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Al Qaeda report blames U.S. for Gaza violence

 

Published 1/6/2009 by sarahbethparker at CNN Political Ticker

An audio message says that Israeli airstrikes in Gaza are a gift from President-elect Barack Obama. (CNN) – An audio message reportedly from al Qaeda's deputy chief vows revenge for Israel's air and ground assault on Gaza and calls the Jewish state's actions against Hamas militants "a gift" from President-elect Barack Obama. The speaker, identified as [...] (link)

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