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

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

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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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[Quix]

Great points.

[GingisK]

Common sense is sometimes hard to acquire.

So I see.

You didn't answer the question: Which rights should citizens relinquish; and, how would losing each right help the "war" on terror? Common sense should tell you that the rights of US citizens are the only things that distinguish this Nation from any other. Common sense should also tell you that loss of those rights would not help the anti-terror effort even in the slightest.

The basic rights of citizens STRENGTHEN AND PRESERVE the Nation. They do NOT weaken the Nation.

...you are one of those libertarians who want to provide hashish to the prisoners...

Oh, now you are stretching. Please provide me a link to an article that states that there has been anyone suggesting such a thing. If you made such a propaganda peice yourself, you should be ashamed of yourself. So much for common sense.

What does "Conservative" mean to you? To me this means "conserving and preserving the fragile Constitutional Republic" in which we live. Common sense should tell you that you cannot destroy the very essense of this Nation in order to preserve it.

You are in desperate need of reading the works of our Founding Fathers. Your willingness to trade your God-given rights for a false sense of security is alarming.

Why do you suppose that basic rights must be surrendered in order to secure the Nation? This is simply not the case. Prudent physical security can be accomplished without degredation of the rights of citizens. To surrender your rights for any reason whatsoever is to betray the Founders and the Continnental Army and all of the soldiers that shed blood throughout history to preserve those rights.

It is far better to die free than to die in chains. Your rights keep you out of chains.

It seems the public school system has claimed the mind and soul of yet another US citizen.

[Quix]

I much agree.

[tracer]

"I'd be sorely tempted to wage my own war over this,"....

Hold that thought......

[walford]

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."

If this god wants to kill 100,000 people that he created, why does he need the likes of Abahooahndinaeihablienalahslaeni [aka 'the sound of clearing one's throat']?

When anyone claims to be the instrument of the Almighty, that is blasphemy. To kill citing Divine Will is to serve a dark power that will eat the killers when they are done.

Gen. Boykin is right.

My religion did not originate in the Mid-East, but even I recognize that this is a Holy War.

[Quix]

For sure.

And I still am of the opinion that he needs solitary confinement in Leavenworth on bread and water with no video, no computer and only the Bible and Reader's Digest and maybe a few conservative periodicals to read . . . until long after he quits dreaming of pontificating and other things ever again.

[Quix]

Good work!

My dad, for some mysterious reason, likes Poms.

They are certainly furry.

But to yippy and fragile for me. I prefer Lassie type Collies.

[Quix]

One source is convinced 28 other countries will also be attacked at the same time.

These characters want to throw lots of dust in the air; call lots of attention to themselves and their cause . . . and pretend that they are going to rule the world. They are delusional enough in their worship of their demonic moon god, to think that they will succeed. It's conceivable that they might. But not for longer than 3.5-7 years.

[Quix]

I've met Lindsay.

He didn't strike me as anything close to a whore. His writings don't either.

In fact, I rebuke your curse in Jesus' Name.

He's an earnest researcher, commentator. I don't agree with everything he says. But he's more right than some people give him credit for. At least he has a lot more connections with people of position and knowledge than I do.

And he often speaks wisely from what his sources tell him--reflecting on Biblical prophecies in the light of what his sources are telling him.

I'm glad he's there, doing that. Someone needs to.

[Quix]

WISE, IMHO.

[Quix]

Thanks. I didn't know all those details.

Sobering.

[tracer]

I stand in awe of the utter genius demonstrated by the placement of an ad which reads:

" Health insurance for the self-employed: Special offer"

-- smack dab in the middle of an English-language article bearing the headline:

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

But, then, that's just me.

BTW, "Allah willing" = "escape clause" (should be in fine print) mandated by Al Qaida's corporate attorneys.....

#8-)>

[Toespi]

I think he also used his and others intrepretations of biblical prophecy, from Revelations, Daniel, etc.

[Quix]

I'd like to see that, too.

But I can't figure out how to do it and avoid radicalizing 90% of the Moslems in the world into a life long fury hell-bent on the destruction of anything hinting of western, Jewish or Christian.

[tracer]

"Tell you what, Mr. al- Hijazi, I challenge your weak god. If your worthless piece of trash you call a god can kill me right now while I'm typing without the help of your brain- washed minions, I'm sure thousands of infidels will come to your side.

Willl? Willl!! Wake up!! Quit horsing around!! Speak to me!! Speak to me!! Oh, $#!t!!!

[Quix]

True.

[WinOne4TheGipper]

Hey, I'm here.

[Toespi]

What a relief!!

[WinOne4TheGipper]

And it's Oh Shi'ite!

[Malsua]

Thanks. I didn't know all those details.

Sobering.

Yeah, it is on some levels. We can't be sure of "no Ramadan attacks" until after the 27th. In which case that yahoo from Yahoo is a yahoo. heh.

Something else to remember. Ramadan is based on the Moon cycles. It floats all over. It runs about 11 days per year earlier. Next year it'll come about Oct 15/16 or so.