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Banks as Targets of International Terrorism

By Evan Kohlmann

A new audio excerpt is available for download from Globalterroralert.com of Shaykh Abdullah el-Faisal (an Islamic cleric and supporter of Usama Bin Laden convicted in the United Kingdom of inciting his followers to kill Jews) speaking on the subject of "Jihad: Aims and Objectives."  During the audio recording (recorded shortly prior to 9/11), Faisal suggests that pious Muslims living in poverty in Western nations should "wage jihad"--including specifically targeting banks in Switzerland--in order to gain wealth and "booty."

Click to view audio composite c/o Globalterroralert.com

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