"Islamic State threatens attack on Washington, other countries"

2015-11-16T17:07:48-05:00

From: Reuters

Islamic State warned in a new video on Monday that countries taking part in air strikes against Syria would suffer the same fate as France, and threatened to attack in Washington.

The video, which appeared on a website used by Islamic State to post its messages, begins with news footage of the aftermath of Friday's Paris shootings in which at least 129 people were killed.

The message to countries involved in what it called the "crusader campaign" was delivered by a man dressed in fatigues and a turban, and identified in subtitles as Al Ghareeb the Algerian.

"We say to the states that take part in the crusader campaign that, by God, you will have a day, God willing, like France's and by God, as we struck France in the center of its abode in Paris, then we swear that we will strike America at its center in Washington," the man said.

It was not immediately possible to verify the authenticity of the video, which purports to be the work of Islamic State fighters in the Iraqi province of Salahuddine, north of Baghdad.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security would not comment on the video but said it has not received information indicating a potential attack.

"While we take all threats seriously, we do not have specific credible information of an attack on the U.S. homeland," a DHS official said on condition of anonymity.

The French government has called the Paris attacks an act of war and said it would not end its air strikes against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq.

French fighter jets launched their biggest raids in Syria to date on Sunday, targeting the Islamic State's stronghold in the city of Raqqa, in coordination with U.S. forces.

Police raided homes of suspected Islamist militants across France overnight following the Paris attacks.

"Al Ghareeb the Algerian" also warned Europe in the video that more attacks were coming.

"I say to the European countries that we are coming, coming with booby traps and explosives, coming with explosive belts and (gun) silencers and you will be unable to stop us because today we are much stronger than before," he said.

Apparently referring to international talks to end the Syrian war, another man identified in the video as Al Karrar the Iraqi tells French President Francois Hollande "we have decided to negotiate with you in the trenches and not in the hotels."

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/11/16/us-france-shooting-islamicstate-idUSKCN0T51AM20151116#5J2vjA6KTQutkKh7.99

Islamic State threatens attack on Washington, other countries

Islamic State warned in a new video on Monday that countries taking part in air strikes against Syria would suffer the same fate as France, and threatened to attack in Washington.

Response by SPC David Hannaman made Nov 16 at 2015 5:13 PM

2015-11-16T17:13:41-05:00

It occurs to me that the Islamic State might be composed of the stupidest people on the planet.

Attacking Washington would just motivate the Politicians to do something.

Even success has a good chance of benefiting the American people overall.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2015 5:43 PM

2015-11-16T17:43:55-05:00

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Nov 16 at 2015 7:20 PM

2015-11-16T19:20:10-05:00

I think the Dos Equis guy says it best!

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Nov 16 at 2015 7:55 PM

2015-11-16T19:55:22-05:00

Maybe we'll get to go back and finish up what we should have the first time...

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2015 8:14 PM

2015-11-16T20:14:24-05:00

I have to say that I'm not surprised by this threat. I am surprised that politicians are still advocating for bringing anywhere from 10,000 to 65,000 Syrian refugees into the USA. Have they lost their minds? Wow. Their top priority should be the safety and security of the USA and its citizens. I'm sorry that Syrian refugees are suffering. They have also been infiltrated by ISIS and we need to just say NO to Syrian refugees.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2015 9:07 PM

2015-11-16T21:07:54-05:00

Lets look at this in a different way.
A. We have the strongest/most technologically advanced military in the world.
B. They (ISIS) use some technology, but overall they are straight up "old school" guerrilla warfare type actions. They have no qualms whatsoever of sacrificing(suicide bombers) they're "faithful" followers.
C. Let's assume they plan a op for months and at it entails is 15-20 people max to inflict the most damage(shock effect). What happened? Look at Paris. They hit hard and fast knowing few (if any) would survive. 2nd And 3rd order effects? Mass casualties, France went into lockdown(financial effects), and the rest of the world is now hyper sensitive to any and all threats(more financial effects). Seeing a trend here?

Sooo the questions are:
1. Do we use all the high tech stuff we have?
2. Get down and dirty and go "old school" right back at them?
3. Use a combination of the above 2?
4. Wait until the next attack happens on American soil? Then react with full force

As much as I hate to say it IMO I see #4 happening. A small 15-20 person mass casualty event happening.

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Nov 16 at 2015 11:44 PM

2015-11-16T23:44:11-05:00

Keep on F@$king with the proverbial gorilla in the monkey house and see what happens.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Nov 17 at 2015 1:28 AM

2015-11-17T01:28:41-05:00

We will have more gunfights in the streets. If it happens in AZ or TX, they are in for a rude awakening. Our grandmas are packing.

Response by SSG Kevin McCulley made Nov 17 at 2015 11:46 AM

2015-11-17T11:46:54-05:00

Liberals are traitors to the Republic

Response by LCpl Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2016 11:47 AM

2016-06-16T11:47:42-04:00

Isis has too much time on their hands. Get a job assholes