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Al Qaeda again threatens New York, Washington and Los Angeles - Daily Terror Threat
Debka ^ | 11-3-2003 | Staff

Posted on 11/03/2003 9:17:27 AM PST by tubavil

Edited on 01/26/2004 3:58:09 PM PST by Sidebar Moderator. [history]

Monday, November 3, 2003

A new message was posted in the last few hours by the Jeddah-based al-Qaeda-linked Al-Islah (Reform) society calling on Muslims to flee New York, Washington and Los Angeles in advance of major al Qaeda attacks in those cities. This is revealed by DEBKAfile.

The message accuses the United States of predetermining its end (doom) by its policies. ?The Jews rule the Pentagon by remote control and (are the cause) of Muslims being killed in every corner of the world. The United States should therefore expect more blows.?

The message is signed on behalf of the al Bayan (The Threat) movement by ?your warrior brother, Abul Hassan al Khadrami?.

Our Muslim expert identifies the name of the signatory as belonging to a Yemeni from Hadhrameuth, the Bin Ladens? place of origin where Osama enjoys substantial tribal support.

DEBKAfile?s counter-terror sources stress that warnings appearing on these forums are taken both very seriously and with caution by the intelligence services keeping track of the terrorist network?s electronic traffic.

Last November, Jeddah-based fundamentalist forums addressed a message to an Al Qaeda member, saying whoever understands ? understands; whoever knows, knows, but we are marching towards an operation that will take us to Paradise. Three days later, the Mombasa Paradise hotel was blown up killing 12 Kenyans and 3 Israelis and a failed shoulder-launched Strela anti-air missile missed an Israeli airliner at Mombasa airport.

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To: JustPiper
FYI, that photo - is it linked to the BLC web site? - comes with a cookie, which I just told my firewall to block.

Action: Blocked
Type: Cookie
URL: http://mitglied.lycos.de/blcrew/grafiken/zentralkommitee-klein-sw.jpg
Data: Apache=138.88.205.58.291621072056555787; path=/

2,621 posted on 12/21/2003 5:33:50 PM PST by angkor
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To: JustPiper
Statement By U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge

December 21 - Today, The United States Government raised the national threat level from an Elevated to High risk of terrorist attack - or from Code Yellow to Code Orange. We know from experience that the increased security that is implemented when we raise the threat level, along with increased vigilance, can help disrupt or deter terrorist attacks.

The U.S. Intelligence Community has received a substantial increase in the volume of threat related intelligence reports. These credible sources suggest the possibility of attacks against the homeland around the holiday season and beyond.

In addition to knowing that homeland security professionals at all levels are working to keep our communities safe, we ask individual Americans to do a few additional things during this time of heightened alert. I have said it before - and I am saying it again - homeland security begins at home. Never has that been more true. Your awareness and vigilance can help tremendously, so please use your common sense and report suspicious packages, vehicles, or activities to local law enforcement.

Finally - no matter your faith or culture - now is the time of year for important celebrations. So, I encourage you to continue with your holiday plans. Gather with your family and friends and enjoy the spirit of this season. There is no doubt that we have a lot to be thankful for - not the least of which the opportunity to live in the greatest country in the world. It is a country that will not be bent by terror. It is a country that will not be broken by fear. But instead, we are a country blessed with a population marked by goodwill and great resolve. We will show the terrorists both this holiday season - goodwill toward our fellow men, readiness and resolve to protect our families and our freedom.

2,622 posted on 12/21/2003 5:34:43 PM PST by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: JustPiper
See now, I would be inclined to think that thing on the lower left is just a thermos.
2,623 posted on 12/21/2003 5:37:06 PM PST by riri
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To: JustPiper
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/news/7545137.htm

The new worry about terrorists using a hijacked plane is linked to interrogations of al-Qaida suspects recently arrested in connection with bombings in Turkey, other government officials said Sunday, speaking on condition of anonymity. One or more of the suspects is said to have told interrogators that al-Qaida continues to train pilots outside the United States. The disclosure increased fear among homeland security analysts that a plane could be hijacked from a low-security foreign airport and flown against a U.S. target.

2,624 posted on 12/21/2003 5:39:54 PM PST by jimbo123
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To: angkor
That is not a bad Cookie.

"138.88.205.58.291621072056555787"

This report keeps track of "user sessions," showing the paths taken through a website by its visitors. It also provides an estimate of how many unique visitors the site has had and how long they've stayed.

In other words, it is a website counter for the webmaster.
2,625 posted on 12/21/2003 5:41:19 PM PST by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: Calpernia
I just realized what this thread is about and am bookmarking it. Thanks to all of you for this information.
2,626 posted on 12/21/2003 6:05:26 PM PST by Miss Marple
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To: Miss Marple
Miss Marple, so glad you found this thread..so many have contributed so very much research and information. Espcially Cindy, Calpernia, Layout Guru, JustPiper and many others.

The best, up to the minute, information is found here!
2,627 posted on 12/21/2003 6:19:51 PM PST by Rushmore Rocks
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To: radu
"Tom Ridge's announcement this afternoon wasn't too much of a surprise due to what we've all seen here on this thread. Those of us who have followed the thread are probably the only folks NOT surprised. "

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You are absolutely right. A lot of people ignore or make fun of the bits and pieces of the information, but obviously those of us who were taking them seriously have been the more realistic ones, because the US government is taking them seriously. Some major attacks are indeed planned.
2,628 posted on 12/21/2003 6:34:32 PM PST by FairOpinion
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To: StillProud2BeFree
"LIBYA provided intelligence on hundreds of al-Qaeda and other Islamic militants, as well as renouncing attempts to develop weapons of mass destruction, in a bid to end its pariah nation status, a British newspaper reported Sunday."


http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,8230949%255E28097,00.html

This may have been one of the sources of info of the new attacks, which caused the elevation of the threat level to high.
2,629 posted on 12/21/2003 6:37:04 PM PST by FairOpinion
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To: Rushmore Rocks
Add FairOpinion to my list. He/she has done a great job with research and "fair opinions".
2,630 posted on 12/21/2003 6:41:27 PM PST by Rushmore Rocks
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To: jimbo123
There were also several warnings about cargo planes being potentially hijacked, security is much less, than for passenger planes.
2,631 posted on 12/21/2003 6:42:37 PM PST by FairOpinion
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To: angkor; LayoutGuru2
Dunno angkor, Layout posted it
2,632 posted on 12/21/2003 6:44:31 PM PST by JustPiper (Following the course of least resistance makes for crooked rivers and crooked men)
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To: Rushmore Rocks
"Add FairOpinion to my list. He/she has done a great job with research and "fair opinions"."

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Thank you! :)

BTW, the info in this thread, and the info that was at Debka, Northeast Network and Steven Quayle site for some time, is just hitting the main media:

From the San Diego Tribune:

Security tightened in California following terror threat warning
Dec. 21, 5:09 pm

"Some of the intercepted communications and other intelligence mentioned New York, Washington and unspecified cities on the West Coast, according to a senior law enforcement, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

The California Highway Patrol stepped up security on the Golden Gate Bridge and other spans, including a mandatory checkpoint for trucks. Officers also were paying extra attention to the state's oil refineries, nuclear power plants and power grids, according to Sgt. Wayne Ziese, a CHP spokesman.

At the U.S-Mexico border, the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection said it would be conducting more thorough inspections of the 55,000 vehicles that cross from Tijuana, Mexico to San Diego each day. Agents were paying close attention to pedestrians, documents and merchandise, and carefully examining trunks and cargo spaces.

Intelligence indicated al-Qaeda was seeking again to use planes as weapons and exploit suspected weakness in U.S. aviation security.

Airports across California, already crowded with the traditional holiday travel rush, began Sunday to ratchet up security measures. "

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/nation/terror/20031221-1709-ca-terrorthreat-calif.html


2,633 posted on 12/21/2003 6:46:36 PM PST by FairOpinion
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To: Calpernia
And we know Ridge needs to be fired
2,634 posted on 12/21/2003 6:49:34 PM PST by JustPiper (Following the course of least resistance makes for crooked rivers and crooked men)
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To: riri
Ingenious to use a thermos for attack
2,635 posted on 12/21/2003 6:50:24 PM PST by JustPiper (Following the course of least resistance makes for crooked rivers and crooked men)
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To: Miss Marple
Bump, I know it's kept us going for nearly two months ;)
2,636 posted on 12/21/2003 6:51:50 PM PST by JustPiper (Following the course of least resistance makes for crooked rivers and crooked men)
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To: Rushmore Rocks
A thank you bump!
2,637 posted on 12/21/2003 6:52:19 PM PST by JustPiper (Following the course of least resistance makes for crooked rivers and crooked men)
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To: FairOpinion
You are absolutely right. A lot of people ignore or make fun of the bits and pieces of the information, but obviously those of us who were taking them seriously have been the more realistic ones, because the US government is taking them seriously. Some major attacks are indeed planned.

At what price we are being validated Fair? Don't forget we are the fringe lunatics ;)

2,638 posted on 12/21/2003 6:53:16 PM PST by JustPiper (Following the course of least resistance makes for crooked rivers and crooked men)
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To: Rushmore Rocks
Would you like to be added to the Terror list?

Anyone who wishes to be added/removed just let me know, I'm more than glad to ;)
2,639 posted on 12/21/2003 6:54:17 PM PST by JustPiper (Following the course of least resistance makes for crooked rivers and crooked men)
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To: FairOpinion
There were also several warnings about cargo planes being potentially hijacked, security is much less, than for passenger planes.

I was more worried about my MIL landing yesterday in Birmingham than her leaving out of O'Hare also. I don't think they will go to busy airports again.

2,640 posted on 12/21/2003 6:55:28 PM PST by JustPiper (Following the course of least resistance makes for crooked rivers and crooked men)
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