The terrorist group which claimed responsibility for the London bombings and is presumably tied to Al Quaeda is not giving an ultimatum to Italy.

A fundamentalist Islamic group has given Italy an ultimatum to pull its troops out of Iraq within a month or face a terrorist campaign on its territory, Italian media reported Monday.

The threat was contained in a message posted on the internet bythe Abu Hafs al-Masri group, which on July 9 claimed responsibility for the terrorist bomb attacks in London.

Experts believe this new threat may be part of a media campaignto incite fear in European countries which have troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The threat was also addressed to Britain, Denmark and “other countries which still have troops deployed on Iraqi territory.”

If these countries do not pull out their troops by the deadline, the terrorist group promised to “bring a bloody and savage war directly to the heart of Europe,” the message said.

It is not clear this group is the mastermind behind London or capable of doing anything in Italy. It could be all PR and misdirection.

It is clear we have either a coordinated escalation by the terrorists, some copy cat ground swell, or a combination of both. Now is the time to stand tall and not falter. If in light of all these violent efforts people of peace and progress can continue forward support for the terrorists could fade away.