Al Qaida on the Brink of Collapse?

A Story from the AP

WASHINGTON - Al-Qaida's embrace of violence may be undermining the terrorist group's support in the Muslim world, the nation's top intelligence official said Thursday.

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"The question becomes, are we reaching a tipping point to witness the decline of this radical behavior?" said Director of National Intelligence Mike McConnell at a House Intelligence Committee hearing. "We don't know but we are watching it very closely."

Most victims of al-Qaida bombings and attacks are Muslims, McConnell said. In Iraq, the violence perpetrated against Iraqis by insurgents associated with al-Qaida pushed local tribes to turn against the group and has led to improved security, he said, adding that the same pattern may take hold elsewhere.

"In the last year to 18 months, al-Qaida has had difficulty in fundraising and sustaining themselves," McConnell said.

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Yes this report may be true in the fact that Al Qaida is losing support among Muslims. But does that mean Jihad is losing support? Somehow I doubt it.

Hat Tip: Hotair Headlines

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