In Their Own Words: Why ISIS Hates the West

 

In a issue of ISIS’ English-language propaganda magazine Dabiq, the group makes its position on the role of Western foreign policy in the Middle East abundantly clear: it is a “secondary” factor.

In a piece entitled “Why We Hate You & Why We Fight You,” the group sets out six points explaining the justifications for their hatred of the West. It mentions, in order, the West’s disbelief in Islam, the prevalence of secularism, atheism, ‘transgressions’ against Islam, military operations, and territorial incursions.

While this ordering alone spells out what ISIS considers the most significant reasons for its actions, the group insists it is “important to understand” that “foreign policies” occupy only a secondary position. “The fact is, even if you were to stop bombing us, imprisoning us, torturing us, vilifying us, and usurping our lands, we would continue to hate you because our primary reason for hating you will not cease to exist until you embrace Islam,” the article says. 

As such, even a complete withdrawal of troops, resources, advisers, and cutting support to allies in the region as a means of stopping the group would not be enough to stop the violence; ISIS’ principle objectives are driven by a desire for theological and ideological dominance. So long as the world remains opposed to ISIS’ worldview, and whether military action against the group is taken or not, ISIS will still have its sights on all of those that disagree with its vision and understanding of Islam.

Western foreign policy in the region is often presented as the root cause of the rise of ISIS in Syria and Iraq and for the increase in attacks linked to the group. Not only does this take agency and responsibility away from the group but, as this latest edition of Dabiq illustrates, it ignores the centrality of religious ideology to ISIS’ worldview. This emphasis on ideology is ever-present in ISIS’ propaganda, but the latest issue of its English-language magazine goes to great lengths, adopting a number of approaches, to spell out its disparagement of the West and of Christianity.

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Worshiping death, the destruction of infidels, and all the western countries

 

The act of raising infants symbolizes mothers' willingness to sacrifice their children for God and Imam Hussein, honoring the martyrdom of Ali Asghar. The ceremony originates from the Battle of Karbala, where Imam Hussein held his infant son aloft to request water, only for the baby to be killed by the enemy. 

Participants may display religious and political sentiments, such as chanting "death to America" and "death to Israel" and showing videos of Iran's missile program.The ceremony is held annually on the first Friday of the Islamic month. 

While centered in Iran, the "Hosseini Infants Gatherings" also take place in religious centers in 45 other countries. Mothers often dress their infants in special green and white clothing and headbands bearing the name of Ali al-Asghar, linking them to the historical martyr. 

 

Germany: Berlin’s Gender Chaos: Nearly 200 Minors ‘Changed Gender’

 

Since the Self-Determination Act came into force in November 2024, Berlin has seen 2,407 people officially change their gender or waive their gender registration, according to a report based on a parliamentary inquiry by the right-wing Alternative für Deutschland (AfD).

The new law sparked outrage as, on November 1st, 2024 protestors gathered at German embassies worldwide, with women in over 25 countries voicing opposition to the Self-Determination Act, arguing it endangers children and women’s rights by allowing gender changes as early as age five and imposing penalties for ‘misgendering.’

Since then, strikingly, 194 of these cases involve children and adolescents, including one four-year-old and 31 minors under 14.

Germany Makes Massive Change to Citizenship Rules to Cut Number of Migrants in Country

 

Germany’s parliament has repealed a fast-track citizenship programme for well-integrated migrants, highlighting the rapidly shifting mood on immigration in the country. The legislation allowed those who had “exceptionally well integrated” to apply for German citizenship after three years, rather than the usual five.

The rescinded law was only introduced by the previous centre-left SPD-led government in 2024 who argued the measure would attract more overseas workers to fill labour shortages in key industries. Proving hugely unpopular, the programme was used by a couple hundred applicants. However, Friedrich Merz who became Germany’s 10th Chancellor since World War 2 vowed to reverse the policy as part of its broader pledge to tighten immigration controls

 

Austria: Migrant Schoolboys ‘Gang Rape Teacher and Hold Her as Sex Slave’

 

A teacher was allegedly raped and abused by a gang of migrant youths who blackmailed her into letting them use her apartment for parties and forced her to pay for food, taxi rides, and tobacco. In a case heard at the Vienna Regional Court, in Austria, the female teacher’s sickening ordeal lasted from July 2024 until January this year.

It’s reported that the main male defendants, a 15-year-old Iraqi, a 17-year-old Romanian, and a 15-year-old Afghan, have all pleaded not guilty to the central charges, which include rape and sexual coercion. It’s alleged that the horrifying ordeal for the woman came to an end when the two 15-year-olds broke into her home when she was away and stole jewellery and watches before setting fire to the home.

"There are documented challenges of integration and social tensions between Muslim youth and Austrian society in general, with schools being one of the main focal points of the debate. In cities with a high concentration of immigrants, such as Vienna (where over 40% of compulsory school students identify as Muslim, according to recent data), schools are the place where these tensions manifest most clearly." 

 

France: Bus Drivers Strike After Brutal Attack on Colleague in Paris

 

Bus services across the western suburbs of Paris were severely disrupted on Thursday after drivers from the Keolis Argenteuil Boucles de Seine network went on strike to protest a violent assault on one of their colleagues in Le Vésinet.

The 49-year-old driver was attacked late Wednesday afternoon by two passengers and left bleeding inside his vehicle before being taken to the hospital, according to Le Parisien.

The incident occurred around 5 p.m. between the Vésinet—Le Pecq and Houilles—Carrières RER A stations. According to investigators, the confrontation began when the driver refused to make an unscheduled stop. The two passengers then attacked him before fleeing on foot through a nearby park. They were later arrested by police and taken into custody. Both suspects, aged 19 and 20, are residents of Val-d’Oise and were previously unknown to the authorities.

 

Is vandalism of a Christian church protected under the First Amendment?

 

That’s the claim made by attorneys for three Muslim activists accused of spray-painting graffiti near the entrance of the nondenominational Uncommon Church in Hurst, Texas, located about 10 miles northeast of Fort Worth. The vandalism, which occurred in early March 2024, included an expletive referring to Israel, a swastika, and several inverted red triangles, a symbol used by Hamas and pro-Palestinian protesters to refer to Israeli military targets.

The Would-Be Drone Bombers of Antwerp (a Chechen and a young with Moroccan roots)

 

Posted on October 11, 2025 by Baron Bodissey    


Two “Belgian” culture-enrichers have been busted in Antwerp for planning terror attacks using IEDs and drones. Among the intended targets were the Belgian prime minister, Bart De Wever, and Geert Wilders, the leader of the PVV in the Netherlands. The article below from the Flemish daily De Morgen, also translated by Gary Fouse, provides additional details:

    Two suspects held in investigation into Antwerp terror cell: Geert Wilders also named as possible target, election campaign suspended
    The two suspects arrested yesterday in the investigation into the Antwerp terror cell, which was targeting Prime Minister Bart de Wever (N-VA), have been ordered held in custody by the investigating judge. Meanwhile, the Dutch politician Geert Wilders confirms that he was also named as a target.
    One of the suspects being held is A.B., a 23-year-old of Chechen origin from Borsbeek, who was found with a 3D printer. “My client is cooperating with the investigation and has made a statement,” says his lawyer, Sven de Potter.

    “He is suspected of a number of terrorist offenses and has been ordered held in custody by the investigating judge. He will appear before the Council Chamber on Wednesday, which will decide on his further custody. As to the contents of his questioning, I cannot say. He is deeply affected by what has happened.”
    The other suspect is E.J., an 18-year-old man with Moroccan roots from Sint-Rochusstraat in Deume, close to the residence of De Wever. Components for an explosive device were found in his possession yesterday.