Nadine Morano is opposed to France’s recognition of the Palestinian state, as proposed by socialist deputies in the National Assembly. On November 28 she expressed her sentiments about the proposal. She said, “who decapitates westerners? Those that are members of the Islamic jihad, Hamas’s partners. It’s the Jews that are beheading people today? It’s the Jews that … [Read more...] about Nadine Morano, member of the UMP, confuses Islamic State with the Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine
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Muslim converts accused of holy war bomb plots
Two Muslim converts and two Turks go on trial in a bomb-proof courtroom in Düsseldorf today accused of plotting to blow up German civilians and US soldiers. “The world will burn!” boasted an intercepted e-mail sent between the accused, who are alleged to have wanted to wage an Islamic holy war in the heart of Europe. Three of the men — Fritz Gelowicz, 29, Daniel Schneider, 23 … [Read more...] about Muslim converts accused of holy war bomb plots
Two men charged with terrorism in Germany
Two men with alleged ties to a radical Islamic group have been charged with terrorism, German prosecutors said. Investigators said the accused had connections to a man who planed to bomb US interests in Germany. Omid S., a German of Afghan background, and Huseyin O., a Turk, were charged Wednesday, March 18, for allegedly supporting the radical Islamic Jihad Union, an … [Read more...] about Two men charged with terrorism in Germany
Uzbek group linked to video terror threat against Germany
Referring to Germany's involvement in international coalition operations in Afghanistan, six masked men claiming to be members of the Islamic Jihad Union in a video posted on the Internet say the group has prepared a "few surprise gifts for the occupation forces." "The allies of the occupation powers must still reckon with our attacks," the message continues, according to … [Read more...] about Uzbek group linked to video terror threat against Germany
Germany Arrests 2 Suspected in Terror Plot
German police arrested two men near Frankfurt on terrorism charges Friday, alleging they were involved in a cell that had plotted to blow up U.S. targets in Germany a year ago. Federal prosecutors said the two suspects -- a German citizen and a Turkish national -- had traveled separately to Pakistan during 2007 in an attempt to receive training at camps operated by the Islamic … [Read more...] about Germany Arrests 2 Suspected in Terror Plot