Posted on 07/07/2005 10:36:09 AM PDT by WmShirerAdmirer
This morning (July 7) "The Secret Cell of Al-Qa'ida of Jihad Group in Europe" (Jama'at al-Tanzim al-Sirri, Tanzim Qa'idat al-Jihad fi Urupa) posted a statement on the Fortress (al-Qal'ah) jihadist website claiming credit for the "blessed raid" on London. They claimed the attacks were "revenge from the British Zionist Crusader Government in retaliation for the massacres Britain is committing in Iraq and Afghanistan." The poster stated that the attacks had been planned over a long period of time, and that the British government had been repeatedly warned that something like this could happen. "Britain is now burning with fear, terror, and panic in its northern, southern, eastern, and western quarters," the poster claimed, and warned that Denmark, Italy, and "all the Crusader governments" will face similar attacks if they do not pull out of Iraq or Afghanistan.
The London bombings are likely part of a wider al Qaeda summer offensive. A letter attributed to Osama bin Laden addressed to the Muslim community (ummah) surfaced in Pakistan on June 20, stating that he was "preparing for the next round of jihad." He wrote that "we want to give good news to the Muslim ummah that, with the blessings of Almighty Allah, we have been successful in reorganizing ourselves and are going to launch a jihadi program that is absolutely in accordance with the changed situation." He stated that new recruits were ready, and that they were armed with the weapons of the enemy (no indication what that means exactly). He also threatened the rulers of Muslim countries who have not signed onto his program (which is all of them, at least publicly). More foreign fighters have appeared and are active in Afghanistan and diplomats from Muslim countries are being systematically targeted in Iraq.
As major al Qaeda attacks go, this morning's in London resulted in fewer casualties than usual — or at least that is the impression at this writing. The London attacks mirror the March 11, 2004 attacks on commuter rail lines in Madrid that influenced the Spanish elections and helped lead to Spain's decision to pull out of Iraq. Over 1,800 people were wounded and 191 killed in that attack. The timing looks odd compared to Madrid, coming as it does shortly after the British parliamentary elections. It is also unusual timing given that Britain had just announced a planned troop draw-down in Iraq. There could be a tie-in to the trial in London of radical cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri, perhaps to the G-8 summit, probably not to the announcement that London would host the 2012 Olympics.
It is doubtful that these attacks will influence British policy, at least in any way favorable to al Qaeda or its ideological allies. Londoners are no strangers to terror attacks. According to the MIPT Terrorism Knowledge Base, there have been 126 terrorist incidents in London since the late Sixties, making it among the most targeted European capitals. (Note: There have been 309 attacks in Paris over the same period.) London has been attacked not only by the IRA, but also the Popular Front for the Liberation, Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the Abu Nidal Group, and now al Qaeda. Not to mention the Blitz during World War II. If Hitler's Luftwaffe could not break Britain's will, what chance do the terrorists have?
— James S. Robbins is senior fellow in national-security affairs at the American Foreign Policy Council and an NRO contributor.
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"The Secret Cell of Al-Qa'ida of Jihad Group in Europe" (Jama'at al-Tanzim al-Sirri, Tanzim Qa'idat al-Jihad fi Urupa) posted a statement on the Fortress (al-Qal'ah) jihadist website claiming credit for the "blessed raid" on London.
From: http://www.newyorker.com/fact/content/?040802fa_fact
"The most important message boards for Al Qaeda sympathizers are Al Qal’ah (The Fortress), Al Sahat (The Fields), and Al Islah (Reform).” These boards, Hegghammer wrote, provide links to the “information hubs,” where new radical-Islamist texts, declarations, and recordings are posted. “You often find these among the ‘communities’ at Yahoo, Lycos, and so on,” Hegghammer continued. “There are many such sites, but the main one is Global Islamic Media.” It was at this site that Hegghammer discovered the “Jihadi Iraq” document. “Finally, you have the ‘mother sites,’ which are run by people who get their material directly from the ideologues or operatives. They must not be confused with the myriad amateur sites (usually in English) set up by random sympathizers or bored kids.”
What a bunch of swine! I doubt they believe their own crap!
"Britain is now burning with fear, terror, and panic in its northern, southern, eastern, and western quarters,"
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In your dreams, you bloodthirsty savages. Don't mess with the Brits.
We all need to start wearing pigskin clothing to make these uncivilized morons think twice about their suicide bombings.
They blame everything on the Zionist! It's a laugh when they think the Israel influnces the British Gov. How sick are these fools.
Yeah as the scumbags hide somewhere while sending other peoples brainwashed children to blow themselves up.
The British and the Americans aren't afraid we have sent our military to find and confront you. Its you islamic slimeballs who are living in fear, as well you should because we will find you eventually.
"Britain is now burning with fear, terror, and panic in its northern, southern, eastern, and western quarters,"
Where do they come up with this crap.
If I know Britain they are pissed and someone will pay.
During WW2 the Japanese were rounded up in internment camps. and not one atrocity such as this could be traced to the Japanese, but things like this do help us to understand the reason they were rounded up. Many are calling for rounding up Islamics. Thats is wrongheaded, but its time Islamics who want to live in civilisation started co-operating by helping to round up these people who are doing this.
Hizb ut-Tahrir Britain /Dr Imran Waheed - Media Representative: Wed May 25 2005
"The West is grooming another Saddam Hussein - Karimov has committed his Halabja while the West remains silent about the secret burials and mass graves of Andijan. This genocide shows the real hatred of western militant democracies for Muslims and Islam - although they know what really took place in Andijan and the scale of the genocide, their reaction was one of muted silence. [snip]The blood of the Muslims of Andijan has not been spilt in vain. Hizb ut-Tahrir and the Muslim Ummah will never forget the criminals who ordered and perpetrated this genocide. We will never bow our heads before tyrants and will work tirelessly day and night to re-establish the Islamic Khilafah which will bring Karimov to justice before discarding him and his ilk in the dustbin of history. For Karimov and his masters there are many sleepless nights ahead for the day of retribution is coming."
Banned in Germany, Holland and many Middle Eastern states, Hizb Ut Tahrir is seeking the establishment of what they call the true Islamic state.Freeing Muslim lands from corrupt leaders and Western capitalism is their first priority. Their political vision exists within a literal interpretation of the Koran.
In the past they have compared themselves to the French resistance, but mainstream British Muslims say their ideas are dangerous and their goals ludicrous.
Amen.
The power of self-delusion knows no bounds.
The example of Hitler is apt...the terrorists should keep in mind what the Brits and US did to the Nazis and Japanese facists..exterminated them.
They have a core of steel. They'll find it.
If they need an help, here I am.
Thanks you for giving us more information.
Ditto! I hope I live to see the day when the murderers are exterminated.
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