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Middle East Eye
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Houthis claim missile launch on Israel aimed at Ben Gurion airport
Yemen's Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for a ballistic missile aimed at Israel, confirming earlier reports by the Israeli military that it had intercepted the projectile. In a pre-recorded televised message, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group had fired a Zolfaghar missile towards Ben Gurion International Airport. He claimed the launch 'achieved its objective', triggering air raid sirens in over 300 locations across Israel and forcing 'millions of Zionists' into bomb shelters. He also said air traffic at the airport was temporarily disrupted. Saree warned that Houthi operations would continue, both against Israeli targets and ships linked to Israel in the Red Sea, describing the strikes as retaliation for 'the crime of genocide committed in Gaza'.
Spectator
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Spectator
The delusion of western Palestine activists in Egypt
As the news cycle shifts its gaze to Iran and the escalating war to prevent the psychotic Islamic theocracy from going nuclear, spare a thought for the few hundred virtue-signalling westerners who thought it would be clever to traipse through Egypt and attempt to approach the Gaza border, armed not with aid or expertise, but with slogans, smartphones, and a boundless belief in their own moral radiance. They came, allegedly, to show solidarity with Gaza. What they revealed, instead, was the sheer delusion of performative activism gone rogue. Egypt, they quickly discovered, is not Glastonbury These self-styled heroes of humanity had absorbed the wildest claims from Hamas propagandists: tales of genocide, disproportionality, and babies being starved by 'Zionists' for sport. That this information may have come from a terrorist organisation that systematically lies, stages suffering for cameras, and steals aid from its own people did not seem to give them pause. Nor did the macabre irony that Hamas triggered this war by butchering Israeli civilians on 7 October, in an Iranian-backed rampage. For the marchers, it seems context and truth are distractions. Israel is evil, Gaza is pure, and anything that complicates this infantile morality play must be ignored. And so they flew to Cairo, preening like missionaries, oblivious to the region they were entering. Egypt, they quickly discovered, is not Glastonbury. Its security services do not offer vegan meal options or safe spaces. Within days, hundreds were detained, deported, or dumped back in the capital. One might almost feel sorry for them, if it weren't all so laughable. Their misfortune wasn't just predictable, it was the logical outcome of their fantasy-driven politics colliding with a brutal, indifferent reality. One particular scene went viral, mostly because of its tragicomic absurdity. A heavily tattooed man from Wales, claiming to be a nurse and pacifist, stood theatrically in front of Egyptian officers, pleading for passage. His Welsh lilt only sharpened the absurdity: 'You do have a choice. You're humans. We're here for humanity… You are my brother. In Islam, you are my brother!' A woman beside him asked, 'Are you a Muslim?' He ignored her. The performance rolled on. 'Please, I saw them shooting pregnant women, Muslim women.' Behind him, the crowd chanted 'Free, free Palestine,' and our Florence Nightingale of farce continued: 'These people aren't Muslims doing this, they're Zionists. They're not Jewish… I stand for Islam, I stand for the people of Falesteen.' It would have been risible if it weren't so revealing. Far from being political or humanitarian action, this was mere street theatre, but it soon wore thin: even the over-enthusiastic Arabic interpreter who had manically waved his arms and relayed this poor chap's desperate message eventually wandered off, apparently bored. The Welshman carried on alone, invoking starving babies, empty breasts, and the 'white hearts' of the Arab world. This, presumably, was meant to dignify his sobbing saviour complex, but it came across as patronising. The whole thing felt like a pitiful, live-streamed hallucination or a previously unseen moment from Little Britain. But it's not just idiocy on display. There is a deeper, darker pattern at work. Though they're encouraged by the activist news angles which seek to paint the conflict in simplistic, black and white terms, like a Ladybird book version of reality, these activists do not simply fall into their beliefs. They seek them out. They aren't 'radicalised' like someone catches a cold. Instead, they walk themselves into it, one credulous, self-congratulatory step at a time. As philosopher Quassim Cassam argues, extremism isn't just about ideology or tactics, it's a mindset: rigid, conspiratorial, and self-righteous. It thrives on grievance, absolutism and moral vanity. And crucially, it is chosen. People adopt it to interpret the world in a way that flatters their self-image and justifies their hostility. In this sense, the activists' worldview isn't imposed upon them, it is cultivated, reinforced, and rehearsed, with each act of public 'solidarity' functioning as both ritual and performance. They don't appear to ask why Hamas steals aid, embeds rockets in hospitals, or uses civilians as shields. They ignore why Gaza remains under blockade: because demilitarisation and deradicalisation were never accepted. Instead, they fixate on Israel, the Jewish state, as a unique and monstrous evil. This obscene inversion is not empathy. It is hatred, moralised. And the media helps. The BBC and other outlets regurgitate Hamas casualty claims as gospel, air scripted stories by Hamas leaders' children, broadcast false claims of 'flattened' hospitals, and treat every activist as a prophet or a saint. The BBC Arabic service even insisted that Jews spit on Christians as part of a holy festival ritual (we don't). The result is a feedback loop of propaganda and performance. The media amplifies the activists. The activists believe the media. And all of them seem to reinforce each other's prejudices under the performative illusion of humanitarianism. If they cared for Palestinians, they would campaign for Hamas to disarm, for children to be educated in peace, and for aid to be routed through secure, accountable channels. They would support Israel's right to exist and defend itself, and they would call out the Islamic fanatics who hold Gaza hostage and murder and rape Jews. But that would require moral clarity, political knowledge, and a spine. Far easier to film yourself sobbing outside Rafah and post it on Instagram for instant likes and shares. In the modern world, victimhood is currency. And being manhandled by Egyptian police, or weeping theatrically for the cameras, only boosts your activist credentials. They aren't real martyrs, but they certainly play them online. This is a grotesque masquerade. It feeds anti-Semitism, empowers terrorists, and distracts from real solutions. And all for what? So a few westerners can feel righteous for an afternoon. Spare a thought indeed, but not a tear.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
No Innocent Victim: Habiba Exploited U.S. System — And Stayed Silent
An Egyptian man living illegally in the United States set a group of pro-Israel demonstrators on fire in Boulder, Colorado. But while authorities investigate the attack as domestic terrorism — and as mainstream media outlets attempt to draw sympathy for his daughter and portray the family as victims — deeper questions are emerging about his 18-year-old daughter, who remained in the U.S. unlawfully, said nothing about her father's hate, and, by all appearances, exploited America's immigration system to stay and benefit from it. Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, entered the U.S. from Kuwait on a tourist visa in 2022, which expired in February 2023. He overstayed, illegally obtained work authorization, and ultimately carried out a brutal firebombing on June 1. Fifteen people and a dog were injured. The FBI is investigating the act as a targeted anti-Semitic terror attack. Soliman didn't come alone. He brought his wife and five children, including Habiba Soliman, who is now at the center of the story — not for any condemnation of her father's ideology or actions, but because she has chosen to stay in the country illegally and expects to avoid deportation. According to public records and interviews, the family's arrival and asylum claim appear to have been manufactured for convenience, not necessity. They came from Kuwait — a stable, wealthy nation — and were not under threat. In an interview months before the attack, Habiba herself stated that her family came to the U.S. so she could attend medical school. Habiba wasn't just aware of the reason they came — she admitted it. And despite knowing their asylum claim lacked legitimacy, she reportedly applied for and received a scholarship — an opportunity that could have gone to a deserving student lawfully residing in the United States. Her pursuit of that benefit under false pretenses highlights how thoroughly the system was manipulated — and how willing she was to take advantage of it. Michele Jansen of NewsTalk 103.7FM observed, 'They weren't refugees. They weren't under any threat. This was not a family fleeing danger. They came here so the daughter could go to medical school — and the father overstayed his visa and somehow got a work permit. There's absolutely no reason this family shouldn't be immediately deported.' Rather than fleeing persecution, the Soliman family appears to have knowingly gamed the system — overstaying visas, filing a questionable asylum claim, seeking benefits, and remaining silent as the father spewed hate and planned violence. In a video posted just days before the attack, Mohamed Soliman praised Allah as greater than 'the Zionists' and denounced the West by name. 'Allah is greater than the Zionists, Allah is greater than America and its weapons,' he said. 'Not the Zionists, America, Britain, France, or Germany.' Despite being a legal adult, Habiba has refused to denounce her father's violent extremism. She has shown no remorse, no condemnation, and no effort to disassociate herself from the hate that motivated a domestic terror attack. For many, that silence is not just troubling — it's a deliberate act of evasion. Compounding the controversy, USA Today ran a now-edited profile of Habiba that cast her as a sympathetic aspiring medical student facing deportation. The piece was widely criticized for glossing over the family's immigration violations and lack of accountability. The Dallas Express previously reported on the backlash and quiet edits to the article. Following the attack, ICE arrested the family. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said an investigation is underway to determine whether they had prior knowledge or supported the act. 'We are investigating to what extent his family knew about this heinous attack, if they had knowledge of it, or if they provided support to it,' Noem wrote. 'I am continuing to pray for the victims of this attack and their families. Justice will be served.' Even if no charges are filed, legal experts argue deportation is warranted. Attorney Barkdoll said during a radio interview on NewsTalk 103.7FM, 'Even if the wife and these kids were not involved in the criminality aspect of this case, if they are here illegally, and it certainly appears they are, then they should be deported. I mean, they should not be allowed to just stay here when it looks like they may have exploited and taken advantage of the system to get in in the first place.' His comments reflect growing sentiment that the Soliman family not only remained in the U.S. unlawfully but also took advantage of a weakened immigration system — one that increasingly fails to differentiate between legitimate asylum seekers and those exploiting it. Habiba Soliman is not a helpless daughter dragged into a tragedy. She is an adult who stayed in this country illegally, stood silent in the face of hatred, took educational benefits she was not entitled to, and is now leveraging loopholes in the law to remain. She remained silent, received unearned opportunities, and is now relying on public sympathy to avoid the consequences. That's not victimhood. It's exploitation — and the facts speak for themselves.
New York Post
04-06-2025
- General
- New York Post
Colorado terror suspect Mohamed Soliman ranted ‘God is greater' than America in video before antisemitic firebomb attack
Colorado terror suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman ranted on video before the antisemitic firebombing attack, declaring 'God is greater' than 'Zionists' and 'America.' The footage, which was filmed in Boulder some time before the attack, was published by a pro-Hamas Telegram channel and features several jump cuts and distorted audio at times. 'God is greater than everything. God is greater than the Zionists. God is greater than America and its weapons. God is greater than the F35 planes,' Soliman says in the footage, which he appeared to film himself. 3 Colorado terror suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman said 'God is greater' than 'Zionists' and 'America' in ranting video before attack. Mohamed Sabry Soliman via Storyful 3 A hate-fueled suspect launched a 'targeted terror attack' in Colorado on Sunday, June 1, 2025. 'Why remain silent about injustice? Why this humiliation and degradation that we live?' he continues. 3 Colorado terror suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman filmed himself before the terror attack. Mohamed Sabry Soliman via Storyful Mohamed Soliman, a 45-year-old Egyptian national, has been charged with attempted murder, assault and possession of an incendiary device following the attack, which wounded 12 people at a march calling for the release of Israeli hostages. He also faces federal hate crime charges.
Daily Mirror
04-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Daughter of alleged terrorist says 'America changed me' as family face fate
Habiba Soliman penned a glowing essay about how her life was transformed when she moved to the US from Kuwait with her family two years ago - but then her father allegedly launched a deadly anti-Semitic terror attack Just weeks before her father was accused of a brutal terror attack at a peaceful Colorado rally, Mohamed Soliman's daughter had penned heartfelt words about how the United States had "fundamentally changed" her as she chased her dream to become a medic in the nation her father reportedly grew to despise, according to the New York Post. Habiba Soliman, an exceptional student fresh out of high school, relocated from Kuwait to America with her kin two years prior and swiftly carved out an impressive existence close to Colorado Springs, as per a glowing piece in the Denver Gazette. The bright young woman, born in Egypt and brought up mainly in Kuwait, was honoured with the Denver Gazette's "Best and Brightest" scholarship for stellar seniors. Her tale, once a beacon of hope and ambition, has now taken a grim twist as she and her relatives are thrust into the heart of a national security horror story. "Coming to the USA has fundamentally changed me," Habiba reflected in her scholarship submission. "I learned to adapt to new things even if it was hard. I learned to work under pressure and improve rapidly in a very short amount of all, I realised that family is the constant pillar of support." Medical ambition Her aspiration to study medicine stateside was ignited by an intimate family experience - observing a surgical procedure that enabled her father to walk once more, reports the Express. Mohamed Soliman, once an unassuming figure, is now charged with a heinous hate-driven attack that plunged a peaceful march in Boulder into chaos and flames, leaving 12 injured and one person critically wounded. Following the incident, Soliman's wife, Habiba's mother, along with her four siblings, were detained by ICE, their visas revoked, and they now face swift deportation proceedings, according to law enforcement sources speaking to The Post. Soliman, 45, had been residing in the US unlawfully after his visa expired in March. Investigators suspect he spent a year planning the assault, choosing to act only after his daughter finished high school. Gun restriction Barred from purchasing firearms due to his immigration status, Soliman is accused of resorting to Molotov cocktails and ignited petrol, siphoned through a hose, in a premeditated act of terror. Horrifying footage captured Soliman hurling antisemitic abuse as terrified individuals scrambled to escape, some desperately trying to extinguish flames engulfing them. The White House and FBI have denounced the event as "an antisemitic terror attack," with Soliman facing federal hate crime and attempted murder charges. Wanted to 'kill Zionists' Court filings reveal Soliman's harrowing admission to police about his motives for the attack. He reportedly told officers he aimed to "kill all Zionist people," expressed a desire for their death, and admitted he would repeat his actions if possible. It's reported that he anticipated his own demise in the attack, leaving farewell letters for his family stashed away in their flat. This chilling case is still unravelling as federal investigators delve into what seems to be a premeditated act of violence driven by ideology - all while the accused man's daughter had just recently celebrated a future moulded by the very country her father stands accused of attacking.
