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Posted on 07/01/2006 1:15:53 PM PDT by nwctwx
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Have a nice summer day, RR. The kids will have a blast, I'm sure.
:^)
Thanks Private Idaho for posting this and thanks fanfan for the ping.
Let's see what this is all about.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1668568/posts
"Air Canada Plane Detained at Rochester (NY) Airport"
Finger Lakes News Network ^ | 07/19/06
Posted on 07/19/2006 10:17:44 AM PDT by Behind Liberal Lines
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And in other news:
http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/07/17/friendly-skies-canada-greenlights-terrorists-for-air-travel/
Note: The following text is a quote:
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http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_922.html
Travel Warning
United States Department of State
Bureau of Consular Affairs
Washington, DC 20520
This information is current as of today, Wed Jul 19 2006 13:44:36 GMT-0700.
ISRAEL, THE WEST BANK AND GAZA
July 19, 2006
This Travel Warning is being issued to update information on the general security environment in Israel, Jerusalem, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip, and to reiterate threats to American citizens and U.S. interests in those respective locations. Hizbollah continues to launch numerous rocket attacks into Israel, which have resulted in fatalities and injuries to civilians. This is a volatile and extremely dangerous situation. In addition to this, the conduct of the Palestinian Authority government led by Hamas and actions such as the kidnapping of an Israeli soldier by Hamas have caused increased instability in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Violent demonstrations and armed conflicts between supporters of the Hamas and Fatah factions have increased in the Gaza Strip and spread to the West Bank. Overall conditions of lawlessness prevail in the Gaza Strip, Israeli military operations continue, and areas of violent conflict shift rapidly and unpredictably. This warning supersedes the Travel Warning issued February 27, 2006.
In light of this situation, the Department of State urges U.S. citizens to weigh carefully the risk of travel to Israel and Jerusalem at this time and to defer travel to affected parts of Israel (missile attacks have focused on the area north of an east-west line from the coastal city of Haifa to Tiberius on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, including those cities, and on Sderot and Ashkelon in the south). In addition, the Department of State urges U.S. citizens to defer travel to the West Bank and to avoid all travel to the Gaza Strip.
American citizens in the Gaza Strip should depart immediately, a recommendation the State Department has maintained since the deadly roadside bombing of a U.S. Embassy convoy in Gaza on October 15, 2003. U.S. government personnel are currently prohibited from all travel in Gaza. Militants have abducted Western citizens and held them for short periods, and terrorist organizations have threatened attacks against U.S. interests.
Violence between the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and militant groups based in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank can flare up without notice in the form of rocket attacks into Israel by Palestinian militants, targeted assassinations of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip by Israeli forces, and ongoing IDF security operations in the West Bank. The uncertain security conditions within the West Bank and Gaza continue as well, with the potential for violent protests, kidnappings, including of foreign nationals, and fighting between various armed factions. Daily inter-Palestinian violence in the Gaza Strip has spread to the West Bank. An American citizen was kidnapped and held captive for several hours by armed militants in the West Bank in June 2006.
In recent months, citizens of Western nations, including Americans, involved in pro-Palestinian volunteer efforts were assaulted and injured in the Occupied Territories by Israeli settlers and harassed by the IDF. Those taking part in demonstrations, non-violent resistance, and “direct action,” are advised to cease such activity for their own safety.
For safety and security reasons, U.S. Government American personnel and dependents are prohibited from traveling to any cities, towns or settlements in the West Bank, except for mission-essential business or other approved purposes. For limited, personal travel, U.S. government personnel and family members are permitted to travel through the West Bank, using only Routes 1 and 90, to reach the Allenby/King Hussein Bridge or the Dead Sea coast near Ein Gedi and Masada. Each such transit requires prior notification to the Consulate General’s security office and must occur during daylight hours. U.S. Government personnel and family members are permitted personal travel on Route 443 between Modi’in and Jerusalem during daylight hours only. Travel to the Gaza Strip by U.S. Government personnel is prohibited. Under policy guidance issued by the Secretary of State, exceptions to the prohibition on Gaza travel are only for official, mission-critical travel. Private American citizens also should avoid travel to these areas.
All travelers who enter or travel in the Gaza Strip or the West Bank should exercise particular care when approaching and traveling through checkpoints and should expect delays and difficulties. Travelers should also be aware they might not be allowed passage through checkpoints.
Israeli authorities are concerned about a possible increase in suicide bombings in Israel. The January 19 suicide bombing in Tel Aviv, the December 5 suicide bombing in Netanya and a similar incident in Hadera in October are reminders of the precarious security environment. The U.S. Government has received information indicating that American interests within Israel could be the focus of terrorist attacks. For that reason, American citizens are cautioned that a greater danger may exist in the vicinity of restaurants, businesses, and other places associated with U.S. interests and/or located near U.S. official buildings, such as the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv and the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem.
Violent confrontation in Israel between organized criminal elements in public places have involved the use of bombs, grenades, anti-tank missiles, and small arms fire, and have taken place in cities frequented by tourists. In the past several years, some of these incidents have led to the death and injury of innocent bystanders.
The State Department urges American citizens to remain vigilant while traveling anywhere in Jerusalem, especially within the commercial and downtown areas of West Jerusalem. Israeli security services report that they continue to receive information of planned terrorist attacks in and around Jerusalem. In addition, American citizens should stay away from demonstrations and generally avoid crowded public places, such as restaurants and cafes, shopping and market areas and malls, pedestrian zones, public transportation of all kinds, including buses and trains and their respective stations/terminals, and the areas around them. Spontaneous or planned protests within the Old City are possible, especially after Friday prayers. Some of these protests have led to violent clashes.
U.S. government personnel are prohibited from using all public transportation. The Old City of Jerusalem is off-limits to them after dark during the entire week and between the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. on Fridays. U.S. government employees are also forbidden from patronizing discos and nightclubs.
Any American Citizen who intends to travel to Israel, Jerusalem, the West Bank or the Gaza Strip in spite of this and prior warnings should carefully review the Consular Information Sheet for Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. That reference describes other potential dangers and difficulties and offers detailed security recommendations. Palestinian-Americans face many additional obstacles and regulations that are described in that document.
Americans who remain in Israel, Jerusalem, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip are strongly encouraged to register with the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv or the Consular Section of U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem through the State Department's travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov. U.S. citizens who require emergency services may telephone the Consulate General in Jerusalem at (972) (2) 622-7250 or the Embassy in Tel Aviv at (972) (3) 519-7355.
Periodically the Embassy and Consulate General may temporarily suspend public services to review their security posture. As a consequence of the current limitations on official travel to the West Bank, and the prohibition on travel by U.S. government employees to the Gaza Strip, the ability of consular staff to offer timely assistance to U.S. citizens in these areas is extremely limited.
Current information on travel and security in Israel, Jerusalem, the Gaza Strip, and the West Bank may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 within the United States, or, from overseas, 1-202-501-4444. U.S. citizens should consult the Consular Information Sheet for Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip; the Middle East and North Africa Public Announcement; and the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement at the Department’s Internet website at http://travel.state.gov. Up-to-date information on security conditions can also be accessed at http://usembassy-israel.org.il or http://jerusalem.usconsulate.gov.
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House Protects God in Pledge of Allegiance
Fox News ^ | 6/19/06
Posted on 07/19/2006 2:06:42 PM PDT by bnelson44
WASHINGTON — The House, citing the nation's religious origins, voted Wednesday to protect the Pledge of Allegiance from federal judges who might try to stop schoolchildren and others from reciting it because of the phrase "under God."
The legislation, a priority of social conservatives, passed 260-167. It now goes to the Senate where its future is uncertain.
"We should not and cannot rewrite history to ignore our spiritual heritage," said Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn. "It surrounds us. It cries out for our country to honor God."
(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...
ON THE NET...
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Thanks to Jay777 for the ping to this post:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1668703/posts
"ACLU Seeks To Expose More On Spying Programs"
Stop The ACLU ^ | 19-Jul-06 | John Stephenson
Posted on 07/19/2006 1:58:30 PM PDT by Jay777
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http://www.internet-haganah.com/haganah/index.html
19 July 2006
"Hizballah website on the run!"
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "After we published our report on the web sites of Hizballah on Monday (see also a companion report in Hebrew at ynet.co.il), Hizballah was forced to stop operation of their primary website, alghaliboun.net.
Thanks to the DNS service provided to Hizballah by Baltimore, Maryland's Alabanza Corporation, Hizballah was able to quickly redirect traffic from alghaliboun.net to www.moqawama.info. Note that Alabanza has provided services to Hizballah for years with impunity, despite Hizballah being a designated Terrorist organization and Alabanza being located just a short distance from Washington, DC.
So, this is the current number one website of Hizballah, still hosted on a server in the United States:
www.moqawama.info
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ON THE NET...
http://www.moqawama.info
ADDING THIS LINK to post no. 1187:
http://www.internet-haganah.com/harchives/005677.html
Thanks to a Special Freeper for pointing to this thread:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1668731/posts
"Israel drops 23 tons of explosives on Hezbollah bunker"
CNN | 7-19-06 | CNN
Posted on 07/19/2006 2:29:17 PM PDT by varyouga
MORE UPDATES REGARDING ISRAEL/THE WAR HERE:
http://off-topic.internet-haganah.com/
http://www.jpost.com
http://www.ynetnews.com
http://www.foxnews.com
Hope it blowed up good.
You're not alone with your beliefs concerning linking to those websites Cindy. Liberal extremists obviously are attempting to demean Christians and their beliefs anyway possible - this being another way. Life is very precious.
You are fantastic about bringing articles to us. Sourced or not, it is information to be digested and processed. Thank you!!!!
This is not a blow by blow, but a summary of the information I’ve seen and heard. The situation is still critical and IMHO Israel still has the green light to continue for an indefinite period.
Hezbollah Surprises
Limited incursions into Lebanon by IDF have resulted in a few significant battles when Israeli soldiers encountered Hezbollah fighters waiting in locally extensive tunnel/cave systems near the border. The locations and settings of these tunnel systems prohibit use of IDF tanks and helicopters, forcing combat to be on the infantry level. Tactically, this is what Hezbollah would desire, a meat grinder effect that would wear down Israeli morale, even though it is not a conflict that they would have a long term chance to win.
Continued Rocket Attacks
Top intelligence officer Brigadier General Yuval Halmish said during a briefing at the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv that "over 100 rockets were fired today (Wednesday). Some of them had a diameter of 220 millimeters and are Syrian made." Note – the Syrian made ones IIRC, are the ones currently being used against Haifa and Nazereth.
IDF Operational Tempo
The IDF said the Air Force carried out over 250 sorties over Lebanese skies and that over 200 targets were struck in Lebanese territory (Wednesday). From the start of the operation the Air Force carried out 3,000 sorties and struck 1,200 targets.
Israeli warplanes dropped bombs early Thursday on a bunker in south Beirut where senior Hezbollah leaders were thought to be, the military said. Military officials said a wave of aircraft dropped 23 tons of explosives on the bunker. The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to reporters, said top Hizbullah figures were thought to be there, possibly including Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
Peretz orders general closure on Judea, Samaria, and Gaza Strip
Defense Minister Amir Peretz ordered a general closure of Judea, Samaria, and Gaza. The closure will go into effect tonight and will last until Saturday evening, following an increase in alerts of terrorist attacks.
Won't be long and we won't have any rights to spy on corrupt and/or evil nations, but they'll have excellent capability to do that on us (and most likely without fear of retailiation - wouldn't want to slow down rogue nations now would we?) (sarcasm). Where was the ACLU when Clinton gave away the store to China? Oh, I see, it only works to protect our nation's adversaries and detractors.
Thank you MamaDearest and I agree.
Yep, the ACLU's reputation/agenda is well known.
Thank you Godzilla for that summary.
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"Rap song blamed for gang shootout"
Houston Chronicle ^
Posted on 07/19/2006 3:39:12 PM PDT by Snickering Hound
Thanks Gmmac for starting this thread:
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"Guns, jihad books found in Ottawa home of accused terrorist (UK tie-in)"
Ottawa Citizen via National Post - Canada ^ | Wednesday, July 19, 2006 | Ian MacLeod
Posted on 07/19/2006 3:20:41 PM PDT by GMMAC
"Guns, jihad books found in Ottawa home of accused terrorist"
Ian MacLeod in Ottawa and and Sarah Knapton in London
CanWest News Service; Ottawa Citizen; with files from Central News agency, London.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Police discovered guns, ammunition, electrical components and books on terrorism and jihad during a raid on the Ottawa home of accused terrorist Momin Khawaja, a British court was told Tuesday.
The prosecution evidence emerged at the London trial of seven British men charged with conspiring to bomb sites in and around London, including nightclubs, trains and a major shopping centre.
British authorities allege Khawaja, 27, played a "vital role" in the suspected plot by making remote-controlled detonators to be used to explode bombs constructed from 600 kilograms of ammonium nitrate fertilizer the group allegedly acquired.
Though he is named as a conspirator in the case, Khawaja has not been charged by British authorities with any crime. Instead, he is to stand trial in Ottawa in January as the first person charged under Canada's Anti-terrorism Act."
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