Date of source: Monday, June 16, 2003
Yediot Ahranot reported that when the Saudi Foreign Minister met with Colin Powell in Sharm Al-Sheikh, he presented him with documents clarifying the reforms the kingdom made to end terrorism. These documents include lists of new appointments and dismissals, re-writing educational curriculums,...
Date of source: Saturday, May 31, 2003 to Friday, June 6, 2003
The author criticizes the ideas behind the Wahhabi movement in Saudi Arabia, which he believes is the biggest breeding grounds for extremist ideas. He blames Wahhabism for terrorism and violence in Egypt. He is of the opinion that both Wahhabism and foreign military bases harmed Saudi Arabia and...
Date of source: Friday, May 30, 2003
The author comments on the phenomenon of terrorism and political Islamic groups in Arab countries and how it is handled. He concentrates on Egypt and Algeria. He also comments on the latest attacks in Riyadh and Casablanca.
Date of source: Monday, June 2, 2003
The writer gives five points commenting on the terrorist attacks in Riyadh and Casablanca. First, he differentiates between the accidents of Riyadh and Casablanca with the ones in Palestine. Secondly, he emphasizes the importance of condemning such actions and stresses the significance of examining...
Date of source: Wednesday, May 28, 2003
The article is an interview with Nagah Ibrahim, the debater of the Gama´a Al-Islamiya and one of its prominent leaders, who is currently serving a punishment in prison. He explains the reasons behind the group´s rejection of the attacks of Riyadh and Casablanca and of the strategy of Al-...
Date of source: Tuesday, June 3, 2003
The writer criticizes the US media for promoting the idea that Muslim Arabs agree with the thoughts and actions of Al-Qa´ida, depending on false statistics. He also elaborates on the morals and principles of Islam that urge peace and love.
Date of source: Tuesday, June 3, 2003
The writer affirms that terrorism is a social phenomenon and not an attribute of the Islamic community – as the international media claims. He believes that terrorism is a product of the capitalist civilization that was then used by Islamic movements. He also states that terrorism is a futile...
Date of source: Sunday, May 25, 2003
The author believes that the way the concept of jihad is used should be reconsidered, especially after the terrorist operations in Riyadh and Casablanca. He criticizes the Sheikh of the Azhar for his call to jihad against the US forces in Iraq.
Date of source: Saturday, May 24, 2003 to Friday, May 30, 2003
The article recounts the story of an Egyptian terrorist who was once supported by the US and Saudi Arabia and is now accused of being one of the leaders of the Al-Qa´ida.
Date of source: Saturday, May 24, 2003 to Friday, May 30, 2003
The author believes that Wahhabi ideologies prevailing in Saudi Arabia and Morocco are behind the recent terrorist attacks in the two countries.