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evidenceevidencephotograph2015 Federal TrialPhotograph of the writing in the boatMatthew Levitt reviewed the photographs on Day 37 and read a passage about hiding in the boat to explain actions and seeking martyrdom and a place in heaven. He thought the writing addressed an American or Western audience.
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Matthew Levitt reviewed the photographs on Day 37 and read a passage about hiding in the boat to explain actions and seeking martyrdom and a place in heaven. He thought the writing addressed an American or Western audience.

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Levitt interpreted the writing's themes as explanation, collective defense, martyrdom, and religious reward, while noting that the Shahadah and Allahu Akbar are not inherently radical.

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