Tag Archives: Islamist

Military councils move center stage in Syria

Posted on September 9, 2012 by jonathanspyer

Jerusalem Post, 7/9/12 Syrian rebels in the embattled city of Homs this week announced the formation of a joint ‘revolutionary military council’ in the city. The council is intended to act as a leadership and coordinating body with powers to … Continue reading →

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Is the Palestinian national movement dying?

Posted on July 27, 2012 by jonathanspyer

There is a strong case for saying that the Fatah-led Palestinian national movement, as we have known it from the late 60s onward, is fading from the scene. But while in practical terms the Palestinian national movement is an increasing … Continue reading →

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Self-Radicalization

Posted on March 17, 2011 by jonathanspyer

Global Politician- 03/08/2008 Over the last two months, Israeli security forces have arrested six young Arab men suspected of seeking to form an extreme Islamist cell for the purpose of carrying out high-profile terror attacks in the capital. Two of … Continue reading →

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Terrorism: Hizballah’s brand is Tarnished

Posted on March 9, 2011 by jonathanspyer

Jerusalem Post- 29/09/2009 A famous Hizbullah marching song, “Hizbullah ya ayuni” (Hizbullah – my eyes), contains the following verse: “And today through the blood of the brave, the merciful creator has given us victory, and the whole world and all … Continue reading →

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A Scourge in ‘Londonistan’

Posted on March 8, 2011 by jonathanspyer

Haaretz-15/07/2005 The responses of senior British officials following the London bombings last week are highly revealing. They contain within them clues to a decades-long failure of political judgment. This failure allowed the forces which produced the bombing to grow and … Continue reading →

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