Posted on 09/06/2015 5:08:23 PM PDT by Kartographer
ISIS has formally declared the establishment of a caliphate, or Islamic state, in the vast stretches of the Middle East that have fallen under its control, and has outlined a vision to expand into Europe. The announcement was described as the 'most significant development in international jihadism since 9/11'. Upon declaring a caliphate, the Sunni militants - whose brutality in attempting to establish control in Iraq and Syria has been branded too extreme even by Al Qaeda - demanded allegiance from Muslims around the world. With brutal efficiency, ISIS has carved out a large chunk of territory that has effectively erased the border between Iraq and Syria and laid the foundations of its proto-state.book
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I'm sure Bibi raised an eyebrow. Didn't see Israel on that map of death.
Where’s Schmoeland?
Great quote, thanks.
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