Meet the new generation of terror leaders. From The Australian, with thanks to Jeffrey Imm:
AL-QAEDA'S new torchbearers are on the march. The next generation of Islamist leaders is more determined, more ruthless and far more dangerous than its predecessors. And the world is just getting to know them.The chilling prophecy was delivered last week by a panel of the world's leading counter-terrorist experts, who have, since the events of 9/11, watched al-Qaeda shift like sand dunes in a desert storm.
"What they have in store for us is probably more than any of us could bear," one security official told a closed session of the Terrorism's Global Impact summit in Tel Aviv.
The al-Qaeda brand now extends far beyond its ubiquitous leader Osama bin Laden. The five men who carry on his ideology feel emboldened enough to make revolutionary calls of their own.
First among them is Ayman el Zawahiri, bin Laden's deputy and doctor, and the man who has for the past two years called most of al-Qaeda 's operational shots. Zawahiri has taken up the slack left by the arrest of a swath of mid-level organisers, in particular the group's operational chief Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who was nabbed in Pakistan 18 months ago.
It was Zawahiri's face that the world saw on television screens last week, days before the third anniversary of 9/11. And, providing he eludes capture, it will be Zawahiri we will continue to witness publicly trumpeting the aftermath of future strikes.
But Zawahiri's rise to prominence is paradoxical. Just like his boss, he too has become a figurehead. And the organisation they have both sat atop for the past eight years has become an ideological brand.
"The new generation of leaders are more violent and will drive this campaign in ways that are difficult for us to imagine," says Rohan Gunaratna from Singapore's Defence and Strategic Studies Centre.
"Al-Qaeda has become an ideology of empowerment," says a former senior CIA officer, who did not want to be identified. "People want to identify with the power symbolised by the brand. The best thing bin Laden could do is to die. It would be the last step in the casting of his legend."
Al-Qaeda's strength now lies in the affiliates it has inspired - some directly and others in its name. Among this conglomerate are four people almost certain to shape the future of Global Jihad Inc; Sheikh Abu Muhammed al-Maqdesi, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, Sheikh Ahmad al-Zahrani and Sheikh Abu Omar Seyf.
Al-Maqdesi is a Palestinian who combined the extreme doctrines of Jihadi Salafiyyah and Wahhabism to create the severe Islamic teachings espoused by the insurgency in Iraq today and its supporters in the pan-Arab world.
His teachings have inspired Afghanistan's former Taliban regime, bin Laden, and Islamists in Southeast Asia and Chechnya. No other contemporary Islamic figure has done more to radicalise Islam. Several influential Palestinian clerics have risen in his shadow, and so too has al-Zarqawi.
The Jordanian-born Zarqawi is the most dangerous man in Iraq and, within 12 months of guerilla warfare in Iraq, now ranks among the most menacing Islamists on the globe.
Without the successful intervention of intelligence officers from his home country, Zarqawi would have in April been responsible for the largest terror strike using chemical weapons the world had experienced.
The plot targeted the Jordanian intelligence headquarters and the US embassy in the capital of Amman and, if the chemicals had spread as intended, could have killed close to 50,000 people.
According to Reuven Paz, Israeli academic and director of the Project for the Research of Islamic Movements, the Zarqawi-led insurgency against US-led forces in Iraq is flourishing for reasons that had not been anticipated by the Bush administration.
Paz says the invasion triggered the emergence of fundamental conflicts and agendas that had lain dormant for generations -- in particular, allowing Sunni Arabs to ramp suppressed ideals of anti-Americanism and anti-Westernism.
At the heart of this comes a call for Jihadis to return to the heart of the Arab world after years of "struggle in exile" in sectarian hot spots such as Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo and Chechnya.
The only way we can be sure we are safe from these minions of Satan is if we act now. If you know a muslim near you look him in the eye, you may seee something burning in them, that my friends is contemp, hatred, prejudice and insanity. Like rabid animals they foam at the moath with hatred and like rabid animals (which they most certainly are) they need putting down.
Hmmmmmm. Empowerment. Today I feel good about myself and want revenge. Today I'm going to blow up my neighbor's house, decapitate his children, and raid his bank account, and rape his wife. The Koran says I can and should because he has thwarted me, makes me feel bad, and besides, he doesn't believe in Allah...
Essentially this what Muslims say and do. It appears that it's either us or them.
Thank you GWBush for your "great" job in capturing Bin Laden, Zawahri, Zarqawi.... I feel real f**king safe now that your great strategy has:
1. failed to catch the top al Qaeda butchers
2. made terrorists more popular in the Arab world than the USA
3. pretends that OBL doesn't even exist, and thinks that we are too stupid to remember who killed Americans on 911. (That's funny -- no mention of OBL at the RNC in August.)
The only thing stronger 3 years later is Al Qaeda. Do we have to wait until a nuclear attack on our cities before we tell these goddamn politicians to GET OFF THEIR FUCKING A**ES?????
What a failure. And what a royal a**hole.
EPG,
Thats exactly what I mean, I've tried to be reasonable, I've tried to see it from their points of view, I've tried to see both sides of every story, I've visited islamic websites both extreme and "moderate", I've tried to open the eyes of the left, I've tried to listen to their points of view....I've tried... oh God..I've fucking tried...so...damn...hard!!!
And the result? What have I gleaned from all this trying?All this effort (and believe me when I say I really have made the sincerest efforts)?
I'll tell you, now I feel certain, beyond any shadow of a doubt that islam is a force of evil that is practiced by evil,gullible and foolish people, and defended by the ignorant.
The bible speaks of the saviour returning on judgement day to cleanse this earth from the anti-christ.
I no-longer believe that the anti-christ is a person but more accurately a cult following, and islam is that cult, muslims are the vermin that will spread it ( they pollute our lands , decaying them from within, they breed uncontrollably, they preach and wallow in hatred, they face satan when they pray, with an anal offering to any succubus/incubus that so desires to spiritualy sodomize them, they want the world to sink back to a primitive dark age where no-one is free or equal.... need I go on????).
I have been an atheist for years, and still remain open-minded to science and atomic theories, but I find myself increasing worried for the future of the planet after I am gone, and have found my faith in christ returning, more out of hope than anything. Hope that the forces of good will eventually win over the hearts of the ignorant, weak, blind and confused, and reveal their true enemy to them, so that good prevails over evil.
Now I've stopped trying to be fair, or tolerant, or even open-minded enough to see things from a muslim angle.
I've been there before, and all I see from that angle is heartlessness, self-preservation, tunnel-vision, deceit, lies, hatred, and darkness.
Now I'm so very, very, sure that islam something this planet is better off without, just like the black plague.
And if the only means of acheiving that goal are to wipe out every last adult follower of it, and to convert all their children to something else, then thats what needs to be done.
Just think, Mega. If Clinton had taken the Sudanese offer (any one of three time!), OBL would be gone and much of this stuff may never have happened. You are so right on that count.
Mega2004,
Is that short for "Mega-Fucking-Imbecile"!?!?!?
September 20, 2004
CBS still trying to cover their ass? Have deleted So when I channel surf wont hit CBS!!
Ukraine Trial today of an official seams sold some missiles to someone? They are saying that they don’t think they went to Iraq? Seams 4 others were caught training terrorist to go to Iraq to Fight against the Iraqi People?
Still thinking about removing all Viacom from my channel changer Si-Fi will be hard to give up? May have to!
http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2004/9/18/211340.shtml
Reprinted from NewsMax.com
Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004 9:10 p.m. EDT
Forged Doc 'Source': I Contacted Kerry Campaign
http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2004/9/19/101103.shtml
Reprinted from NewsMax.com
Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004 10:08 a.m. EDT
France: No Troops for Iraq if Kerry Wins
Remember the Marine Corps Hymn and the shores of Tripoli Europe paid a dimmi tax to be able to Use the Med for shipping? Remember all the White slaves that the Arabs stole from the Islands? Jefferson tried to save the 300 Marines but ended with paying the tax and continued Until after the war of 1812?
Well are we surprised that Europe would be willing to pay again? This time there is no Payment that will satisfy them?
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Spider Killer
God Bless the USA and her Fighting Forces and ALL who Fight with her give them Strength,Wisdom and Courage to Defeat the Islamic Terrorist and Open the Eyes of the World to the Threat Amen
Rikki,
It is good to hear that you are turning back to Christ. You are right. Our only hope is found in Him.
You make an interesting observation that the anti-christ is a religion. In the end times there is a pact made between the anti-christ and what probably will be the European Union. This pact will bring about peace. Just think how peaceful it would feel right now if there was an agreement with the muslims! Then after 3-1/2 years the anti-christ breaks the treaty. Imagine that, a muslim being decitful?
We need to continue to fight. Speak the truth about islam from the highest mountain. islam must be eliminated.
No islam, know peace.
The only thing stronger 3 years later is Al Qaeda. Do we have to wait until a nuclear attack on our cities before we tell these goddamn politicians to GET OFF THEIR FUCKING A**ES?????
What a failure. And what a royal a**hole.
Posted by: mega2004 at September 20, 2004 11:49 AM
You show that you are a coward and stupid !!
You have not been keeping up all that we kill over there makes you and your fat ass safer!!
The fact you can not see the nose on your face does not mean the rest of the world dosen't?
What the hell are you doing for your country?
Was it not a famous Democrat that said ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country?
As Gen. Tommy Franks said we are in this war do you want to fight it over ther or over here?
Since you have showed your stripes to the Fact that you are a lib I can see your fear because you are against Guns in your own hands to protect yourself?
Well Remember that a gun in hand is better than 2 cops on the phone?
VICTORY TO SHORT SKIRTS!!!
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God Bless the USA and her Fighting Forces and ALL who Fight with her give them Strength,Wisdom and Courage to Defeat the Islamic Terrorist and Open the Worlds Eyes to the Threat Amen
"The next generation of Islamist leaders is more determined, more ruthless and far more dangerous than its predecessors."
I'm not so sure these people are any worse than their predecessors - the Armenian Genocide was no walk in the park - but it does underline how imperative it is for the leaders of the Free World to exercise equal resolve in combatting these individuals and their supporters.
Tabari VII:97/Ishaq:369 “Thereupon Mas’ud leapt upon Sunayna, one of the Jewish merchants with whom his family had social and commercial relations and killed him. The Muslim’s brother complained, saying, ‘Why did you kill him? You have much fat in you belly from his charity.’ Mas’ud answered, ‘By Allah, had Muhammad ordered me to murder you, my brother, I would have cut off your head.’ Wherein the brother said, ‘Any religion that can bring you to this is indeed wonderful!’”
Bukhari:V1B1N6 “Just issue orders to kill every Jew in the country.”
Ishaq:437 “The Apostle ordered them to prepare for war and to march against them. Muhammad personally led his men against the Nadir and halted in their quarter. The Jews took refuge against him in their homes, so he ordered their date palms to be cut down and burnt. They shouted, ‘Muhammad, you have forbidden wonton destruction of property and have blamed those who perpetrated it. Why are you doing this?’” Qur’an 59:5 “The palm trees you cut down or left standing intact was by Allah’s dispensation so that He might disgrace the transgressors.”
Ishaq:461 “Muhammad besieged them for twenty-five nights. When the siege became too severe, Allah terrorized them. After the siege exhausted and terrorized them, the Jews felt certain that the Apostle would not leave them until he had exterminated them. So they decided to talk to Ka’b Asad. He said, ‘Jews, you see what has befallen you. I shall propose three alternatives. Take whichever one you please.’ He said, ‘Swear allegiance to Muhammad and accept him; for it has become clear to you that he is a prophet sent from Allah. It is he that you used to find mentioned in your scripture book. Then you will be secure in your lives, your property, your children, and your wives.’”
Tabari VIII:30 “The Jews said, ‘We will never abandon the Torah or exchange it for the Qur’an.’ Asad said, ‘Since you reject this proposal, then kill your children and your wives and go out to Muhammad and his Companions as men who brandish swords, leaving behind no impediments to worry you. If you die, you shall have left nothing behind; if you win you shall find other women and children.’ The Jews replied, ‘Why would we kill these poor ones? What would be the good of living after them?’”
Ishaq:464 “The Jews were made to come down, and Allah’s Messenger imprisoned them. Then the Prophet went out into the marketplace of Medina (it is still its marketplace today), and he had trenches dug in it. He sent for the Jewish men and had them beheaded in those trenches. They were brought out to him in batches. They numbered 800 to 900 boys and men. As they were being taken in small groups to the Prophet, they said to one another, ‘What do you think will be done to us?’ Someone said, ‘Do you not understand. On each occasion do you not see that the summoner never stops? He does not discharge anyone. And that those who are taken away do not come back. By God, it is death!’ The affair continued until the Messenger of Allah had finished with them all.”
Now I see no Peace in this or any way that they have ever been Peaceful and when you look at history you will see that they are only peacful after a good ass woopen untill they build up their numbers?
The Answer is we have to stay Strong and Fight Smarter then The Islamic Terrorist there will be many Battles But WE WILL WIN THE WAR AGAINST ISLAMIC TERRORIST NEVER FORGET THAT!!
WE WILL FORGIVE OURSELFS LIKE OUR GRANDPAENTS DID IN WW2!!!
We are doing the Human thing to give them a chance to live in peace but we will not play this game of decite forever?
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God Bless the USA and her Fighting Forces and All who Fight with her give them Strength,Wisdom and Courage to Defeat the Islamic Terrorist and Open the Eyes of the World to the Threat Amen
Thank God we don`t have a lot whiners like Mega 2004 on Jihad Watch.
Like John Kerry; They never stop complaining and playing the blame game.
Like John Kerry on the Don Imus (meant to be friendly) show this past week. Kerry critisized the President as usual-- Then Imus asked him what he would do different; annd kerry had no answer---
Imus said; well your running for president ---you should have some answers.
Hi guys,
Its good to see all of you condemn Islam. This will really help the situation you are in Iraq. Well the situation is like quicksand if you decide to struglle you will sink faster and if you decide not to struggle you will still sin but slower. Either way you are screwed.
If the western world leaves muslim alones with their dictators or ayatollahs whatever they prefer you will be at peace like canadians !!!
I dunno how many ppl have to die for you to understand this.The fact is there are more than 1.2 Billion muslims in the world and its the fastest growing religion is the world. So if you think they will dissapear you better think again.
The only solution is let every go their own way and all of us will be happy.
If you thibk i am worng i didnt see u next to me when we got ambushed in basra while i was working for dick !!!
Inshaalah Kheir (may God give you blessings)
A tareeq
Atareeq (Ata reeks???),
I suggest you try and learn a little english when trying to confront the people who will erase your religion from existence.
Sorry mate but the way I see it, all the jihadists are comming out of the woodwork like a swarm of termites, to Iraq, and are getting thoroughly whupped.
The only "enemies" you are killing are other muslims (i.e-innocent iraqi men, women and children, people who want a better life than the shitty one they had under a tyrant like saddam, people whose lives you are preventing from getting better), and the "infidels" your spineless freakish brothers keep kidnapping, and then decapitating innocent workers(like that old english chap and those two americans who must have posed such a threat to allah ).
Fact is if your "brave muhajin" bosom-buddies stop bombing every-fucker, then ;likelyhood is; the coalition will be a lot closer to "de-occupying".
Oh yeah as for your "fastest growing religion in the world" mantra, realise that this is only because you are intentionally infesting this planet with your verminous people (which will eventually lead to epidemics , famine, overcrowding, pollution,drainage of economies /resources and drought anyway; so I'll just say:
Keep at it you're just digging your own graves and thats something I'll enjoy watching!!!
PS- We've left muslims alone for too long already and look where thats got us.
Demolish the mosques!!!
Rebuild them as churches and synagogues!!!
Rikki you are my kind of guy.That bogus religion is an out of control cancer permeating the entire planet.Those cockroaches need to be eleminated as surly as any infectious insect or disease should be eradicated.Frankly I think it's time for a few well placed neutron bombs in Iran and Syria just for openers
Rikki
I know my English is not perfect thank god for that. Arabic is the language that will be used in heave not this Anglo Saxon babbling.
I use this language as a mean to speak to people like you except I can’t do dialects (Cajun).I hope you forgive me for that I will try and learn from you.
it looks like you are one of those experts we have in the white palace (purposely) You even analyze names like Atareeq (Ata reeks???) you must be scared from Muslims now which I guess its like a compliment we want you out of our countries we don’t do the tourist jig, we got enough money if u doubt go walk in Sheikh Zayed street in Dubai and then you will know that your are doomed to failure.
I know you are not very good in geography heck that’s why they didn’t teach you about other countries as they say pay your taxes and die that’s what they want from you. Well Dubai is a city in United Arab Emirates. I suggest you yourself a map cause in small Ville I don’t think you have broadband!!!
Islam has been around for 1400 years and guess what again? Islam is the fastest growing religion by coincidence or someone playing with the numbers? Well you will find that out during your life in small Ville. We are a strict religion that’s got laws for everything eating, sex and even killing!!
We are not about turning to the left cheek we stab you back and praise to Allah while we do it.
It’s true we are killing other Muslims unfortunately but guess what before you went into Iraq did u hear about any bombings by terrorists?? Well now we have to weed you out of there so if it means killing Muslims who support your troops by joining the army there and the police it’s a small price to pay and for the innocent ones they have been promised heaven from god its the best way to leave the earth.
So it’s a win win situation for you us.
I don’t support killing of innocent non Muslims too but if you are in Iraq working for the US coalition you are not a civilian (even though they call them contractors) you drive their car protected by them and fed by them so you are one of them. As they say if it looks like a duck it quacks like a duck then it is a damn duck.
By now you should be familiar with the word duck that’s what the army is doing in falllujah when you hear duck there you better lay down don’t say where??
The sad part is what you guys to be more aggressive that way Muslim will awake and join forces internationally. So guys go ahead and have fun we have our media that you have banned as too graphic for you while you showed 10 minutes of video of dead saddam sons. We are proud of our dead they are martyrs!!
Look at this site!! http://www.kavkazcenter.com/eng/
It’s in your language so don’t worry Rikki!!
We parade our dead in the streets while you even banned reporters to take pictures of coffins. And you say you will win I want to see that.
Praise to Allah!!
atareeq