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Bin Laden: Palestinian issue behind al Qaeda's war with West [Updated]
UPDATE: 16 May 2008: As expected, an audiotape message was released overnight by as-Sahab, the media wing of al Qaeda. The message, nine minutes, 40 seconds (09:40) in length, was an audio track purported to be that of Osama bin Laden, accompanied by a stock photo of the terrorist imposed over an image of the al Aqsa mosque of Jerusalem.
The primary focus of the message appeared to be the "Palestinian cause," with the speaker calling the Palestinian situation the root cause fueling al Qaeda's war against the West and the 9/11 attacks in the U.S.
Excerpted:
To Western nations ... this speech is to understand the core reason of the war between our civilization and your civilizations. I mean the Palestinian cause."
"The Palestinian cause is the major issue for my (Islamic) nation. It was an important element in fueling me from the beginning and the 19 others with a great motive to fight for those subjected to injustice and the oppressed.”
"Sixty years ago, the Israeli state didn't exist. Instead, it was established on the land of Palestine raped by force. Israelis are occupying invaders whom we should fight."
The release of the message appeared to be expedited to insure that it coincided with the visit by President Bush to Israel.
As I noted during my appearance on Coast to Coast AM with George Noory last night, suspicion is mounting over the authenticity of the audio. Consistent with messages allegedly released by and featuring Osama bin Laden since late 2001, the latest message offered no "proof of life." We have seen or heard little proof that bin Laden is still alive, or issuing these audio messages himself.
15 May 2008: ABC News is currently reporting that a “radical jihadist website has announced that a new message from al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is forthcoming.” Research performed by the Northeast Intelligence Network investigators indeed confirmed the announcement. We are monitoring various Internet “sites” for the appearance of the message, in which bin Laden will purportedly address Israel’s 60th birthday. Out of all of the audio and video messages allegedly released from bin Laden since 1998, this is one that should immediately garner the attention of our intelligence agencies and military. [Developing]
Operational Success in Somalia
1 May 2008: A U.S. led, pre-dawn missile strike killed al Qaeda's top commander in Somalia today. Aden Hashi AYRO, a commander in the al-Sabab terrorist organization, the armed wing of the Council of Islamic Courts, was killed when at least four Tomahawk cruise missiles struck a series of single family residences inside of a compound in Dusamareeb.
Doug Hagmann, director of the Northeast Intelligence Network, reported during the first hour of Coast to Coast AM with George Noory tonight that the death of AYRO is being described as an "unqualified success" by a number of U.S. military and intelligence leaders. His death is being mourned by various terrorist groups, including leaders within al Shabab. Mukhtar ROBOW, a spokesman for al-Shabab, issued a statement calling AYRO a martyr. ROBOW also stated that the Council of Islamic Courts is committed to "the continuation of Holy War," and the implementation of Sharia law in Somalia.
read more »Brigitte Bardot on trial for Muslim slur (Coming soon to the U.S.)
Those who slur Christianity should be thankful that the same laws obviously do not apply to them. A glimpse of what to expect in the U.S. in the not-too-distant future... --Doug Hagmann
15 April 2008: French former film star Brigitte Bardot went on trial on Tuesday for insulting Muslims, the fifth time she has faced the charge of "inciting racial hatred" over her controversial remarks about Islam and its followers. Article HERE
CAIR supports Carter - HAMAS meeting
12 April 2008: HAMAS has been designated as a foreign terrorist organization under the 1996 Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (AEDPA). That law states that the Secretary of State is authorized to designate an organization as a “foreign terrorist organization” if the following three conditions are met:
1. The organization is foreign;
2. The organization engages in terrorist activity;
3. The terrorist activity threatens the security of United States
citizens or the national security of the United States.
Under the AEDPA, people who provide funds or other material support to a designated FTO are breaking the law and may be prosecuted.
Despite the FTO designation, former U.S. President Carter is planning to meet with senior officials of the Palestinian terror group HAMAS next week. Commenting on Carter's proposed visit, a U.S. State Department official said that "U.S. policy is that Hamas is a terrorist organization; we don't believe its in the interest of our policy or in the interest of peace to have such a meeting."
Meanwhile, Ibrahim Hooper, communications director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said "Carter's efforts demonstrate he's a true partner in peace."
Supporting discussions with HAMAS? Some background and a partial list of attacks by the HAMAS terrorist organization can be found at this link.
Nuclear material stolen
Security camera sees person carrying away a 50 pound container of nuke material
9 April 2008: A radioactive substance that can be used to make a dirty bomb has been stolen in Japan, police and officials said on Tuesday, warning the public not to go near it.
A sealed metal container holding a small amount of iridium 192 was stolen on Monday from the office near Tokyo of a company that inspects industrial products, police said.
Iridium 192 is commonly used in cancer radiation treatment but it is also cited in scenarios by anti-terrorism investigators as an ingredient for a makeshift nuclear bomb.
"Open Meeting" with Ayman al-Zawahiri (al Qaeda #2 terrorist)
3 April 2008: A 46-page transcript was released yesterday of al Qaeda's second-in-command "open meeting." It is presented in a question and answer format and was released in both English and Arabic. The document was found on web sites utilized by terrorists and their supporters and was produced by as Sahab, the media wing of al Qaeda.
English language document; download here: Part I
"AUDIO (in Arabic); Length: 01:43:47; File size: 12.1 MB
Audio courtesy of Archangel
Coordinated laser attacks against passenger aircraft in Australia
1 April 2008: Starting last Friday, at least six passenger aircraft flying into Sydney, Australia were “painted” by lasers as they approached the airport in Sydney. According to Australian authorities, the attacks forced the airplanes to change their flight paths and delay their landings into Sydney. The attacks against the aircraft, described as “coordinated,” consisted of four separate lasers situated in separate locations and lasted upwards of 15 minutes. An investigation of the incident determined that the lasers appear to have originated from the Bexley area of south-western Sydney.
Another laser incident was reported last night, disrupting the flight path of another Sydney-bound plane. Australian police reported that a laser was pointed at a commercial aircraft that was traveling from Cairns to Sydney's Kingsford Smith Airport. The incident took place at about 9:30 p.m. local time and apparently originated from the Bossley Park area.
Laser “attacks” against commercial and military aircraft is not new, especially in the U.S. The Northeast Intelligence Network has been reporting on such attacks worldwide for the last four years, including laser activity in Australia in March 2007.
read more »Fitna - the movie: Excellent & accurate
29 March 2008: Alternative download sites (English):
27 March 2008: Fitna - the movie. Superb film...
28 March 2008: It is unfortunate, but not entirely unexpected, that LiveLeak was forced to remove the documentary "Fitna" due to death threats to their staff. While we understand and respect their decision, the administrators and staff of the Northeast Intelligence Network feel that the information provided in the film is too valuable to fall victim to such tactics. After careful consideration and with the full support of those associated with the Northeast Intelligence Network, I have decided to make the film available for viewing.
The Northeast Intelligence Network has always been - and will continue to be - a beacon of truth and a purveyor of truth, regardless of where it might lead.
Courtesy of Internet terrorism analyst Archangel, we have obtained a copy of the video.
30 March 2008: Please note that we have received a number of e-mails that the video portion of the film in OUR link (below) will not play - we are working on this right now. You may view the film in the meantime at using the above links. Thank you for your patience.
It is now available for download at this link. Right click on link and choose "save as" or "save target as" to download and save to your computer. (Note: This is a large file - 56 MB - please be patient).
Al Qaeda's Zawahiri Audio Message: Attack Israel & U.S.
"Let us strike their interests everywhere, just as they gathered against us from everywhere, and let them know that every dollar they spend on the killing of Muslims, there will be shed blood instead in return."
23 March 2008: Muslim terrorist and al Qaeda's second-in-command Ayman al-Zawahiri issued an audio statement early today that was uploaded to web sites used by Islamic terrorists and sympathizers. Zawahiri instructed Muslims everywhere to attack Israel and the U.S., including all related interests, "in defense of the Palestinians in Gaza."
The statement from al Zawahiri follows the recent messages from al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, who called on Muslims fight for the "liberation" of the Palestinians. A CIA analysis of the audio verified the authenticity of the message.
DOWNLOAD HERE
Audio courtesy of Archangel
To download and save, right click on link, choose "save as" or "save target as."
Pope Baptizes Prominent Italian Muslim
23 March 2008: Italy's most prominent Muslim, an iconoclastic writer who condemned Islamic extremism and defended Israel, converted to Catholicism Saturday in a baptism by the pope at a Vatican Easter service.
An Egyptian-born, non-practicing Muslim who is married to a Catholic, Magdi Allam infuriated some Muslims with his books and columns in the newspaper Corriere della Sera newspaper, where he is a deputy editor. He titled one book "Long Live Israel." Complete article
