This image obtained on January 27, 2009 from IntelCenter shows a still frame from a new 26 minute, 21 second video released January 27, 2009 by Islamic Jihad Union's (IJU) Badr at-Tawheed featuring a German speaker who threatens attacks against German forces in Afghanistan and talks about "a few surprise gifts" having been prepared for occupation forces. The video draws a connection to Israel's recent action in Gaza. This video is only the latest in a series of appearances by German-speaking jihadists in videos from the Islamic Jihad Union (IJU), the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU), al-Qaeda and the Taliban. It raises the profile of German speakers/nationals to the highest position in terms of Westerners appearing in jihadist videos. It also continues to raise concerns over increased targeting of German interests in Afghanistan as well as in Germany and around the world. This video is also yet another in a wide range of videos released in recent weeks threatening retaliation for Israel's actions in Gaza and placing the responsibility equally or more on the US, Europe, Germany and Britain than Israel. Additional analysis on this aspect will be released in the next few days. It is important to note that the planning and execution of terrorist attacks is not done in days or even weeks. Retaliatory strikes over developments in Gaza, if executed, will most likely come over the course of the next 12 months and Israel's withdrawal will not be cause for groups to drop their desire to strike back. Getty Images logo Getty Images 37 months ago

This image obtained on January 27, 2009 from IntelCenter shows a still frame from a new 26 minute, 21 second video released January 27, 2009 by Islamic Jihad Union's (IJU) Badr at-Tawheed featuring a German speaker who threatens attacks against German forces in Afghanistan and talks about "a few surprise gifts" having been prepared for occupation forces. The video draws a connection to Israel's recent action in Gaza. This video is only the latest in a series of appearances by German-speaking jihadists in videos from the Islamic Jihad Union (IJU), the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU), al-Qaeda and the Taliban. It raises the profile of German speakers/nationals to the highest position in terms of Westerners appearing in jihadist videos. It also continues to raise concerns over increased targeting of German interests in Afghanistan as well as in Germany and around the world. This video is also yet another in a wide range of videos released in recent weeks threatening retaliation for Israel's actions in Gaza and placing the responsibility equally or more on the US, Europe, Germany and Britain than Israel. Additional analysis on this aspect will be released in the next few days. It is important to note that the planning and execution of terrorist attacks is not done in days or even weeks. Retaliatory strikes over developments in Gaza, if executed, will most likely come over the course of the next 12 months and Israel's withdrawal will not be cause for groups to drop their desire to strike back.

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