The group said it was waging a war to expell "Zionists and crusaders" from Muslim lands, and told non-Muslims they must seek bin Laden's approval before setting foot in Muslim countries if they wanted to be safe.
It also warned Muslims against mixing with Christians and Jews, saying they were legitimate targets if they did so.
Third group claims responsibility for Egypt bombs
Tuesday 26 July 2005, 1:36am EST
The statement named five of those involved in the Taba attacks as Iyad the Palestinian, Suleiman Fulayfel, Hamad al-Tirbani, Mohammed Badawi and Salamah al-Tihi, saying they had all been killed.
Egyptian police have identified Fulayfel as one of two bombers who drove a rigged car into a Taba hotel and was killed when he failed to get away in time.
"We did not announce these details previously because of our security situation," said the group.
"But we are now in a better position and we can also claim our second operation in Sharm el-Sheikh, which we picked to challenge the tyrants of the security forces."
The group said it was waging a war to expell "Zionists and crusaders" from Muslim lands, and told non-Muslims they must seek bin Laden's approval before setting foot in Muslim countries if they wanted to be safe.
It also warned Muslims against mixing with Christians and Jews, saying they were legitimate targets if they did so. |
