In a recording broadcast on Arab satellite networks Thursday, a man who identified himself as al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden offered a "truce" to European countries that do not attack Muslims. "I announce a truce with the European countries that do not attack Muslim countries," the taped message said as the stations showed an old, still picture of bin Laden The message said the truce would last three months and could be extended. This truce, the message said, was to deny "the war mongers" further opportunities and because polls have shown that "most of the European peoples want reconciliation" with the Islamic world.
| Y'gotta watch those polls, Binny... |
The message also vowed revenge for Israel’s killing of Sheik Ahmed Yassin, leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas. "We vow before God to take revenge for him from America for this, God willing." The message said that American policy ignores the "real problem," which is "the occupation of all of Palestine." The message also denounced the U.S. was on Iraq, saying it was making "billions of dollars" for companies, "whether those that make weapons or those that take part in reconstruction," naming the American firm Halliburton.
Sounds like a great deal. We all know how much they honored their truce with Spain. |