The defendants’ arguments revolve around the idea they sought to “to help the helpless Muslims” and Jihad is distinct not terrorism:
- Va. Suspects in Pakistan Say Mission Was Jihad not Terrorism (Washington Post)
Symbolizing the Egyptian government’s increasing closeness to Israel, Mubarak blocked pro-Palestinian protesters on their way to Gaza at the same time Israelis were invited to Damanhur:
- The Iron Wall (Counterpunch)
“Profiling passengers on the basis of race and faith … would ultimately do the cause of security more harm than good. Systematically treating Muslim or non-white passengers less favorably will create a mood of anger that surely provides the best breeding ground for militant jihadism”:
Islam’s rejection of racial and ethnic discrimination is credited as a source of conversions:
Intelligence gathering will now shift focus onto information and concerns about the local attitudes, people and leaders:
A policy focused exclusively on military aid fails to acknowledge the underlying problems of water shortage and poverty plaguing Yemen:
- In Yemen, Locals Worry About Obama Policy on Al Qaeda (Christian Science Monitor)
The refusal to freeze illegal settlements in East Jerusalem accommodates American Irving Moskowitz, who funds “Jewish settlers determined to cement Israel’s hold on the city” stalling any movement towards peace:
- Israel Presses Ahead on Settlements (Al Jazeera)
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