Tragedy in New Orleans: A Sobering Reminder of what 'Globalize the Intifada' Means

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As Americans celebrated the arrival of a new year on New Year's Day, the dark reality of radicalized violence shattered the festive atmosphere in New Orleans. Around 3:15 a.m. local time on Bourbon Street, a bustling hub of New Year's revelry, tragedy struck. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. Army veteran who had converted to Islam and reportedly embraced extremist ideologies, drove a rented pickup truck into a dense crowd of partiers.

 

The vehicle was more than just a weapon of impact; it was packed with firearms, improvised explosive devices, and an ISIS flag. This horrific act of violence left at least 15 dead and more than 30 injured, turning a night of joy into one of devastation.

 

Jabbar’s journey toward radicalization remains under investigation, but some details are emerging. He had been associated with Masjid Bilal, a mosque in Houston. In the wake of this horrific event, the mosque advised its members via social media to avoid speaking directly with the FBI, instead directing inquiries to the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR).

 

CAIR, a controversial organization, has faced criticism and scrutiny over the years. It was listed by the FBI as an unindicted co-conspirator in the 2007 case against the Holy Land Foundation, the largest terror financing prosecution in U.S. history. Former FBI counterterrorism officials have also described the group as a “front organization for Hamas,” a designation that continues to stir heated debate.

 

 

A few hours later several hundred demonstrators called for an intifada at an anti-Israel protest in New York City’s Times Square to mark New Year’s Day. Attendees chanted “Resistance is glorious — we will be victorious,” “We will honor all our martyrs,” and “Gaza, you make us proud.” They carried signs that said “Zionism is cancer,” “No war on Iran,” and “End all US aid to Israel.” “There is only one solution — Intifada revolution,” they chanted, using a common refrain at anti-Israel rallies in the US. “Intifada,” Arabic for “uprising,” is associated with the Second Intifada, a period of terror attacks in Israel in the early 2000s marked by suicide bombings.

 

For decades, political leaders and commentators have oscillated between vigilance and complacency regarding the threat posed by radical Islamic extremism. The assassinations of figures like Osama bin Laden and the dismantling of ISIS’s territorial control fostered a dangerous sense of security among some policymakers. Groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, often dismissed as regional concerns primarily affecting Israel, were deprioritized in the broader U.S. national security strategy.

 

However, history provides ample warnings about the risks of underestimating jihadist networks. The 1983 Hezbollah bombing of the U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut, which claimed the lives of 241 American servicemen, remains a poignant reminder of their capacity for destruction.

 

In contrast to this historical vigilance, recent political and cultural priorities have shifted focus domestically, with some officials concentrating on issues like abortion clinic protests and school board controversies. Meanwhile, fundamental security recommendations, such as those outlined in the 9/11 Commission’s final report urging a secure U.S.-Mexico border, appear to have been sidelined.

 

The New Orleans attack is a grim testament to the persistent and evolving threat of radical Islamic jihad. It underscores the urgent need for robust national security measures, including tightened border controls and renewed international cooperation to combat extremism.

 

The United States must remember the lessons of the past and confront the realities of the present. As the nation mourns the victims of this senseless act, it is imperative to recognize that complacency is not an option. If America is to prevent future tragedies, it must commit to a vigilant and proactive stance against the multifaceted threats posed by radical ideologies.

 

Based on a report by NewsWeek | TOI 2024-01-06

 

 

[koolkarl]

You hear of these muslim evil attacks in Japan and there are very good reasons why you don't.  Wake up western countries.

[RichardColeman]

OK, if I created a right wing organisation, and we banned our members from marrying those outside our organisation, allowed some of our members to kill non-members en-masse, rape children and create havoc throughout the world, it would rightfully be banned.

 

This sick religion needs a total ban in the west. it is not a religion it is a cult.

 

I have no problems if you want to move to an Islamic country - just go and leave us in peace - we'll even pay for your ticket 

[Peterphuket]

2 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

OK, if I created a right wing organisation, and we banned our members from marrying those outside our organisation, allowed some of our members to kill non-members en-masse, rape children and create havoc throughout the world, it would rightfully be banned.

 

This sick religion needs a total ban in the west. it is not a religion it is a cult.

 

I have no problems if you want to move to an Islamic country - just go and leave us in peace - we'll even pay for your ticket 

And then there are people who go on holiday to countries like that, like Turkey, can you imagine.

[simple1]

4 hours ago, koolkarl said:

You hear of these muslim evil attacks in Japan and there are very good reasons why you don't.  Wake up western countries.

 

Old incorrect far right meme, there are Muslims In Japan, including mosques.

[OneMoreFarang]

I wonder how they word would be if America would not have invaded so many countries in the middle east. 

[ignore it]

Thanks Joe.

[mokwit]

32 minutes ago, simple1 said:

 

Old incorrect far right meme, there are Muslims In Japan, including mosques.

Yes but they are a small number, but growing.

230,000 Muslims in Japan, representing approximately 0.18% of the total population. The increase in the Muslim population is largely due to immigration from Muslim-majority countries and some Japanese conversions to Islam.

Regarding mosques, Japan has seen a significant increase in the number of mosques over the last few decades. From just 15 mosques in 1999, the number grew to 113 by March 2021.

 

Once they get the numbers up I am sure Japan can expect the same thing as the UK. I remember in the '70's when the current affairs program Nationwide ran a piece explaining how a small group of Muslims just wanted to have a Mosque so that they could practice their faith.

 

The playbook is well known.

[simple1]

On 1/6/2025 at 2:53 PM, mokwit said:

Yes but they are a small number, but growing.

230,000 Muslims in Japan, representing approximately 0.18% of the total population. The increase in the Muslim population is largely due to immigration from Muslim-majority countries and some Japanese conversions to Islam.

Regarding mosques, Japan has seen a significant increase in the number of mosques over the last few decades. From just 15 mosques in 1999, the number grew to 113 by March 2021.

 

Once they get the numbers up I am sure Japan can expect the same thing as the UK. I remember in the '70's when the current affairs program Nationwide ran a piece explaining how a small group of Muslims just wanted to have a Mosque so that they could practice their faith.

 

The playbook is well known.

 

Sure. Muslims of different Islamic faiths and ideology all secretly co-ordinate to overwhelm the body politic in a coordinated manner of their host country.. You must be able to name at least 2/3 countries where this has ocurred in the past two centuries or so.

[riclag]

On 1/6/2025 at 3:07 AM, Social Media said:

 

The United States must remember the lessons of the past and confront the realities of the present. As the nation mourns the victims of this senseless act, it is imperative to recognize that complacency is not an option. If America is to prevent future tragedies, it must commit to a vigilant and proactive stance against the multifaceted threats posed by radical ideologies.

Its the terrorist sympathizers my country has to worry about, especially in the USA government.

I hope Pete Hegseth secures Guantanamo detainees if he gets confirmed!

I cant imagine letting anybody who was a loyalist to bin ladin get away.

 

“The Pentagon noted that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin notified Congress in 2023 of his intent to repatriate the 11 Yemeni detainees to Oman”.

 

“An unclassified 2016 US intelligence file on al-Alwi warns that as a GITMO detainee he “has made several statements since early 2016 that suggest he maintains an extremist mindset.”

 

https://nypost.com/2025/01/06/us-news/biden-admin-releases-11-yemeni-detainees-from-guantanamo-bay/

[riclag]

On 1/6/2025 at 7:15 AM, RichardColeman said:

OK, if I created a right wing organisation, and we banned our members from marrying those outside our organisation, allowed some of our members to kill non-members en-masse, rape children and create havoc throughout the world, it would rightfully be banned.

 

This sick religion needs a total ban in the west. it is not a religion it is a cult.

 

I have no problems if you want to move to an Islamic country - just go and leave us in peace - we'll even pay for your ticket 

Brilliantly said!

Leave us in peace and take the leftest politically correct mindset with them!

 

 

[josephbloggs]

On 1/6/2025 at 7:13 AM, koolkarl said:

You hear of these muslim evil attacks in Japan and there are very good reasons why you don't.  Wake up western countries.

Perhaps it is because Japan hasn't gone around bombing and invading Middle Eastern countries for the last 15 years. Just a thought.

[Neeranam]

7 hours ago, josephbloggs said:

Perhaps it is because Japan hasn't gone around bombing and invading Middle Eastern countries for the last 15 years. Just a thought.

Exactly, it's not rocket science.