The Insider: Daily Terrorism Report

Nov. 6 -- — Today's report includes two important ABCNEWS investigations: Sources tell ABCNEWS that as late as August 2001 al Qaeda was still trying to insert new hijackers into the September 11th attacks. If they had succeeded in entering the country, how much more damage could have been done? Also, did the U.S. miss an opportunity to avoid the war in Iraq? Find out from someone who says he was the middleman who tried to cut a deal which was ignored. Meanwhile, the struggle with militants continues in Saudi Arabia, as two suspects blow themselves up in Mecca.

ABCNEWS INVESTIGATIONS

Bigger, Deadlier Attack?

Several suspected al Qaeda terrorists who tried unsuccessfully to enter the country around the same time as the Sept. 11 hijackers may have been part of a plan to launch other attacks on targets in the United States, ABCNEWS has learned. (ABCNEWS)

Thwarted Talks Could war with Iraq have been averted? The Iraqis were prepared to cut a deal, short of Saddam Hussein stepping down - but what went wrong? (ABCNEWS)

THE WAR ON TERROR

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MIDDLE EAST

Saudi Arabia 2 Militants Blow Themselves Up in MeccaTwo suspected militants blow themselves up in the holy city of Mecca as Saudis try to arrest them. (AP)

Saudi Police Kill Militant in Riyadh RaidSaudi police shot dead a Muslim militant during a dawn raid on a Riyadh neighborhood on Thursday, the second such strike on militant hideouts this week, the official Saudi Press Agency reported. (Reuters)

Comprehensive Plan to Thwart Possible Terrorist Attacks The Kingdom's security agencies have worked out a comprehensive plan to thwart possible terrorist attacks on Saudi and foreign pilgrims in Mecca during Ramadan, say informed sources. (Arab News)

Threat to U.S. Cities Posted on the InternetA statement by the previously unheard of "Al Bayan Islamic Movement" appeared on a number of online message boards and warned against attacks on major U.S. cities. Although the statement was posted on their online message board, the statement did not originate from the Saudi opposition group Al Islah, as some reports had indicated. (ABCNEWS I-team)

For more on the statement visit MEMRI