Al Qaida warns of airline attacks

TheGeneral+ · Jun 7, 2004

A statement bearing Al Qaida's name has warned that western airliners will be the terror group's target.

The statement appeared on an Islamist website known for carrying messages from militants, including the video in which a terror group with al Qaida links executed the American kidnapped in Iraq, Nick Berg.

The statement's authenticity could not be immediately verified, but it was signed Al Qaida on the Arabian Peninsula.

The statement referred to "crusaders" and warned "all that is affiliated with these crusaders -- from compounds, bases and means of transport -- especially Western and American airliners, will be direct targets of our next operations, with God's help."

The statement begins by warning all Muslims to avoid "contact with the American and Western crusaders and all non-believers in the Arabian peninsula".

It urges Muslims to ignore Americans and Westerners "in their homes, compounds, movements and means of transport -- in all shapes and forms".

The statement says the purpose of this warning is to spare Muslim blood.

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Phaedrus · Jun 7, 2004

Christ, as if the airlines don't have enough problems already.

Phaedrus

Marco · Jun 7, 2004

"The statement says the purpose of this warning is to spare Muslim blood".....

Wouldn't want any innocent people dying now, would we?....

Here I thought they didn't care...

ChuckSims · Jun 7, 2004

Somebody tell Bush. He's probably on the golf course or in Crawford, Texas riding his bike.

Seymour · Jun 7, 2004

I might be a good idea to use the 150k troops wearing X's on their chests we have in Iraq towards an effort to kill off all of these Alqaeda pricks.

Skyweasel · Jun 7, 2004

like all good terrorists they announce their target and intended action beforehand

Who believes this b.s.?? The essence of terror is not only NOT telling anyone where you'll strike, but often refusing to take credit for it, which maintains your mythological status as an unstoppable terror machine.

Al Qaeda doesn't make preparatory announcements before it strikes, but apparently US "intelligence" agencies do... and who is served by such an announcement? Think about it. It's designed to keep YOU scared and willing to give up your liberties to your 'masters' in the government, white house, pentagon and CIA/national security apparatus.