Yes it's a jihad - but it's not directed just at the Jews -- it's directed at Christians too -- and prosperous, democratic cultures. Why do you believe bin Laden and his minions have attacked America. What do you suppose is his long term, strategic objective ?? Simply to stop us from supporting Israel ?? To spread Islam throughout the world ?? To seek economic domination over western cultures ?? To expand the borders of the Arab world ?? Do you believe it's as simple as he hates the Jews ??
I don't think so.