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Posted on 07/11/2003 9:11:33 PM PDT by Binyamin
TERRORISM HEADLINES OF THE WEEK
SITE Institute
SITE Institute,7/11/2003 - A Militant Who Defies Cease-Fire
From Lebanon, Mounir Moqdah, a veteran of the Israel-Palestine conflict, is recruiting rogue members of the al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, a splinter group of Yasser Arafat’s Fatah. Moqdah, a disciple of Arafat, and his accomplices do not accept the current cease-fire between the Israelis and the Palestinians and have been responsible for many of the shootings that have taken place since its inception. Israel asserts that Iran funds the rogue group, but Moqdah insists that the group utilizes the internet for much of its fundraising and recruitment.
Al-Qaeda Seeks Canadian Operatives
The FBI believes that al-Qaeda is actively attempting to recruit members who have western passports and a strong command of the English language. A prime example of this is the Jabarah brothers from Canada. The Abdulrahman Jabarah was killed by Saudi authorities on July 3 near the Jordanian border, and Mohammed Jabarah, currently in U.S. custody, has reportedly admitted to being involved in al-Qaeda plots throughout Southeast Asia. Armed with a mastery of English and Western culture, these operatives can easily blend into society, proving to be extraordinarily effective in sleeper cells.
Al-Qaeda Leader Al-Zarqawi Planned Riyadh, Casablanca Bombings
London’s As-Sharq Al-Awsat newspaper reported that Moroccan authorities believe that al-Qaeda leader Abu-Musa’ab al-Zarqawi was behind the Riyadh and Casablanca bombings. This among other evidence ties the bombings directly to Osama bin Laden and his al- Qaeda terrorist network. Those who carried out the attacks were Moroccan nationals who had spent time fighting in the war in Afghanistan against the Soviets. The attackers were locals who were able to provide most of the funding for the operation as well as build the explosives themselves. It is believed that the Casablanca bombing was planned to take place simultaneously with the Riyadh bombing. Many reserve suicide bombers were put in place to carry out follow up operations.
Al-Qaeda Chief Not Noted at Meeting; Panel: U.S. Missed Key Clue in 2000
The commission designated to investigate the September 11 terror attacks has been told that the government missed an important meeting in 2000 with Khalid Sheikh Mohammad. At this three day meeting in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia, the financing of the attacks and other operational procedures were discussed. Also attending the meeting were at least two of the nineteen hijackers. It is believed that the CIA asked the Malaysian police to monitor the meeting.
Iraqi Officer Who May Have Met with Lead September 11 Hijacker in U.S. Custody
Ahmed Khalil Ibrahim Samir al-Ani, an Iraqi intelligence officer, was confirmed captured this week. According to Czech authorities, Al-Ani was said to have met with lead September 11 hijacker Mohammed Atta in Prague. The FBI and CIA were unable to confirm the meeting, and reports indicated that Atta was in the United States when the meeting was alleged to have taken place, five months before September 11. Nevertheless, al-Ani’s capture will no doubt shed new light on what actually transpired at the meeting and if the meeting ever even occurred.
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From Lebanon, Mounir Moqdah, a veteran of the Israel-Palestine conflict, is recruiting rogue members of the al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, a splinter group of Yasser Arafat’s Fatah. Moqdah, a disciple of Arafat, and his accomplices do not accept the current cease-fire between the Israelis and the Palestinians and have been responsible for many of the shootings that have taken place since its inception. Israel asserts that Iran funds the rogue group, but Moqdah insists that the group utilizes the internet for much of its fundraising and recruitment.
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