Suicide bombers attacked three hotels frequented by Westerners in the Jordanian capital of Amman.
Yes, they want to kill Americans and other westerners who stay at such hotels. But they also want to send a message to King Abdullah II and other Arab leaders. They are saying, in effect: You need to be afraid of us, not the Americans. You need to curry favor with us – if you want to stay alive.
Also: After the breakup of a terrorist plot in Australia, the Militant Islamists were no doubt feeling pressure to show they are still strong, still operational, that they have not been neutered.
No one has yet claimed responsibility but Abu Musab al- Zarqawi, the Jordanian-born leader of al-Qaida in Iraq, is high on the list of suspects.
Keep in mind: If they could have done this in New York, Washington or Los Angeles – they would have.
And whenever they can again, they will. Preventing that is an immense challenge, one that requires both defensive and offensive measures.
A story is here.
Just followed this link over from LGF. GREAT blog you've got here holmes. I'ts good to see that there are warriors out there that will stand up and fight the terrorists. You do it with words, I do it by other means, but we are both willing to stand and be counted. Good on you mister.
Posted by: Iron Fist | November 09, 2005 at 11:27 PM