Much has been made of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham’s (ISIS) ability to use the internet to promote their cause. Unlike jihadist predecessors, ISIS has used everything from comedy internet memes to pictures of small children allegedly supporting the cause–and now, their latest effort involves kittens.
I can haz Steyr Aug? – Mujahid pic.twitter.com/5fIN2Xcbaw
— Islamic State of Cat (@ISILCats) June 25, 2014
The Twitter account “Islamic State of Cat” (@ISILCats) appeared on Twitter on June 25, and it is exactly what it sounds like: an account which posts photos of cats alongside terrorist jihadists. Some photos merely showcase the kittens themselves, while others shows jihadists snuggling or playing with kittens– cat in one hand, automatic weapon in the other.
It has not been independently confirmed that the account is run officially by ISIS or whether a supporter has organized the effort. It does not appear to be an account parodying ISIS’s other social media efforts, as it posts earnest calls to jihad as well, and posts lionizing individual jihadists in particular.
Did you know: Cats can drink from the water for ablution(pre-prayer wash) in Islam? 🙂 pic.twitter.com/85JpYn368r
— Islamic State of Cat (@ISILCats) June 25, 2014
I Luvs My Mujahid pic.twitter.com/UnEwlY13IB
— Islamic State of Cat (@ISILCats) June 25, 2014
Most important thing to put in your ammunition vest and bring to battle is a kitten – Abu Hamza
#ISILCats pic.twitter.com/bp4ddPztTO
— Islamic State of Cat (@ISILCats) June 25, 2014
Petting the Purr Machine! pic.twitter.com/8UjZ2YSWHg
— Islamic State of Cat (@ISILCats) June 25, 2014
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