Posted on 06/03/2002 5:32:07 PM PDT by realteeguru
CAIRO, Egypt — The spokesman for the Al Qaeda terror group has threatened more attacks on Americans and Jews in a message published by the pan-Arab daily Al-Hayat Sunday.
"We confirm our continuation in working to attack Americans and Jews, and targeting them, both people and buildings," Al-Hayat quoted Sulaiman Abu Gaith as saying in an article that the newspaper said was published on the Web site www.alneda.com. The site could not be accessed on Sunday.
"What will come to the Americans, God willing, won't be less than what has come. America should be ready and on high alert and fasten the seat belts, as with the will of God, we will come to them from where they didn't expect," Abu Gaith was quoted as saying. The newspaper did not give Abu Gaith's whereabouts.
Gordon Johndroe, a spokesman for the White House Office of Homeland Security, said Sunday in Washington that he was not familiar with the report and could not comment on its credibility.
Speaking generally of such threats, however, he said: "We have said for some time that Al Qaeda is still interested in attacking the United States. We have been working since Sept. 11 to try to prevent and disrupt their organization from attacking the United States and also to strengthen our critical infrastructure and response capabilities against future attacks."
People purporting to speak for Al Qaeda have also made threats against Jews and Westerners since Sept. 11.
Last month, FBI Director Robert Mueller warned of a possibility of a new terrorist attack against the United States.
"There will be another terrorist attack. We will not be able to stop it," Mueller told a meeting of the National Association of District Attorneys on May 20. "It's something we all live with."
Abu Gaith said the United States was targeted because of "what it does in regions of the Islamic world," and of being "in the partnership with Jews, the head of corruption and decay ... the reason behind all the injustice and oppression that befell on Muslims."
He said all that Israel was doing in Palestinian territories for more than 50 years was with "American blessings."
He said U.S. policies in Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia as well as in Sudan, the Philippines, Kashmir and Indonesia were against Muslims.
"After all of this, doesn't the prey have the right, while it is being slaughtered, to kick back?" he was quoted as saying.
Abu-Ghaith was stripped of his Kuwaiti citizenship in October after the former teacher and mosque preacher appeared in television broadcasts on behalf of Usama bin Laden, the prime suspect in the Sept. 11 attacks, threatening more attacks against Westerners.
Since the United States and its allies toppled Afghanistan's Taliban rulers, who harbored bin Laden and Al Qaeda, bin Laden and other Al Qaeda key figures remain at large.
This is his story. I'm not saying it is correct. I really don't know. I just know that he hates Israel, Jews, and he thinks that the WTC attacks were justified.
The only reason why I showed restraint is that his son is very nice and is my son's best friend. It was his son's birthday party, and I did not want to embarass his son.
His wife is also a very sweet person. I think she never dreamed of any of this when she married him. Ten years ago, most people really didn't care too much about the Israel/Palestine conflict. It didn't affect Americans too much. Well, now we are all aware of the conflict and who our real friends are.
I didn't say that 'you' needed to confront him but an anonymous call to the FBI could do the trick.
Why would you want to make the Jews suffer through watching that horrible movie. (Although the Halli Barry Boobies were fun to see)
I thought the film was unrealistic, unneccesarily violent and totally unbelievable.
The films basic message, that a super-patriot American would commit murderous terrorist acts against his fellow Americans for political reasons, is dispicable.
Surely we can think of a better movie if we need to send an inspirational message to the Israelis
Come on suckers, I'm ready.
America is alert now and resistance will come from all quarters. If you think the Israelis fight back fiercely, try showing your face in NC.
And my whereabouts are no secret. Act out in Apex, NC and prepare to burn in hell. (but only after having your remains carted out to a factory hog farm for a bit of tenderizing.)
Of course that's in a perfect world.
If you murder and claim to be Christian you're going against what the word says. If you murder one of another 'belief' system as a Muslim you are praised by many of your fellow Moslems.
The spelling and grammar are incorrect, and it is very hard to understand the points that you are trying to make.
I don't love terroist, and I don't support them.
I was telling about my son's best friends father. He is a Palestinian-American who thinks the WTC attacks were justified. I'm having a hard time with my son being friends with his son.
The mother is a fine Christian woman, and I hope that she has more influence on those kids than the dad. The kids are also going to a strong Christian very pro-American school.
As far as the kid goes, be vigilant. My brother worked with a pali/American. He said they're constantly told Americans and Jews are bad. Evil, etc. Starts at about 2 yrs. To them we are one with the jews. So be it.
Perhaps you can call this man on his "Christianity", and ask him to show you scripturally where he's correct. We are told to correct one another in scripture. If he's resistant to this, he's a CINO. Watch for suspicious behavior and report.
My wife is a Lebanese Christian who is also half Palistinian. I can assure you she was never taught to hate America; in fact, she loves it here in Georgia and has found it very easy to relate to Southern Culture. She is a better Christian than any bible thumper around here because she has maintained her belief in God in the face of death. She has no love for either Israel or the Muslims, and carries a very special dislike for Syria. In fact, she doesn't care for the Phalangests either. They have all committed evil acts. These people are not monolithic in their beliefs, my friend.
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