Category Archives: Islam

“The implicit misogyny in this – that offending Muslim men is somehow worse than the rape and molestation of women, Muslim and not, is striking”

INVESTIGATIVE PROJECT ON TERRORISM The New Terror Threat: Organized Rape by Abigail R. Esman January 15, 2016 It was a different kind of terrorist attack: a carefully orchestrated, coordinated mass rape and sexual assault on hundreds of women across Cologne, … Continue reading

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#IranDeal: IAEA certifies Iran’s compliance. West rolls back sanctions. But Jewish-American Robert Levinson not included in Iran prisoner exchange

JEWISH TELEGRAPHIC AGENCY Iran in compliance, sanctions lifted, Levinson not among prisoners released by Ron Kampeas January 16, 2016 Jewish-AmericanRobert Levinson was not included in a prisoner exchange with Iran that came as the U.N. nuclear watchdog confirmed Iran’s compliance … Continue reading

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Sweden’s Foreign Minister: It’s not #PalestinianTerror — they’re just resisting “occupation”

JERUSALEM POST Time for Israel to close its embassy in Sweden, former deputy FM says by Danny Ayalon January 15, 2016 The deceitful and contemptible remarks by Sweden’s foreign minister, Margot Wallstrom, were not made by her own volition. She … Continue reading

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The reasons for the dislike of Israel are numerous and often reinforce each other

ARUTZ SHEVA The roots of anti-Israeli attitudes by Professir Efraim Inbar January 14, 2016 Israel is demonized and singled out by the media and international bodies. Israel is accused of excessive use of force, despite its great efforts to minimize … Continue reading

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“Abbas wants the world’s eyes on Israel — and Israel alone”

GATESTONE How (and Why) Palestinian Leaders Scare the World by Khaled Abu Toameh January 15, 2016 What do you do when your home has become hell? If you are Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, you divert attention from the mess as fast … Continue reading

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On Friday it’s time in France for a #TousAvecUneKippa campaign: non-Jews to stand in solidarity with Jews, after brutal anti-Semitic attacks

JEWISH PRESS Friday is French ‘Everyone With a Kippa’ Day in Solidarity With Embattled Jews by Lori Lowenthal Marcus January 15, 2016 Following recent attacks against Jews in France, some Jewish supporters have called for Friday, Jan. 15,  to be “#TousAvecUneKippa,” … Continue reading

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REMINDER EVENT: Dr Mordechai Kedar in Chicago January 20

STANDWITHUS Chicago Presents Dr Mordechai Kedar “Peace in the Middle East: What are we missing?” A briefing by one of Israel’s leading experts Wednesday January 20, 2016 7:30 PM Temple Jeremiah 937 Happ Road Northfield, IL Admission Free, registration suggested … Continue reading

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The important difference between Muslims and Islamists

DANIEL PIPES Identifying Islamists through Interrogations January 13, 2016 When Donald Trump in December called for “a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States,” I replied that changing just one word – “Islamists” instead of “Muslims” – … Continue reading

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French suspect reportedly says ‘ashamed’ he didn’t kill victim, a Jewish schoolteacher

TIMES OF ISRAEL French teen charged in machete attack on Jewish teacher by AP, AFP and Staff January 14, 2016 A French judge handed preliminary charges of “attempted assassination linked to a terrorist organization” to a machete-wielding teen who attacked … Continue reading

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Your word of the day: Taharrush

GATESTONE Give Women the Right to Defend Themselves by Geert Wilders and Machiel de Graaf January 13, 2016 “Cultural enrichment” has brought us a new word: Taharrush. Remember it well, because we are going to have to deal with it … Continue reading

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