Gatestone Institute Now that the Egyptian military appears to have granted the nation’s wish—to be rid of Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood, as millions have been chanting, “Irhal” [“Leave office”]—al-Qaeda appears to have stepped in. Hours before Egyptian President Muhammad Morsi was sidelined by the military council, Muhammad al-Zawahiri, Egypt’s al-Qaeda leader, declared … [Read more...]
Hamas Defends Muslim Brotherhood, Kills Egyptian Protesters
A new Arabic report states that at least four Palestinian members of Hamas were involved in and arrested for the recent shooting and killing of eight Egyptians during anti-Morsi protests. The clashes took place around Muslim Brotherhood headquarters in Muqattam. A video appearing yesterday shows people inside the building -- now not just Brotherhood members but apparently … [Read more...]
Egypt: Christians Being Threatened Not to Join Protests
Gatestone Institute Hours before the June 30 protests against Egyptian president Muhammad Morsi and his party, the Muslim Brotherhood, began, the nation’s Christians were, once again, singled out for behaving like citizens who have the right to participate in the protests. In Minya, Upper Egypt, where millions of Christians live, letters addressed to the Copts threatened … [Read more...]
Muslim Brotherhood Opens Fire on Protesters
Egyptian station OnTv has posted a video of people from inside the Muslim Brotherhood headquarters in Muqattam, opening fire on nearby protesters. Several have been wounded, including possibly some fatalities. http://youtu.be/brxmYrQdsbc … [Read more...]
‘Obama Supports Terrorism’ — Large Banner in Tahrir Square
Placed hours ago in Tahrir Square in preparation for the mass anti-Brotherhood protests planned beginning June 30 in Egypt, a large banner says in both English and Arabic, "Obama Supports Terrorism." It's hard to dispute this unflattering charge, when one considers that all throughout the Islamic world, Obama offers his support for Islamists and jihadis -- al-Qaeda "rebels" in … [Read more...]