Saudi king warns US and Europe

[SouthDesi]

The king of Saudi Arabia has warned that jihadists could target the United States and Europe if leaders across the globe do not react to growing terrorist threats as Islamic State militants make advances across Iraq and Syria.

While not mentioning any terrorist groups by name, King Abdullah's statement appeared aimed at drawing Washington and NATO forces into a wider fight against the Islamic State terror organization and its supporters in the region. Saudi Arabia openly backs rebels fighting Syrian President Bashar Assad, but is concerned that the breakaway Al Qaeda group could also turn those very same weapons on the kingdom.

"If neglected, I am certain that after a month they will reach Europe and, after another month, America," he said at a reception for foreign ambassadors Friday.

"These terrorists do not know the name of humanity and you have witnessed them severing heads and giving them to children to walk with in the street," the king said, urging the ambassadors to relay his message directly to their heads of state.

The Islamic State, formerly known as ISIS, has been fighting moderate rebels, other extremists and Assad's forces in Syria for nearly three years. Iraq has faced an onslaught by the Sunni extremists and their supporters since early this year, and the country continues to be roiled by instability.

While providing arms and support to Sunni militants in Syria, Saudi Arabia has denied directly funding or backing the Islamic State group.

On Friday the UK government raised its terror threat level from "substantial" to "severe," the fourth highest of five levels, in response to events in Iraq and Syria. The move means a terrorist attack is highly likely, although there is no intelligence to suggest one is imminent, Home Secretary Theresa May said. It was the first time in three years the level was raised to severe by the U.K.'s Joint Terrorist Analysis Center.

"This is not some foreign conflict thousands of miles away that we can hope to ignore," Prime Minister David Cameron said Friday. "The ambition to create an extremist caliphate in the heart of Iraq and Syria is a threat to our own security here in the UK. And that is in addition to the many other Al Qaeda-inspired terrorist groups that exist in that region. The first ISIL terrorist attacks on the continent of Europe have already taken place."

The White House has said it does not expect the U.S. to bump up its terrorism threat warning level and on Friday Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said that officials were "unaware of any specific, credible threat to the U.S. homeland" from Islamic State.

However, despite assurances that no threat to American soil is imminent, the watchdog group Judicial Watch said Friday that Islamic State operatives are in Juarez, just across the border from Texas, and are planning to attack the United States with car bomb, while a Texas law enforcement bulletin obtained byFoxNews.com found that social media chatter shows Islamic State militants are keenly aware of the porous U.S.-Mexico border, and are “expressing an increased interest” in crossing over to carry out a terrorist attack.

Saudi Arabia, a major U.S. ally in the region, has taken an increasingly active role in criticizing the Islamic State group. Earlier this month, the country's top cleric described the Islamic State group and Al Qaeda as Islam's No. 1 enemy and said that Muslims have been their first victims. State-backed Saudi clerics who once openly called on citizens to fight in Syria can now face steep punishment and the kingdom has threatened to imprison its citizens who fight in Syria and Iraq.

A decade ago, Al Qaeda militants launched a string of attacks in the kingdom aimed at toppling the monarchy. Saudi officials responded with a massive crackdown that saw many flee to neighboring Yemen. In the time since, the kingdom has not seen any massive attacks, though it has imprisoned suspected militants and sentenced others to death.

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The king of Saudi Arabia has warned that jihadists could target the United States and Europe if leaders across the globe do not react to growing terrorist threats as Islamic State militants make advances across Iraq and Syria.

While not mentioning any terrorist groups by name, King Abdullah's statement appeared aimed at drawing Washington and NATO forces into a wider fight against the Islamic State terror organization and its supporters in the region. Saudi Arabia openly backs rebels fighting Syrian President Bashar Assad, but is concerned that the breakaway Al Qaeda group could also turn those very same weapons on the kingdom.

"If neglected, I am certain that after a month they will reach Europe and, after another month, America," he said at a reception for foreign ambassadors Friday.

"These terrorists do not know the name of humanity and you have witnessed them severing heads and giving them to children to walk with in the street," the king said, urging the ambassadors to relay his message directly to their heads of state.

The Islamic State, formerly known as ISIS, has been fighting moderate rebels, other extremists and Assad's forces in Syria for nearly three years. Iraq has faced an onslaught by the Sunni extremists and their supporters since early this year, and the country continues to be roiled by instability.

While providing arms and support to Sunni militants in Syria, Saudi Arabia has denied directly funding or backing the Islamic State group.

On Friday the UK government raised its terror threat level from "substantial" to "severe," the fourth highest of five levels, in response to events in Iraq and Syria. The move means a terrorist attack is highly likely, although there is no intelligence to suggest one is imminent, Home Secretary Theresa May said. It was the first time in three years the level was raised to severe by the U.K.'s Joint Terrorist Analysis Center.

"This is not some foreign conflict thousands of miles away that we can hope to ignore," Prime Minister David Cameron said Friday. "The ambition to create an extremist caliphate in the heart of Iraq and Syria is a threat to our own security here in the UK. And that is in addition to the many other Al Qaeda-inspired terrorist groups that exist in that region. The first ISIL terrorist attacks on the continent of Europe have already taken place."

The White House has said it does not expect the U.S. to bump up its terrorism threat warning level and on Friday Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said that officials were "unaware of any specific, credible threat to the U.S. homeland" from Islamic State.

However, despite assurances that no threat to American soil is imminent, the watchdog group Judicial Watch said Friday that Islamic State operatives are in Juarez, just across the border from Texas, and are planning to attack the United States with car bomb, while a Texas law enforcement bulletin obtained byFoxNews.com found that social media chatter shows Islamic State militants are keenly aware of the porous U.S.-Mexico border, and are “expressing an increased interest” in crossing over to carry out a terrorist attack.

Saudi Arabia, a major U.S. ally in the region, has taken an increasingly active role in criticizing the Islamic State group. Earlier this month, the country's top cleric described the Islamic State group and Al Qaeda as Islam's No. 1 enemy and said that Muslims have been their first victims. State-backed Saudi clerics who once openly called on citizens to fight in Syria can now face steep punishment and the kingdom has threatened to imprison its citizens who fight in Syria and Iraq.

A decade ago, Al Qaeda militants launched a string of attacks in the kingdom aimed at toppling the monarchy. Saudi officials responded with a massive crackdown that saw many flee to neighboring Yemen. In the time since, the kingdom has not seen any massive attacks, though it has imprisoned suspected militants and sentenced others to death.

Saudi king warns jihadists could attack US, Europe within months | Fox News

He warn the west from the islamic terrorism!!!
but never say anything about the Zionist imperialist terrorism who target the islamic nation

 

[Timur]

Coming from the state that was responsible for the creation of these people in the first place.

i am no kurd or saudi..

nor german..

 

[CrushingForce]

One day, Islamic State might have its own airline. If I was on the airline I would wonder whether a terrorist would hijack the plane or rather the plane is owned by the terrorists so they take good care of it.

 

[Skallagrim]

**The UK govt has raised its terror threat level from 'substantial' to 'severe' though there's no intelligence report that justifies that and the watchdog group Judicial Watch says IS militants are in Juarez, near the US-Mexico border and facebook confirms that.** Epic..

 

[Fukuoka]

Says the master of zionist ISIS

 

[Aepsilons]

It is evident that Saudi Arabia has endured great social changes from its inception with the birth of the nation in 1932 to the rise of King Saud and the subsequent rise of King Faisal in 1964. Since then there has been an interest within the Royal Saudi Government to develop the infrastructure of the nation while at the same time preventing the social disinhibition of the nation due to foreigners in the country.

What many of us in the West or foreign states that are not used to the social fabric of the Middle East, which places emphasis on tribal origin, religious affiliation, is the notion of regional identity. We have to study and analyze Saudi Arabia in the context of her environment , her domestic make up and not to juxtapose Western basis for national comparative to her – because each nation has its own unique cultural predisposition.

From analyzing and reading news media – which tend to be very subjective – I have read into peer reviewed journal articles on the history of Saudi Arabia, the tribal history of Saudi Arabia, the role of Islam in Saudi Arabia, particularly the Wahhabi and Salafism schools – one tends to develop an empathy to the rise of domestic radicalism. Prior to 2001 Terrorist Attacks on New York City’s World Trade Center, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia did not really regulate or control the imams in the mosques that dot the kingdom. Given there were some radical imams that had preached a militant jihad against the west, this was not all and neither can we , empirically and objectively , lay blame to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for this as it is a religious development within certain regions of the kingdom. Now, after 2001, Saudi Arabia did respond after it was revealed that 17 of the hijackers that took part in the Attacks were from Saudi Arabia, that coupled with the rise of terrorist attacks within Saudi Arabia – induced the Royal Government to make sweeping changes in reducing not only the radical clerics, but also to implement anti-terrorist activities and operations within the Kingdom. This was largely initiated a result of the Riyadh compound bombings and other attacks, which then prompted government to take more stringent action against terrorism – which was seen by the King’s granting of consultative council and the ability to propose legislation.

As time progressed, and as Saudi Arabia continues to modernize and develop infrastructure, it was blessed with membership to the WTO in 2005. However, from my analysis, throughout the years from 2003 to 2005 there were many instances of terror attacks or suspected terror cells in the nation. I would like to cite an example in 2006 when foreign nationals (French nationals) who were involved in terror activities were confronted by Saudi Forces and were killed in a shootout with Saudi Police. These are but examples of the high activity within Saudi Arabia to limit the radical forces who are coming into the country to do harm, or limit the home grown elements in the nation itself.

Saudi Arabia has recently donated $100 Million to the UN Counter-Terrorism Center in New York , which reflects KSA’s growing concern of the terrorist threat outside of its borders . We have to understand the unique historical relation and position Saudi Arabia is placed in. The Kingdom is literally the center of the Muslim World since it is home to the 2 holy cities of Mecca and Medina, it shares a common border with Oman, Yemen, Iraq, Egypt et al. It shares maritime borders with its neighbors , has a vast clientele of export and import partners and thus we should be enact a comprehensive analysis in regards to Saudi Arabia’s position, its strategic interests, and its national prerogatives in dealing with the terrorist threat. Objectively, we can see that from its birth to the present, KSA has responded responsibly by dealing with internal and external threats, has collaborated (as best as it could) with partners abroad in dealing with rising extremism within its own borders. I am confident of the continuing changes within KSA and that its government will be capable of dealing with said issues and concerns of its partners.


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@Nihonjin1051

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Yawn

 

[Syrian Lion]

Saudi King Warns the West: ISIL Will Reach Europe in 1 Month and the US in 2 Months
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The King of Saudi Arabia, the home of the extremely intolerant and bigoted ideology of Wahhabism, addressed the leaders of Western countries when receiving these countries' ambassadors at his palace. He sent a warning that the Wahhabi group the Islamic State (aka ISIL or ISIS) will reach Europe in one month and the United States in another if no rapid action is taken.

Saudi Arabia has recently taken a public stance of opposing such groups, while many others accuse it of still providing covert funding to many Islamist groups inside Syria and Iraq, including ISIL, al-Qaeda's Jabhat al-Nusra, and the Islamic Front. Among these accusers are the governments of Iraq and Syria.

 

[Aepsilons]

Saudi King Warns the West: ISIL Will Reach Europe in 1 Month and the US in 2 Months
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The King of Saudi Arabia, the home of the extremely intolerant and bigoted ideology of Wahhabism, addressed the leaders of Western countries when receiving these countries' ambassadors at his palace. He sent a warning that the Wahhabi group the Islamic State (aka ISIL or ISIS) will reach Europe in one month and the United States in another if no rapid action is taken.

Saudi Arabia has recently taken a public stance of opposing such groups, while many others accuse it of still providing covert funding to many Islamist groups inside Syria and Iraq, including ISIL, al-Qaeda's Jabhat al-Nusra, and the Islamic Front. Among these accusers are the governments of Iraq and Syria.

Hi @Syrian Lion ,

What is the general consensus of Syrian people regarding the Saudi Government and supposed links with funding extremist groups?

 

[Mosamania]

Hi @Syrian Lion ,

What is the general consensus of Syrian people regarding the Saudi Government and supposed links with funding extremist groups?

You are asking the wrong Syrian. He represents the Syrian minorities and thus he can not claim to represent all Syrians or give a sound response without emotional bigotry to it as you will see when he does eventually respond.

 

[Aepsilons]

You are asking the wrong Syrian. He represents the Syrian minorities and thus he can not claim to represent all Syrians or give a sound response without emotional bigotry to it as you will see when he does eventually respond.

Given the unique pace of nations, Saudi Arabia, which is a conservative kingdom, has shown some progress that gives light of appreciation. What I am keen in observing is that the Saudi Royal Family still have tribal loyalties, in particularly the fact that there is powerful clan loyalty within those who are part of the Sudairi. Despite these cultural affinities, the government of King Abdullah should be applauded when the King made personnel changes by appointing reformers into government posts, even appointing a woman to a ministerial position. This was seen when King Abdullah removed Sheikh Saleh Al-Luhaidan as the head of the supreme judicial council and replaced with the first ever female minister. This is a positive sign of changes in the country, that and the recent law passed in 2012 to allow women to vote in municipal elections by 2015. I am hopeful that the Saud Government will do its best , given the realities and complexities in its region. I do have a question for you, @Mosamania , do you see any issues arising with the coming 2015 municipal elections? Perhaps you can elucidate us on the oppositions or support of local people on this new law that was enacted. Thanks.

 

[Mosamania]

Given the unique pace of nations, Saudi Arabia, which is a conservative kingdom, has shown some progress that gives light of appreciation. What I am keen in observing is that the Saudi Royal Family still have tribal loyalties, in particularly the fact that there is powerful clan loyalty within those who are part of the Sudairi. Despite these cultural affinities, the government of King Abdullah should be applauded when the King made personnel changes by appointing reformers into government posts, even appointing a woman to a ministerial position. This was seen when King Abdullah removed Sheikh Saleh Al-Luhaidan as the head of the supreme judicial council and replaced with the first ever female minister. This is a positive sign of changes in the country, that and the recent law passed in 2012 to allow women to vote in municipal elections by 2015. I am hopeful that the Saud Government will do its best , given the realities and complexities in its region. I do have a question for you, @Mosamania , do you see any issues arising with the coming 2015 municipal elections? Perhaps you can elucidate us on the oppositions or support of local people on this new law that was enacted. Thanks.

In Major cities there will be no issue, as the urban population is more progressive than their country counterparts. I don't think in these areas there will be any issue anyway.

There will be opposition by the clergy however right now the balance of pro and anti clergy is shifting slightly towards the Anti-clergy in urban parts of the country. People have had enough of them, and the whole ISIS thing has polarized people even more against the clergy. So if anything in contrast to popular belief from outside of the country, ISIS has not empowered the religious sentiment in the country but had the opposite effect. Where the Liberals and Secular people have gained tremendous new ground, which will be reflected soon in new legislations and laws, as they generally follow popular sentiment in the country. And if I had to guess I believe it will be reflected in more curtailing of the power of the religious police which diminished in the past few years to close to symbolic nature.

 

[Aepsilons]

In Major cities there will be no issue, as the urban population is more progressive than their country counterparts. I don't think in these areas there will be any issue anyway.

There will be opposition by the clergy however right now the balance of pro and anti clergy is shifting slightly towards the Anti-clergy in urban parts of the country. People have had enough of them, and the whole ISIS thing has polarized people even more against the clergy. So if anything in contrast to popular belief from outside of the country, ISIS has not empowered the religious sentiment in the country but had the opposite effect. Where the Liberals and Secular people have gained tremendous new ground, which will be reflected soon in new legislations and laws, as they generally follow popular sentiment in the country. And if I had to guess I believe it will be reflected in more curtailing of the power of the religious police which diminished in the past few years to close to symbolic nature.

Thank you so much for your reply @Mosamania . Its good to hear the Saudi point of view on the everyday happenings within Saudi Arabia as it gives a more accurate picture. From my analysis , the reign of King Abdullah has seen much changes within the kingdom and just from seeing changes from 2009 to present -- it awes me of his revolutionary policies. Why even during the height of the Arab Spring in 2011 -- there were classmates of mine who are from the Middle East (Persian, Egyptian, Iraqi) who were saying that Saudi Arabia's regime would probably collapse. The opposite happened. While Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, Syria et al were plagued with the Arab Spring and the violence that resulted afterwards, King Abdullah passed laws and social programs that amounted over $60 Billion to build housing programs, and new jobs , as well as enacted reforms in education and in reducing the power of radical clerics in the Kingdom. Where Egypt's Mubarak failed, Saudi's King Abdullah was successful in resisting and effectively purging elements of Arab Spring. It is clear that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has implemented the right social, educational, political-security programs. If Saudi Arabia can weather the storms of the Arab Spring, then I am in the position and belief that She can withstand the rising threat of ISIS and other radical forces outside its borders and within.

Long may it remain so.

 

[Syrian Lion]

Hi @Syrian Lion ,

What is the general consensus of Syrian people regarding the Saudi Government and supposed links with funding extremist groups?

Most Syrians regard Saudi "Arabia" leaders as traitors, before the Syrian conflict even started... there is a saying among the Arab people that goes against Saudis, however I will not say it here because I will get banned... Now that doesn't mean I hate every Saudi, I only have problem with their government, unlike Saudis who will hate any Syria when they oppose their government, we Syrians are more open minded and understand the situation they live in... but as you saw in the video above, where Saudis themselves admit that the terrorists group in Syria are mostly Saudis, including ISIS and JN, so now that gives a whole different perspectives... the crisis in Syria is funded by Saudi money, and terrorists in Syria are supported by Saudi... Syrians now have issues with Saudis that supported bloodshed and war in Syria...