What Extremists Are Saying

From 11-14 November, the gangster jihadis who call themselves “Al-Qaida Organization in the Land of Two Rivers,” the “Islamic Army in Iraq” or the “Victorious Sect” posted multiple press releases to the internet in which they bragged about targeting and killing men of the Iraqi security forces. By killing those charged with security, these jihadists menace the lifeline of the community – its trade routes – and make the people afraid to use the roads, forcing them to rely on foreign armies for protection. But these transgressions upon the community were not enough for this week’s crime spree. In retaliation for the betrayal by the “guides to Hell, the pseudo-Sunnis,” the jihadists deliberately murdered families at a wedding feast, to include the fathers of the bride and groom. The enormity of this unlawful act rejects expiation. For these cowards, “who love martyrdom and yearn for heaven,” intentionally hurt believing men and women who did nothing to deserve it solely “to gain martyrdom out of belief in what God promised them.” These selfish acts to find “the shortest way to Paradise ” are not justified in any law.

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Once again showing its utter disregard for human life, Al-Qaida has claimed responsibility for three bombings which deliberately targeted civilians at hotels in the city of Amman , Jordan on November 9. The coordinated attacks on the Days Inn, Grand Hyatt and Radisson SAS murdered at least 56 people and wounded over 200. Although the hotels are frequented by international tourists, most of those killed were Jordanians. Citizens of Iraq , China , Palestine , the United States of America and Saudi Arabia were reportedly among the dead.

A statement posted online attributed to Al-Qaida in Iraq calls the bombings retaliation for Jordan 's involvement in Operation Iraqi Freedom, saying that the kingdom, "is now in the range of fire of the holy warriors." It credited "A group of lions of Al-Qaida" for carrying out the blasts, explaining, "Some hotels were chosen which the Jordanian despot had turned into a backyard for the enemies of the faith, the Jews and crusaders."

Jordan 's Deputy Prime Minister Marwan Muasher called Jordanian-born terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi a "prime suspect.''

Since 2001, Jordan has been a proud, vital member of the community of nations fighting extremism. Jordan has donated extensive humanitarian aid to Iraqi citizens and provided doctors and nurses who have treated over half a million Iraqis.

Attacking innocence is the norm for Al-Qaida-affiliated terrorists. They have no positive vision of the future and prey on the most vulnerable.

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On November 1st, Major General Khalid al-Khulaywi of the Fahd Security College in Riyadh was interviewed on the Al-Arabiyah pan-Arab satellite network. He spoke critically of Zarqawi’s gangsters, those selfish greedy thieves who swore allegiance to Al-Qaida but act without permission or approval of the higher authorities. In addition to threatening the global jihad goals, Zarqawi’s brigands murder and torture anyone they can capture, such as those who are in the service of the diplomatic community at the request of the Iraqi people, and pretend they are engaged in actual military combat. “The number of Muslims he has killed in Iraq is hundreds of times greater than the Americans he has killed there,” said General al-Khulaywi. “A collective, concerted Arab action is required to expose the goals and strategy of that charlatan.”

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In yet another example of the extreme nature of the insurgency, Al Qaida has claimed responsibility for kidnapping two civilian employees of the Moroccan embassy in Baghdad and has threatened to kill them. On November 3rd, Al Qaida announced on a terrorist website that it had sentenced the men to death, saying they, "were without doubt loyalists of the oppressors and elements of the apostate regime in Morocco .”

Increasingly, moderates of the region are standing up against these barbaric and desperate acts. In a televised address to his nation, Moroccan King Mohammed VI said, "We condemn the reprehensible kidnapping of two Moroccan citizens by terrorist groups in Iraq ." The Moroccan foreign embassy has stated, “Unfortunately, and despite many calls in the country, the Al-Qaida Iraqi branch has apparently opted for the supreme barbarity that nothing would explain or even justify.”

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31 October and 3 November, two separate messages were posted to an Al Qa’ida affiliated website concerning Syria . The 31 Oct message warned the people of “al-Sham” ( Syria ), to beware and prepare for an imminent battle. The author believes that the “hateful crusaders [are] preparing to seize you and shake your regime,” and argues that the hostilities are not directed against the regime; rather, to fight Muslims “according to fake religious promises driven by blind hatred.” Further, he calls for the preparation of cells for gang warfare, and suggests that the “proven” weapons of improvised explosive devices, Kalashnikovs, and suicide bombings are best utilized against the enemy. The 3 Nov message, titled: “A Brief Message to the Muslims in al-Sham,” warns of an impending dismantling of the Syrian regime by the “Zionist/Crusader alliance,” and alerts Syrian Muslims to ally within the “Global Islamic Front.” According to the author, regardless of any appeasement or collaborations with the “idiot monster,” the Syrian regime will be struck as the alliance seeks to create a schism within Muslims in Syria , allegedly inventing their role in the al-Hariri assassination and “infiltration of mujahideen to Iraq ”. Further, to confront this situation, the author advocates the unification of Muslims under the flag of “international jihad.”

On 3 November, a message posted to a jihadist forum, a woman claiming to be a Palestinian in Iraq entreats Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the Emir of al-Qaeda in Iraq , for his assistance in freeing their family members from prison and to defend the women from “cross-worshipper” and Shi’ite aggression. The woman alleges that al-Ghadr Brigade and al-Zeeb Brigade have committed acts of dishonor and desecration upon them and sisters from the Sunni people, claiming: “Every day they send to us threats of eviction and expulsion. Our husbands are taken to concentration camps.” Calling upon Zarqawi and the mujahideen for support, the message also includes a prayer for them to capture the “infidel’s heads, the traitors, and the agents.”

On 2 November, "Murasil Akhbar 4," a site moderator of the Global News Network forum, posted a statement issued by al-Qa'ida Organization in the Land of the Two Rivers (AQI) in which the group announced the release of Part II of the "Biographies of Eminent Martyrs" series. This three-page issue, written by "Abu-Isma'il al-Muhajir," talked about "Abu-Hurayrah al-Hijazi" who carried out a suicide attack against the Public Security headquarters in an Iraqi governorate.

On 31 October, "Al-Jabhah al-I'lamiyah" posted to Al-Faruq Forums a statement issued by the Global Islamic Media Front (GIMF) entitled "Jundi al-Qa'ida al-Qadim (the future al-Qa'ida soldier), Rakan Ben Wilyamz" (as published) in which the group promised western countries and the US that they have and will continue to recruit people born to Christian families that have converted to Islam and adopted the Al Qa’ida philosophy and it will be these mujahideen that will perform the new operations against the West and the US in the future.

On 21 October, "Murasil Akhbar 4," a moderator of the Global News Network forum, posted a statement issued by the Media Division of al-Qa'ida Organization in the Land of the Two Rivers, in which the group responded to "lies" made by Islam Memo, saying that this was not the first time Islam Memo makes up such lies. The original post was attributed to "Abu-Maysarah al-Iraqi" of the Media Division of al-Qa'ida Organization in the Land of the Two Rivers. The Global News Network at www.world-news-network.net was established in July and immediately became the major source of statements issued by insurgent groups in Iraq .

On 13 October, "Murasil Akhbar 4," a site moderator of the Global News Network forum, posted a statement issued by Abu-Mus'ab al-Zarqawi's al-Qa'ida Organization in the Land of the Two Rivers [Tanzim al-Qa'ida fi Bilad al-Rafidayn] in which the group condemned moderate Sunnis who "reject terrorism," and participated in the writing of the "constitution of infidelity." The statement was attributed to "Abu-Maysarah al-Iraqi" of the Media Division of al-Qa'ida Organization in the Land of the Two Rivers.

The most recent press release posted by the so-called “Media Division” of the so-called “al-Qa’ida Organization in the Land of Two Rivers” expressed frustration with the Islam Memo which accused the group of killing Sunni voters in Ramadi. “These are lies,” said Zarqawi’s statement, reacting angrily to the question of when the group would stop the trail “of bloodshed against the Muslims under differing pretexts.” In particular, targeting Sunnis voting either yes or no on the constitutional referendum, attacking the Islamic Party and arming themselves against other mujahidin. While Zarqawi’s group vehemently denied all accusations and claimed its goal was to “defend the Muslims, not kill them,” just days earlier it lumped “the rejectionist Crusader-Jewish alliance” in with “another enemy,” referring to those who “claim to be Sunnis.” These people who liked to call themselves moderates or enlightened, it said, “obscure the religion of the prophets for people and pushes them to take the road to annihilation and to use methods that conflict with the rules of the faith. It is not supported by the fundamental truths of tradition or intelligence.” In essence, Zarqawi declared them to be non-Muslims and thus – in accordance with all its previous messages – eligible for a jihad-backed death: “We will not differentiate between a rejectionist who cooperated with the Crusaders and someone who claims to be a Sunni who sold himself to the enemies of this religion, betrayed God and His messenger.”

The “al-Qaida Organization in the Land of Two Rivers” is clearly experiencing the consequences of its own stated actions and must now, with the round approval of the Iraqi Constitution, ponder its own legitimacy to act. It knows that it has no legal basis to kill the millions of Iraqis who voted for a future that will benefit the ummah but does not include them.

>>>>>Once again showing its utter disregard for human life, Al-Qaida has claimed responsibility for three bombings which deliberately targeted civilians at hotels in the city of Amman , Jordan on November 9.

More translations on the Amman attack from http://www.lauramansfield.com/j/default.asp

9 November 2005 - Al Qaeda Attacks Hit Luxury Hotels in Amman, Jordan

by Laura Mansfield

Breaking news from Amman, Jordan: The Grand Hyatt Hotel and the Radisson, two luxury hotels in the heart of Amman, Jordan, were struck with near simultanous explosions in what is believed to be a terror attack perpetrated by Al Qaeda.

AP is reporting a third explosion at a Days Inn hotel in Amman. This has not been confirmed.

The hotels are frequently used by Israeli tourists, western journalists, and top Iraqi government officials.

Early reports indicate that seven are confirmed dead; more deaths are anticipated.

We will update this story as news comes in.

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9 November 2005 - Update on Amman attacks: Death toll at 67 so far; one claim of responsibility may not be credible; explosives packed car found at 4th hotel

The death toll in the Amman attacks has risen to 67 in the triple hotel attack today. The Grand Hyatt, the Radisson, and the Days Inn were hit by apparant suicide bombers.

An explosives packed car was found at a fourth luxury hotel belonging to the French chain Le Meridien.

At least one group has claimed responsibility so far for the attack, but that claim is of dubious credibility.

The claim of responsibility had multiple spelling and grammatical errors in the Arabic posting. In fact, the posting appeared to have been run through a software translation program, translating from a western language, most likely English, into Arabic..

The group claiming credit calls itself "Jund al Sham" or "Soldiers of the Levant".

This group first surfaced in October 2004, after the attacks in Taba, on the Hilton hotel in the Sinai. In the past they have claimed to be a brigade affiliated with Tawhid wa Jihad; previous statements have claimed loyalty to Zarqawi, although no statements have emerged from Zarqawi's group acknowledging a relationship.

This group has taken responsibility for attacks throughout Lebanon, the Sinai, and Egypt.

The following attacks are among those they have taken credit for.
# attack on Hilton Hotel, Taba October 2004
# attack killing 4 Syrian police officers August 2005
# explosions in Cairo this past summer
# explosion in Doha. Qatar this summer on theatre by Egyptian national
# attack July 2005 on luxury hotels in Sharm el Sheikh
# 3 bombings in Lebanon March 2005

The group has denied responsibility for the Hariri assasination.

None of these claims has been proven; this claim of responsibility is not really considered credible.

10 November 2005 - Al Qaeda in Iraq takes credit for Amman blasts

A second, and much more credible, claim of responsibility for yesterday's Amman attacks has emerged from Al Qaeda of Mesopotamia, the branch of the terror organization run by Jordanian Abu Mus'ab al Zarqawi.

The posting was made on a number of jihadi websites during the night by Abu Masayra al Iraqi, who traditionally releases statements on behalf of the group. The posting was also released on the Ansar-Jihad mailing list.

Although it is not possible, based on the posting alone, to attribute responsibility for the blasts to the group, it is likely that this is a credible post and that the Zarqawi-led Al Qaeda is in fact responsible for the attacks.

The near-simultaneous blasts certainly bear all of the hallmarks of an Al Qaeda operation.

The claim of responsibility includes the following statement: "We will announce the details of the battle at a later time".

This strongly suggests that one or more of the attacks were videotaped, and that we can expect the traditional celebratory video.

Translation of statement of responsibility from Al Qaeda for Amman attacks

In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds; and our prayers and greetings to the imam of the Mujahideen, our prophet Mohamed, and to his family and his companions.

And then:

In these blessed days, we fight in the name of Tawhid (monotheism) and against the tyranny and the treachery of the disbelieving Crusaders in Mesopotamia, and who write the epics of glory in this time.

A group of our strongest lions from one of the battalions of al Qaeda, the Brigade of Al Bara’a Bin Malek, in defense of their religion and to spread the word of Monotheism, have opened a new battle against some of the dens that were planted in the land of the Muslims in Amman. After studying the targets, and completing our surveillance, we chose these hotels as the targets of this attack is because the Jordanian tyrant (reference to King Abdullah) had turned them into a backyard for the enemies of the faith, the Jews and for the apostate traitors, a safe haven for the intelligence services of the unbelievers, who run their conspiracy against Muslims from there. It is a center of prostitution and debauchery in the way against Allah and his Messenger.

Despite the security measures implemented by the tyrant and the tyrant’s son to protect these dens, the soldiers of Al Qaeda were able to arrive at their targets, and carry out the attacks, as was confirmed to us from the news sources. We will declare the details of the battle at a later time, God willing.

So let the tyrant of Amman know that the wall of protection for the Jews, which was built in East Jordan, and the backyard of the Crusader’s armies and the descendents of Ibn al Alqami, has become a target for the Mujhaideen and their attacks; he and his masters should expect the worst. the worst.

Allah Akbar! Allak Akbar! Honor be to Allah and to his Messenger and to the Mujahideen!

8 Shawwal 1426 AH
10/11/2005
Abu Masayra al Iraqi
The Media Wing
Al Qaeda Organization in Mesopotamia

10 November 2005 - Zarqawi audio from April promising "what is to come will be more vicious and more bitter" rereleased today

A 7 minutes, 23 second audio tape, originally released April 29, 2005, was released this morning by Abu Mus'ab al Zarqawi, whose group took credit for yesterday's attacks in Amman, is promising more attacks.

In the tape, he promises "what is to come will be more vicious and more bitter" than the attacks yesterday in Amman.

Although it is not possible to completely authenticate the tape, the voice and format, as well as the method of distribution, are consistent with those previously released by Zarqawi. It has been widely acknowedged at the time of the April release that it was almost certainly Zarqawi.

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