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After Muslim outrage, Miss Iraq apologizes for selfie with Miss Israel
Jihad Watch ^ | 11/17/17 | Robert Spencer

Posted on 11/17/2017 5:59:32 AM PST by markomalley

This anger is not just political, just as the political conflict between Israel and the “Palestinians” isn’t political, either. The Qur’an depicts the Jews as inveterately evil and bent on destroying the well-being of the Muslims. They are the strongest of all people in enmity toward the Muslims (5:82); they fabricate things and falsely ascribe them to Allah (2:79; 3:75, 3:181); they claim that Allah’s power is limited (5:64); they love to listen to lies (5:41); they disobey Allah and never observe his commands (5:13). They are disputing and quarreling (2:247); hiding the truth and misleading people (3:78); staging rebellion against the prophets and rejecting their guidance (2:55); being hypocritical (2:14, 2:44); giving preference to their own interests over the teachings of Muhammad (2:87); wishing evil for people and trying to mislead them (2:109); feeling pain when others are happy or fortunate (3:120); being arrogant about their being Allah’s beloved people (5:18); devouring people’s wealth by subterfuge (4:161); slandering the true religion and being cursed by Allah (4:46); killing the prophets (2:61); being merciless and heartless (2:74); never keeping their promises or fulfilling their words (2:100); being unrestrained in committing sins (5:79); being cowardly (59:13-14); being miserly (4:53); being transformed into apes and pigs for breaking the Sabbath (2:63-65; 5:59-60; 7:166); and more. They are under Allah’s curse (9:30), and Muslims should wage war against them and subjugate them under Islamic hegemony (9:29).

“Miss Iraq and Miss Israel selfie strikes a nerve,” by Sherie Ryder, Nada Rashwan and Veri Sajwari, BBC, November 16, 2017:

As contestants for Miss Universe 2017 gather in Las Vegas, it’s no surprise many have been grabbing photo opportunities together.

However, when Miss Iraq, Sarah Eedan, posted a selfie with fellow contestant Miss Israel, Adar Gandelsman, they may not have realised how mixed reaction would be on social media.

Ms Gandelsman shared a similar photo on her Instagram account calling Miss Iraq “amazing”. Her post was liked nearly 3,000 times.

There are many other photos with other contestants featured on Ms Gandelsman’s Facebook page, but this one has touched hearts and nerves equally.

Ms Eedan, also spelled Idan, who grew up in Iraq and moved to the United States to study music, wrote on Facebook how honoured she was to be the first Iraqi woman in 45 years to be representing her country in the competition.

Given there are no diplomatic relations between Israel and Iraq, it was pointed out by some, including YouTuber Sabrina Bennoui, posting a photo of the two of them together was “not to everyone’s taste.”

Some in the Arab world who accuse Israel of abuses reacted angrily.

Asaad Abukhalil, a professor based in the US, tweeted: “The beauty queen of Iraq is happily posing with the beauty queen of occupation and brutality.”

But Iraqi activist @Alaa tweeted: “A photo of an Arab or Muslim with an Israeli does not reflect agreement with the policy of [Israel’s foreign ministry] of hostility towards humanity and peace issues.”…

In response to the criticism, Ms Eedan issued a statement on Instagram, saying Miss Israel had approached her at a photo shoot and expressed her hope for peace between their two peoples.

“She asked if I would like to take a picture together. I told her I would be glad to help spread the message. The aim of the photo was an expression of hope for world peace.”

She went on to say the photo did not show support for Israel.

“I would like to apologise to anyone who considered the photo to be offensive to the Palestinian cause as this was not the aim behind the post, it was merely a call to peace and hope for a solution to the crisis.”…



TOPICS: Culture/Society; Egypt; Israel; Syria; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: egypt; iran; iraq; israel; jordan; lebanon; syria; waronterror
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1 posted on 11/17/2017 5:59:32 AM PST by markomalley
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To: markomalley
The aim of the photo was an expression of hope for world peace

Of course they had to set her straight. Islam isn't about world peace. Islam is about war and conquest and submission.

2 posted on 11/17/2017 6:03:27 AM PST by ClearCase_guy (Benedict McCain is the worst traitor ever to wear the uniform of the US military.)
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To: markomalley

She’ll suffer an honor killing.


3 posted on 11/17/2017 6:09:03 AM PST by Fhios (Down with your fascism, up with our fascism.)
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To: ClearCase_guy

Ahhh yes. Muslims “ Celebrate Diversity”

Jewish Dims, please take note


4 posted on 11/17/2017 6:09:55 AM PST by A_Former_Democrat ("I am SpartaLee" Hey, NFL, why didn't you any of you bold guys hire Kaepernick? #GoodbyeGoodell)
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To: markomalley

I think they should be fighting, with pillows perhaps.


5 posted on 11/17/2017 6:11:51 AM PST by \/\/ayne (I regret that I have but one subscription cancellation notice to give to my local newspaper.)
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To: \/\/ayne

... or ‘rasslin’.


6 posted on 11/17/2017 6:13:40 AM PST by Pearls Before Swine (White is the new Black.)
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To: ClearCase_guy

Gee, shouldn’t Miss Iraq be “forced to resign”?

Imagine if Miss Israel had done this....whaddya think the reaction would have been?


7 posted on 11/17/2017 6:14:57 AM PST by A_Former_Democrat ("I am SpartaLee" Hey, NFL, why didn't you any of you bold guys hire Kaepernick? #GoodbyeGoodell)
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To: Pearls Before Swine

...in mud.


8 posted on 11/17/2017 6:15:30 AM PST by henkster (The View: A psychiatric group therapy session where the shrink has stepped out of the room.)
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To: markomalley
So homegirl didn't know she was s'posed to hate the Israeli till somebody told her?
A lotta that goin around here lately. d:^|
9 posted on 11/17/2017 6:17:46 AM PST by CopperTop (Outside the wire it's just us chickens. Dig?)
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To: henkster

... or jello.


10 posted on 11/17/2017 6:20:08 AM PST by Pearls Before Swine (White is the new Black.)
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To: A_Former_Democrat

“Jewish Dims, please take note”

I’ve never figured this out, but Antisemitism among Jewish Dims is very much alive and well. But then again, being democrats, self destruction is just a part of their genetic code.


11 posted on 11/17/2017 6:23:15 AM PST by redfreedom
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To: markomalley
"After Muslim outrage"

There was outrage. Before that, there was outrage. "We're outraged" say Muslims. "Why, this is outrageous", say others. The outrage continues.
12 posted on 11/17/2017 6:26:12 AM PST by Telepathic Intruder
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To: markomalley

Islam is a cancer.


13 posted on 11/17/2017 6:45:47 AM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: markomalley; AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; ...

Miss Iraq had better start wearing a hijab, and living in an armed compound with the rest of some nitwit’s “wives” (concubines).

BTW, bed and crackers references.

http://www.google.com/search?q=selfie+miss+israel+miss+iraq&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&tbm=isch


14 posted on 11/17/2017 6:49:07 AM PST by SunkenCiv (www.tapatalk.com/groups/godsgravesglyphs/, forum.darwincentral.org, www.gopbriefingroom.com)
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To: Telepathic Intruder

Outraged? I want to know when Muslims are ever inraged?!


15 posted on 11/17/2017 7:16:18 AM PST by Jan_Sobieski (Sanctification)
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To: markomalley

Apology not accepted. She must be stoned!

No, not THAT kind of stoned...


16 posted on 11/17/2017 7:25:17 AM PST by JimRed ( TERM LIMITS, NOW! Build the Wall Faster! TRUTH is the new HATE SPEECH.)
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To: Jan_Sobieski

“I don’t know whether it’s in or out”, said one Muslim. “All I know is, the rage is real”. After comments he shot someone and went home.


17 posted on 11/17/2017 7:33:56 AM PST by Telepathic Intruder
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To: markomalley

Look like Sisters


18 posted on 11/17/2017 7:46:20 AM PST by butlerweave
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To: redfreedom

You’d think the lessons of WW2 would teach the dangers of centralized govt led by a false prophet political idol

That’s why there’s that Self Hating Jew term. Suicidal mindset


19 posted on 11/17/2017 7:49:49 AM PST by A_Former_Democrat ("I am SpartaLee" Hey, NFL, why didn't you any of you bold guys hire Kaepernick? #GoodbyeGoodell)
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To: butlerweave
Look like Sisters

That was my immediate impression as well.

20 posted on 11/17/2017 8:08:37 AM PST by eldoradude (It doesn't matter how many it takes, the lightbulb has already been stolen.)
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