss it! And make sure to watch Michael focus on his film […]
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