Middle East Forum, Jan. 18, 2022
The near-tragedy in Texas is a much needed reminder about the dangers of jihad. Here are six facts to consider following Malik Faisal Akram’s terrorist attack on the Colleyville, TX synagogue, where he demanded the release of Aafia Siddiqui, “Lady Al Qaeda,” from federal prison.
1. U.S. Vetting for Potential Jihadist Infiltrators Is Weak
Akram had been investigated by British security services in 2020 as a potential Islamist terrorist threat. Yet, he was allowed to enter the U.S. at the end of last year.
The Middle East Forum has a detailed plan to identify and weed out Islamist immigrants – differentiating them from moderate Muslims – presenting 93 questions to ask would-be immigrants.
2. Islamists Bear a Moral Responsibility for the Attack
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