The Gulf State of Bahrain has
blocked websites affiliated with Hezbullah and al-Qaeda from being accessed from within its territory.
“With the increasing threat of terrorism, it is critical that
Bahrain joins its allies and global partners in preventing the spread of
extremist ideology through shutting off access to sites developed by
internationally recognized terror groups, such as al-Qaida and Hezbollah,”
stated Communications Minister Sheikh Fawaz, according to the
website.
Toby Dershowitz, vice president of government relations and
strategy at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, reports about the issue
on the Long War Journal website, predicting that other Gulf States may follow
Bahrain’s lead. Qatar has already deported 18 Hezbollah supporters, and Saudi
Arabia’s ambassador to Lebanon said his country would take action against the
organization as well, she writes.
Well, yeah, but don't hold your breath waiting for 'our friends the Saudis to cut al-Qaeda off too. Al-Qaeda is part of the home team there.
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