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March 18, 2016March 18, 2016

Bi-polar Islam: At War With the World…and Itself

The most significant undeclared contemporary war of our time is with Islam. The first salvo took place November 4, 1979, the day Iran took US citizens hostage in Tehran and held 52 of them against their will for 444 days. While 9/11 was the worst single tragedy by far, it wasn’t the beginning. That was a wake-up call, which which has largely been ignored, especially by President Obama.

Some may suggest there is no such war. Others claim it is the West that has declared war on Islam. Neither statement is correct. The fact is Islam has declared war. War on democracy, the West, the US, Israel, Jews, Christians and all “infidels,” which includes other Muslims. We are in perilous times. The very fabric of the free world is under attack. Unless democratic nations, especially the US, acknowledge this and take steps to combat the threat, Islam may eventually engulf everyone and everything.

The most important and powerful leader in the free world is the President of the United States. He should be at the forefront of this battle. Yet President Obama has steadfastly refused to correctly identify what everyone else knows — the United States (and the free world) is in the crosshairs of Islam. Their goal is to see the Islamic flag over the White House.

New normal

If you are one of those who doesn’t think we are in a crisis, consider this- Prior to the ’79 takeover of the US embassy in Iran, how often did you hear these terms: “jihad,” “Islamic fundamentalist,” “martyr,” “Allah,” “alluah Akbar,” or “Sharia law?”

Today they are commonplace and exemplify the new normal the US and the world lives with. In fact it would be an unusual day if we didn’t hear any of these terms.

I recall when it was possible to walk out to the gate at the airport to meet an incoming passenger. How about when there was no such thing as an airport security check? I guess I’m only showing my age….

Not all Muslims

Before going further, an important distinction should be made. Am I suggesting this war is with all Muslims? No. Not all Muslims are fundamentalists. In fact the majority are not. Yet the terror from the minority is affecting almost everyone, whether Muslim or not in one way or another.

Thus an obvious question becomes how many fundamentalists are there?

Estimates vary widely. Some say it’s as low as 3%, others up to as much as 50% or more, depending on your source. Statistics on this are rare and generally without credible references. This is where some simple math is quite telling. Current population statistics indicate there are 1.65 billion Muslims worldwide. (This is not in dispute) For the sake of this article I’ll use a conservative estimate of 10% being fundamentalists. That means 90% are peaceful.

If 10% are fundamentalists, that translates to 165 million. If all of them lived in one country it would rank #8 in the world. These are numbers no one should dismiss or take lightly.

True Muslims

The next question is who are the “true” Muslims, the 90% or the 10%? Sheer numbers tend to suggest the 90%. Yet is this really the case? Let’s drill down a bit deeper.

The non-violent Muslims will tell you Islam is a religion of peace and the fundamentalists have hijacked it. While peaceful Muslims may indeed be sincere in their commitment to non-violence, are they correct by accusing fundamentalists of hijacking Islam? This needs to be addressed soberly.

The fundamentalists who commit violence in Allah’s name consider themselves to be the true Muslims. In fact they will tell you the ones who accuse them of hijacking Islam are not true Muslims.

Yet both peaceful and fundamentalist Muslims look to the Quran as their holy book.

How can two different groups both claiming to be Muslim read the same holy book and see things so differently? Is one group making claims about the Quran that are false?

Before examining this closer keep one thing in mind. There are approximately 40,000 Christian denominations. Wide differences exist among them on numerous topics. Yet would it be fair for a Pentecostal to accuse a Presbyterian of not being a Christian?

There is one holy book for those who believe in the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob: the Bible, albeit different books are used by Christians (New Testament) and Jews (Torah/Prophets/Writings), and some differences exist between Catholic and Protestant versions. While there is a wide range of interpretations of scripture, a Presbyterian considers himself just as much a Christian as a Pentecostal.

This same principle applies to Muslims.

Due diligence requires examination of the Quran to see if there are verses which substantiate the fundamentalist view of condoning violence.

Violence condoned

There are numerous verses in the Quran which make it clear that violence is not only condoned, it is required against disbelievers. This includes against peaceful Muslims who do not engage in violence as instructed in the Quran. Altogether there are over 160 verses in the Quran which support violence or jihad.

Plus, there is clear disdain for Jews and Christians.

What’s also noteworthy is Mohammed himself supported violence. He was responsible for numerous killings, which included massacring several hundred Jews of the Qurayza tribe in Medina in 627.

Today Muslim religious leaders continue their calls for Jewish blood.

Based on the aforementioned information, the following conclusions can be drawn-

There is a wide range of Muslims
The Quran sanctions violence
Mohammed himself condoned and engaged in violence
The Quran indicates disdain for non-Muslims
Muslims are both peaceful and violent
Fundamentalists are Muslims
They have not hijacked Islam

With respect to whether Islam is a peaceful religion, after confirming what the Quran says, it would seem such a characterization is not only naïve, it’s incorrect, possibly dangerous. Further, if a Presbyterian doesn’t have the right to say a Pentecostal is not a Christian, it follows that a peaceful Muslim doesn’t have the right to say a fundamentalist is not a Muslim.

If a “true believer” is one who follows everything in their holy book, and the fundamentalists are adhering to this, how should we view peaceful Muslims? While I believe they are indeed Muslims, can it be the fundamentalists are actually the true Muslims?

What’s the takeaway?

The free world should open its eyes, understand there is a war going on. Ignoring it won’t eliminate it. In fact doing so will allow it to continue unabated. We should stop letting naïveté and political correctness govern our views or our laws. Difficult decisions will need to be made, and soon. If the status quo continues, the lifestyle free people are accustomed to will soon become a thing of the past.

Years ago there was a commercial by a manufacturer of engine oil filters that suggested not to ignore the importance of changing filters when necessary. The closing words of the commercial were “pay me now… or pay me later.”

March 11, 2016May 1, 2016

Silent Intifada Weekly Report [March 11 2016]

An American tourist was murdered and 16 Jews were injured in over 150 terror attacks this week.

This week as almost every week there were dozens of terror attacks of varying severity not reported in most major media outlets. We report on these silenced events to present a fuller picture of the reality in Israel and balance the picture presented to innocent readers abroad. We hope that by reporting these incidents we can raise awareness so that actions can be taken to rectify this problem and improve reality in the Jewish State.

This past week (Mar. 4th- Mar. 10th) there were over 150 terror attacks recorded in the ‘Silent Intifada’ updates onHakol Hayehudi. These attacks resulted in the murder of an American tourist and injuries to 16 Jews.

On Friday Mar. 4th, an Arab woman rammed into a soldier at the Gush Etzion Junction injuring him.

On Tuesday Mar. 8th an Arab on a motorcycle shot at a group of police officers near the Shechem Gate of the Old City of Jerusalem. During the chase after the attacker, another police officer was also shot. Two officers were injured in total.

On the morning of Wednesday Mar. 9th, Arabs shot at a bus station in Ramot. One Jew was injured as a result. The attackers then fled towards the Old City and during a shoot-out with police officers, an Arab passerby was injured.

On Tuesday afternoon, an Arab stabbed a Haredi man in Petach Tikvah. The victim pulled the knife out of his neck and managed to stab the attacker in return.

Two hours later, an Arab went on a stabbing spree in Jaffa. An American tourist was murdered and nine others were injured. The police officer who shot the attacker is currently being investigated by the police for using ‘unnecessary force.’

There were also five attempted stabbings in Abu Dis, the Old City of Jerusalem, on Route 5 in the Shomron, in Kedumim, and in Qalandiya.

Aside from these attacks there were numerous incidents of throwing of stones and firebombs at vehicles, individuals and homes.

Full List of Attacks:

Thursday March 10th

Arabs throw stones in Nahlin.
Arabs throw stones in Al-Moyer.
Arabs throw stones in Silwan.
Arabs throw stones in Sheikh Jarrah.
Arabs throw stones in Shuafat.
Arabs throw stones near Gitit in the Jordan Valley.
Arabs throw stones near Rachel’s Tomb.
Arabs throw stones near Jericho.
Arabs throw firebombs in Jabal Muchbar in Jerusalem.

21:45- Arabs throw firebombs at a security post near Beit Orot in Jerusalem.

21:44- Arabs throw firebombs at vehicles near Al-Hadr in Gush Etzion.

21:43- Arabs throw firebombs at vehicles on Route 50.

20:09- Two rifles are found in a vehicle belonging to Arabs from the Jordan Valley.

19:44- Arabs throw stones at vehicles in Gush Etzion near Al-Hadr.

14:28- Two Arabs are seen setting a fire near Route 443.

13:43- Arabs throw stones at vehicles near Beit Anun.

19:40- Arabs riot in Shuafat.

8:59- Arabs throw stones at vehicles near Peduel.

Wednesday March 9th

Arabs throw stones in Shechem.
Arabs throw stones in Kabatia.
Arabs throw stones in Naama.
Arabs throw stones in Atarot.
Arabs throw firebombs in Al-Ram.
Arabs throw stones near Rehelim.
Arabs throw stones near Karmei Tzur.
Arabs throw stones in Ras Al Amud.
Arabs throw stones in Issawiya.
Arabs throw stones near Gush Talmonim.
Arabs throw homemade grenades at IDF forces in Duha.

22:52- Arabs throw stones at a bus in Uja.

22:40- A police officer is injured from stones thrown by Arabs in A-Tur.

20:29- Arabs throw firebombs at a bus in Silwan.

18:29- Two Arabs are arrested after penetrating Havat Gilad.

15:37- Arabs throw stones near Ariel.

15:16- Arabs throw stones at vehicles on the Husan Bypass Road.

13:32- Arabs throw stones at vehicles near Rehelim.

11:46- Arabs throw stones at vehicles near the Lion’s Gate of the Old City injuring one Jew.

11:00- Attempted stabbing: An Arab approaches Mitzpe Yishai near Kedumim with a knife.

9:49- Attempted stabbing: An Arab attempts to stab soldiers on the A-Zaiya Bridge on Route 5 and is subdued.

8:33- Shooting: Arabs shoot at vehicles near Kikar Tsahal in Jerusalem. An Arab passerby is injured.

7:40- Shooting: Arabs shoot at a bus in Ramot, injuring one Jew.

Tuesday March 8th

Arabs riot in A-Tur in Jerusalem.
Arabs riot in Silwan in Jerusalem.
Arabs riot in Hizme in Binyamin.
Arabs riot in Issawiya in Jerusalem.
Arabs throw stones in Ras Al Amud in Jerusalem.
Arabs throw stones at vehicles near Tekoa.

20:48- Arabs throw firebombs at a police checkpoint in A-Tur in Jerusalem.

20:37- Arabs throw stones at a bus near Uja in the Jordan Valley.

18:25- Stabbing: An American tourist is murdered in a stabbing in Jaffa. Nine others are injured.

17:08- Shooting: An Arab on a motorcycle shoots at police officers near the Shechem Gate in Jerusalem. Two officers are injured.

16:30- Stabbing: An Arab stabs a Jew in Petach Tikvah. The victim pulls the knife out and stabs the attacker in return.

15:24- Arabs throw stones at vehicles near the Zeit Junction in Judea causing damage to a vehicle.

13:20- Arabs throw stones at vehicles near the Okafim Junction in Gush Etzion.

13:15- Arabs throw stones at vehicles near Anata Junction causing damage.

12:51- Arabs shoot paint balls at vehicles on the Husan Bypass Road in Gush Etzion.

12:01- Attempted stabbing: An Arab is caught at the Qalandiya checkpoint with a knife.

10:50- Attempted stabbing: An Arab attempts to stab police officers on the Hagai Street in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Monday March 5th

Arabs throw firebombs in Ras Karkar.
Arabs throw firebombs in Issawiya.
Arabs throw firebombs in A-Tur.
Arabs throw stones in Beit Anun.
Arabs throw stones in Misiliya.
Arabs throw stones near Al-Bira.
Arabs throw stones in A-Tur.
Arabs throw stones at Tapuach Junction.
Arabs throw stones near Rachel’s Tomb.
Arabs throw stones near Beit Furiq.
Arabs throw stones near Jeba.
Arabs throw stones near Tekoa.
Arabs throw stones near Hizme.

21:44- Arabs riot in Jenin.

20:33- Arabs throw firebombs at vehicles near Beit Umar in Gush Etzion.

18:00- Attempted stabbing: Border police see an Arab acting strangely and discover a knife in her bag. The Arab admits to planning an attack.

17:20- Arabs throw firebombs and stones at vehicles near the Parsa Junction in Gush Talmonim.

16:55- Arabs throw stones at vehicles near the T-Junction in Gush Etzion causing damage to a vehicle.

15:42- Arabs throw IEDs at Rachel’s Tomb.

15:30- A tourist is injured from stone throwing by Arabs near the Lion’s Gate of the Old City of Jerusalem.

15:11- Arabs throw stones at vehicles near Al-Hadr in Gush Etzion.

13:38- Arabs throw stones at vehicles on the Mount of Olives causing damage.

12:37- Arabs throw stones at Jit Junction.

8:35- Arab children throw stones at vehicles near the Beitot Junction.

Sunday March 4th

Arabs throw stones in Refidia.
Arabs throw firebombs in Beit Rima.
Arabs throw stones in Silwan.
arabs throw stones in Harvat Al Matzbach.
Arabs throw stones in Husan.
Arabs throw firebombs in A-Ram.
Arabs throw stones in A-Ram.
Arabs throw stones in Beni Naim.
Arabs throw stones in Zeita.
Arabs throw stones near Rachel’s Tomb.
Arabs throw stones in Hizme.
Arabs throw stones in Qalandiya.
Arabs throw stones in Shuafat in Jerusalem.
Arabs throw firebombs at IDF forces in Ras al Amud.

21:15- Arabs throw IEDs at an army post near Mevo Dotan.

21:05- Arabs throw stones at vehicles on the Husan Bypass Road causing damage to a vehicle.

7:13- Arabs riot in A-Tur in Jerusalem.

Shabbat March 3rd

Arabs throw stones at vehicles in Hizme.
Arabs throw stones at vehicles near Zeita in the Shomron.
Arabs throw stones near Kadum in the Shomron.
Arabs throw stones at IDF forces in Issawiya.
Arabs throw stones in A-Tur.
Arabs throw stones in Tzur Bahar.
Arabs throw stones at vehicles near Jeba in Gush Etzion.
Arabs throw stones at vehicles near A-Tira.
Arabs throw stones near Rachel’s Tomb.
Arabs throw stones near Harvata.
Arabs throw stones near Al-Matzbach.
Arabs throw stones at IDF forces in Al Ram.
A Jewish couple is attacked by Arabs in Nachal Shilo near Beit Arye. The Arabs steal property from the couple as well.

21:46- Arabs throw firebombs at vehicles near Nof Zion in Jerusalem.

20:38- Arabs throw firebombs at vehicles in Armon Hanatziv in Jerusalem.

Friday March 2nd

Arabs riot at Rachel’s Tomb.
Arabs throw stones in Silwan.
arabs throw stones in Tul Karem.
Arabs throw stones in Nabi Saleh.
Arabs throw stones in Silwad.
Arabs throw stones in Abu Dis.
Arabs throw stones in A-Ram.
Arabs throw stones near Kochav Hashachar.
Arabs throw stones in Ras Al Amud.
Arabs throw stones in Husan.
Arabs throw stones in Hizme.
Arabs throw stones in Al-Fawr.
Arabs throw stones in Malach.
Arabs throw stones in Mevo Shilo.
Arabs throw stones in Tekoa.
Arabs throw stones at Anata Junction.
Arabs throw stones in Mizraat Al Kabliya.
Arabs throw stones on the Mount of Olives.
Arabs throw stones in Beit Perachim.
Arabs throw firebombs at security forces in Bitunia, one officer is injured.
Arabs throw firebombs in Yavad.
Arabs throw firebombs in Abu Dis.
Arabs throw firebombs in Husan.
Arabs throw stones in Silwan in Jerusalem.
Arabs throw stones in Kadum.
Arabs throw stones in Beit Hanin.
Arabs throw stones in Al-Arub.

18:38- Arabs attack three Jews on the Shalshelet Road in the Old City of Jerusalem. One Jew is injured.

16:52- Two Arabs are caught throwing stones at the Okafim Junction in Har Hevron.

16:48- Arabs riot in Halaka in the Gaza Strip.

16:27- Arabs riot near Givat Hadegel in Gush Talmonim.

15:39- Arabs riot near Kalil.

15:36- Arabs riot in Jalazun.

14:19- Arabs riot near Okafim Junction.

13:42- Arabs throw stones on the Modeh road.

13:12- Arabs attempt to penetrate the town of Har Bracha.

13:02- Arabs throw stones in Shuafat.

9:51- Arabs throw stones near Al-Arub in Gush Etzion.

9:36- Arabs throw stones near Brown Park in the Shomron.

7:22- Vehicular attack: An Arab woman rams into a soldier at the Gush Etzion Junction.

(Originally posted on Hakol Hayehudi)

October 22, 2015November 16, 2015

Overview of Terror Attacks in Israel

With terror increasing on daily basis, there is no way to curb the violence without showing the Arab terrorists and their leaders that we are here to stay. The best way to prove that is to build housing, especially in critical areas in historically Jewish neighborhoods in Jerusalem.

Below are some clear statistics from the current mini Intifada.