Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat - Thread Twenty-Four

[wakingup]

Per Fox News

UBL has told Zarqawi to launch attacks inside the US

[Velveeta]

bump

[relee]

I saw that report too. I wonder how soon we'll nab UBL.

[Chaos]

Just heard that on FNC. Heads up everyone!!!! Be safe.

[wakingup]

Hopefully soon!

[Godzilla]

Recent communications between Usama bin Laden and Abu Musab al-Zarqawi indicated that bin Laden has "encouraged Zarqawi and his group to focus on attacks inside the United State, multiple U.S. officials told FOX News on Monday.

The sources would not get into detail about how the communication was made or how it was intercepted by the United States and they pointed out that there is nothing specific in the message — such as maps, specific cities, or buildings — just a message encouraging a "focus" on attacks inside U.S. borders.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,148999,00.html

[Cindy]

http://www.internet-haganah.us/harchives/003735.html

February 28, 2005
"Al Ansar Forum: trends in usage, February 2005"

[Godzilla]

Recent communications between Usama bin Laden and Abu Musab al-Zarqawi indicated that bin Laden has "encouraged Zarqawi and his group to focus on attacks inside the United State, multiple U.S. officials told FOX News on Monday.

This has the potential to be significant. Last weekend AQ #2 Al-Zarwhari had a new video on Al-Jazera, and we are in a 60-day watch window based upon that threat. Fox later points out that Al-Zarqawi already has his hands full trying to stay one step ahead of coalition/Iraqi forces, so we may need to wait and see how this all pans out over the next few days. This has the potential to be i

[Cindy]

Note: The following text is an exact quote (minus the graphics)
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http://www.internet-haganah.us/harchives/003734.html

February 28, 2005

Ekhlaas: one billion muslims called on to attack 'Al Hagana'


ekhlaas.com/forum/showthread.php?p=32381


This post at ekhlaas.com is from the good Muslim brothers in Palestine and is addressed to all the participants in the electronic jihad, and to the one billion Muslims of the world, and calls upon them all to join in attacking the evil 'Al Hagana'.


Name: ekhlaas.com
Address: 66.235.200.184
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Posted by aaron at February 28, 2005 02:15 PM

[Godzilla]

Pinging you to TM post 3,628 posted on 02/27/2005 10:35:49 PM PST by kingofhearts.

[nwctwx]

pinging the whole list on this one..

[nwctwx]

TM ping, let me know if you want on or off the list.

[freeperfromnj]

Thanks for the ping. Here's another article of interest

Abu Ali linked to Saudi Arabia al Qaeda leader

By Jerry Seper
THE WASHINGTON TIMES

A Falls Church man accused of conspiring to assassinate President Bush met several times with an al Qaeda leader in Saudi Arabia who once was the target of a global manhunt and a key suspect in an attack that killed nine Americans in Riyadh, law-enforcement authorities said......

http://www.washtimes.com/national/20050227-114131-5195r.htm

[Labyrinthos]

I've been expecting a ping from you on this very issue. Thanks for the update.

[wakingup]

Tunnel to U.S. starts inside Mexican home

Evidence in sheik's trial cites donation from Lackawanna

Hillary in India: 'Outsourcing Will Continue'

[Cindy]

OPINION-SPECULATION: UBL and ZARQAWI most likely cannot get in to the United States right now; however is this message a "GO" signal? I don't know. Time will tell.

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FOX NEWS.com
http://www.foxnews.com

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,148999,00.html

"Officials: Bin Laden Urges Zarqawi to Hit U.S."

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "WASHINGTON — Recent communications between Usama bin Laden (search) and Abu Musab al-Zarqawi (search) indicated that bin Laden has "encouraged Zarqawi and his group to focus on attacks inside the United State, multiple U.S. officials told FOX News on Monday.


The sources would not get into detail about how the communication was made or how it was intercepted by the United States and they pointed out that there is nothing specific in the message — such as maps, specific cities, or buildings — just a message encouraging a "focus" on attacks inside U.S. borders."

[wakingup]

"however is this message a "GO" signal?"

A couple things that have resurfaced in the past few days have made me wonder if the "GO" signal was coming soon.

[Cindy]

Thanks Godzilla and pinging you to post no. 3669.
FYI.

[Cindy]

Yep.

ON THE OTHER HAND...

PERSONAL OPINION-SPECULATION: Every day is a go day for jihadis. They hate us. If they the time is right for them, if the terrorist equipment is available; it's a go for them.

Jihad...it's a hate thing.

[Godzilla]

OPINION-SPECULATION: UBL and ZARQAWI most likely cannot get in to the United States right now; however is this message a "GO" signal? I don't know. Time will tell.

My assessment of Zarqawi is that his leadership infrastructure is coming apart - based upon the multiple major subordinant leaders captured over the past couple of months and dramatically increased effort against Iraqis. The jihad in Iraq is losing steam, so I wonder how OBL could encourage Z to commence with attacks on mainland US when he can't closer to home. This is definitely a go signal, but can Z muster up the forces and resources to go, or is it indirectly aimed at those who can.