Northeast Intelligence Network, One UK Homicide Bomber Was Recent GITMO Release, 7 July 2005: "Preliminary reports from a source inside the Pentagon indicate that one of the operatives involved in this morning's bombings in London was recently released from the prison at Guantanamo." No way of verifying this at present. The page also provides other materials requiring verification.

SITE Institute: SITE Publications - Al-Qaeda in Iraq Announces the Execution of the Egyptian Ambassador, Ihab al-Sherif, 7 July 2005

SITE Institute: SITE Publications - 'The Secret Organization of Qaedat al-Jihad in Europe' Claims Responsibility for London Attack - 7/7/05: "Members of jihadist message boards have denounced this claim for responsibility as spurious"

Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | Details of the London blasts, 7 July 2005

Reuters.co.uk, Al Qaeda says kills Egypt envoy in Iraq-Web, July 7 2005: "Al Qaeda in Iraq has killed Egypt's top envoy to the country, saying he represented a 'tyrannical' government allied to the enemies of Islam, the group, which had kidnapped the envoy, said in an Internet statement."

Islam Online - Discussion Forum comments and discussion from readers (from varying perspectives) on the bombings in London

Islam Online, British Muslims Condemn London Attacks, July 7, 2005: "The Muslim minority in Britain vehemently denounced the series of blasts that rocked the capital of their country Thursday, July 7."

IHRC - IHRC Urges Caution in Wake of London Attacks, 7 July 2005: "The Islamic Human Rights Commission condemns in no uncertain terms the attacks perpetrated in London this morning. "

CNN.com - London mayor: This was mass murder - Jul 7, 2005

ANSA.it - Gruppo Rivendica Su Web E Mette In Guardia Italia, 7 July 2005 more details on the statement from alleged aQ affiliate

BBC NEWS | UK | Statement claiming London attacks, 7 July 2005 (translation of statement) also seen by Der Spiegel, Qaida-Bekennerschreiben zu Anschlägen in London, 7 July 2005. Includes screenshot. Difficult to verify the veracity of this statement, from a previously unknown aQ affiliation.

Your eyewitness accounts from Guardian Unlimited: Newsblog

aNaRcHo AkBaR: London Bombings, 7 July 2005: "I join with other Muslims in unequivocally condemning these attacks, knowing that it is likely that those who perpetrated these crimes also call themselves Muslim. I assert that such people are not Muslims, but open enemies of God and humanity.

"I say to Muslims everywhere, turn to Qur'an as your guide, and the Prophet Muhammad (aws) as your example whose every act was an act of worship, and reject the poisonous hatred of those who seek to stain our faith with the blood of innocents."

The Islamic Foundation, 7 July 2005 "The Islamic Foundation is shocked and horrified at the bomb attacks in London today. We join everyone in condemning such acts of wanton and senseless violence. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their loved ones at this tragic moment. The Director General, Dr Manazir Ahsan said: “We deplore these barbaric acts and hope that the perpetrators are identified and brought to justice quickly. Our heartfelt condolences go out to all the victims and their families.” This is an attack on all of us, and all communities of faith, and of none, need to stand together in calm and resolute purpose against terrorism, hatred and extremism."

The Muslim Association of Britain, 7 July 2005 (MAB): "Following early indications that the coordinated blasts in London this morning are likely to have been a coordinated terrorist attack, the Muslim Association of Britain expresses its disgust with the contempt in which the perpetrators appear to hold human life."

MCB - The Muslim Council of Britain, 7 July 2005: "Shock and concern: The Muslim Council of Britain utterly condemns the perpetrators of what appears to be a series of co-ordinated attacks in London this morning that have led to a large number of casualties. While news unfolds, MCB urges for calm. "

adnki.com, London bombs: al-Qaeda claim emerges, 7 July 2005: "A European-based militant group believed to be linked to the al-Qaeda network has said it was responsible for Thursday's multiple bomb attacks in Londoon. The Group of the Secret Organisation of al-Qaeda in Europe issued a brief statement posted on the Internet claiming responsibility for the blasts and warning Italy and Denmark to pull out their troops from Iraq or receive similar treatment. Authorities have yet to establish the message's credibility."

adnki.com, Terrorism: Al-Zarqawi Calls Women To Jihad, 6 July 2005: "The latest audio message, purporting to be from Jordanian militant leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, has called on Muslim women to play a more active role in the Jihad or Holy War. The one-hour-long speech, posted on Islamist Internet forums, is entitled 'Religion declines and I am still alive'. 'What have you done for this nation?' asks al-Zarqawi referring to Muslim women, 'don't you see that men get astride their horses and take up arms for the Jihad. Why do you not incite your husbands to fight in the Jihad against the infidels?'."

BBC NEWS | Technology | Blogs respond to London blasts, 7 July 2005

This is London | News, Terror attacks rock London, 7 July 2005