Topic: Top Al Qaeda Militant Calls For More Jihad

Washington Times
December 26, 2006
Pg. 15


DUBAI -- A man thought to be a top al Qaeda militant who escaped from a U.S. air base in Afghanistan last year said in a statement that the tide had turned against the West but urged Muslims to keep up their holy war.
A Web site often used by Islamists posted the statement from a man identified as Abu Yahya al-Libi in which he said Muslims should remain vigilant and not give up force in favor of dialogue.
"There is no way to reach what is required but through jihad (holy war). Leaving jihad causes humiliation, weakness and suffering, but carrying it out and excelling in it is the way," according to the statement.