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| Palestinian territories ripe for al-Qaeda |
| 2006-05-29 |
| As if the Palestinian issue needs more complications, there are growing indications that Al Qaeda is penetrating the Palestinian territories to set up a presence in the heart of the Middle East conflict. The indications, although hazy, are nevertheless raising serious questions and concerns over what an added Al Qaeda factor would do amid inter-Palestinian tensions, deteriorating economic conditions and a comatose peace process. Despite widespread doubts that Al Qaeda has set up local cells in the West Bank and Gaza, the political, economic and social conditions in the territories are conducive for its successful penetration and the network will not ignore any opportunities. |
| Posted by:Dan Darling |
| #7 Fuel Air Explosives, jim and TW. Basically, discharge a large volumen of a highly flammable substance quickly, then ignite it. A 200lb FAE bomb has the same concussion factor as a 2000lb conventional bomb. We used to make 'em at home using a sparkler, a bag of flour, and an M-80 firecracker. It'll take your eyebrows off and 15 feet, if you're not careful. I speak from experience. |
| Posted by: Old Patriot 2006-05-29 22:41 |
| #6 FAE = Fuel Air Explosive. Nasty stuff, but quite effective. -M |
| Posted by: Manolo 2006-05-29 19:43 |
| #5 Yep, the IDF can gather the necessary from the Kennesset. |
| Posted by: 6 2006-05-29 14:15 |
| #4 Face And Elbows, perhaps? |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2006-05-29 12:53 |
| #3 Ummm, Far Away Explosions? |
| Posted by: Redneck Jim 2006-05-29 11:05 |
| #2 Palestinian territories are ripe for demonstration that Israel can make FAE bombs. |
| Posted by: gromgoru 2006-05-29 07:35 |
| #1 Give us $$$, or else! |
| Posted by: gromgoru 2006-05-29 07:15 |