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The Muslim Question

Elder of Zion · August 18, 2026

Western societies should distinguish ordinary Muslims from Jihadis and Muslim Brotherhood-style influence networks

The Media’s Silence on Anti-Jewish Hate

honestreporting.com · August 16, 2026

"Michigan's A.G. is skipping the upcoming Michigan Democratic Party convention. Her reason? She is afraid to attend because she is Jewish [...] The Michigan Democratic Party’s response deflected the issue (invoking Islamophobia instead of addressing Nessel’s safety) and major outlets — NYT, WaPo, WSJ, CNN, Politico — have largely ignored the story."

Protect Muslims, Scrutinize Islam : The Lesson of the Oxford Union Debate | Tim Orr

Times of Israel Blogs · August 13, 2026

CSPII Commentary: Tim Orr discusses the June 2026 Oxford Union debate on whether “the West is right to be suspicious of Islam.” He argues that Muslims deserve full dignity, legal protection, and religious freedom, but Islam as a system of ideas, texts, and traditions must remain open to critical scrutiny.

‘Know the enemy’

JNS · August 11, 2026

A promise of “power over death” offers jihadists the ultimate reward for faith-based destructiveness.