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December 29, 2011

Al-Qaeda's Newest Outpost

Ilan Berman, Forbes

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In at least one geographic location - Israel's southern border - alarming signs suggest that the organization has begun to put down fresh roots.

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TAGGED: Egypt, al-Qaeda

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