Fox reports that Nidal Malik Hasan, the Army major/psychiatrist, who allegedly killed 12 at Fort Hood, Texas, today, made "outlandish" statements condemning U.S. foreign policy in Iraq and Afghanistan. Fox’s informant is a co-worker. NYT’s James Dao’s report on the major makes the Jerusalem connection, twice.
Nader Hasan said his cousin’s parents had both been American citizens who owned businesses, including restaurants and a store, in Roanoke, Va. He declined to confirm reports that they were Jordanian, but said the parents, who are both dead, had immigrated from a small town near Jerusalem many years ago.
CAIR (the Council on American Islamic Relations, condemned the attack and said:
“No political or religious ideology could ever justify or excuse such wanton and indiscriminate violence. The attack was particularly heinous in that it targeted our nation’s all-volunteer army that includes thousands of Muslims in all services. We again offer our thoughts and prayers for the victims and sincere condolences for the families of those killed or injured.
“The motive of the attacker is not yet known. We urge all Americans to remain calm in reaction to this tragic event and to demonstrate once again what is best about America – our nation’s ability to remain unified even in times of crisis. We urge national political and religious leaders and media professionals to set a tone of calm and unity."
