Gulf News carried an AP story "Hamas seizes UN food aid, says UN spokesman." [Excerpt, bolding mine]
Hamas police in Gaza broke into a warehouse full of United Nations humanitarian supplies and seized thousands of blankets and food packages, a UN spokesman said Wednesday, a rare public clash between the international agency that feeds much of the territory and the militant group that rules it. . . .
Hamas policemen stormed into an aid warehouse in Gaza City on Tuesday evening and confiscated 3,500 blankets and over 400 food parcels ready for distribution to 500 families, said United Nations Relief and Works Agency spokesman Christopher Gunness.
"They were armed, they seized this, they took it by force," Gunness said, terming the incident "absolutely unacceptable."
UN officials said the aid was kept in a local storage facility because the organization's regular warehouses were full. The UN, human rights groups and Palestinians have often complained that a blockade by Israel and Egypt has left Gaza critically short of vital supplies.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Who Let the Dogs Out Alert
Let them go! Let them go! The long and the short and the f---ing jihadists.
The New York Times reports that "Eleven Saudis who were released from Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, and then passed through a Saudi rehabilitation program for former jihadists are now believed to have fled the country and joined terrorist groups abroad, Saudi officials said Tuesday."
Can you believe that? The report goes on to acknowledge:
The announcement further underscored the difficulties faced by the Obama administration as it prepares to close the Guantánamo detention center. All told, 14 Saudis now appear to have rejoined terrorist groups after their return from Guantánamo, including the 11 living abroad and 3 who were rearrested in Saudi Arabia after their return.
You don't say. I suppose it's a "green" thing. We recycle the jihadists.
"Jewbama"
The Queens-New York-based Islamic Thinkers Society is a group purportedly committed to peaceful Dawa (prostelyzation. They offer an "intellectual" invitation to Islam. Their "about us" webpage proclaims:
Bismillah ir Rahman ir RahimInnal-Hamdalillah was-Salaatu was-Salaam `alaa RasoolillahAs-Salaamu alaikum wa-Rahmatullahi wa-Barakatuhu
Welcome to the Islamic Thinkers Society web site.
We are less than a handfull of Muslims from Ahlus Sunnah wal jama'ah who give public da'wah to society, where we invite the society to Islam(Aqeedah+Shahriah), command the good, forbid the evil and expose falsehood from every angle. Our struggle is always intellectual & political non-violent means.To find out more about our activities and about our views, we highly recommend you visit the "About Us" page first.
Bismillah ir Rahman ir RahimInnal-Hamdalillah was-Salaatu was-Salaam `alaa RasoolillahAs-Salaamu alaikum wa-Rahmatullahi wa-Barakatuhu
Welcome to the Islamic Thinkers Society web site.
We are less than a handfull of Muslims from Ahlus Sunnah wal jama'ah who give public da'wah to society, where we invite the society to Islam(Aqeedah+Shahriah), command the good, forbid the evil and expose falsehood from every angle. Our struggle is always intellectual & political non-violent means.To find out more about our activities and about our views, we highly recommend you visit the "About Us" page first.
Thoughtful? I guess it depends on how you define "thought." Is this thoughtful?
"Beware of Jewbama" is the title of the piece. Note the picture in the bottom-right corner: "Obama & Vermin." Where have we seen this before?
I can imagine the kind of Americans who come to Islam through this type of Dawa.
And remember: this group is not operating from Peshawar, Tehran, or Jenin. No, they're right here in "The Big Apple."
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
More Zionist War Crimes Detailed!!!
The Ma'an News Agency, which operates from the West Bank, released a list of 181 Gazans who were killed or maimed as a result of the Zionist assault on Gaza.
Sorry! I hold on. I goofed. The 181 Gazans were killed or maimed by Hamas. Fatah had 11 members executed by Hamas gunmen. A total of 58 Fatah men were shot in the hands or feet or both. Another 112 had their legs broken.
Can you imagine the outrage if the IDF had purposefully maimed 170 Gazans?
The Undersecretary of the caretaker government’s Ministry of Prisoners Affairs Ziyad Abu Ein spoke out against the rights violations and accused Hamas of “terrorism,” and said they were preventing media outlets in Gaza report on their crimes. “Our people badly need a free press capable of protecting the truth,” he said, noting that the truth was all that could counter the “terrorist procedures against patriotic Palestinians.”
Abu Ein also published a list of names and neighborhoods of those in Gaza who were killed, maimed, beaten or tortured during the Israeli war on Gaza. He encouraged aid organizations inside Gaza to check the list and contact those who have given testimony and prove the truth of the list of 181 names. Abu Ein also called on the Arab League to send a fact-finding mission to Gaza and uncover the reality behind the shocking information.
I'm certain that the Western media will follow up on these leads with the same doggedness that they pursue accusations of crimes by the Israelis. After all, Fatah has already provided the names, fates, and neighborhoods of those killed or maimed. Keep your eye out for the follow up stories on this one. And if you actually see one, please forward it to me. Maybe I'm too cynical.
Sorry! I hold on. I goofed. The 181 Gazans were killed or maimed by Hamas. Fatah had 11 members executed by Hamas gunmen. A total of 58 Fatah men were shot in the hands or feet or both. Another 112 had their legs broken.
Can you imagine the outrage if the IDF had purposefully maimed 170 Gazans?
The Undersecretary of the caretaker government’s Ministry of Prisoners Affairs Ziyad Abu Ein spoke out against the rights violations and accused Hamas of “terrorism,” and said they were preventing media outlets in Gaza report on their crimes. “Our people badly need a free press capable of protecting the truth,” he said, noting that the truth was all that could counter the “terrorist procedures against patriotic Palestinians.”
Abu Ein also published a list of names and neighborhoods of those in Gaza who were killed, maimed, beaten or tortured during the Israeli war on Gaza. He encouraged aid organizations inside Gaza to check the list and contact those who have given testimony and prove the truth of the list of 181 names. Abu Ein also called on the Arab League to send a fact-finding mission to Gaza and uncover the reality behind the shocking information.
I'm certain that the Western media will follow up on these leads with the same doggedness that they pursue accusations of crimes by the Israelis. After all, Fatah has already provided the names, fates, and neighborhoods of those killed or maimed. Keep your eye out for the follow up stories on this one. And if you actually see one, please forward it to me. Maybe I'm too cynical.
Canard #1: It's All about Oil
This is the first in a series of post that address various canards--false, unfounded, and misleading arguments or stories--that obfuscate the realities of American policy toward the Middle East. We hear them all the time.
#1 It's All about Oil
We have all heard the cry: “It’s all about oil!” It is a legitimate point to make in 2009 that United States policy in the Middle East is heavily influenced by issues related to petroleum supplies, but that is far too simplistic. History offers the most obvious retort. The West, and even the United States, was involved in the affairs of the Middle East long before the age of petroleum. It's not as if Vasco de Gama rounded the horn of Africa in 1497 in search of oil.
Even the United States, a relative newcomer to the Middle East, has been involved in the region since the late eighteenth century. We signed our first treaty with a Muslim state—Morocco—in 1784. No oil was involved. Algerine depredations in 1793 led the new Federal Congress to re-establish a U. S. Navy and Marine Corps in March 1794. No oil was involved. We signed a treaty with Algiers in 1796; the treaty marked the beginning of the American arms trade with the Middle East and served as our first, but far from last, “arms for hostages agreement.” No oil was involved. We fought a war with Tripoli (Libya) between 1801 and 1805. The American fleet blockaded and bombarded Tripoli (not for the last time). No oil was involved.
Even in the twenty-first century only a fool would argue that “It’s all about oil.” After all, if it was, the United States certainly would have sold out Israel decades ago.
Iranians Make New Demands of Obama
The Tehran Times reports that Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani has upped the ante for President Obama. Iranian officials had earlier demanded an apology and evidence of "new thinking" before beginning official talks with the United States. On Monday Larijani expanded on and detailed what else needs to be done. "What is important," Larijani stressed, "is that Iran’s rights have been ignored and some measures have been taken (against Iran) since the revolution, including the freezing of Iranian assets, and our diplomats are also being held hostage in Iraq. The U.S. needs to untangle these knots so that it becomes clear that new thinking on peace and security has arisen in the country.”
The reports also notes:
Larijani made the remarks after the new administration of President Barack Obama has officially announced that it is ready to negotiate with Iran on matters where Tehran and Washington differ. Analysts have also said that the Munich security conference, which begins on February 6, may serve as a catalyst for a direct encounter between Iranian and U.S. officials. Larijani is one of the Iranian officials who have been invited to the Munich security conference. “I have been officially invited to the Munich conference,” Larijani said. He said his speech at the 45th Munich Conference on Security Policy will center on crises in the Middle East and Afghanistan, energy, European security, and disarmament. U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will represent the United States at the annual security conference. White House National Security Adviser James L. Jones is slated to join Biden at the meeting.
The reports also notes:
Larijani made the remarks after the new administration of President Barack Obama has officially announced that it is ready to negotiate with Iran on matters where Tehran and Washington differ. Analysts have also said that the Munich security conference, which begins on February 6, may serve as a catalyst for a direct encounter between Iranian and U.S. officials. Larijani is one of the Iranian officials who have been invited to the Munich security conference. “I have been officially invited to the Munich conference,” Larijani said. He said his speech at the 45th Munich Conference on Security Policy will center on crises in the Middle East and Afghanistan, energy, European security, and disarmament. U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will represent the United States at the annual security conference. White House National Security Adviser James L. Jones is slated to join Biden at the meeting.
Allah Sent Hitler to Put the Jews in Their Place
Another teaching moment! Sheikh Yousuf Al-Qaradhawi--one of those many "clerics" of the "religion of peace." I cannot imagine why the Brits tossed this guy out of the country? If the embededd video doesn't work, you can find the video here.
You can find the transcripts here. My bolding.
January 30, 2009: Hitler "Put The Jews In Their Place"
"Throughout history, Allah has imposed upon the [Jews] people who would punish them for their corruption. The last punishment was carried out by Hitler. By means of all the things he did to them – even though they exaggerated this issue – he managed to put them in their place. "This was divine punishment for them. Allah willing, the next time will be at the hand of the believers." [...]
January 28, 2009: I Will Die As A Martyr Shooting Jews Al-Qaradhawi
"To conclude my speech, I’d like to say that the only thing I hope for is that as my life approaches its end, Allah will give me an opportunity to go to the land of Jihad and resistance, even if in a wheelchair.
"I will shoot Allah’s enemies, the Jews, and they will throw a bomb at me, and thus, I will seal my life with martyrdom. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds. Allah’s mercy and blessings upon you."
Why doesn't the sheikh simply make his way to the Lebanese-Israeli border with a few grenades and an AK? I'm certain the Israelis would be happy to speed the bozo on his way to Paradise. Somebody please send this "holy man" a map.
You can find the transcripts here. My bolding.
January 30, 2009: Hitler "Put The Jews In Their Place"
"Throughout history, Allah has imposed upon the [Jews] people who would punish them for their corruption. The last punishment was carried out by Hitler. By means of all the things he did to them – even though they exaggerated this issue – he managed to put them in their place. "This was divine punishment for them. Allah willing, the next time will be at the hand of the believers." [...]
January 28, 2009: I Will Die As A Martyr Shooting Jews Al-Qaradhawi
"To conclude my speech, I’d like to say that the only thing I hope for is that as my life approaches its end, Allah will give me an opportunity to go to the land of Jihad and resistance, even if in a wheelchair.
"I will shoot Allah’s enemies, the Jews, and they will throw a bomb at me, and thus, I will seal my life with martyrdom. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds. Allah’s mercy and blessings upon you."
Why doesn't the sheikh simply make his way to the Lebanese-Israeli border with a few grenades and an AK? I'm certain the Israelis would be happy to speed the bozo on his way to Paradise. Somebody please send this "holy man" a map.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Tariq Almohayed: Hamas on Political Suicide Mission
Well worth reading.
[Excerpt]
Some might ask; what about Hamas? Unfortunately the Muslim brotherhood-affiliated movement has consented to becoming an implement in the destruction of the Palestinian cause, and the sacrificing of Palestinian blood and the long history of armed and political struggle which led our region into long wars and which Hamas [now] wants to simply erase. Hamas has become involved in the Iranian- Syrian- Qatari axis as just a small wheel propping up a large base, allowing quick and easy movement, but not towards a solution that will result in a Palestinian state, rather in a return to decades of conflict in order to return the Palestinian cause back to square one.
What will happen is that the West Bank will fall under the jurisdiction of Jordan, or Gaza will declare itself an Islamic governorate, or fall under the administration of Egypt and destabilize it [Egypt]. This is something we have seen increasing over the past three weeks, although it [the destabilization of Egypt] began when Hamas executed a coup on the Gaza Strip.
Khalid Mishal's announcement of his intention to form a new Palestinian authority can only be described as a suicide attack aimed at our history, and at our future. We are the sons of the region, and that is what should be noted.
[Excerpt]
Some might ask; what about Hamas? Unfortunately the Muslim brotherhood-affiliated movement has consented to becoming an implement in the destruction of the Palestinian cause, and the sacrificing of Palestinian blood and the long history of armed and political struggle which led our region into long wars and which Hamas [now] wants to simply erase. Hamas has become involved in the Iranian- Syrian- Qatari axis as just a small wheel propping up a large base, allowing quick and easy movement, but not towards a solution that will result in a Palestinian state, rather in a return to decades of conflict in order to return the Palestinian cause back to square one.
What will happen is that the West Bank will fall under the jurisdiction of Jordan, or Gaza will declare itself an Islamic governorate, or fall under the administration of Egypt and destabilize it [Egypt]. This is something we have seen increasing over the past three weeks, although it [the destabilization of Egypt] began when Hamas executed a coup on the Gaza Strip.
Khalid Mishal's announcement of his intention to form a new Palestinian authority can only be described as a suicide attack aimed at our history, and at our future. We are the sons of the region, and that is what should be noted.
Qaddafi Calls for Single-State Solution in NYT
He calls it "Isratine!" Why can't we all just be friends, sit around the fire, and sing Kumbaya?
This is actually an old idea from the late 1960s and early 1970s that made some sense when the Arab side was at least nominally secular, namely Palestinian Muslims and Christians. Lebanon--where Christians, Sunni Muslims, and Shia Muslims lived in brotherhood and peace--was usually offered as the model for a multi-sectarian state.
But then reality intervened in the form of the Lebanese Civil War. No one in his or her right mind would today offer Lebanon as a model for a Palestinian solution.
To further complicate matters, the "secular" Palestinian movement is increasingly dominated by Islamists who wish to live under Shari'a. Fatah's loss of Gaza to Hamas is a perfect example of such a development. I suppose Hamas would allow the Jewish population to remain in Palestine, as long as Muslims ruled and the Jews were willing to live as Dhimmis. But that's not what the Israelis have in mind.
This is actually an old idea from the late 1960s and early 1970s that made some sense when the Arab side was at least nominally secular, namely Palestinian Muslims and Christians. Lebanon--where Christians, Sunni Muslims, and Shia Muslims lived in brotherhood and peace--was usually offered as the model for a multi-sectarian state.
But then reality intervened in the form of the Lebanese Civil War. No one in his or her right mind would today offer Lebanon as a model for a Palestinian solution.
To further complicate matters, the "secular" Palestinian movement is increasingly dominated by Islamists who wish to live under Shari'a. Fatah's loss of Gaza to Hamas is a perfect example of such a development. I suppose Hamas would allow the Jewish population to remain in Palestine, as long as Muslims ruled and the Jews were willing to live as Dhimmis. But that's not what the Israelis have in mind.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Round 2?
Hamas, having so recently "won" its war with Israel, apparently is eager to have at it again. And why not? The more Palestinians who die the bigger the "victory" in the minds of much of the Hamazis and much of the international community.
According to Hamas's Iranian controllers, most recently "Supreme Leader" Ayatollah Khamenei, both Israel and the United States are "experiencing weakness and gradual annihilation worldwide." According to an IRNA report: "Signs of promised victories by Almighty God have been revealed more than before, said the Supreme Leader."
One more push! Just one more and maybe....
These bozos have no clue what "maybe" is. I do. And it's not what they suspect. but they are right: it is only a matter of time.
According to Hamas's Iranian controllers, most recently "Supreme Leader" Ayatollah Khamenei, both Israel and the United States are "experiencing weakness and gradual annihilation worldwide." According to an IRNA report: "Signs of promised victories by Almighty God have been revealed more than before, said the Supreme Leader."
One more push! Just one more and maybe....
These bozos have no clue what "maybe" is. I do. And it's not what they suspect. but they are right: it is only a matter of time.
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