Georg Spöttle is refreshingly direct about the connection between mass Muslim migration and jihad terrorism, a link that virtually everyone else in the world prefers to ignore or deny.
Reality: all of the jihadis who murdered 130 people in Paris in November 2015 had just entered Europe as refugees. In February 2015, the Islamic State boasted it would soon flood Europe with as many as 500,000 refugees. The Lebanese Education Minister said in September 2015 that there were 20,000 jihadis among the refugees in camps in his country. On May 10, 2016, Patrick Calvar, the head of France’s DGSI internal intelligence agency, said that the Islamic State was using migrant routes through the Balkans to get jihadis into Europe.
“‘Consistent border protection has so far helped that we haven’t had a single terrorist attack’ – EXCLUSIVE interview,” translated from “‘Konsequenter Grenzschutz hat bis jetzt geholfen, dass wir keinen einzigen Terroranschlag hatten’ – EXKLUSIVES Interview, Ungarn heute, November 10, 2020 (thanks to Remix News):
After the terrorist attack in Vienna, the Hungarian Anti-Terrorism Unit (TEK) immediately provided administrative assistance and worked with the police and the military to secure the border. But there is no higher terror threat in Hungary than before the Vienna attack – according to a security policy expert. Georg Spöttle, who is also an ex-member of an anti-terrorist unit, emphasizes: “The ideology of ISIS lives on and it tries to spread terror in Europe. Things like the Mohammed caricatures come in handy for the Islamists.” According to the expert, it may be that refugees who have come to Hungary legally sympathize with radical Islam. “But you have no ‘hinterland’ here”. INTERVIEW.
“The threat of terror in Hungary has not increased.” – This is what the executive director of the Hungarian Center for Counter-Terrorism (TEK) said after the terrorist attack in Vienna. But how much does the attack on Monday affect Hungarian counter-terrorism? Did the Austrians request help in any way? In such a case, does the communication start automatically and do you need increased attention within Hungary after such an attack?
The partner services such as TEK and COBRA, but also the secret services of both countries, have been working closely together for years.
The wave of migration in 2015 and the constant attempts by migrants and smugglers have shown that these challenges can only be combated together.
This is shown, for example, in the case a few weeks ago in which a German smuggler killed himself with a pistol and a hand grenade during a police check in Hungary. The five Syrians he wanted to bring to Austria have fled. Three managed to flee across the border, they were arrested by Austrian police officers. The joint investigations are still ongoing here, and the German authorities are also involved.
After the terrorist attack, TEK units immediately provided administrative assistance and worked with the police and the military to secure the border. The situation was unclear and it was assumed that there were several attackers, and it was necessary to ensure that terrorists on the run could not escape across the border into Hungary.
Fortunately, the threat in Hungary is not as high as in Austria, Germany or France, because we hardly have any immigrants from Islamic countries here.
It may be that refugees who came to Hungary legally sympathize with radical Islam. But they have no “hinterland”, they will not find any helpers here who can get weapons or explosives or offer a hiding place. You will be lost in Hungary.
The Austrian police, the COBRA (counter-terrorism) and the rescue units finished their tasks with incredible speed. To what extent is Hungary prepared for such an event?
TEK, police and civil protection regularly organize counter-terrorism and disaster exercises in which the emergency is simulated. The units are also supported by the air rescue services. The exercises simulate cases where there are several dozen injuries and fatalities. The participants have been practicing with each other for years, so it is guaranteed that in the event of an emergency, action is taken quickly and professionally.
The Hungarian government is consistently continuing its policy against migration. Does this make the threat smaller or larger? Could it be that this is precisely why the country is in the crosshairs?
It cannot be ruled out. The majority of migrants literally hates Hungary, because we keep the borders closed and they cannot go any further.
But it is precisely this consistent border protection and this migration policy that have so far helped make for the fact that we have not had a single terrorist attack and thus hardly any crimes by migrants.
Unfortunately, it just happened that an Afghan national who lived here as a recognized refugee has committed a serious sexual offense. After the fact, he fled to Austria, but a short time later he was arrested on a train.
Do you think it is possible that there are also people in Hungary who are under special surveillance by the secret service because they are in contact with ISIS?
As an ex-member of an anti-terrorist unit, I consider next to nothing to be excluded. But I know a lot of Muslims who live here. They came to Hungary as students, got married here, and the children often have Hungarian names. These people have integrated here and work as doctors or have businesses. The number of Muslims, however, amounts to a few hundred. The large numbers are problematic.
Of course, where there are many millions, there is a greater tendency for some to radicalize. The secret services therefore have it much easier here in Hungary.
The Austrian Minister of the Interior has admitted that there were errors in the state system before the attack. It was known that the terrorist intended to buy ammunition in Slovakia and that he had contact with radical Islamists in Vienna, who in turn are under surveillance by counter-terror officials. Could it be said that the attack could have been prevented?
In the past, the secret services in Austria and Germany prevented several terrorist attacks. They all work very, very well. Thousands of pieces of information come in every day, as there are many radicals and threats in Austria.
Unfortunately, it happens that important information is lost. It shouldn’t be, but it happens. It was now, and it cost lives. One can and must learn from mistakes.
Given the severity of the attack, what is the rule? How long will Austria be on standby? Can one expect, for example, that the current armed forces in Vienna will be reinforced for a longer period of time?
The readiness remains because the danger has not been averted. There are still enough radicals living in Vienna and throughout Austria. The only solution would be to expel these people, or even revoke their Austrian citizenship if necessary.
Can one or is it even necessary to tighten up European counter-terrorism and / or secret service?
Only in France do there live around a million radical Muslims, most of them young people.
It is impossible to keep an eye on everyone, electronically or with agents. Hiring more employees and improving technical conditions costs money, but it is strongly recommended.
The attacks of the past few weeks have shown that there are still loopholes.
A collective punishment – for example punishing the perpetrator’s family as a deterrent – would that be a possibility? If not, which strategy is good for the European states?
Collective deportation would be conceivable; it often happened that the perpetrator was radicalized within the family.
Could zero tolerance be the solution? Should they be excluded from society at the slightest sign of radicalization?
That is the only way in my opinion. Anyone who feels comfortable in radical mosques or Koran schools and chats with Islamists or visits the websites of terrorist organizations such as Islamic State or downloads instructions for the production of explosives must be deported.
We cannot tolerate people lying to us.
At the hearing, they say that they fled terrorism and war, and weeks later they become criminal or are targeted by the secret services.
Is it to be expected that the wave of terrorism will continue in Europe after the Vienna and French attacks?
The question is not if, but when. It will happen again and again.
Which countries could be affected?
All countries in Europe and the USA.
Why and against what is the Islamic State fighting in Europe?
IS, or as they call themselves, the caliphate, wants to establish a state of God, similar to the Taliban in Afghanistan back then. At times they have succeeded. For years they occupied an area in Syria and parts of Iraq that was as large as England. They wanted all Christians and the few Jews living in the area to convert to Islam. Those who refused were killed. Shiites were also seen as enemies.
The US, the Russians and the Iranians have ended the reign of terror. Many Islamists have fled; not a few came to Europe. The ideology lives on, and IS is trying to spread terror here.
Things like the Mohammed cartoons come in handy for Islamists. They swear revenge and mobilize radical young people across Europe. IS is currently very active. They operate websites in almost every language in order to address young people worldwide. As the attacks in Nice, Berlin and Vienna show, this strategy is successful.
Henry Mansfield says
Yep, it stands to reason that having very few Muslim immigrants greatly reduces the likelihood of Islamic terrorism.
Perhaps there’s an inference to be drawn by leaders of other European countries.
Dr Gangataran says
Well done Hungary for taking proactive efforts to save innocent loves lost in Islamic terrorist jehads in the guise of immigration from Islamic nations.
Fred van de Bunt says
Islam is a non-essential hobby, that has many bad hobbyists in its ranks, while the founding letter, the Quran, appears as outdated as the mind frame of a 5000 year old cave dweller.
Michael Copeland says
“…incites violence, disturbs public tranquillity, promotes, on grounds of religion, feelings of enmity, hatred, and ill-will between different religious communities…”
— The Writ Application in The High Court at Calcutta
https://gatesofvienna.net/2020/11/book-reviews-ii-the-koran/
“…offers no answers to the questions of modern life”
— Hamed Abdel-Samad
https://gatesofvienna.net/2020/09/what-they-say/
gravenimage says
Hungary: ‘Threat not as high as in Germany or France, because we hardly have any immigrants from Islamic countries’
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That sums it up.
As poster Dumbledore’s Army says, “Got Muslims? Got Jihad”.
Wellington says
Yes indeed, a direct proportionality.
The more Muslims a Western nation has, the more likely terrorism and a hostility to true liberty will occur.
The fewer Muslims a Western nation has, all other matters being equal, the less likely terrorism will occur and liberty in jeopardy.
By now, anyone not realizing what I just wrote above is either a liar or an ignoramus. No third alternative.
James Lincoln says
Wellington,
Yes, a very strong correlation.
And it also implies *causation* due to the stated goals of muslims – and all of the teachings of islam…
Infidel says
So why is Hungary a friend of Turkey, an associate member of the Turkic council and also an ally of China? It’s the least pro-US country in Eastern Europe
Bulldog says
You may not be aware but, NATO, which includes most of the EU, US and Canada are “friends” of Turkey.You and I may not like this but, our governments keep this arrangement alive and even pay them their blackmail to supposedly hold back jihadists from entering Europe. I was not aware of them being allies of China and have seen no evidence of this.Having been occupied by a communist power for decades, when the US provided no assistance to their plight, are you surprised at their possible lukewarm attitude towards the US? They have seen how the liberal US has surrendered it’s country to the minorities of Black Power, BLM, Jihadis and finds nothing it needs to emulate, they are happy in their,(white christian), skins!
Yogi says
This savages escape from Greece camps in thousands : going to Germany!! All of them illegal, ISIS fighters, good luck Germans!!, lock up your daughters, granddaughters , wife’s , and buy the weapons, lots of them , Merkel will not help You , your are on your own, protect the families..
Andrew says
islamic teachings declare revenge as a very important tenet in that faith and the fact that European Governments do not act strongly against these islamic attacks simply tells the muslims that we are weak and so they keep using racist racist as a war cry knowing that many Europeans will then crawl into their shell and hide,and so muslims just laugh in their faces.
I will tell them straight in their faces that I think their religion is very violent and if they then attack me very violently for saying such a thing then they will be proving my point 100%.
This simple fact has been proven many times over and yet they still call themselves a religion of peace.
islam is evil, vile, fascist,a boil on the backside of humanity, a cancer that destroys its host, so they can call me whatever they wish as my opinion of their faith seems much more important to them and yet they are of zero importance to me whatsoever.
They really must be very shallow in their faith if I upset them by suggesting they are following a Fascist Religious Cult not unlike Nazism.
OLD GUY says
Vary smart move on the part of Hungary to keep the low hanging fruit Muslims out of their country. Imagine that a government that cares about the people of their country more than foreigners. Wow what a NOVEL idea to represent and protect your citizens.
infidel says
Another little Tiger among nations with balls of steel to stand up against Jehaad after Israel.