Islamic State Celebrates James Foley's Death on Social Media

Twitter is suspending any account that tweets graphic photos of American journalist James Wright Foley’s execution in Syria along with accounts linked to the Islamic State (IS). IS beheaded Foley and uploaded the video to YouTube, which took it down by late Tuesday evening. However, some accounts slip by Twitter, leaving IS members and supporters’ celebratory tweets about Foley’s execution available.

Can’t wait for the day #IS beheads the first American soldier :D#SoccerAnyone?

— Abu Turaab al-Kanadi (@AlTuraabSVD) August 19, 2014

I guess it’s time to play soccer boys :)

— Abu Turaab al-Kanadi (@AlTuraabSVD) August 19, 2014

Seeing these so called ‘Muslims’ send condolences to James Foley’s family is disgusting. No dignity whatsoever…

— Abu Turaab al-Kanadi (@AlTuraabSVD) August 20, 2014

To those begging US to carpet bomb the Islamic State. I know you feign empathy for James Foley but at least have a heart for Steven Sotloff.

— Asad ad-Din Shirkuh (@AlWalaWalBara) August 19, 2014

Steven Sotloff is believed to be the second American man showcased at the end of the video. The Islamic State terrorist executing Foley in the video concludes by stating America’s next decision will determine Sotloff’s fate.

Steven Joel Sotloff is the name of the #American reporter who is held by the #Islamic_State. This is what he writes: http://t.co/I1KVhXKHYc

— AbuUmar8246 (@AbuUmarAlAnsari) August 19, 2014

So America wants to protect Yezidis from genocide but can’t even protect their own citizens from getting decapitated #AmessagefromIStoUS

— Abul Muthanna (@abulmuthanna313) August 19, 2014

#RIPJamesFoley #AmessagefromISIStoUS#Obama #usa #ISISSave him before it’s too late pic.twitter.com/66SDku5DOP“

— ??? ???? ?????? (@yousif_kurd) August 20, 2014

Some accounts tweeted pictures of incidents US soldiers allegedly performed. They asked why the US was not outraged then, ignoring that Americans did protest when incidents such as Abu Gharib came to light. IS also forgets President Barack Obama was elected in 2008 on the promise to close Guantanamo Bay, which is still open.

Superb work by IS with Orange cloths, remmbering Guantanamo Bay Prisoners @Ameerana_abudua @operationlibyia @ISIS_Media_Hub @AbuUmarAlAnsari

— Tariq Bin Ziyad (@Tariqbz85) August 20, 2014

#AmessagefromISIStoUSWe are going to invade you as you invaded us,We will orphan your children as you orphaned our children.#JamesFoley

— ????? ?? ???????? (@Almost12000) August 19, 2014

If you wage war against Muslims, as a soldier or propagandist, you earn a spot on the Islamic State rendition-and-behead list. #JamesFoley

— Abu Aisha al Canadi (@abudoubledouble) August 20, 2014

Americans have no problem with @CIA rendition? OK. The Islamic State renditioned the spy #JamesFoley. How do you like them apples? #IS

— Abu Aisha al Canadi (@abudoubledouble) August 20, 2014

Propaganda is a form of warfare and “journalists” openly engage in US government propaganda. They are a legitimate target. #JamesFoley

— Abu Aisha al Canadi (@abudoubledouble) August 20, 2014