| |  | | | Islamist (and Left-Wing) Threats in the United States and United Kingdom By Winfield Myers ● Oct 14, 2025 Smart Brevity® count: 10.5 mins...2769 words Dexter Van Zile reports that the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee conference he recently attended in Dearborn, Michigan, "revealed the organization to be a leftist arm of the Islamist movement in the U.S." In London, Jonathan Spyer watched a demonstration led by the banned group Palestine Action. The rally's composition and rhetoric "underscore a growing threat where far-left and Islamist ideologies coalesce, challenging security and societal norms in the U.K. Benjamin Baird writes that in New York City, Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign is raking in contributions from "terror-linked Islamists, anti-Israel activists, and campus extremists"—all matched by City funds. Sam Westrop says that, despite myriad warnings, since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel, the U.S. "has failed to prosecute a single member of the American Islamist networks that subsidize Hamas terror." From there, our offerings today are too numerous to detail. They include A.J. Caschetta on Students for Justice in Palestine, two more pieces by Dexter Van Zile, and articles by Jules Gomes and Giulio Meotti. | | ArabCon: The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee's Hostile, Hypocritical Annual Convention  By: Dexter Van Zile Dexter Van Zile attended and filed a report summarized below on ArabCon 2025 in Dearborn, Michigan, the annual convention of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC). It served as a platform for provocative displays and incendiary rhetoric. Why it matters: The convention, ostensibly about Arab-American rights, was steeped in anti-Israel sentiment and hostility toward the U.S. -
Abdullah Hammad, an outspoken activist, flaunted his GMC truck outside the convention center adorned with slogans like "DEATH, DEATH TO THE IDF" and "BOOM, BOOM, BOOM TEL AVIV." -
The event's sessions—such as "Can Law Confront Power?"—questioned the integrity of the U.S. legal system, with Amer Zahr, a local comedian and U.S. lawyer with Israeli citizenship who once called on people to "stop condemning" antisemitism and terrorism, casting doubt over its ability to protect Arab rights. What's new: "Palestine Day" culminated in San Francisco State University professor and terrorist-apologist Rabab Abdulhadi's refusal to denounce the October 7 massacre, framing the violence as a form of resistance. The bottom line: Aside from repeated declarations that the ADC's constituency is "Truly Arab" and "Fully American," hostility toward Israel is the main dish at ArabCon, garnished of course with heaping servings of self-pity and resentment toward the U.S. To read the full article, click here. | | Radicalism at Palestine Action rally  By: Jonathan Spyer Jonathan Spyer reports on a protest he witnessed in London's Trafalgar Square, where 1,000 supporters of the banned Palestine Action gathered, showcasing a stark blend of far-left and Islamist radicalism. Why it matters: The weary litany of far-left and Islamist accusations against Israel and the Jews recited anew, many times over, amid the frequent sudden renderings of "From the River to the Sea," 48 hours after the murder of two Jews in Manchester by an apparent ideological and religious cohort of the people gathered. No indications of any "reflection." Details: Palestine Action's notoriety stems from its attack on RAF Brize Norton in June 2025, where activists sabotaged aircraft, costing the U.K. $40 million. -
What took place at Brize Norton in June 2025, both in form and in intent, was an act of war, as the statement by its instigators acknowledges. -
The crowd was, in the earlier part of the day, majority white and British. It was identifiably a middle-class, educated group, with a clear preponderance of older people, but with some younger faces around, too. -
As the afternoon wore on and the crowd thinned out, a larger number of Islamists arrived. These were younger, and seemed less inclined to listen to the organizers' occasional, mild requests to refrain from speeches and chanting. The bottom line: The rally's composition and rhetoric underscore a growing threat where far-left and Islamist ideologies coalesce, challenging security and societal norms in the U.K. To read the full article, click here. | | ICYMI – The Forum Roundtable: Islamism, Israel, and the Decline of Western Civilization  Across the West—from North America to Europe and Australia—antisemitism is rising alongside the spread of radical Islam. For Islamists, Jews are the first target, Christians the next, and Western civilization the ultimate prize. Yet Western leaders remain blind—or complicit—through permissive immigration, weak enforcement, and speech laws that hasten decline. As Israel fights for its survival, can the West still defend the Judeo-Christian foundations that once made it strong? Josh Hammer is the senior editor-at-large at Newsweek and the author of Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West. Danielle Pletka is a writer and a distinguished senior fellow in Foreign and Defense Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute. Lee Smith is a journalist and columnist at Tablet Magazine and the author of Disappearing the President: Trump, Truth Social, and the Fight for the Republic. Lauri Regan is vice president and treasurer of Scholars for Peace in the Middle East. To watch the full podcast episode, click here. | | Mamdani's Money Trail: Terror-Linked Donors Bankroll NYC Mayor's Race  By: Benjamin Baird Zohran Mamdani, NYC mayoral candidate, leverages taxpayer matching funds to amplify his campaign, heavily supported by terror-linked donors. Why it matters: Taxpayer dollars are bolstering Mamdani's campaign, which is tied to organizations with known terrorist associations. -
His campaign, with substantial funds, is backed by the Islamic Circle of North America and individuals involved with Jamaat-e-Islami, a violent South Asian Islamist group. -
The Hamas-aligned Council on American-Islamic Relations, implicated in Hamas financing, contributed $100,000 to his superPAC. Details: Academic funding further exposes extremist ties, with significant backing from Columbia University faculty, including Mamdani's father, who maintains an anti-Israel narrative. -
New Yorkers face a stark reality: Mamdani's campaign is significantly financed by those involved in terror-linked activities. -
The fusion of Islamism with far-left politics in Mamdani's candidacy raises serious concerns for voters. The bottom line: Mamdani's campaign, driven by terror-linked supporters, threatens to embed extremist ideologies in City Hall, posing a substantial risk to New York's political framework. To read the full article, click here. | | Has the Federal Government Dismantled Hamas's U.S. Networks? No  By: Sam Westrop Two years after the October 7 attacks on Israel, the U.S. government has failed to prosecute a single member of the American Islamist networks that subsidize Hamas terror. Why it matters: Despite numerous investigative reports highlighting direct links between American charities and Hamas, political reluctance and strategic decisions have stalled prosecutions. -
Both Democrats and Republicans in office increasingly appear willing to turn a blind eye to Islamist threats in their pursuit of votes. -
The last prosecutions of Hamas entities in the United States occurred with the incoming Obama administration in 2008, which explicitly embraced Islamists overseas and dropped prosecutions at home. -
Intelligence officials view these networks as crucial in combating Salafi jihad. Intelligence officials explicitly discourage action against domestic Hamas organizations. The latest: The Department of Justice recently dropped efforts to deport Mohammad Qatanani, an imam accused of Hamas ties, while shifting focus to investigate far-left funding post-Antifa designation. The bottom line: Islamist networks operate with impunity, it seems, because officials in Washington persistently choose not to act against them. To read the full article, click here. | | Breaking: Feds Sue Leftist Foot Soldiers for Hamas in New Jersey  By: Dexter Van Zile The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) and American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) for intimidating Jews during a 2024 event in New Jersey. Why it matters: This legal action marks a significant move against groups accused of Islamist intimidation and highlights a shift in U.S. policy towards prosecuting domestic terror-linked activities. -
The DOJ accuses PSL and AMP of violating the FACE Act, seeking damages and an injunction to prevent further violations. -
The lawsuit details incidents of harassment and violence at Congregation Ohr Torah, including threats and physical assaults. The latest: The DOJ aims to impose buffer zones around Jewish sites to protect religious freedoms from such disruptions. -
"It's a whole new ball game now. Organizations that support acts of terrorism, which would include hate-fueled harassment, are finally being held accountable, said Ryan Mauro, whose research has prompted the Trump administration to investigate the Open Society Foundation, now led by George Soros's son, Alexander. The bottom line: The lawsuit represents a broader crackdown on Islamist-linked intimidation, with implications for funding networks supporting domestic extremism. To read the full article, click here. | | Banning Students for Justice in Palestine Won't Erase It  By: A.J. Caschetta Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), a student organization known for its vicious and aggressive anti-Israel agitation and support for terrorism against Israel, is escalating efforts to "reclaim universities" through disruptive actions. Why it matters: SJP mirrors extremist group strategies, challenging university policies by rebranding and defying bans. -
Founded in 2001, SJP promotes the violent destruction of Israel and Israelis and uses aggressive tactics against Jewish students and supporters of Israel on campus. It is also anti-American and anti-Western. -
Even when banned, SJP chapters rebrand under new names, like the shift from Columbia's SJP to the Columbia Palestine Solidarity Coalition, maintaining their disruptive presence. Details: George Mason University (GMU) suspended its SJP chapter in November 2024 after a police raid on the home of two SJP officers turned up guns, ammunition, jihad paraphernalia, and flags of Hamas and Hezbollah. The bottom line: Like the terrorist organizations they mimic and idolize, SJP chapters will not abide by legal proceedings or legislative rulings. They will evolve, mutating like viruses to survive their changing environments. -
As long as the academic zeitgeist considers students calling for the eradication of the lone Jewish state to be acceptable free speech, the SJP virus will remain incurable. -
Students who continue to violate school policies after their clubs have been banned or suspended must be expelled. Allowed to go untreated, SJP will fester and the student body politic will succumb to the virus. To read the full article, click here. | | Muslim Council of Britain Offers Crocodile Tears over Stabbing at Manchester Synagogue  By: Dexter Van Zile An Islamist group with a history of vilifying Israel condemned the attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester, U.K., yet its past incitements tell a different story. Why it matters: The attack, executed by Jihad al-Shamie, who targeted Jews during Yom Kippur, underscores the dire consequences of unchecked radicalization in the U.K. -
Despite condemning the attack, the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has a long history of anti-Israel rhetoric and actions, including a boycott of Holocaust memorials and support for violence against Israel. Details: The British Muslim Heritage Center (BMHC) in Manchester also condemned the attack but has faced criticism for hosting speakers with extremist views. -
The BMHC ousted its chief executive after antisemitic social media posts but has yet to fully address its role in promoting divisive narratives. -
"Today's attack was made inevitable by the radicalization and Islamist extremism that have been allowed to spread by successive governments, which have ignored every warning and done practically nothing to tackle it," said Gideon Falter, chief executive of Campaign Against Antisemitism. "Now, the blood of British Jews cries out from the ground." The bottom line: The Manchester attack is a stark reminder of the urgent need for decisive action against radicalization, as mere condemnations fail to address the roots of extremism. | | Knife-Wielding Islamist Avoids Jail Thanks to Friendly Prosecutors, Compliant Judge  By: Jules Gomes A U.K. judge's decision to let an Islamist attacker walk free sends a dangerous message, effectively endorsing religious violence and Islamic blasphemy laws over free speech. Why it matters: Moussa Kadri, who attacked Hamit Coskun with a knife for burning a Quran, received only a suspended sentence, exposing a justice system seemingly biased towards Islamist aggression. Details: Lawmakers like Robert Jenrick, Shadow Secretary of State for Justice, and Nick Timothy, MP, condemn the decision, emphasizing that it greenlights violent enforcement of religious views. -
Claire Coutinho, MP, highlights the injustice, noting the discrepancy between Kadri's leniency and harsher punishments for non-violent actions. -
Tim Dieppe, Islamic scholar and head of public policy at Christian Concern, points to the disparity in judicial outcomes, where violent acts receive leniency while free speech is penalized. The bottom line: This ruling emboldens those who seek to impose Islamic blasphemy laws through violence, challenging the core tenets of justice and freedom in the U.K. To read the full article, click here. | | U.K. Lawmaker Calls Out Islamist Links in Pan-European Youth Forum  By: Jules Gomes A British lawmaker contesting the Labor government's proposed definition of "Islamophobia" is alerting the U.K. Parliament to links between a pan-European Muslim youth federation and Islamist organizations. Why it matters: Nick Timothy, MP, warned Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood about FEMYSO's connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, flagged by France as a "key player" in the movement. -
FEMYSO's establishment in the U.K. raises national security and social cohesion concerns. -
The organization's deep-rooted links with Islamist groups, including figures previously involved with Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood, highlight potential risks. Details: The French Interior Ministry's report identifies FEMYSO as a training ground for future Muslim Brotherhood leaders, aiming to expand influence across political and social domains. -
Lawmakers are questioning FEMYSO's role in shaping government policy on "Islamophobia," urging investigations into its funding and affiliations. -
The E.U. Parliament faces scrutiny over FEMYSO's funding, with allegations of endorsing Islamist propaganda through the Erasmus+ program. The bottom line: FEMYSO's presence in the U.K., coupled with its controversial links, necessitates urgent scrutiny to ensure it aligns with democratic values and does not undermine national security. To read the full article, click here. | | U.K. Government Colludes With Hamas Contravening Its Ban on Terror Outfit  By: Jules Gomes The U.K. government maintained collaboration with Hamas despite its terrorist designation, as revealed by internal documents published by NGO Monitor. Why it matters: This revelation challenges the integrity of the U.K.'s public stance against terrorism, raising serious questions about national security and foreign policy. -
Internal Hamas documents indicate ongoing cooperation, despite the U.K.'s public proscription of Hamas in 2021. -
A leaked memo details a British Consulate envoy assuring Hamas officials that U.K. funding would continue, unaffected by the terror designation. Details: The documents reveal U.K. cash aid funneled through UNICEF and other NGOs, often without transparency or conditions, raising concerns about funds reaching Hamas-controlled entities. -
NGO Monitor highlights the lack of accountability, noting over £95 million in "redacted" humanitarian support for Gaza and the West Bank. -
Anne Herzberg of NGO Monitor calls for a comprehensive investigation into the humanitarian aid system. The bottom line: The U.K.'s covert dealings with Hamas undermine its credibility in counterterrorism efforts, necessitating urgent scrutiny and policy reassessment to ensure aid aligns with national and international security standards. To read the full article, click here. | | The West Is Now a War Zone Where a Bulletproof Vest Is Required to Speak  By: Giulio Meotti The need for bulletproof vests among Western intellectuals and activists underscores a growing cultural conflict fueled by leftist "woke" ideology and Islamist immigration. Why it matters: This "internal intifada" reflects a deep-seated revolt against Western values, manifesting in increased violence against free expression and dissent. -
Universities, like UC-Berkeley, demand extensive security measures for conservative speakers such as activist Ben Shapiro, facing threats from both leftist and Islamist elements. Details: Specific incidents illustrate the threat landscape: -
At Oxford, Danish journalist Flemming Rose's visit required unprecedented security due to past threats from Islamist groups. Rose commissioned the Muhammad cartoons and has a Taliban bounty on his head. -
In the U.K., Conservative MP Mike Freer faced death threats and arson, necessitating vests for public safety. The bottom line: This is the Intifada and the Fatwa against the West. There will never be enough bulletproof vests for all dissenters. Either we go on the offensive and win this cultural war today, or no one will be safe tomorrow. To read the full article, click here. | | Thank you for relying on the Middle East Forum for up-to-date analyses of the threats facing our civilization. If you enjoyed this issue of the MEF Dispatch, please forward it to a friend. We invite you to use the comments feature to let us know your thoughts on the Dispatch and the issues we cover. Sincerely, Winfield Myers
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