If this were anybody but DEBKA, I'd be concerned.
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It was also in the Washington Times, also posted here, although they were not quite as explicit.
http://www.washtimes.com/national/20030204-79888.htm
Arrests of al Qaeda terrorists disrupt plans for attack
By Bill Gertz
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Al Qaeda is planning a mass-casualty attack to rival September 11, but preparations have been disrupted by arrests of terrorists during the past several months, according to U.S. intelligence officials.
"The attack will be large-scale," one official said.
Additionally, the intelligence reports stated that any major attack is likely to be preceded by smaller-scale strikes, including assassinations of prominent people in the United States, the official said.
Given the success of the snipers months ago, I'm sure the Islamo-idiots took note. Add to that the rabid wish of the Dims to disarm us all spells disaster.
I live in a nice part of Portland, however it is 6 blocks from what has been described as the most radical mosque in America. Also about a mile and a half from the apartment complex where the 'Law' picked up the local 'cell' several months ago.
I'm just afraid that the NEXT round of assasination-poison-gas attacks where many are killed is the only thing that will slap the idiots in this country back to their senses. (If they ever had any sense to begin with)
Nam Vet
There is nothing in this report out of bounds with what we know. I have heard other reports (via Hugh Hewitt's radio program) that the Israelis believe there will be nuclear weapons of some sort utilized and are preparing for that eventuality.