THE statement that Saudi Arabia is winning the war against terrorism will provide cold comfort for the families and friends of the four dead Frenchmen who were shot dead on Monday near Madain Saleh by still unidentified gunmen. Our first thoughts and prayers must be for these families in their deep pain and loss.
The attack was plain evil in action. Putting aside the horror of the incident — which is not easy — the fact is that, nonetheless, Saudi Arabia is winning the war against terrorism. The situation is very different from that in 2004 when there were some 17 terrorist attacks in the Kingdom. This is the first major attack since then and the first against foreigners.
…Whether the Madain Saleh attack was an Al-Qaeda operation or a freelance gun-spree, one thing is certain: Those responsible will be hunted down, will be caught and will be made to pay for their evil deeds. That is no idle boast. Over the past two years, the Saudi security forces have established an impressive record of tracking down and capturing or killing those who have declared war on the country. The killers of these Frenchmen who were contributing to the prosperity of Saudi Arabia with their skills and who were engaged in something as normal as enjoying a desert excursion will find no hiding place.
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