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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.

Europe's Odyssey

Israel National News (Arutz Sheva) · August 10, 2026

Both Turkey and Qatar are strong supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood and collaborate to finance the construction of mosques in Europe. Meanwhile Erdogan declares: “The mosques are our barracks, the domes our helmets, the minarets our bayonets and the faithful our soldiers…"