[1] The original Al Qaeda manual comprises 5,000 pages in several volumes, and contains detailed information concerning operations carried out in the past by the terrorist group, as well as the correct methods for recruiting new members; training; creating cells, preparing and using explosives against military and civilian targets; assassinations with all sorts of firearms, poisons and knives; espionage and counter-espionage; and resistance to interrogation and torture. In terrorist hideouts there is always a smaller version some 180 pages long. It is strictly forbidden to take the manual out of the house and the head of the cell has orders to destroy it at any sign of danger.
[2] Homosexual in Arabic.
[3] He’s awake,’ said the older
[4] Your mother committed adultery with a monkey.
[5] International Service Liaison, link between international espionage services.
[6] Gossipy woman in Yiddish.
[7] A neurotic housewife who is obsessive about cleanliness, what others might think, and good manners in the series Desperate Housewives.
[8] Oh, merciful God, who art in Heaven, permit the souls of our friends to rest in the wings of your divine presence; in the divine heights of your purity and holiness accept the bright spirit that approaches you.
[9] Jewish Law.
[10] Blessed art thou, oh God, the Eternal, Universal Presence, who makes bread grow from the earth.