San Bernardino terrorist was ‘fixated on Israel’, says his father

2015. december 7 20:12

 San Bernardino terrorist was ‘fixated on Israel’, says his father

 

News updates from the World Jewish Congress website – 07 December 2015
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San Bernardino terrorist was ‘fixated on Israel’, says his father

Syed Rizwan Farook, who together with his wife Tashfeen Malik killed 14 people in San Bernardino, California, last week was a supporter of the ISIS terror group, his father told an Italian newspaper.
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Social media giants step up battle against terrorist activity – Israel Hayom

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Turkish minister: Iran’s sectarian policies are dangerous – Jerusalem Post

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NYC mayor raises eyebrows with statement on Syrian refugees at synagogue

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‘Voices of the voiceless’ come to life on Holocaust victims’ violins – Christian Science Monitor

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Meet Barack Obama’s Jewish flak catcher – Forward

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Trump under fire after telling Jewish audience ‘I’m a negotiator, just like you folks’ – Daily Mail

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Eiffel Tower hanukkia spreads light on the first night of Hanukka – Jerusalem Post

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