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Ayman al-Zawahiri, Al-Qaida's second in command, speaking in a video released in 2006. (AP)
Last update - 14:02 24/03/2008
Al-Qaida No. 2: Muslims must strike Jews 'everywhere' over Gaza raids
By The Associated Press
Tags: Al Qaida, Gaza Strip, Israel 

Al-Qaida's deputy leader called on Muslims in a new audiotape released Monday to strike Israeli, Jewish and American interests in revenge for Israel's ground incursion in the Gaza Strip earlier this month.

Al-Zawahri said attacks should not be limited to places in Israel and the Palestinian territories.

"Today there is no room for he who says that we should only fight the Jews in Palestine," he said. "Let us strike their interests everywhere, just like they gathered against us from everywhere."
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The recording by Ayman al-Zawahri came on the heels of a message from Osama bin Laden calling a holy war to liberate Palestinian lands - a new push by the terror network's leadership to use widespread anger over the Gaza violence to whip up support.

The authenticity of the 4 minute, 44-second audiotape could not be independently confirmed. But the voice on it resembled that of al-Zawahri on previous audio and videotapes confirmed to be his.

It was posted on an Islamic militant Web site where Al-Qaida usually releases its statements, and a banner advertising the tape had the logo of Al-Qaida's media arm, Al-Sahab.

"Muslims, today is your day. Strike the interests of the Jews, the Americans, and all those who participated in the attack on Muslims," the Al-Qaida leader said.

Al-Zawahri continued: "Monitor the targets, collect money, prepare the equipment, plan with precision, and then - while relying on God - assault, seeking martyrdom and paradise."

Israel launched the IDF operation in early March to combat Gaza militants' rocket attacks on communities bordering the coastal strip. Two IDF soldiers were killed and eight were wounded, one moderately. The Palestinians reported 70 dead, and another 50 killed in other incidents since the operation began.

Speaking of Jews outside of Israel, the Al-Qaida leader said: "Let them know that they will get blood for every dollar they spend in the killing of the Muslims, and for every bullet they fire at us, a volcano will turn back on them," he said. "They cannot expect to support Israel, then live in peace while the Jews are killing our fugitive and besieged people."

AL-Zawahri also referred to the publishing of a cartoon seen as insulting
Islam's Prophet Muhammad in Danish papers. The cartoons, which were first
printed in 2006 and reprinted this month, angered many Muslims.

"They will never be able to insult and make a mockery out of our Prophet, peace and prayers of Allah upon him," al-Zawahri said.

Al-Zawahri also accused Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak of colluding with Israel in the siege of Gaza. Egypt has sealed its border with the Gaza Strip since the Palestinian militant group Hamas took over the territory last year.

He said Mubarak repeats "the same dirty role as the Lebanese Phalangists" - a Christian militia that was allied with Israel in Lebanon's 1975-1990 civil war and was blamed in the massacre of Palestinian refugees in the Beirut camps of Sabra and Shatila. "The roles are the same, even if the faces change - the same betrayal even if the names have changed," said al-Zawahri.

In an audio recording aired by Al-Jazeera last week, Al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden called on Palestinians to use "iron and fire" to end an Israeli blockade on the Gaza Strip and liberate their country.

The pan-Arab television network described the tape as a new recording.



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      1.   We should fight with the will to defeat the enemy. 08:18  |  Jean Van Daem 24/03/08
      2.   Rants from a hole in the ground 08:57  |  Natallie Durson 24/03/08
      3.   Are there still people out there having doubt about the use of 09:29  |  Arye 24/03/08
      4.   Al-Qaida deputy calls for revenge attacks on Jews 09:39  |  Ron Caris 24/03/08
      5.   I`ll do it! 10:29  |  Shtarka 24/03/08
      6.   to Natallie Durson # 2 10:31  |  dovale 24/03/08
      7.   Why? 10:46  |  Ana 24/03/08
      8.   Al Qaeda no longer has the capability to attack 10:57  |  Chris Linthwaite 24/03/08
      9.   Boring already 11:07  |  Jason S 24/03/08
      10.   Al-Qaida calls for revenge attacks on Jews 11:10  |  Ron Caris 24/03/08
      11.   truce 11:20  |  zalman 24/03/08
      12.   "Jews" Everywhere 11:24  |  Avi Ben Zvi 24/03/08
      13.   CONGRESSMAN WELDON IS ADVOCATING MURDER 11:40  |  JH 24/03/08
      14.   "HOLE in the ground" from which Jihadists appear and kill 11:44  |  PETER SM 24/03/08
      15.   Durson must be drunk! 12:28  |  Murray of Montreal 24/03/08
      16.   CHANGE YOURSELF HAARETZ 12:39  |  ATİLLA KARAGÖZOĞLU 24/03/08
      17.   Buddhists unite 12:40  |  danny 24/03/08
      18.   Theres no business like "showbusiness"! 12:47  |  Stephen. 24/03/08
      19.   Qaida No. 2: Muslims must strike Jews `everywhere` over Gaza raid 12:47  |  che 24/03/08
      20.   Show business from the CIA (nt) 12:57  |  David King 24/03/08
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      22.   re "Previous post WASN"T Nattalie Durson " 13:10  |  Axel 24/03/08
      23.   che 13:18  |  batista 24/03/08
      24.   The Cia is spreading Militant Islam ideology! 13:25  |  Mark 24/03/08
      25.   Che from Cuba 13:33  |  Purple Canary 24/03/08
      26.   Natallie #2, Chris #8, etc...( where is Click?!) 13:33  |  Esther 24/03/08
      27.   #15 Murray in Montreal 13:34  |  second opinion 24/03/08
      28.   A Fiery Speech from Al Qaeda RELYING ON GOD..! 13:35  |  Dolly 24/03/08
      29.   I find it very hard to believe people still believe in AQ 13:35  |  emmanuel goldstein 24/03/08
      30.   lakshmi 13:38  |  Purple Canary 24/03/08
      31.   # 21 Lakshmi ......not only the bamiyan buddhas 13:48  |  Lynn 24/03/08
      32.   Al-Jazera should not broacast terror messages! 13:39  |  Avi 24/03/08
      33.   inevitable... 13:55  |  ravi 24/03/08
      34.   Fire In The Hole! 14:08  |  Jeff Northridge 24/03/08
      35.   `Palestinian Lands` ??? You are dreaming..... 14:20  |  Dagma 24/03/08
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      40.   To CHE from Cuba 14:40  |  Abu Yusuf 24/03/08
      41.   It says it all that you sign yourself `che` 14:56  |  Freethinker 24/03/08
      42.   Lynn ! My Jewish Rose. I love you too. 14:31  |  Atilla 24/03/08
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      47.   Zarqawi, the disgrace of Islam. 15:26  |  Sadiq M 24/03/08
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      50.   to : Atilla 15:39  |  Indrajaya 24/03/08
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      54.   To JonathaninTelAviv # 43 - That `spot` on Zawahiri`s head... 15:49  |  arrabella 24/03/08
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