More Of WH Intel Report Calls Iraq “Cause Celebre” For Extremists

The New York Times BRIAN KNOWLTON September 26, 2006 at 05:17 PM
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The Bush administration released late this afternoon declassified parts of a major intelligence report stating that intelligence agencies found the Iraq war had become a "cause célèbre" for Islamic militants, and that Al Qaeda and other terrorist groups present a serious and continuing threat to the United States.

"The Iraq jihad is shaping a new generation of terrorist leaders and operatives; perceived jihadist success there would inspire more fighters to continue the struggle elsewhere," excerpts from the report said.

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