Terrorism is a contemptuous evil against life, justice, and charity as well as a cowardly assault against human rights, moral law, and the dignity of humankind.
On Feb. 21, al-Shabab, an East African affiliate to al-Qaeda, encouraged attacks—comparable to the September 2013 Westgate Mall attack in Nairobi, Kenya—on “America or Jewish-owned” facilities.
The Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., one of the nation’s most prominent, was specifically mentioned.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s secretary was prompted to “warn the public to be vigilant,” emphasizing that “anytime a terrorist organization calls for an attack on a specific place we’ve got to take that seriously … public vigilance, public awareness, and public caution in situations like this is particularly important.”
Recent Terror Incidents, A Partial List
Feb. 14–15: A gunman opens fire at a Copenhagen café, killing a civilian and wounding three police officers. Later, a Jewish community member was killed outside the Great Synagogue.
Feb. 13: ISIS releases horrific video of Jordanian pilot being burned alive while caged.
Feb. 10: Parents of Kayla Mueller, an American aid worker abducted by ISIS, confirm she is dead.
February: Although the exact date is unclear, 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians are beheaded by ISIS.
Jan. 8: Two heavily armed extremists enter the Paris office of Charlie Hebdo, killing 12 including 2 police officers.
Oct. 22, 2014: A radical extremist charges four NYPD officers with a hatchet, injuring two.
NYPD SHIELD
