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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080523-08
May 23, 2008
IA Soldiers remove dangerous weapons from streets of Sadr City
Multi-National Division – Baghdad
BAGHDAD – Iraqi Army Soldiers found multiple weapons caches and improvised explosive devices in Sadr City as Operation Peace continued May 22.
At approximately 5 p.m., Iraqi Army Soldiers from 36th Brigade, 9th IA Division, received information on a weapons cache from a local citizen and seized four IEDs, five propane tanks, a box of TNT, ball bearings rigged with wires, an RPK rifle, 20 liters of explosive material and rocket-propelled grenade propellant.
Minutes later, IA Soldiers from the 9th IA Div. discovered a weapons cache consisting of seven explosively formed projectiles, five 60 mm mortar rounds, more than a dozen RPGs, hand grenades, a mortar sight, a BKC machine gun and 1,200 BKC rounds, a Kalashnikov rifle and five Kalashnikov magazines, igniters, indicators, command wire, charges, detonators, eight radios and four battery chargers.
At approximately 12:05 a.m. May 23, IA Soldiers from 42nd Brigade, 9th IA Div., found an 82 mm mortar round, three SKS rifles and an AK-47 assault rifle. IA Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade, 1st IA Div., found four RPG rockets at approximately 12:40 a.m.
IA Soldiers also found two IEDs while conducting dismounted patrols throughout the city.
“Iraqi Army Soldiers continue to scour the street to rid the area of these dangerous weapons,” said Col. Allen Batschelet, chief of staff, Multi-National Division – Baghdad and the 4th Infantry Division. “They are taking these weapons out of the hands of the militants and are providing safer, more secure neighborhoods for the residents of Baghdad.”
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080523-09
May 23, 2008
MND-B Soldiers find weapons cache
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO
BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers discovered a weapons cache May 22 in southeastern Baghdad.
Soldiers from 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, acting on a tip from a local citizen, found the cache at approximately 10:45 a.m. in the Diyala area of New Baghdad.
Soldiers seized an explosively formed projectile, a rocket-propelled grenade launcher, three RPGs, an anti-tank mine, two grenades, an AK-47 and six full magazines, 100 7.62 mm rounds and a spool of detonation cord.
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May 23, 2008
“Muslim English teacher admits threatening to blow up Europe’s largest shopping centre with limousines as moving bombs”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “A Muslim English teacher today pleaded guilty to threatening to blow up the giant Bluewater shopping centre.
Saeed Ghafoor said he was going to bomb Europe’s largest shopping complex using three limousines with gas canister explosives.”
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Al-Qaida May Use Helicopters, Limos
KRON4 ^ | Aug 9, 2004
Posted on August 9, 2004 3:38:15 PM PDT by traumer
WASHINGTON (AP) Al-Qaida may attempt to launch attacks in U.S. cities using helicopters or rented limousines packed with explosives as weapons, the FBI said in two nationwide bulletins.
Terror operatives could attempt to hijack commercial, charter or tourist helicopter flights and use them in suicide attacks against buildings, parades or sporting events, said one of the intelligence bulletins obtained Monday by The Associated Press.
Helicopters and limousines could both help terrorists get closer to targeted buildings, the FBI warnings said. The warnings were sent Friday night by the FBI and the Homeland Security Department to 18,000 state and local law enforcement agencies, other government officials and private groups.
Although the Bush administration’s recent heightened terror alert was confined to financial institutions in New York, Newark, N.J., and Washington, the FBI said al-Qaida was interested in using helicopters to attack “any densely populated area of symbolic, economic or financial importance” in the United States.
The other bulletin warns that al-Qaida has frequently used rented cars and trucks for bomb attacks in the past — including the 1993 attack on the World Trade Center — and may do so again.
Limousines, the FBI said, could be especially useful to terrorists because they are larger than regular cars and might draw less suspicion than trucks.
“Limousines often convey an impression of authority or prestige, which may facilitate their access to specific locations in a building or a facility denied to the general public,” the FBI bulletin said.
The FBI says it has no credible, specific evidence about the method, timing or location of any al-Qaida attack inside the United States. But the bulletins come amid a steady stream of intelligence indicating that the terror group intends to strike in the months leading to the Nov. 2 presidential election.
The FBI bulletins were also issued after arrests in Pakistan and Britain of several key al-Qaida operatives and the seizure of computers, computer files and other evidence. U.S. officials say they are hopeful that this lode of information might be critical to disruption of plots that may be in the final stages.
On the helicopter leads, the FBI says it has information that indicates al-Qaida operatives have considered using helicopters packed with explosives in an unspecified attack.
Helicopters might also be used to spread chemical or biological agents in the ventilation systems of high-rise buildings, the FBI bulletin said.
“Terrorists may view helicopters as an attractive weapon due to their maneuverability and nonthreatening appearance when flying at low altitudes,” the FBI said.
Police around the country are being urged by the FBI to pay extra attention to commercial and private helicopter operations and schools. The businesses also are warned to be alert to anyone with undue interest in helicopter payloads and security procedures and to set up screening and identification procedures for passengers and cargo.
Metal detectors also are suggested for screening of helicopter passengers to discourage them from “carrying weapons or dangerous items on board charter or tour helicopters,” the FBI said.
Vigilance also is being urged for car and truck rental companies, particularly for any activities suggesting that customers may be involved in preparations for an upcoming attack. These include:
—Customers who give vague or unverifiable information, or who insist on paying in cash.
—Inquiries about whether vehicles can be modified to carry heavier loads or increased fuel.
—Questions about a limousine’s exact length, height or interior volume.
—Customers who appear to have “burns or chemical exposure symptoms” and who provide vague or illogical explanations about the injuries.
—People who make suspicious attempts to get a job at a vehicle rental agency.
BBC NEWS: "EXETER BOMB LOADED WITH CHEMICALS" (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "A bomb which exploded in Exeter was a mix of chemicals and nails, senior police sources have said." ARTICLE SNIPPET: "People living near the Mr Reilly's Plymouth home, where he has lived with his family for many years, have described him as a "big friendly giant" who was "obsessed" with computers.") (Page last updated May 23, 2008, 2008, 15:25 UK)
TIMESonline.co.uk: "'RECENT CONVERT TO ISLAM' IS ARRESTED AFTER BOMB EXPLOSION IN RESTAURANT" (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Nicky Reilly, 22..." ARTICLE SNIPPET: ""He changed his name to Mohammed Rasheed about a year ago at a registry office. ..."") (May 23, 2008)
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2 mortar shells land near Kissufim crossing; no injuries reported
Published: 05.23.08, 17:57 / Israel News
Two mortar shells fired from the Gaza Strip on Friday landed near the Kissufim crossing.
There were no reports of injuries or damage. (Shmulik Hadad)
EVENT:
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1211434084154&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull
http://www.terrorism-info.org.il/malam_multimedia/English/eng_n/html/may13_2008e.htm
Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center
at the Israel Intelligence Heritage & Commemoration Center (IICC)
“News of the Israeli-Palestinian Confrontation”
May 13-20, 2008
(May 22, 2008)
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=49983
“Arlington ‘Flags In’ Tribute Begins Memorial Day Commemoration”
By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2008
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=49985
“Comrades, Loved Ones Provide Reminders of Memorial Day’s Meaning”
By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2008
UPDATE:
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=49994
“Burma Lets Aid Workers In, But Won’t Accept Help From U.S. Military”
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2008
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Troops in Iraq Kill Six, Detain 54
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2008 – Coalition forces killed six wanted men, detain 54 suspects, and discover multiple weapons caches throughout Iraq, military officials said.
Coalition forces captured six wanted men and detained an additional 15 suspected terrorists during operations targeting al-Qaida in Iraq from Baghdad to Mosul along the Tigris River valley.
During operations yesterday:
— Iraqi soldiers found substantial weapons caches containing a wide range of weapons, rounds of various sizes, and other types of equipment in the Sadr City district of Baghdad.
— Encouraged by tribal leaders to end a standoff with coalition forces, more than 140 suspected turned themselves in at the Joint Coordination Center in Balad.
— Iraqi soldiers found multiple weapons caches and makeshift bombs in Sadr City as part of Operation Peace.
— In southeastern Baghdad, soldiers discovered a weapons cache. The 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, soldiers, acting on a tip from a local citizen, found the cache in the Diyala area of New Baghdad and seized various weapons and rounds.
In operations May 21:
— Coalition forces killed six men after they refused to follow instructions to surrender and exhibited hostile intent. Troops also detained two wanted individuals and detained 28 other suspected terrorists in separate operations.
— Iraqi special operations forces captured a suspected insurgent financier in Zubayr. He is suspected of weapons smuggling along the Iraq-Iran border.
— An Iraqi special weapons and tactics team captured two suspected terrorists in Mosul, including a high-ranking al-Qaida leader responsible for bombing attacks against Iraqi and coalition forces. Iraqi officials had issued a warrant for his arrest.
(Compiled from Multinational Force Iraq and Multinational Corps Iraq news releases.)
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“Old Guard Sets ‘Flags-In’ for Memorial Day”
Army.mil ^ | Dennis Ryan
Posted on May 23, 2008 5:48:09 PM PDT by SandRat
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“Pro-Hizbullah, Pro-Hamas Islamists Organize “Free al Quds, World Without Israel” Events”
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Muslim Council Of Britain Delegation Visits Iran
The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) today sent a delegation to visit Iran, with the aim of helping to improve relations between the Iranian people and the U.K.’s two million Muslims.
The six-member delegation is headed by MCB secretary-general Dr. Muhammad Abdul Bari.
Bari earlier told Iran’s official news agency IRNA that the eight-day visit to Iran would be his first, although previous secretary-general Sir Iqbal Sacranie had made several visits.
The delegation will be meeting with officials and religious figures, and will visit the the holy cities of Qom and Mashhad.
Over the past two years, the British Foreign Office has organized more than 20 visits to countries with a Muslim-majority population, to “showcase the integral role Muslims play in British society” and increase mutual understanding.
Source: Fars, Iran, May 23, 2008
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“America in Ashes?—On the trail of al-Qaeda’s nuclear jihad.”
FrontPageMagazine.com ^ | May 23, 2008 | Christopher S. Carson
Posted on May 23, 2008 5:36:29 AM PDT by SJackson
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http://www.sofir.org/sarchives/006277.php
13 January 2008
“REGARDING JIHADI INFILTRATION OF THE ORGANIZATIONS OF VARIOUS ADVERSARIES”
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“Islam’s history of anti-Semitism”
By Raymond Ibrahim
May 20, 2008
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“Jihad and Islamic Antisemitism”
By Andrew G. Bostom
FrontPageMagazine.com | Thursday, May 22, 2008
Text of a lecture delivered at The Hudson Institute, Washington, DC, Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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