Skip to: Content
Skip to: Site Navigation
Skip to: Search

September 6, 2008 1:23:30 AM CDT

Learn about Newser Points »

« Back to the grid | Next story »

Al-Qaeda Calls for Gaza War

Posted Jun 5, 08 3:04 AM CDT in World 

(Newser) – Osama bin Laden's deputy has called on Muslims to launch a  holy war to break Israel's economic blockade of Gaza, reports AP. The call was issued in an 11-minute al-Qaeda audiotape by Ayman al-Zawahri, marking the anniversary of the loss of Gaza, the West Bank and the Golan Heights in the 1967 Arab-Israeli war.

"The sons of the nation should break the shackles of the treacherous regimes and move to wage jihad," said al-Zawahri, who also attacked Egypt for closing its border with Gaza. "You have the right to enter Egypt whenever you like and destroy the treacherous siege. Those who confront you should not blame anyone but themselves."

Source Associated Press

0 comments | Print E-mail | Digg Seed this on Newsvine Add this link to Del.icio.us StumbleUpon

Related Newser Stories

  • Osama Bin Laden 'Alive & Well'

    Apr 3, 08 4:25 AM CDT
    Osama Bin Laden 'Alive & Well' Seven years after 9/11, Osama bin Laden is alive and well, according to his deputy. "Sheik Osama bin Laden is in good health. The ill-intentioned always try to circulate false reports about him being sick," said Ayman al-Zawahiri in a 104-minute recording posted on the internet. The comments were in response to questions from the public solicited by web sites linked to al-Qaeda. More »

  • Al-Qaeda No. 2 Calls for Terror Attacks to Back Palestinians

    Mar 24, 08 7:11 AM CDT
    Al-Qaeda No. 2 Calls for Terror Attacks to Back Palestinians An audio statement purportedly by al-Qaeda’s second-in-command demands that Muslims attack the West to support Palestinians, reports CNN. "Let them know that every dollar they spend on the killing of Muslims, there will be shed blood in return," said Ayman al-Zawahiri, adding that protests were not enough. More »

The latest belligerent message from al-Qaeda is from Osama bin Laden's deputy.   (AP Photo)
Osama bin Laden's has released a new audiotape message calling for a holy war over the Israeli blockade of Gaza.   (Getty Images)
Palestinians march towards an Israeli guard tower at a demonstration organized by Hamas against Israel's blockade of Gaza.   (AP Photo)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
Our editors also recommend:

Threads (1 of 1)

Tags

al-Qaeda  • terrorism  • Hamas  • Palestine  • Gaza  • Osama bin Laden  • West Bank  • jihad  • Islamic extremism  • Islamic terrorism  • Gaza blockade  • Ayman al-Zawahiri


Loading...

Premium Articles from HighBeam

Find more articles like this

Today's Most Popular


Other World Stories

What is Newser?

2008 Codie Finalist

Newser gives you more news in less time. We search for the best and most important stories all over the web, read them for you, and deliver concise and sharp summaries—along with links to the full text. Newser provides a way to stay on top of an ever-expanding horizon of news and opinion—politics, sports, business, trends, technology, personalities, crimes, and controversies. Newser keeps you not just better informed, but, with our signature graphic interface and smart condensed format, more enjoyably informed.

Learn more »