Manhunt for Real IRA's Bomb Expert in West Bank

(Observer-UK) - Henry McDonald The man arrived at Ben-Gurion Airport three weeks ago, traveling on a British passport. IRA and Real IRA engineers are regarded as among the world's leading experts in both bomb- and mortar-making technology. Links between Irish republican terror groups and Palestinian and other Middle Eastern terrorist organizations have existed since the Ulster Troubles began more than three decades ago. The IRA learned the art of mortar-making in Lebanon, where their members trained with groups such as Hizballah.


2003-07-14 00:00:00

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