Italy: New Year's Eve in Milan

As in other major European cities, it was the New Year's Eve Milan has come to expect. Some 20,000 people gathered in front of the city's famous cathedral (Duomo), and around midnight, fights broke out between groups of immigrant youths. The below article in Il Giornale is translated by Fousesquawk.

The article also has two videos of the miscreants in action. Not much is intelligible, but in the second video, you can hear shouts of  "F--- Italy" in Italian.

-Il Giornale

"F----- Italy". Foreigners New Year's Eve in Milan amid fights and insults

Insults at Italy and fights breaking out by second-generation  immigrants: Violent New Year's Eve in Milan's red zones

Francesca Galici    January 1, 2025- 15:20

Caption: Attack on the statue of Vittorio Emanuele at Duomo Square on New Year's Eve.

New Year's Eve in Milan without any events for the 5th consecutive year, but despite this, at Duomo (Cathedral)  Square at midnight, an estimated 20,000 people were celebrating the arrival of the new year. Numerous police officers were deployed to protect public safety and order, but this did not stop the development of fights. A big argument developed around midnight in the heart of Duomo Square among the thousands of attendees, probably as a result of disagreements between two groups of youths of foreign origin. 

And it was they who animated the evening, also passing the barriers put up for security and to protect the artistic heritage of the square. Groups of North African migrants were seen climbing onto one of the statues of Duomo Square, where they showed the flags of their countries with a lot of "F--- Italy" shouted in loud voices with the raised middle finger turned to the camera, accompanied by "shitty police". There were no serious injuries reported in the city, but the episodes of violence were not lacking, like the wall of fire that was lit in the San Siro quarter to impede access to law enforcement, burning household items. Bottles were also thrown at police. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries among the police officers who responded. 

What ended tonight was the first New Year's Eve with the establishment of red zones in Milan and in the other large cities on the order of the Interior Minister, Matteo Piantedosi. In Milan, there were altogether 50 removals out of a total of 2,079 people searched.

In addition to the 50, there were another 93 held for identification and checks, of which 3 were for violation of immigration law. In addition, at the task force forward post in the Ex-Reale Square, there were more than 20 interventions for first aid with 17 cases taken to the hospital.

New Year's Eve in Europe.....and America

 

Strasbourg, France

-DNA

Paris

FDesouche

Brussels

Nieuwsblad

Berlin

Berliner Zeitung

Milan

Il Giornale

Vienna

Heute

Malmo, Sweden

Expressen

Gothenburg, Sweden

-Gothenburg Post

Alphen aan den Rijn (Netherlands)

-NOS

And of course, here at home....

New Orleans

CBS News

The New Orleans Attack

Shamsud-Din Jabbar

At this stage, there is little I can add to the horrible news coming out of New Orleans. It is confirmed that 10 people are dead and 35 injured, and the number of dead may rise. The attacker has been identified as Shamsud -Din Jabbar, 42, a US citizen, US Army veteran, born and residing in Texas. The FBI has reason to believe he did not act alone. They also confirmed that an ISIS flag was found in his vehicle, and this is being handled as a terrorist act. Even though some news sources are saying that the motive is unknown, I think we can safely assume that this was an act of jihad-Islamist terrorism.

Italy: 4 Stabbed by Egyptian-Attacker Shot Dead by Police

In the Italian town of Rimini, 4 persons (possibly 5) were attacked on New Year's Eve by a knife wielding Egyptian man who was shot dead by Carabinieri who responded to the scene. There are conflicting reports as to whether 4 or 5 people were stabbed (none fatally). In the below article, the first paragraph describes the victims as an 18-year-old boy, an older couple, and a girl. Later in the article, citing another news outlet, it quotes one of the boys who was attacked as saying his two male friends were stabbed. A separate article counts the number of injured as 4 then 5 in the same article.

The first article (from Il Giornale) is translated by Fousesquawk.

Terror in Rimini. Egyptian stabs 4 persons: Carabinieri shoots and kills him

The foreigner, after wounding passersby, threw himself at the Carabinieri and tried to stab one. The (officer) fired a shot and killed him.

-By Luca Sablone  Juasn 1, 2025-12:43 

He grabbed a knife, wounded 4 persons on the street, and lashed out at a patrolling Carabiniero who intervened to stop him. The situation was getting out of hand: Thus, an officer drew his pistol and shot and killed the Egyptian. The acts occurred yesterday evening, around 10:30, at Villa Verucchio (in the Riminese). The foreigner, without any apparent motive, attacked an 18-year-old  young man who was buying cigarettes at an automatic vending machine and struck him with the knife; about an hour later, he returned to the scene and threw himself at three other persons (an older couple and a girl). 

The Carabinieri from the Villa Verucchio station promptly intervened at the scene. One of the officers reportedly fired a warning shot into the air, but the Egyptian lost his head and went after him. He then reportedly continued to approach in a threatening manner, brandishing the knife. At that point, the Carabiniero reportedly fired the fatal shot to defend himself and to avoid the blows. The non-commissioned officer who fired is described as an expert and rigorous. The deputy prime minister,  Matteo Salvini, said this about the case: "Honor to the Carabiniere."

According to Agi (Agenzia Giornalistica Italia), the Egyptian was reportedly the protagonist of threats to passersby in the Emilia-Romagna locale in the past few days. In the vicinity of the incident, there is a health facility for persons with mental problems. It is being verified as to whether the man was a guest. Fortunately, none of the 4 injured persons, treated by medics of 118 who responded to the scene, were in life-threatening condition. Three were taken to the Bufalini di Cesena Hospital, while the other was taken to the Infermi Hospital in Rimini.

Adnkronos (news) reported the account of one of the boys who was attacked by the Egyptian: "He followed us with the knife in his hand, struck one of my friends in the stomach and another in the side.  We ran away and he chased after us. We ran towards the square, but crossed the street to turn around, not wanting him to follow us into the crowd. It would have been a disaster."

Germany: Syrian Stabs 2 in Berlin

New Year's Eve is supposed to be a time for joy and partying, but in many Western European countries, it is a time for vandalism, burning cars, and violence, mostly at the hands of restive immigrant youth. In Berlin, things got off to an early start on  Tuesday morning as a Syrian refugee, supposedly a resident of Sweden, went on a stabbing rampage in the district of Charlottenburg. Two men were injured, one requiring hospitalization. 

As is the usual custom, police state that the man shows signs of mental illness. One newspaper is reporting that there is no indication of terrorism in the incident.

This, of course, can only add fuel to the fire when it comes to the question being asked of whether Syrian refugees should now be sent home after the fall of the Assad regime.

The below article from Berliner Morgenpost is translated by Fousesquawk.

Homicide squad investigates

Knife attack in Charlottenburg- Suspect mentally ill?

12-31-2024 19:12

-By Andreas Gandzior

Caption: The police had cordoned off a large area around the Rewe Supermarket in Charlottenburg.

Berlin- Police operation on Soemmeringstrasse (street) at the corner of Quedlinburgerstrasse. A Syrian resident of Sweden stabbed two men there.

On Tuesday around 11:50 am, police had to deploy on Soemmeringstrasse at the corner of Quedlinburgerstrasse. A person with a knife attacked several people there. Two people were taken to the hospital with injuries, one was since able to be released. That was confirmed by police in response to inquiries. As this editorial staff learned, the knife attack wasn't preceded by any argument. 

According to police, the Sweden-based Syrian suspect attacked both men in the Rewe Supermarket on Soemmeringstrasse and on the sidewalk in front of a hotel in the immediate vicinity. The suspect reportedly stabbed the two men, injuring both, with a stolen knife from the supermarket 

The Homicide Squad takes over the investigation

One man was released after outpatient treatment. The second is being treated at this time in a hospital. The investigation into an attempted murder has been taken over by the Homicide Squad of the Berlin State Police.

Initial findings indicate that the suspect may be showing signs of mental illness. The investigation is ongoing.

Caption: Police stand in front of the Rewe Supermarket and secure the area.

Charlottenburg: How the police operation was conducted

In the afternoon, police officers questioned witnesses to the knife attack. Forensic technicians were at the scene securing evidence. The entrance of the supermarket was largely cordoned off. Customers said they could enter the store only through the underground parking garage. Quedlinburgstrasse was completely closed between Soemmeringstrasse and Treseburgerstrasse.

According to Berliner Zeitung (newspaper), the perpetrator was stabbing wildly around himself. Accordingly, he was reported overpowered by several bystanders. The newspaper also claimed that there is no indication of a terrorist attack.

The exact background of the crime is still not clear. At the intersection,  young refugees live in a hotel, (and) on the opposite side of the street there is a refugee shelter for families. Whether there was a dispute between refugees is the subject of the investigation.

SJP: The Year in Review

I am cross-posting a current article running in Campus Reform highlighting some of the worst excesses of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) during 2024. Five example cases were chosen for the article. There actually have been many more on campuses across the country.

Missing from the article is the recent news that two sisters in Northern Virginia who have been active in the George Mason University (Fairfax, Virginia) chapter of SJP were the subjects of a police search of the home they share with their parents. Pursuant to a search warrant, the home of Jena and Noor Chanaa was searched on November 7. Found in the home were guns, ammunition, Hamas and Hezbollah flags, as well as signs reading, "Death to America" and "Death to Jews". Both sisters are suspected of involvement in campus vandalism at GMU as part of their pro-Palestinian "activism".

The Muslim Brotherhood in Europe (4): The View From France

 

This is the latest on our series of translations from original European articles on the Muslim Brotherhood in various countries in Europe, and it is the 4th on Europe in general, in this case, the European Commission. The below video appeared in the conservative French news outlet, Le Point, on January 24, 2022, and concerns the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood within the European Commission and the amount of funds it has received through various local organizations in Europe linked to the Brotherhood itself. It was linked this week on Le Point in conjunction with another Muslim Brotherhood-related article, which we also translated.

 The French captions in the video are translated into English subtitles with the assistance of Vlad Tepes, Gates of Vienna, and RAIR Foundation USA. The translation is by Fousesquawk.  Please note that some French captions do not appear in the video due to technical problems we are trying to remedy. The English captions do appear, however. The French captions are visible in the video in the original link here.

The Muslim Brotherhood in France (10)

This is the latest in our series of translations of original European articles on the Muslim Brotherhood in Europe and the 10th such article on France. This article comes from the conservative French news outlet, Le Point. It concerns the Institut européen de sciences humaines (European Institute of Human Sciences-IESH), which trains imams and Muslim theologians in France. According to the article, it is linked to the Muslim Brotherhood. The article is translated by Fousesquawk.

A Muslim institute for training raided in the Nièvre

The investigators are interested in the undeclared foreign financing reportedly received by the IESH, an establishment that trains imams and Muslim theologians near Château-Chinon.

-By Erwan Seznec

Published 12-4-2024 at 18:00

Caption: Muslim faithful in full prayer at the Grand Mosque in Paris

The public authorities are not relaxing the pressure on the European Institute of Human Sciences (IESH) in Saint-Léger-de-Fougeret. The Nevers Public Prosecutor's Office announced on Wednesday that a raid was conducted in this center, which trains imams and Muslim theologians.

The investigation reportedly related to alleged acts of money laundering and breach of public trust, as well as possible infractions of the provisions of the August 2021 law "reinforcing the principles of the Republic" as to declaring foreign financing. IESH reportedly secretly received subsidies from Persian Gulf countries. "The raid operation was fruitful," stated the Nevers prosecutor, Anne Lehaître.

Already this summer, IESH had problems. Following inspections by the youth and sports services, the prefect of the Nièvre had issued an order imposing the closure of the vacation camp beginning July 9. The institute filed an appeal without success.

Foreign funding proven

The fact that IESH is financed by foreign interests is no secret. During a hearing before a Senate fact-finding mission in 2016, Larabi Becheri, its director, had mentioned donations from "actual persons who could be foreigners, notably from the Gulf countries". Qatar was evoked in several intelligence notes. The question was, therefore, not knowing whether these foreign fundings existed, but if the regulation governing them was respected.

Created in 1990 with the blessing of the then-French government, IESH no longer has the smell of sanctity. The initial idea, validated by François  Mitterrand (from whence came the choice of a location in the Nièvre), was to Frenchify the training of imams and chaplains.

The authorities had chosen to turn to personalities gravitating within the Mulsim Brotherhood movement, whose image at that time was not as bad as it is today. The Union of Islamic Organizations in France (UOIF, later Muslims of France), was a leading interlocutor, an incarnation of modern Islam. The State quickly became disillusioned.

Another IESH in Saint-Denis

In 1994, Fayçal Mawlawi, a Muslim Brotherhood figure in Lebanon, founding member, and dean of IESH, was banned from France due to his connections with terrorist organizations! In 1997, the fundamentalist theologian, Youssef el-Qaradawi, an ultra-radical Brotherhood thinker, was invited to the first graduation ceremony.

Subsequently, the establishment assured on multiple occasions that it had distanced itself from the Brotherhood, posing as a model Republican institution, without being very convincing. One of its teachers in religious sciences was prohibited from traveling during the Olympic games in Paris in the name of preventing terrorist risks.

IESH in Paris (in reality based in Saint-Denis), twin brother of that in the Nièvre, was the object of a temporary administrative closure in 2019. Among its former students, appears Inès Madani, condemned to 30 years imprisonment for having attempted to blow up a car near the Notre Dame (Cathedral) in September 2016.

Netherlands: After Assad, Do Syrian Refugees Return?

This week, I posted an article stating that now that Bashar Assad is gone from Syria, it is time for the Syrian refugees to go home. If the celebrations carried out in December in German Christmas markets are any indication, it seems the vast majority of Syrians are happy with the fact that Assad is gone and an Islamist government has taken power.

Apparently, the left-wing Dutch newspaper, Volkskrant, has a different take. The below article is translated by Fousesquawk.

 Assad's fall will influence the stay -or departure-of the Syrians in the Netherlands

-By Caroline Vos, 27 December 2024

The new (dis)order

The geopolitical cards have been reshuffled in 2024 in many ways. Both nationally and internationally, it seems a new order-or-disorder has emerged. The Volkskrant Commentary discusses the most important shifts at the end of the year. Today Part 4: Syrian refugees.

The year 2024 seemed to end with few bright points; with wars in Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan, which dragged on without hope, and the rise of populist and radical-right anti-migration parties that seemed primarily bent on disruption. But in December, the Syrian dictator, Bashar al-Assad, fell completely unexpectedly after a rapid and orderly push by the rebel army of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).

The joy among Syrians, including the 14 million displaced persons and refugees worldwide, was immense. After 13 years of civil war, there was finally hope for peace, for a return, for reunification with families, but also for finding the truth and justice after the crimes of the brutal Assad regime.

Behind the initial euphoria, there is also fear. Minorities worry over the promise by HTS-leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa to form an inclusive interim government. Will he respect the rights of Christians and women, for example? 

Moreover, it is feared worldwide that neighboring countries will take advantage of the power vacuum, and that radical Islamist armies such as the Islamic State will reemerge once again.

Caption: Syrians protest on 27 October in the Hague against cabinet plans to declare parts of Syria safe so that Syrians must return. Image-Marcel van den  Bergh/de Volkskrant

Millions of Syrian refugees would consider returning if, in fact, there was a lasting peace in Syria, especially in the neighboring countries of Turkey and Lebanon, where many refugees are living in poor conditions. But also in Europe, where many refugees have admittedly been received warmly and are well established, but many are also increasingly confronted with Islamophobia and xenophobia, or for too long, have seen their lives ticking away in idleness awaiting their procedures-working and study have been long since banned.  

The bleak anti-migration mood now stands in shrill contrast with ten years previous, when, in one year's time, one million Syrians made the dangerous crossing over sea from Turkey to Greece. The images of the dead three-year-old boy, Aylan, who washed ashore on a Turkish beach in a red t-shirt brought about a wave of compassion echoed in the legendary words, " We can do this".

Since then, refugees and migrants have divided Europe to the core. For ten years, the member states have failed to develop a humane migration policy or share the burden equally. The result is everyone for himself. Reinstitution of border controls and shoving the problem to neighboring countries, in which deals with autocratic leaders in Tunisia, Egypt, or Libya are not shied away from.

Also in the Netherlands, migrants and refugees have been declared as "enemies", by which xenophobia can further continue and can further divide society. The lowest point was the idea of PVV-leader, Geert Wilders, this summer of sending Syrians back to parts that were supposedly safe in the Syria of Assad, a cruel dictator who locked up opponents and tortured them to death in mass prisons. Due to the unexpected fall of Assad, the process of sending Syrians back-ironically enough- would be expedited, but hopefully would be done voluntarily. 

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Fousesquawk comment: As I previously pointed out, some  Syrian refugees are valid and some were fleeing ISIS as opposed to Assad's henchmen. Law-abiding people in that category are entitled to a fair hearing. Unfortunately, far too many young males have questionable allegiances. Does the Netherlands really want any who were allied with either Assad or ISIS? And what about those who were committing crimes in the Netherlands or other European countries? As I previously pointed out, it is not just Syrians who are wreaking havoc in Europe. There are North Africans (most notably, Moroccans), Afghans, Chechens, and many others. The Dutch and their neighbors can be humane to true refugees while getting rid of the troublemakers. The objection I have to the above article is that it doesn't even mention the Syrians who have caused problems in the Netherlands, which is the real reason why so many Dutch want to send them back. The Dutch are not xenophobic. The problem is that their hospitality has been abused by too many refugees-if they are truly refugees.

It's Time for the Syrian "Refugees" to Go Home

This article first appeared in New English Review. 

Stuttgart Christmas Market

-Bild

With the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar Assad, many countries in Western Europe, particularly Germany, should use the opportunity to send the hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees back home. Recent events in Germany during the Christmas season have driven this fact home.

As in every year for the past decade or so, European Christmas markets have required beefed-up security so as to head off Islamic terrorist attacks, such as occurred in Berlin in 2013 and Strasbourg (France) in 2018. Indeed, on December 20, the Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany was attacked by a Saudi national in a car.  Five people lost their lives and over 100 were injured. Curiously, the suspect claims to be an apostate from Islam who was reportedly angry at Germany for not doing more to help other Saudi apostates. This claim has been challenged, and as I write, German police and intelligence are trying to sort this question out.

That aside, several other German Christmas markets, while not suffering deadly attacks, have seen their celebrations disrupted by thousands of young men and women celebrating the fall of Assad with Syrian flags, Arabic music, and Arabic chants including, of course, "Allahu Akhbar". These disruptions have taken place in Essen, Stuttgart, Aachen, Duesseldorf, Hamm, Bonn, Solingen, and other cities. The disrupters are described as "Syrians", but no doubt include other Arab nationalities as well.

Hardly the way to win friends and influence people.

So now the question being raised by Germans and other Western Europeans is simply: If they were fleeing the Syrian regime, and if Assad is now gone, much to their delight, shouldn't they now go back home? The answer is obvious, but the question is how many will. After all, life is good in Europe. 

I assume nobody (in their right mind) is asking former Chancellor, Angela Merkel for her opinion. It was her decision to open the floodgates to Syrian refugees in 2015. The result was millions of mostly young Syrian males (and other nationalities) flooding into Germany and other Western European countries (with Merkel's encouragement). Unfortunately, all too many have shown their gratitude by spreading jihadist ideology and contributing to violent street crime. Far too many people have died, and far too many women have been raped or molested.

Nobody laments the fact that the Assad regime has fallen, both Bashar and his father, Hafez Assad, were brutal dictators, responsible for the murder of hundreds of thousands of Syrians in the most brutal manner. Sadly for the world, what comes after them are jihadists who will impose Sharia law and export terrorism to their neighbors and Europe, not to mention Israel, their next-door neighbor.  

This month's events in Christmas markets in Germany (and Austria) can only reinforce the anger people feel towards "refugees" who spit on their customs and values, not to mention their Judeo-Christian heritage. Churches, and synagogues across Western Europe have been vandalized and desecrated. Priests have been murdered in France and Spain, and the plight of European Jewry is well-known, thanks to the recent migrants and the lax policies of the respective governments.

The Magdeburg incident may be the final straw for Germany. The Olaf Sholtz government has fallen, and new elections are scheduled for early next year. The powers that be in Germany are deathly afraid that the conservative Alternatif fuer Deutschland (AfD) party will prevail and its leader, Alice Weidel, may be the next chancellor. If that comes to pass, and I hope it will, expect action.

To be fair, it's not just the Syrians. The Moroccan Mafia (Mocro Maffia) controls the drug trade in the Netherlands and Belgium. They are particularly vicious and murderous. Afghans are a huge problem when it comes to violent crime and jihadist attacks. Italy has a very bloodthirsty Nigerian mafia. The Chechens are a huge problem in Austria. I could go on and on.

In addition, the US has accepted Syrian refugees, but as I see it, the biggest problem and danger they pose here is the ever-present danger of radicalization as opposed to street crime. For Europe, the problem is acute in every way, and many state openly that it is too late, and that Europe is lost. I pray that there is still hope, but action must come fast. I recognize that some Syrian cases for asylum are valid, and some may have fled the jihadists. However, this is a golden opportunity for Germany and other Western European countries to rid themselves of the Syrian bad apples and the thugs who would disrupt Christmas markets. 

I hope they take it.

Netherlands: First 5 "Jew-Hunt" Pogrom Defendants Sentenced

-ANP

This week, the first 5 defendants to be tried in the infamous soccer pogrom last month in Amsterdam were sentenced to various items of imprisonment for their roles in attacking Jews in Amsterdam after a soccer match between Ajax of Amsterdam and Maccabi Tel Aviv.

The below article from Nieuwrechts (nl) is translated by Fousesquawk.

First "Jew-hunters" receive sentences handed down by judge

News 24 December 2024 Editorial Staff

After the "Jew hunt" that took place after the football (soccer) match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv, there were several men involved (as) reported by the Public Prosecutor's Office. The first five "Jew-hunters" have been sentenced by the judge to up to six months in jail, De Telegraaf reports.

What sentences were handed down?

On the night of 7-8 November,  fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv, in particular, were attacked by the so-called "Jew-hunters". The five men who received their sentences today from the court received various sentences handed down after the trial of December 11-12.

Only Lucas D. showed up to hear the judge's ruling. The others said the media attention was "uncomfortable" and stayed home.

Lucas D. was prosecuted according to juvenile criminal law and received one hundred hours of community service. The prosecutor had asked for six months in jail, half of which would be conditional. Lucas was convicted of public violence. The judge sees his violence above all as hooligan violence.  Moreover, Lucas had a cobra, strictly illegal fireworks, in his pocket, and according to a witness, threw a pole at a riot police bus.

Ultimately, Sefa Ö got the heaviest sentence after the court concluded that he had committed open violence against several people. The court regarded several incidents to be proven, for which Sefa got six months in jail, with credit for time served. The Public Prosecutor's Office (OM) had requested two years in jail, with six months conditional.

After the hairdresser was recognized in camera images, Sefa could no longer deny that he was guilty of the physical abuse of several people. Sefa's lawyer tried to put the neutrality of the court into question after Geert Wilders spoke out that he saw a terrorist motive in Sefa's actions. According to the court, Sefa was treated in a neutral manner.

Umutkan A. committed acts of violence against one person. The Public Prosecutor had (requested) eight months in jail with three months conditional. Umutkan allegedly kicked someone in the face and spoke in texts about "hunting Jews". He got a jail sentence of one month with credit for time served (pre-trial detention).

Rachid O. received ten weeks in jail with credit for time served. The prosecutor had asked for six months, of which two were conditional. Rachid was especially active in the notorious Buurthuis 2, ("Community Center 2") neighborhood app, where there were calls for violence against Jews. Rachid wrote texts such as, "I may never get this chance to hit Jews again", "Aren't there any Jews killed or stabbed? In critical condition or in intensive care?" and  "Pop 'em". Rachid also asked people in the group to share locations of Jews.

Karava S. was also active in Buurthuis 2. He received a jail sentence of one month, with credit for time served. His sentence was served in pre-trial detention. Karavan worked in a hotel and shared information with the group as to where the Israeli football players were staying and which flights they would take. According to the judge, this makes him partially responsible for the violence.

The Public Prosecutor's Office stated that it was not satisfied with the sentences handed down, which are significantly lower than those requested. The Public Prosecutor's office will study the rulings and determine whether it will appeal.

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