Al Zarqawi Appears in Unseen Video
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WMD Manuals Posted Online
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As Sahab Channel on Youtube
Al Qaeda's media production company, As Sahab, has launched its own channel on YouTube, where videos of al Qaeda leaders and al Qaeda operations are available.
Internet Jihadis Promise To Publish Major "WMD Work"
A posting on the military Internet forum M3ark promised that "a major weapons of mass destruction work" would soon be published on jihadi Internet forums. The message was entitled "Soon, a Big Surprise In the Military Preparation Field, In Response to the Call of the War Minister, Abu Hamza al Muhajir" in reference to the head of al Qaeda in Iraq and the Islamic State of Iraq's so-called "war minister."
The message said two men, named Al Baraa al Masri and Abu Safia, would soon produce the work, accompanied by a guide on explosives technology.
Al Baraa al Masri and Abu Safia are active members of several Arabic Internet forums. They provide weapons and explosives information to jihadi hopefuls. Al Baraa al Masri, who was labeled "al Qaeda's explosives engineer" by fellow members of the forums, is thought to have been the instructor who was featured in a 35-hour video series entitled "Defeating the Cross" - a tutorial video series on the making of explosives that emerged on the web in 2007.
The message said two men, named Al Baraa al Masri and Abu Safia, would soon produce the work, accompanied by a guide on explosives technology.
Al Baraa al Masri and Abu Safia are active members of several Arabic Internet forums. They provide weapons and explosives information to jihadi hopefuls. Al Baraa al Masri, who was labeled "al Qaeda's explosives engineer" by fellow members of the forums, is thought to have been the instructor who was featured in a 35-hour video series entitled "Defeating the Cross" - a tutorial video series on the making of explosives that emerged on the web in 2007.
Second Issue of American Pro-Al Qaeda Magazine Out
(Al Fursan Media)
In addition to light features, like one on the latest mobile phones, it included an English version of all al Qaeda and other militant groups' propaganda released on the Internet.
This issues' main story was entitled "Obamaturk: The Secular Phenomenon" and dealt with U.S. President Barack Obama's speech before the Turkish Parliament last month. It compared the U.S. president to the founder of modern Turkey Kemal Ataturk, who according to the author, "dismantled the greatest nation God has ever let exist on earth."
There were also articles on the latest tape by Adam Ghadan, western reactions to the appearance of Abu Mansour al Amrki in Somali militants' video, tributes to the "architect of global jihad" Abu Mus'ab al Suri and al Qaeda figure Abu Laith al Libi.
Napalm Recipe Posted Online
(Abu Mus'ab al Suri Brigades)
The recipe says it can me produced using common household items, such as soap and sugar. The manual was distributed on several jihadi Internet forums today along with videos showing the kind of damage this destructive substance can cause.
Message Warns Against Logging On To Jihadi College Page
A message posted on several jihadi Internet forums Monday warned members not to send emails or log onto the website of a newly-established Internet jihadi military preparation collage called Osama College For Jihadi Sciences.
The message claimed that the website and database contents have been accessed by security services.
The message claimed that the website and database contents have been accessed by security services.
Enrolment Deadline For Jihadi College Extended
The administration of "the Osama College for Jihadi Sciences" announced that the deadline for enrolment in the college has been extended until further notice.
Those interested in applying were invited this time to fill in a registration form where they needed to give their name or alias, specify whether they're male or female and indicate their nationality. They were also asked to tick the discipline required, which included suicide attacks and explosives making.
The "college" is a web-based jihadi initiative that caters to supporters of terrorist groups, providing them with distance learning programs via email. It was launched on April 10th.
Those interested in applying were invited this time to fill in a registration form where they needed to give their name or alias, specify whether they're male or female and indicate their nationality. They were also asked to tick the discipline required, which included suicide attacks and explosives making.
The "college" is a web-based jihadi initiative that caters to supporters of terrorist groups, providing them with distance learning programs via email. It was launched on April 10th.
Study Justifies Attacks On Oil Facilities Even if Harmful to Muslims
(Ctr. Islamic Studies and Research)
The study, entitled: "The Ruling Of Targeting Oil Installations, and the Provisions of Economic Jihad" was written by Shaykh Abdel Aziz Ben Rashid al Anzy. Al Anzy was an al Qaeda webmaster and a member of the group's Islamic law committee in Saudi Arabia. He was arrested following clashes with Saudi security services in Riyadh in 2005.
The study tackles the religious imperatives of the so-called "economic jihad" with a special focus on oil installations and facilities. The author argues that in spite of the harm that such attacks might cause to Muslims, they were still worth carrying out.
How Do Jihadis Imagine Their Emir?
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There are many on the online forums who seem certain that al Baghdadi hasn't been arrested and recall the number of times when false reports emerged about his arrest or killing in th epast.
The picture of al Baghdadi unveiled by Iraqi military spokesperson Major General Qassim Atta at a press conference in Baghdad on Tuesday has aroused their suspicions even more, as it doesn't seem to fit the image they had in their minds of what their "emir" (prince) should look like.
"Is this his picture?! This picture only proves they're lying!" one member said. Another added "This guy in the picture here, just from his looks, he couldn't even lift a Kalashnikov up, I'm telling ya!" "Al Baghdadi is over 60. There's no way this man is over 60," said a third member.
Since many seem persuaded that the man that was arrested couldn't be al Baghdadi, there's anticipation for the next audio statement by al Baghdadi. Members urged al Furqan media to speed up its release.
"Let's Give Tourists a Warm Jihadi Welcome," Suggests Member Jihadi Forum
A member of al Falojah jihadi blog called on militants to strike against tourists visiting their countries during the coming summer holidays. "You all know that the economy in some Muslim countries, such as Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco, relies mainly on tourism. By weakening this vital sector, we would deal a real blow to these countries' economies," the user, who used the name Moheb Abu Bakar, said.
He also called on fellow forum members to launch an online media campaign to warn tourists against the consequences of visiting Muslim countries. "And if they don't listen we would kill a tourist who is a citizen of a country that is part of the countries fighting us, and take his money as booty," the man suggested.
He them gave some advice about how to carry out this plan in five steps from tracking down the tourists and until killing them. "You must carefully choose the timing and the location in order to guarantee the success of the operation. You must maintain secrecy of the whole operations before and after it has taken place," he wrote.
Many members of the forum hailed Abu Bakr's idea. One member howver argued that this would harm Muslims just as much as it would harm their governments. He was scolded by other members and labeled an "agent of the Crusaders."
He also called on fellow forum members to launch an online media campaign to warn tourists against the consequences of visiting Muslim countries. "And if they don't listen we would kill a tourist who is a citizen of a country that is part of the countries fighting us, and take his money as booty," the man suggested.
He them gave some advice about how to carry out this plan in five steps from tracking down the tourists and until killing them. "You must carefully choose the timing and the location in order to guarantee the success of the operation. You must maintain secrecy of the whole operations before and after it has taken place," he wrote.
Many members of the forum hailed Abu Bakr's idea. One member howver argued that this would harm Muslims just as much as it would harm their governments. He was scolded by other members and labeled an "agent of the Crusaders."
Members of Militant Forums Inquire About Ways To Extract Potassium Nitrate From Goats' Feces
A member of a militant Islamist Internet forum going by the name Kokoslh inquired on the military preparation forum of the website about the possibility of extracting Potassium Nitrate from goats' feces.
"Please provide me with a detailed explanation from A to Z," he said. "I have several manuals but I just couldn't figure it out."
Another member, Khalaila, responded with a detailed recipe, advising Kokoslh on the tools and material he needed to prepare, and the steps he should follow.
A third member called Hameed joined the discussion, addressing a few question regarding some of the material needed, and then finally told the others that he will try to carry out the experiment and would let them know if he was successful.
"Please provide me with a detailed explanation from A to Z," he said. "I have several manuals but I just couldn't figure it out."
Another member, Khalaila, responded with a detailed recipe, advising Kokoslh on the tools and material he needed to prepare, and the steps he should follow.
A third member called Hameed joined the discussion, addressing a few question regarding some of the material needed, and then finally told the others that he will try to carry out the experiment and would let them know if he was successful.
War of the Jihadi Blogs!
It's common to hear of cyber attacks being carried out by security agencies or Western hackers to rid the web of the jihadi Internet forums. However this time, jihadi hackers from one website attacked another jihadi website, al- Medad, and defaced its main page with a statement explaining why they took down the website.
Al Medad website often carried direct links to the latest speeches of al Qaeda leaders or the latest attack videos from Iraq. The home page now is a black page with al Qaeda's banner on top and a message saying "this website has been hijacked by 'Mighty Sword' and 'Mujahid Pen.'"
The two hackers accused al Medad's webmaster, a man called Mehdar, of posing as a jihad supporter, running a jihadi website, while being a Shiite who secretly conspired against the mujaheddin.
To prove their point, they posted two audio files, one with the voice of Mehdar eulogizing slain al Qaeda leader in Iraq Abu Musaab al Zarqawi, and another one with the voice of a Shiite man who often attacks the mujahideen in the Shiite paltalk rooms. They claimed that the voices on both tapes were identical.
Al Medad website often carried direct links to the latest speeches of al Qaeda leaders or the latest attack videos from Iraq. The home page now is a black page with al Qaeda's banner on top and a message saying "this website has been hijacked by 'Mighty Sword' and 'Mujahid Pen.'"
The two hackers accused al Medad's webmaster, a man called Mehdar, of posing as a jihad supporter, running a jihadi website, while being a Shiite who secretly conspired against the mujaheddin.
To prove their point, they posted two audio files, one with the voice of Mehdar eulogizing slain al Qaeda leader in Iraq Abu Musaab al Zarqawi, and another one with the voice of a Shiite man who often attacks the mujahideen in the Shiite paltalk rooms. They claimed that the voices on both tapes were identical.
Al Sahab Video Commemorates Doctor
(Al Sahab)
The 40-minute compilation video commemorates Dr. Arshad Waheed Shaheed, the Wana based kidney specialist who had links with Jundallah and al Qaeda and who was killed in a U.S. missile attack in March 2008.
Sheikh Abu Mansour the "American" Featured In Militant Somali Group's Video
(Shabab al Mujahedeen Movement )
Abu Mansour was also seen talking to the group's media coordinator, as well as while giving orders to one of the operative to make a tactical retreat. Towards the end of the clip, a masked Shabab operative speaking English calls on the youth to "come and live the life of the mujahedeen."
The tape presents another propaganda strategy aimed at encouraging more Somalis to join the group.
The FBI is currently searching for a number of Somali men who lived in Minnesota, who are believed to have traveled to Somalia to join al Shabab.
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