From Palestine Facts: What led to the founding of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in 1964? In 1964 the Arab League, a loose confederation of fourteen Arab countries including Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon, met in Cairo and established a political body to deal directly with the problem of the Palestinian Arabs. They called it the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). The PLO’s first leader was an Egyptian, Ahmed Shukairy. He coined the organization’s famous slogan about “driving the Jews into the sea.” He is also remembered for saying on May 31, 1956, to the UN Security Council: It is
Read More +What is Fatah?
178 views
What is Fatah?- Terrorist group founded by Yasser Arafat in early 1960s– Dedicated to annihilating IsraelFatah, or al-Fatah, was co-founded in about 1959 by Yasser Arafat and Mahmoud Abbas. The organization’s name is a reverse acronym standing for Harakat Al-Tahrir Al-Watani Al-Filastini (“the Movement for the National Liberation of Palestine”). As a word, “Fatah” in Arabic means “conquest by means of jihad [Islamic holy war].” From its inception, Fatah’s overriding objective, as expressed in its original Covenant, was to bring about the annihilation of Israel. (Notably, this Covenant explicitly disavowed any interest in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, which
Read More +The ISM Terror Connection
151 views
The International Solidarity Movements (ISM) describes itself as “a palestinian-led movement committed to resisting the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land.” Though professing a commitment to nonviolence, ISM members openly advocate the liberation” of palestinians “by any means necessary,” including “legitimate armed struggle.” Led by palestinians working closely with American recruiters, ISM invites American volunteers to travel to the palestinian territories stolen from Israel in order to disrupt the actions of the Israeli Defense Force, which is engaged in anti-terror operations in the region: Here are two excellent articles for you to read by investigative journalist, Lee Kaplan, on the detestable
Read More +What is Hamas?
185 views
Hamas says it is “preparing a major cemetery” for Israelis. What is Hamas? –Islamic terrorist group founded in 1987–Received funding from Saddam Hussein–Receives funding from Iran–Responsible for many suicide bombings and terrorist acts against Israeli targets Announcing that a “truce” it made with Israel in Gaza last November is “officially over,” Hamas Tuesday fired 39 Qassam rockets and 79 mortars from the Gaza Strip, aiming them at nearby Jewish communities on the day that Israelis nationwide celebrated their country’s Independence Day. The projectiles served as a diversion as Hamas terrorists tried to storm an Israeli military base on the Gaza
Read More +What is the Muslim World League?
120 views
-Islamic NGO based in Saudi Arabia that advances Wahabi extremism-Organization’s Pakistan office employed al Qaeda operatives-Oversaw Rabita Trust, a charity that knowingly funded terrorist groups-Oversees the World Assembly of Muslim Youth, which teaches religious hatred to Islamic children-Enjoys observer status in the United Nations Founded in 1962 by Islamic representatives from 22 countries, the Muslim World League (MWL), also called Rabita, is an Islamic non-governmental organization based in Saudi Arabia and controlled and funded by the Saudi government. Its objectives are “to disseminate Islamic Dawah and expound the teachings of Islam,” and “to defend Islamic causes in a manner that
Read More +What is Zionism?
189 views
To start, the key to understanding Zionism is in its name. The easternmost of the two hills of ancient Jerusalem during the tenth century B.C.E. was called Zion. The religious and emotional qualities of the name arise from the importance of Jerusalem as the Royal City and the City of the Temple.
Read More +From Discover The Network: The World Assembly of Muslim Youth, founded by bin Laden’s nephew, this youth group seeks “to teach our children to love taking revenge on the Jews”. Saudi-based Islamic organization with chapters in 55 countries Founded by Osama bin Laden’s nephew Holds conferences and distributes literature promoting jihad and anti-Semitism Raises funds for Palestinian terrorist groups, including Hamas Has been linked to both the 9/11 attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing A non-governmental youth and student group affiliated with the United Nations, the World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) defines itself as “an independent organization
Read More +What was the Litani River Operation?
122 views
Using Lebanon as a base, Palestinian fighters mounted intermittent cross-border attacks against civilian and military targets in Israel. There were also international terrorist spectaculars, e.g., the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre, perpetrated by groups based in Lebanon. In turn, the Israelis struck back at targets and groups across the border in Lebanon from time to time.After the March 11, 1978 Bus Hijacking on the Coastal Road, Israel launched a major military incursion into South Lebanon, called the Litani River Operation. Israel crossed into southern Lebanon on March 15 and struck at PLO terrorist bases and staging areas south of the Litani
Read More +