Al-Qaeda distributes first communique in Gaza

In leaflets telefaxed to reporters and pasted on street corners in Gaza City, the 'al-Quds (Jerusalem) Islamic Army' said that, like its parent organization, it would target 'the crusaders and every enemy of Islam and Muslims and their collaborators.'

'We will blow up our bodies in their positions' and 'strike with an iron fist at all the crusader, American and Zionist campaigns,' said the statement, adding the group adhered to the principles of al-Qaeda leaders Sheikh Osama Bin Laden and Musab al-Zarqawi.

The authenticity of the statement was hard to verify, but it bore the signature of al-Qaeda.

It was the first such leaflet signed by al-Qaeda in Gaza and openly announcing the formation of an al-Qaeda wing in the Palestinian territories.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas had earlier this year warned there were 'signs' al-Qaeda had established a foothold in the area.

If the new Palestinian Government is going to support terrorism, then we should start bombing parts of Gaza.

If they are opposed to terrorism, then this new goverment had better condemn this activity in Gaza. If not, then let them pay the piper. Supporting terrorism by inciting people should not be tolerated.

And if people are going to support terrorism, then need to be made to pay the piper.

I think there is at least one carrier group in the vicinity...

They didn't mention Zawahiri! Ayman won't like that. He may have to "martyr" himself to get his rep back.

A SAMPLER -- Various Links ON THE NET:

THE COUNTERTERRORISM BLOG: "AL QAEDA'S MASTER PLAN" -Posted by Olivier Guitta (April 3, 2006) (Read More...)

OSINT.INTERNET-HAGANAH.com (JPOST.com): "NOT THE FIRST FLIER FROM AL-QAIDA IN GAZA" (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "The flier further said that the Al Quds Islamic Army was affiliated with Al Qaida, and would act under orders from Osama Bin-Laden or Abu Musab Zarqawi, Israel Radio reported.") (May 10, 2006) (Read More...)

WorldNetDaily.com: Jerusalem - "CLERIC SAYS CHRISTIANS 'ADOPTED SATAN AS GOD' Pro-Israel denominations should be expelled from 'world church,' says PA Muslim leader" by Aaron Klein ) (May 9, 2006) (Read More...)

JPOST.com: "SLAIN AL-QAIDA AIDE WAS PALESTINIAN" by Khaled Abu Toameh (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "The sources identified the man as Husam Abu Baker, 32. They said his family, which lives in the village of Ya'bad near Jenin, was notified about his death only this week. His father, Abdel Latif, said he last saw his son about 10 years ago. The family was then living in Saudi Arabia when Husam left the kingdom to join al-Qaida in Afghanistan. Husam, according to village residents, was married to Fatmeh. the daughter of Ayman Zawahiri, the number-two man in al-Qaida.") (Updated April 23, 2006) (Read More...)

JIHAD WATCH.org: "JIHADISTS' MESSAGE TO ISRAEL AT NEW YORK RALLY: 'THE MUSHROOM CLOUD IS ON ITS WAY!'" (April 22, 2006) (Read More...)

"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5BPVF1C5LE" (Note: Watch Video.)

OSINT.INTERNET-HAGANAH.com (WASHINGTON POST/AP): "AL-QAEDA: 'ELIMINATING ISRAEL IS THE DUTY OF EVERY BELIEVER'" (April 14, 2006) (Read More...)

A Discussion on FREEREPUBLIC.com regarding an AP article via BREITBART.com: "ISRAEL MAY BE NEXT AL-AQAIDA BATTLEGROUND" by Steven Gutkin (March 22, 2006) (Read More...)

MEMRITV.org - Video Clip No. 1107 - Transcript: "PALESTINIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MAHMOUD AL-ZAHAR DEFENDS 'MARTYRDOM-SEEKING OPERATIONS'" (April 6, 2006) (Read More...)

WorldNetDaily.com: "PALESTINIANS CHARGED WITH MEMBERSHIP IN AL-QAIDA Indictments stokes fears jihad group infiltrated Israel, poised to attack" by Aaron Klein (March 21, 2006) (Read More...)

LittleGreenFootballs.com - Weblog (JPOST.com): "PALESTINIAN TERROR GANG THREATENS US, EUROPE" (May 16, 2006) (Read More...)

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