Mideast War blowback
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Yesterday, 7:15 am
FBI arrests college student for plotting mass casualty attack on Israeli consulate in NYC
The suspect, Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan, an 18-year-old Egyptian national living in Falls Church, Virginia, instructed an FBI informant to carry out the attack, according to a criminal complaint filed on Monday. He was later confirmed by the Washington Post to be a freshman at George Mason University.
Hassan ran several social media accounts that supported ISIS, al-Qaeda and Hamas, and advocated for violence against Jews, the FBI said in the complaint filed in a federal court in Virginia.
Local police located Hassan after receiving a tip about one of Hassan’s accounts on X. An undercover FBI asset then connected with Hassan on social media and secure messaging apps.
Hassan allegedly instructed the informant on how to join ISIS and shared jihadist propaganda, including a video that advocated for killing Jews.
He encouraged the informant to carry out an attack, sending him instructions on how to create a “martyrdom video,” the complaint said.
The suspect sent the informant bomb-making instructions and told the informant, who said he was in New York, to target a building representing Jews, later settling on the Israeli consulate. The bomb-making instructions allegedly included the suggestion that packing the explosive with 30 mm aluminum ball bearings, for shrapnel, “will do the trick.”
Hassan told the informant how to surveil the consulate and how to escape to ISIS territory after the attack, and also suggested he could “lay havoc on them with an assault rifle” instead of a bomb. He also told the informant to livestream the attack so Hassan could give the footage to ISIS.
Hassan, who according to a court filing was arrested on December 17, is accused of crimes related to distributing information on explosives and weapons of mass destruction.
Israel’s Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister slams pope for Vatican keffiyeh nativity display
Chikli’s criticism focused on two recent Vatican actions: the Pope’s comments suggesting that allegations of genocide in Gaza “should be carefully investigated” and a nativity display portraying Jesus wrapped in a keffiyeh, a symbol of Palestinian nationalism.
“Two weeks ago, you took part in a display that echoes the Palestinian narrative, portraying Jesus as a Palestinian Arab,” Chikli wrote. “Had this been a one-time matter, I would not have written. However, in a more severe expression, you recently insinuated that the State of Israel ‘might be’ committing genocide in Gaza.
He slammed the use of the term genocide, writing: “As a nation that lost six million of its sons and daughters in the Holocaust, we are especially sensitive to the trivialization of the term ‘genocide’—a trivialization that is dangerously close to Holocaust denial.”
A nativity scene featuring baby Jesus wrapped in a keffiyeh was unveiled in St. Peter’s Square as part of the Vatican's Christmas display more than a week ago, designed by Bethlehem artists Johny Andonia and Faten Nastas Mitwasi. Pope Francis, at the event, called for peace, condemning war and the arms industry, stating, “Enough with wars, enough of violence!” The artwork, “Nativity of Bethlehem 2024,” was created with olive wood, mother-of-pearl, and other materials, showcasing Palestinian symbolism. This display follows Pope Francis’ recent controversial comments suggesting that Israel’s actions in Gaza might constitute genocide.
’Rewriting history’
Chikli also condemned the nativity display as an example of historical distortion, linking it to broader efforts to undermine Jewish historical connections.
“It is a well-known fact that Jesus was born to a Jewish mother, lived as a Jew, and died as a Jew,” Chikli stated. “There is no other way to understand this decision than as a deliberate adoption of the Palestinian narrative.”
He emphasized Bethlehem’s significance in Jewish history, writing: “Bethlehem is the city where Rachel, our matriarch, died giving birth to Benjamin, and where David, son of Jesse, was born—the same David who became the King of Israel and made Jerusalem its capital.”
The minister refuted comparisons between Israel’s actions in Gaza and genocide, calling such accusations “a disgusting attempt to rewrite history.”
A plea for clarity
Chikli urged Pope Francis to clarify his position on what he called “the blood libel against the Jewish state.” He acknowledged the Pope’s previous efforts to strengthen Jewish-Christian ties, mainly through meetings with Jewish leaders and families of Israeli hostages.
“We know you are a close friend of the Jewish people,” Chikli wrote while stressing the importance of rejecting false allegations against Israel. “Your guidance, actions, and leadership have tremendous influence worldwide.”
Chikli also referenced the upcoming 60th anniversary of the Nostra Aetate Declaration, which marked a turning point in Jewish-Christian relations.
The letter concluded with a call for moral leadership. “Truth and God are one,” Chikli wrote. “We ask you to stand for the truth.”
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Yesterday, 12:34 pm
Yes...yes.. the second above report is what I denounced in earlier posts here ..Israeli is trying to controll propagandize the Narrative of where Jesus was born...In a stupid effort to gain sympathy and support from the entire Christian world,, instead of realizing the condemnation they badly deserve, regarding their abuse of the Holy lands , to support their fabrications to the world ..( Jesus WAS A Palestinian, born in Palestine,regardless of what Israel wants us to believe.) It was part of a much larger world level Propaganda . Part of the reason they conquered the Lebanese City of Tyre, which was a absolute
offensive against the developed worlds reality of how mankind progressed in the MiddleEastern lands. Much of what was developed before any of Israel had even been thought of . From my understanding of Archeology . Then you consider
what ,Judiac faith believes, (the basis that holds Israel together) is the fact , that Jesus was merely a Phophet to them.
Not the son of anyones Gawd. And now the second report complains about another religion, improperly displaying
there own religious symbology ....There is a problem here the Israeli nation is attempting to export their own brand of bias ( hate) against another religion . Directly to the Pope? Do not know what the swiss guard that patrols the Vatican.
But I do not think it is appropriate for any Israeli or Person of Judiac faith to critique anyone else. And such person should be immediately removed from any Holy City . IMHO . People of Judiac faith around the world are suffering
on account of Israels actions . And am quite sure that no one else wants to suffer at Israels hands in the name of their supposed religion .......
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Yesterday, 8:09 pm
Jesus was both Jewish and "Palestinian" (a person living in the region that the Romans called "Palestine"). Today's political distinction between "Israeli" and "Palestinian" did not exist back then.
Many of the ancestors of today's Palestinians were ancient Jews who converted to Christianity. So, today's Jews and today's Palestinians are both descendants of the people of ancient Judea/Palestine.
But, back then, the ancient Judeans/Palestinians lived under (Roman) occupation. In that regard, they had more in common with today's Palestinians than with today's Israeli Jews. To me, that is what the image of baby Jesus wrapped in a keffiyeh symbolizes.
For example, in the Christmas story, Mary and Joseph, who lived in Nazareth, had to travel all the way down to Bethlehem to register with the Roman authorities. As at least one Palestinian Christian pastor has explained, that was similar to today's West Bank Palestinians having to travel inconvenient distances to obtain their magnetic ID cards.
In any case, in the parable of the sheep and the goats, Jesus is said to have identified himself with the underdog in any given situation, saying, "Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me," and "‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’"
The killing of inordinate numbers of Gaza civilians is not "blood libel"; it is well-documented fact. Hopefully the Pope will have the courage to say something like, "If you don't want to be accused of genocide, stop killing so many civilians already!"
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Today, 12:48 am
Christians beoieve Jesus was the son of Gawd, any people of judaic faith, in order to convert would have to come to
grips with that belief.As I understand from my own Christian upbringing. No person of Judaic faith or Israeli national had any ! business protesting against the Papal decisions .!. it feels extremely offensive to even have such a genocidal country as Israel to critique Papal expressins of religlous faith. As I understood it the Jewish claiming beliefs in such faith Were actually slaves to the Romans .. At no time in my years of upbringing did I have anyone confusing Judaic persons with Palestinians ..IMHO. but this is sidelining Syrias revolution and Israel arrempting to assume any part of Lebanon or SYRIA AS BEING PART of the Greater Israeli diasphora? ( spelling) encouraging Israeli settlors into Syria.
At tremedous risk to their lives for invafing a foriegn land that,they had a previously installed peace treaty zone.
That they have chosen to violate. At great cost to human life. The word insanity comes to mind.Regardless of what any Pastor has even said, to anyone. Religion has been the cause of a great many genocides since the recorded history of man has begin. imho.
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