‘British’ Muslims Waging 5 Star Jihad for Al Qaeda

Daily Mail
November 22, 2013

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‘British’ Jihadis pose for pictures to be posted on Facebook.

Extraordinary pictures of British jihadists boasting of fighting alongside Al Qaeda-linked groups in Syria emerged yesterday.

At least 17 suspected Islamic extremists have posted messages on social media networks about their experiences in the war-torn Middle East state – in a bid to encourage other Britons to join them.

One referred to fighting in Syria as ‘5-star jihad’ because of its ‘relaxing’ nature, and photos glorifying their hate-filled mission 2,000 miles from their homes in London and Portsmouth have been posted online.

One image of a British fighter called Abu Qa’qaa shows how he could carry extra ammunition in his beard.

Another shows a combatant wearing a balaclava and holding an assault rifle.

The latest fashion accesory for Jihadis in Syria
The latest Jihadi fashion accessory.

Security sources believe up to 350 UK citizens have joined Islamic extremists in deadly combat in Syria. Four – including the son of a London antiques dealer – were killed in two recent incidents.

MI5 is becoming increasingly concerned about the threat posed by extremists who return to Britain from Syria, and might carry out an atrocity here.

One group of eight recruits from the UK are fighting with an Al Qaeda-linked militia in the north of the country.

They are taking part in skirmishes on the border with Turkey and some are venturing 100 miles inland in operations around the rebel-held city of Ar-Raqqah.

The group is called the British Kataa’ib, meaning British Brigades.

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