Modern Islamic Terrorism

1. Modern Islamic Terrorism

2. Terrorist Organizations • Egyptian Islamist Organizations • Palestinian Liberation Organization • Hamas • Fatah • Hezbollah • Shia Islamic militant group in Lebanon • Al Qaeda • Taliban • Chechen Terrorism • International Islamic Brigade • These are just a few examples, there are many, many more

3. Egyptian Islamist Organizations • Muslim Brotherhood • Jama’at al-Muslimin • Egyptian Islamic Jihad • Vanguards of Conquest Many of these organizations were inspired by the writings of SayyidQutb who was hanged by Nasser in 1966. What the …

4. SayyidQutb “The room convulsed with the feverish music of the gramophone. Dancing naked legs filled the hall, arms draped around the waists, chests met chests, lips met lips, and the atmosphere was full of love.” - Qutb

5. Egyptian Islamist attacks • 1948 assassination of PM Mahmoud Pasha • 1954 attempted assassination of Gamal Nasser • 1981 – assassination of Egyptian president Anwar Sadat • 1997 Luxor massacre (62 tourists killed) – video here • 2004 Sinai bombings (killed 34 tourists at hotels on Sinai) • These are just a few attacks, there are many more

6. Egyptian Islamists Beef Hey, I’m here to talk about EI’s beef. Why are these people so mad they want to kill innocent civilians? Here you go. Secular governments in Egypt The Jewish country of Israel Western influence and culture Any form of Islam different than their own I can’t see in this thing.

7. Palestinian Liberation Organization • Established in 1964 with goal of creating independent state of Palestine • Expelled from Syria in 1970 – 71 (Black September) • Operated from Lebanon then Tunisia • Now called Palestinian National Authority

8. PLO’s Beef Hey, I’m here to talk about the PLO’s beef. Why are these people so mad they want to kill innocent civilians? Here you go. The Jewish state of Israel The capture of the West Bank and Gaza Strip by Israel in 1967 Jewish settlements in West Bank I wonder if Care Bears is on at 8:00 tonight.

9. PLO attacks • 1972 Munich massacre (Black September) • Many suicide bombing attacks against Israel which have killed hundreds of people

10. Hezbollah • Established in early 1980s in Lebanon • Trained by Iranian Revolutionary Guards • Shia • Transformed into political organization which holds seats in parliament of Lebanon Hezbollah’s rocket technology is less sophisticated than Israel’s but the gas mileage is outstanding!

11. Hezbollah’s Beef Hey, I’m here to talk about Hezbollah’s beef. Why are these people so mad they want to kill innocent civilians? Here you go. The Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982 + they want to destroy Israel They don’t like Phalangists (Christians) in Lebanon They are Shia so they don’t like Sunnis This guy needs a hug.

12. Hezbollah attacks • 1983 U.S. embassy bombing in Beirut (killed 63 people) - youtube video here • 1983 Beirut barracks attack (killed 241 marines) • 1982 – 1992 – kidnapping of foreigners in Lebanon • 1992 Israeli Embassy attack in Buenos Aires (killed 29) • 1994 bombing of Jewish cultural center in Argentina (killed 85) • 2012 Burgas bus bombing in Bulgaria (killed 6)

13. 1983 Beirut Barracks Bombing The U.S. retaliates for the horrific attack by randomly lobbing shells on suspected Hezbollah positions.

14. Al Qaeda (The Base) • Founded by Osama Bin Laden in 1988 – 89 in Afghanistan/Pakistan • Sunni Muslim movement calling for global jihad against western powers and secular Muslim governments We need a good picture! On the count of three say Jihad! Ayman al-Zawahiri with Osama Bin Laden

15. AymanZawahiri You have no idea where this finger has been… Zawahiri traveled widely spreading his message of intolerance and jihad like an evil Santa.

16. Al Qaeda • Founded in Afghanistan • Moved to Sudan • Moved to Afghanistan and worked with Taliban • Osama Bin Laden killed in 2011 in Pakistan There is nothing like a little fresh air and Jihadi training for the development of young minds.

17. Al Qaeda’s Beef Hey, I’m here to talk about Al Qaeda’s beef. Why are these people so mad they want to kill innocent civilians? Here you go. Decadent western culture U.S. troops or non-Muslims in Saudi Arabia Any secular Muslim government Why did I get this lame hand grenade?

18. Al Qaeda attacks • 1998 U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania (killed 223 people) • 2000 U.S.S. Cole bombing in Yemen (killed 17 sailors) • 9/11 (killed 2996 people) • 2005 London Subway bombings (killed 56 people)

19. 9/11 in Music • After the terrible tragedy of 9/11 we also had to endure the tragedy of listening to this song over and over again. • Jingoistic War Song Here • Another very deep and brilliant song inspired by 9/11. Listen to the lyrics closely. The message is very poetic and difficult to decipher, NOT! • Awesome Song Here • Ok, this makes the Toby Keith song look downright majestic. • Pathetic attempt at making cash from sorrow

20. Battle for Tora Bora Caves What we thought Osama’s lair looked like. What it really looked like.

21. 1998 U.S. African embassies The U.S. retaliates for the horrific attack by randomly lobbing shells cruise missiles on suspected Hezbollah al-Qaeda positions.

22. Taliban (Students) Soviet shrapnel got this eye. If only the Soviets had aimed one inch to the right. • Students from religious schools called Madrasa’s led by Mullah Omar • Ruled Afghanistan from 1996 – 2001 • Lead insurgency in Afghanistan

23. Taliban attacks • Suicide attacks on U.S. and Afghan forces • Conventional attacks on U.S. forces and planting of IEDs on roads • Attacks on women or men who do not follow the Taliban’s strict interpretation of the Koran This Buddhist statue is really cool, right? The Taliban destroyed it with explosives in 2001. Besides history, we hear the Taliban scores very low on standardized algebra tests…

24. Taliban’s Beef Hey, I’m here to talk about the Taliban’s beef. Why are these people so mad they want to kill innocent civilians? Here you go. Decadent western culture U.S. troops in Afghanistan Any secular Muslim government Women who are allowed to go to school or do anything except sit at home and cook Anyone who believes anything different than they do (including other Muslims)

25. Chechen Militants • 1st Chechen War 1994 - stalemate • 2nd Chechen War 1999 – Russia reestablished control of Chechnya

26. Chechen’s Beef Mr. Dreyer couldn’t find any more funny cows but I am qualified to talk about beef! Anyway, why are the Chechen’s angry? Read on my friend. • Chechnya is predominantly Muslim, therefore they want their own country • The spread of militant fundamentalist Islam into the region

27. Chechen Militants • Russian apartment bombings (killed 293 people) • Moscow theater hostage crisis (killed at least 170 people including the terrorists) For my own sanity someone please tell me this man’s beard is fake.

28. The Russian Answer Good news mom, we got the Chechen separatists. Bad news? We destroyed the entire city in the process. Is this Hiroshima? No, it is Grozny, the capital of Chechnya, after the Russians got through with it.

29. Stupid is as stupid does Yea, we are moving him up to the next size of suicide vest. Gosh Bob, he is really getting big! Hey, terrorists are just like any other loving, caring family.