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Al-Shabaab: Kenya attack because of Jerusalem recognition
Arutz Sheva ^ | 17/1/19 | Elad Benari

Posted on 01/16/2019 2:49:12 PM PST by Eleutheria5

The Al-Shabaab terrorist group said on Wednesday it carried out the deadly attack on a Nairobi hotel and office complex in retaliation for US President Donald Trump's declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's capital last December, AFP reported.

The group said in a statement picked up by the SITE monitoring group that its fighters stormed the DusitD2 complex on instructions by Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.

"It is a response to the witless remarks of the US president, Donald Trump, and his declaration of Al-Quds (Jerusalem) as the capital of Israel," said Al-Shabaab.

The assault with guns and explosives claimed the lives of 21 people as it unfolded Tuesday in the complex, which includes a 101-room hotel, spa, restaurant and offices.

All five of the terrorists were killed before an operation by rescue forces to rescue trapped civilians and clear buildings ended 20 hours later.

The Al-Shabaab statement was entitled: "Al-Quds (Jerusalem) will never be Judaized," according to SITE.

"Know that we will hold you to account for every Muslim blood spilt in Palestine; ounce for ounce," it said in part.

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(Excerpt) Read more at israelnationalnews.com ...


TOPICS: Extended News; Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; Israel; War on Terror
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To: Gay State Conservative

Profiling!


21 posted on 01/16/2019 4:20:11 PM PST by Eleutheria5 (If you are not prepared to use force to defend civilization, then be prepared to accept barbarism.)
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To: Gay State Conservative
He didn't like Somalis *one little bit*.

SOMALI BORN CANDIDATE SUPPORTED BY OBAMA

"Illinois Senetor (USA), Sen. Brack Obama and Mohamed Wali (Mandera East Candidate, Kenya in 2007)"

22 posted on 01/16/2019 5:07:53 PM PST by Fred Nerks (FAIR DINKUM!)
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To: Gay State Conservative

Of course he would, he’s one of them.


23 posted on 01/16/2019 5:54:50 PM PST by Bulwyf
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To: Eleutheria5; AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Arthur Wildfire! March; Berosus; Bockscar; ...
All five of the terrorists were killed before an operation by rescue forces to rescue trapped civilians and clear buildings ended 20 hours later.
Thanks Eleutheria5.

24 posted on 01/16/2019 11:40:55 PM PST by SunkenCiv (and btw -- https://www.gofundme.com/for-rotator-cuff-repair-surgery)
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To: dennisw; Cachelot; Nix 2; veronica; Catspaw; knighthawk; Alouette; Optimist; weikel; Lent; GregB; ..
Middle East and terrorism, occasional political and Jewish issues Ping List. High Volume If you’d like to be on or off, please FR mail me.

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Sure, that's the reason. Terror didn't exist until President Trump moved our Embassy. Kenya was terror free and al Shabaab was a social club.

25 posted on 01/17/2019 5:17:33 AM PST by SJackson (The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself)
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To: Eleutheria5

Do they really need a reason? Aside from a few corner of the internet sites you’d think this never happened. . All same same like all the Chicago murders or Mexico or______* fill in* that doesn’t fit the narrative.


26 posted on 01/17/2019 9:52:27 AM PST by Karliner (Jeremiah29:11,Romans8:28 Isa 17, Damascus has fallen)
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27 posted on 01/19/2019 8:51:54 AM PST by AdmSmith (GCTGATATGTCTATGATTACTCAT)
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https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1073620/sas-hero-kenya-terror-attack-soldier-as-Shabaab


28 posted on 01/19/2019 8:55:16 AM PST by AdmSmith (GCTGATATGTCTATGATTACTCAT)
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