Tuesday, February 14, 2012


Iraq

Iraqi Al-Qaeda Says It Launched Missiles At Israel

The claim of responsibility was posted on a website used by insurgent groups in Iraq (RFE/RL)

29 December 2005 -- Al-Qaeda in Iraq says it has launched 10 missiles at Israel from Lebanon.

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The announcement was made in a statement on the Internet today.


The statement did not give the date of the attack, nor could its authenticity be verified. It was posted on a website frequently used by Iraqi insurgent groups.


The message appeared to be the first claim of responsibility from al-Qaida for an attack on Israel from Lebanon.


(Reuters/AFP)

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