Al Qaida commander 'anticipates' 100,000 Americans dead in attack

World Tribune.com ^ | 11/13/03 | MIDDLE EAST MEDIA RESEARCH INSTITUTE

[Pikamax]

Al Qaida commander 'anticipates' 100,000 Americans dead in attack

Special to World Tribune.com MIDDLE EAST MEDIA RESEARCH INSTITUTE Thursday, November 13, 2003 Al-Qal'a (The Fortress) an Islamist Internet forum, posted the first of a two-part interview with a person who introduced himself as Abu Salma Al-Hijazi, one of the Al Qaida commanders closest to Osama bin Laden.(1) The interview was conducted in Iraq, south of Faluja. The article notes that Al-Hijazi was surrounded by five masked men carrying missiles as well as personal weapons. The following are excerpts from the interview:

In regard to rumors about a large-scale attack against the U.S. during the month of Ramadan, Al-Hijazi said that "a huge and very courageous strike" will take place and that the number of infidels expected to be killed in this attack, according to primary estimates, exceeds 100,000. He added that he "anticipates, but will not swear, that the attack will happen during Ramadan."

He further stated that the attack will be carried out in a way that will "amaze the world and turn Al Qaida into [an organization that] horrifies the world until the law of Allah is implemented, actually implemented, and not just in words, on His land... You wait and see that the balance of power between Al Qaida and its rivals will change, all of a sudden, Allah willing."

Regarding Al Qaida detainees, Al-Hijazi said: "We follow their situation closely... the collaborating governments will pay the price for capturing these heroes who want to revive the glory of their nation and shake off the dust of humiliation and disgrace."

Al-Hijazi added that the "collaborating and treacherous" governments should know that Al Qaida has a long reach and its members enjoy popularity that will not end just because apostate governments detain hundreds of Al Qaida's members. "As soon as the governments detain one of our people, ten like him join us... this is no secret."

Al-Hijazi said that Al Qaida instructed its members not to confront the governments of Islamic countries and clarified that Americans are the main target of the organization, wherever they may be, in order to cause their disintegration and collapse, even if it takes a long time. "We are patient," he added, "our patience will only end with the collapse of America and its agents."

Al-Hijazi also said: "There is no doubt that the demise of America and its collapse will lead to the collapse of these fragile regimes that depend on it... We will not stop until we establish the Islamic Caliphate and until Allah's law is implemented in His land."

When asked about the recent bombing in Riyadh, Al-Hijazi referred to Saudi media reports — which claimed that in the attack Muslim women and children were killed — as "merely media deceit." He added: "This place was under surveillance for many months. Following a thorough investigation, it became perfectly clear to us that the people living there were at least 300 Americans and a large group of Lebanese Christians who had tortured Muslims there, in Lebanon, during the civil war. After consultation, we decided it was appropriate to attack this place and destroy it, including the people who lived there, because it housed Americans and a large majority of Christians holding Lebanese citizenship.

"Since the Saudi government is aware of the sensitivity of this place and that it is a declared target for Al Qaida, it surrounded it with very heavy security. However, we gave our people in Riyadh a green light to destroy it on top of those inside. Allah facilitated breaking into the place and bombing the part in which mostly Americans stayed. As a result, praise Allah, at least 40 Americans were killed, as well as 27 Christians from Lebanon, and a group of citizens who were Muslim; also, at least 70 Americans were injured, as well as more than 30 citizens of other countries, most of them Christians from Lebanon."

According to Al-Hijazi, a Saudi religious scholar who is wanted by Saudi authorities will claim responsibility in a televised communiqué for the bombing "and for other operations to come." He added that the wills of the attackers will be published, apparently, in the month of Shawwal — the month following Ramadan according to the Muslim calendar - when Al Qaida's main website, Al-Nida, is due to be reactivated.

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[sport]

Al Quida commander "anticipates " 100,000 Americans dead in attack.

And every democrat politican said, "Amen and Amen."

[riri]

Tomorrow will be exactly two weeks since he's been MIA

Strange. Is it normal for them to take off extended periods during Rama-bomb, I wonder.

[jerseygirl]

Please see post #163.

[TN4Liberty]

I'm just pleased to see you were able to make a follow-up post :)

[Toespi]

I am not a doomsday nut guys but, I have always been haunted by Hal Lindsay's "LATE GREAT PLANET EARTH" written in 1970." Would just like to recite a small chapter. "Keep your eyes on the Middle East. If this is the time that we believe it is, this area will become a constant source of tension for all the world. The fear of another World War will be almost completely centered in the troubles of the area. It will become so severe that only Christ or the AntiChrist can solve it. Of course the world will choose the antichrist. Israel will become fantastically wealthy and influential in the future. Keep your eyes upon the developments of riches in the Dead Sea(??) The US will not hold its present position of leadership in the western world; financially, the future leader will be Western Europe. Internal political chaos caused by rebellions and Communist subversion will begin to erode the economy of our nation. Lack of moral principle by citizens and leaders will so weaken law and order that a state of anarchy will finally result. The military capability of the US, though it is at present the most powerful in the world, has already been neutralized because no one has the courage to use it decisively. When the economy collapses so will the military. The only chance of slowing up this decline is a widespread spiritual awakening."

[tallhappy]

Yes we should. Too many people ignore it or don't understand it.

Yes. I've noticed that too since 911. Islamofascist goals are spelled out clearly but we seem to ignore them.

To my mind it provides a basis for the overall war -- a sort of "why we fight" for the current situation.

[piasa]

While this rant of theirs is over the top, it is true that Al Qaeda's eventually going to have to come up with something more spectacular if media interest in their sporadic attacks wanes. And while it does appear to be waning, the American left and the press is still giving them and the dregs of the Baathist party considerable hope (at least to folks who get their understanding of america from the NY Times rather than personal experience) that they may succeed politically where they can never succeed militarily or even with acts of terrorism. When that hope fades they will have to strike, if they are able.

[cake_crumb]

"They get at least fear mileage out of talking about it."

Fear is the operative word. They ARE "terrorists" after all. They don't even have to bother carrying out an attack if they can scare enough people. It WOULD be stupid of them to try right now. Terribly stupid.

[chicagolady]

Maybe the Spiritual awakening happens OUT of the mass destruction and chaos?

[Rightly Biased]

Dry this out and you could fertilize the lawn.Fear is what the towell boys love to promote.

[Naspino]

You haven't caught up yet -- but I'll play devils advocate for a moment. Just to clearly state my side -- I want Islam to be defeated which is our true enemy. Until we recognize that the country has no choice but to gradually erode freedoms in a never-ending battle of contrition.

Ammendments I (religion) II (right to bear arms), IV (unreasonable searches and seizures), VI (prosecution), VIII (bail), X (state rights) XIV (naturalized citizens) could all be under assault if the acts of terrorism escalate to the point of a plauge threatens the country. It might be temporarily set aside but set aside none the less and probably to the support of most Americans (i.e. searching every white van in DC on the interstate for a sniper that wasn't even driving a white van).

[Toespi]

It is also mentioned somewhere in the book (can't find it right now) that the US will be neutralized and will isolate itself from the rest of the world because of catastrophic events. (I think this is in relation to the prophecy of Ezekhial.)

[manic4organic]

Like they say: even a stopped clock is right twice per day. But my Glock, it's right all the time. Stock up on ammo and towelhead silhouettes.

[Oorang]

I believe there is a lot going on behind the scene, with the gov. and security, that we do not know about.

I also believe that they are not going to raise the color to the next level, or even to plaid, unless they are absolutely, positively sure this time. (I don't have much faith in the old color system.) The last couple of times they raised the color threat level is was, as far as we could tell, a no-show. If they raise it again and to the publics eye it is another no-show it just looses that much more credibility.

[WinOne4TheGipper]

This is actually the second time I challenged the Islamofascist god. Nothing wrong with me so far. Well, except the fact that I know have the head of a lion, the body of a... Never mind. ;-)

[netmilsmom]

Please, who is the fruit man?

[Naspino]

I think that comes from the reference to Tarshish and her cubs and the symbol of a Lion. The idea being that Great Britain and the United States and other western democracies born out of them would stand and protest the invasion of Israel by Gog and Magog but not intervene. Maybe a bit rusty on that. For us to not intervene was then to mean that we were not able to.

[appalachian_dweller]

>> Stock up on ammo <<

Don't forget water, food, clothing, and first-aid supplies.

[Terriergal]

number of infidels expected to be killed in this attack, according to primary estimates, exceeds 100,000. He added that he "anticipates, but will not swear, that the attack will happen during Ramadan."

Oh brother. What a CYA statement, that last one.

[cake_crumb]

Don't put too mush stock in it. The letter was written by a woman who showed that she could care less about the dead on 9/11/01 and attempted to turn atrocities into political capital. Which backfired. Whether the threat turns out to be real or not, it costs Hillary! nothing to write it, take credit for it, hysteria monger and use it for a campaign platform to show she's suddenly "tough on terrorism".