[aristeides]

That Egyptian could also have been tipped off because he is in fact an infiltrator among the terrorists. Of course, the ultimate loyalty of double agents can always be open to doubt -- as the case of Ali Mohamed shows.

[Mitchell]

That Egyptian could also have been tipped off because he is in fact an infiltrator among the terrorists.

Good point.

Of course, the ultimate loyalty of double agents can always be open to doubt -- as the case of Ali Mohamed shows.

DIdn't he basically deliver non-terrorist-related information to the FBI as a diversionary tactic, prior to the first WTC bombing? I usually think of a double agent as engaged in related activities on both sides.