Saudi Arabia: The Attack Near Tabuk

Editor's Note: Sources initially said the French nationals were attacked about 11 miles north of Medina. Upon further examination, we have changed this to "near the ruins of Madain Saleh in northwestern Saudi Arabia."

Several French nationals were shot dead Feb. 26 near a tourist site in northwestern Saudi Arabia. The hit-and-run attack is consistent with the behavior of al Qaeda's Saudi node during its peak season in 2004.