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Posted on 08/31/2006 8:30:18 PM PDT by Velveeta
A banner was placed on multiple jihadi websites this evening advertising the release "soon" of a new video from Al Qaeda second in command Dr. Ayman al Zawahiri.
The banner and accompanying post indicate that the video will feature Zawahiri along with Azzam the American in an "Invitation to Islam".
The banner is of the style and format consistent with previous releases from As Sahab.
We will continue to monitor the websites and post the video as soon as it becomes available.
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August 31, 2006
New Video Coming From Ayman al-Zawahiri and American Al Qaeda (updated)
By Andrew Cochran
Rita Katz's SITE Institute and Laura Mansfield, each of whom we rely upon for reliable information on upcoming Al Qaeda videos, have seen an announcement by Al Qaeda's As-Sahab media arm of a forthcoming new video. The video is titled, "“Invitation to Islam” and includes Al Qaeda #2 Ayman al-Zawahiri and a man who appears to be "Azzam the American," a.k.a. Adam Gadahn. The banner announcing the video is posted on Laura's site. Al-Zawahiri's last video was released in early August.
http://counterterrorismblog.org/
Invite to Islam... always a good sign.
As-Sahab Advertising Upcoming "Invitation to Islam" Video from Dr. Ayman al-Zawahiri and Azzam the American
http://www.siteinstitute.org/
By - Pierre Rehov, documentary filmmaker
On July 15, MSNBC's "Connected" program discussed the July 7th London attacks.
One of the guests was Pierre Rehov, a French filmmaker who has filmed six documentaries on the intifada by going undercover in the Palestinian areas. Pierre's upcoming film, "Suicide Killers," is based on interviews that he conducted with the families of suicide bombers and would-be bombers in an attempt to find out why they do it. Pierre agreed to a request for a Q&A interview here about his work on the new film.
Q - What inspired you to produce "Suicide Killers," your seventh film?
A - I started working with victims of suicide attacks to make a film on PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) when I became fascinated with the personalities of those who had committed those crimes, as they were described again and again by their victims. Especially the fact that suicide bombers are all smiling one second before they blow themselves up.
Q - Why is this film especially important?
A - People don't understand the devastating culture behind this unbelievable phenomenon. My film is not politically correct because it addresses the real problem, showing the real face of Islam. It points the finger against a culture of hatred in which the uneducated are brainwashed to a level where their only solution in life becomes to kill themselves and kill others in the name of a God whose word, as transmitted by other men, has become their only certitude.
Q - What insights did you gain from making this film? What do you know that other experts do not know?
A - I came to the conclusion that we are facing a neurosis at the level of an entire civilization. Most neuroses have in common a dramatic event, generally linked to an unacceptable sexual behavior. In this case, we are talking of kids living all their lives in pure frustration, with no opportunity to experience sex, love, tenderness or even understanding from the opposite sex. The separation between men and women in Islam is absolute. So is contempt toward women, who are totally dominated by men. This leads to a situation of pure anxiety, in which normal behavior is not possible. It is no coincidence that suicide killers are mostly young men dominated subconsciously by an overwhelming libido that they not only cannot satisfy but are afraid of, as if it is the work of the devil.
Since Islam describes heaven as a place where everything on Earth will finally be allowed, and promises 72 virgins to those frustrated kids, killing others and killing themselves to reach this redemption becomes their only solution.
Q - What was it like to interview would-be suicide bombers, their families and survivors of suicide bombings?
A - It was a fascinating and a terrifying experience. You are dealing with seemingly normal people with very nice manners who have their own logic, which to a certain extent can make sense since they are so convinced that what they say is true. It is like dealing with pure craziness, like interviewing people in an asylum, since what they say, is for them, the absolute truth. I hear a mother saying "Thank God, my son is dead." Her son had became a shaheed, a martyr, which for her was a greater source of pride than if he had became an engineer, a doctor or a winner of the Nobel Prize.
This system of values works completely backwards since their interpretation of Islam worships death much more than life. You are facing people whose only dream, only achievement goal is to fulfill what they believe to be their destiny, namely to be a Shaheed or the family of a shaheed.
They don't see the innocent being killed, they only see the impure that they have to destroy.
Q - You say suicide bombers experience a moment of absolute power, beyond punishment. Is death the ultimate power?
A - Not death as an end, but death as a door opener to the after life. They are seeking the reward that God has promised them. They work for God, the ultimate authority, above all human laws. They therefore experience this single delusional second of absolute power, where nothing bad can ever happen to them, since they become God's sword.
Q - Is there a suicide bomber personality profile? Describe the psychopathology.
A - Generally kids between 15 and 25 bearing a lot of complexes, generally inferiority complexes. They must have been fed with religion. They usually have a lack of developed personality. Usually they are impressionable idealists. In the western world they would easily have become drug addicts, but not criminals. Interestingly, they are not criminals since they don't see good and evil the same way that we do. If they had been raised in an Occidental culture, they would have hated violence. But they constantly battle against their own death anxiety. The only solution to this deep-seated pathology is to be willing to die and be rewarded in the afterlife in Paradise.
Q - Are suicide bombers principally motivated by religious conviction?
A - Yes, it is their only conviction. They don't act to gain a territory or to find freedom or even dignity. They only follow Allah, the supreme judge, and what He tells them to do.
Q - Do all Muslims interpret jihad and martyrdom in the same way?
A - All Muslim believers believe that, ultimately, Islam will prevail on earth.They believe this is the only true religion and there is no room, in their mind, for interpretation. The main difference between moderate Muslims and extremists is that moderate Muslims don't think they will see the absolute victory of Islam during their lifetime, therefore they respect other beliefs. The extremists believe that the fulfillment of the Prophecy of Islam and ruling the entire world as described in the Koran, is for today. Each victory of Bin Laden convinces 20 million moderate Muslims to become extremists.
Q - Describe the culture that manufactures suicide bombers.
A - Oppression, lack of freedom, brain washing, organized poverty, placing God in charge of daily life, total separation between men and women, forbidding sex, giving women no power whatsoever, and placing men in charge of family honor, which is mainly connected to their women's behavior.
Q - What socio-economic forces support the perpetuation of suicide bombings?
A - Muslim charity is usually a cover for supporting terrorist organizations. But one has also to look at countries like Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Iran, which are also supporting the same organizations through different networks. The ironic thing in the case of Palestinian suicide bombers is that most of the money comes through financial support from the Occidental world, donated to a culture that utterly hates and rejects the West (mainly symbolized by Israel).
Q - Is there a financial support network for the families of the suicide bombers? If so, who is paying them and how does that affect the decision?
A - There used to be a financial incentive in the days of Saddam Hussein ($25,000 per family) and Yasser Arafat (smaller amounts), but these days are gone. It is a mistake to believe that these families would sacrifice their children for money. Although, the children themselves who are very attached to their families, might find in this financial support another reason to become suicide bombers. It is like buying a life insurance policy and then committing suicide.
Q - Why are so many suicide bombers young men?
A - As discussed above, libido is paramount. Also ego, because this is a sure way to become a hero. The shaheeds are the cowboys or the firemen of Islam. Shaheed is a positively reinforced value in this culture. And what kid has never dreamed of becoming a cowboy or a fireman?
Q - What role does the U.N. play in the terrorist equation?
A - The U.N. is in the hands of Arab countries and third world or ex-communist countries. Their hands are tied. The U.N. has condemned Israel more than any other country in the world, including the regime of Castro, Idi Amin or Kaddahfi. By behaving this way, the U.N. leaves a door open by not openly condemning terrorist organizations. In addition, through UNRWA, the U.N. is directly tied to terror organizations such as Hamas, representing 65 percent of their apparatus in the so-called Palestinian refugee camps. As a support to Arab countries, the U.N. has maintained Palestinians in camps with the hope to "return" into Israel for more than 50 years, therefore making it impossible to settle those populations, which still live in deplorable conditions. Four hundred million dollars are spent every year, mainly financed by U.S. taxes, to support 23,000 employees of UNRWA, many of whom belong to terrorist organizations (see Congressman Eric Cantor on this subject, and in my film "Hostages of Hatred").
Q - You say that a suicide bomber is a 'stupid bomb and a smart bomb' simultaneously. Explain what you mean.
A - Unlike an electronic device, a suicide killer has until the last second the capacity to change his mind. In reality, he is nothing but a platform representing interests which are not his, but he doesn't know it.
Q - How can we put an end to the madness of suicide bombings and terrorism in general?
A - Stop being politically correct and stop believing that this culture is a victim of ours. Radical Islamism today is nothing but a new form of Naziism. Nobody was trying to justify or excuse Hitler in the 1930s. We had to defeat him in order to make peace one day with the German people.
Q - Are these men traveling outside their native areas in large numbers? Based on your research, would you predict that we are beginning to see a new wave of suicide bombings outside the Middle East?
A - Every successful terror attack is considered a victory by the radical Islamists. Everywhere Islam expands there is regional conflict. Right now, there are thousands of candidates for martyrdom lining up in training camps in Bosnia, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Inside Europe, hundreds of illegal mosques are preparing the next step of brain washing to lost young men who cannot find a satisfying identity in the Occidental world. Israel is much more prepared for this than the rest of the world will ever be. Yes, there will be more suicide killings in Europe and the U.S. Sadly, this is only the beginning.
I like how Zawahiri and Azzam pop up like shooting gallery targets.
Just in time for the anniversary.
Zawahiri's becoming too predictable.
Well, I'm convinced. I'm gonna celebrate my conversion with a big ol' pork barbecue party, lots of beer, plenty of women and we're gonna dance all night. Anybody know how I can get an invite to Zawahiri? I could send a candygram...
Excellent read, thank you.
Almost cartoonish, isn't it?
I like the candygram idea.
Yep, you're invited.
Now you can be justifiably killed.
If they weren't so dangerous, "cartoonish" would describe these guys to a tee.
Thank you Laura for letting us know the message was coming.
I will be anxious to see your translation.
Velveeta thank you for putting it into a thread for all to see.
Sounds like a cartoon character.
Yes, from what I understand, that is the purpose of the invite.
Did you ever see the video of the 2 burkha clad women trying to eat spaghetti?
"Cartoonish" conjurs up the visuals of that one.
You're welcome and thank you.
Yeah, there's a whole cartoon theme going on here.
They are already doomed to allah's hell because they have killed thousands of us without an invitation in an unprovoked attack. Too late now...they can shove "the invitation" where the sun don't shine.
Missed that one! But I can imagine! ... :-)
Nah, I hear they got a retroactive 'fatwa', so they're good to go.
Oh, you have to see it!
Watch the guy in the background, he's a hoot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhjnAVnY5ns
Oh, THAT'S funny! The guy's a perfect study in amusement trying not to become laughing out loud!
Those poor women, though.
It is sad to see women have to endure such a barbaric costume.
LOLLL
They can shove their Fartwa too.
Good article, thanks.
Well, now that I've been invited, no thanks. Just bring your rifles and your rag hats. No offense.
Did you all get your invitations?
Why don't you ping SV anymore? Did he leave FR?
I keep forgetting him...
Ping to AdmSmith's very good post.
Yes, excellent post, thank you.
It will be published here http://siteinstitute.org/bin/articles.cgi?ID=publications207206&Category=publications&Subcategory=0 when it is released.
I'm still around. I just haven't had a lot of time to post lately.
Well, get your priorities straight! You can always get another job and another family.
LOL, it's that darned family that takes up so much time that could be better used on FR.
Very interesting, I guess all we can do is wait and be prepared.
Thanks for the ping RR.
jihad ping
See especially AdmSmith's post #36
Ahmadinejad invited Bush (and implicitly all Americans) last May.
per Fox News:
It's out.
Good to see you back. You have been on my mind for a month now.
About the video: I see Adam is making his California family proud.
Will you convert soon, Joe? :)
Hi. I've been around, just not posting as much.
As far as conversion goes, I'm already prepared to meet my Maker.
I have no inclination to join them in hell when they meet theirs.
Thanks, joe. Appreciate the ping.
No problem.
http://www.globalsecurity.org/security/library/news/2004/05/sec-040526-usia01.htm
26 May 2004
Al-Qaeda Expected to Strike U.S. Soon, Attorney General Says
Seven suspects identified by FBI director
By David Anthony Denny
Washington File Staff Writer
Washington -- "Credible intelligence from multiple sources indicates that al-Qaeda plans to attempt an attack on the United States in the next few months," says Attorney General John Ashcroft.
Speaking with FBI Director Robert Mueller at a press conference May 26, Ashcroft said, "This disturbing intelligence indicates al-Qaeda's specific intention to hit the United States hard." He added that al-Qaeda's own public pronouncements over the past several months "suggest that it's almost ready to attack the United States."
The attorney general noted that al-Qaeda announced in early January that its plans to attack the United States were 70 percent complete. Then, after the Madrid train station bombings in March, al-Qaeda announced that its U.S. operational plans were 90 percent complete. The Madrid bombings, Ashcroft said, "were perceived by Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda to have advanced their cause. Al-Qaeda may perceive that a large-scale attack in the United States this summer or fall would lead to similar consequences."
Both Ashcroft and Mueller pointed out that several large-scale events will take place over the summer in the United States, beginning with the summit conference of the Group of Eight (G-8) next month at Sea Island, Georgia, and including the July 4th Independence Day celebrations around the nation, the Democratic national political convention in Boston, and the Republican convention in New York City.
"Unfortunately, the same events that fill most of us with hope and pride are seen by terrorists as possible opportunities for attack," Mueller said.
Ashcroft specifically asked the American people to be on the lookout for seven people associated with al-Qaeda. He also addressed professional law enforcement, saying: "We seek unprecedented levels of cooperation with state and local law enforcement in collecting intelligence to enable America's entire terror-fighting apparatus to act decisively to disrupt any al-Qaeda presence in the United States. And we will appropriately share unprecedented access to precisely what our intelligence needs and findings are."
According to Mueller, the seven wanted persons are:
-- Abderraouf Jdey, a Canadian citizen born in Tunisia. He appears in a martyrdom video that was seized in Afghanistan, Mueller said. Jdey reportedly was selected to get flight training in preparation for a second attack in the United States, Mueller added.
-- Adnan Shukrijumah, born in Saudi Arabia and carries a Guyanese passport. Mueller called him "a trained operative who poses an operational threat to the United States." Shukrijumah speaks English and spent 15 years in the United States.
-- Adam Gadahn, a U.S. citizen who converted to Islam. He is associated with Abu Zubaydah in Pakistan and attended training camps in Afghanistan, Mueller said.
-- Aafia Siddiqui, an al-Qaeda operative and facilitator. Mueller said she attended colleges in the Boston area until last year.
-- Amer El-Maati, a Canadian citizen of Egyptian and Syrian origin. An al-Qaeda member and a licensed pilot, El-Maati is believed to have discussed hijacking a plane in Canada and flying it into a building into the United States, Mueller said.
-- Fazul Abdullah Mohammed and Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani, participants in the 1998 East Africa bombings. They were indicted in New York and have been fugitives since. They are able to undertake attacks against both American interests overseas and within the United States, Mueller said.
"They all are sought in connection with possible terrorist threats in the United States," said Ashcroft. He added that all seven "pose a clear and present danger" to the United States and should be considered armed and dangerous.
"If anyone has any information about any one of them, please report it immediately to law enforcement," Ashcroft urged.
Mueller likewise asked for the help of the American people. He also called for "the public both in the United States and -- I'll emphasize -- overseas to be on the lookout for these seven individuals.
"We want to know whether you've seen them in your communities, heard that someone might be hiding them, have any idea where they might be; we need you to come forward, whether it be here or overseas."
(The Washington File is a product of the Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)
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