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Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat - Thread Twenty-Two

Posted on 11/17/2004 9:24:29 PM PST by nwctwx

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The Threat Matrix

The title refers to a daily report given to the president of the United States detailing the most serious terrorist threats against the country. To tackle those threats, the government has formed a top-notch task force to infiltrate the terror cells and cut off the danger.

"Every morning, the president receives a list of the top ten terrorist threats - this list is known as the threat matrix."

We here at FR are trying to be in conjunction with the daily reports around the world that involve threats. We try to provide a storehouse of information that takes hours of research.

YOU be the judge and get informed!
Threat Matrix - Daily Terrorism Threat

Connect these dots, now
Full Story
"We should have secured the Mexican border."

That could be the pitiful lament we hear from negligent U.S. officials if Al Qaeda pulls off an attack on the United States using weapons of mass destruction smuggled across our southern frontier.

Were that horrendous event to happen, leaders in the administration and Congress would be justly hit with the same question that was perhaps unjustly cast at them and their predecessors after the unprecedented Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks: Why didn't they connect the dots?

Related:
Bordering on Nukes?
'Bin Laden has fatwa for nuclear attack'
Jihadists Anticipate Imminent Nuclear Strike Against U.S.

"I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat."



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To: nwctwx

No updates came across on any of the suspicious package reports out of Manhattan today. Probably three folks in NYC wondering where they set those Christmas packages down. (I hope)


941 posted on 11/26/2004 2:39:24 PM PST by Right_Handed_Writer
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To: Right_Handed_Writer

Thank you Right_Handed_Writer for those links.


942 posted on 11/26/2004 3:22:53 PM PST by Cindy
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To: Old Sarge; JohnathanRGalt; yonif; American in Israel; ganeshpuri89; All

NOTE: The following text is an exact quote:

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http://travel.state.gov/travel/israel_warning.html

Travel Warning
United States Department of State
Bureau of Consular Affairs
Washington, DC 20520


This information is current as of today, Fri Nov 26 2004 15:25:38 GMT-0800.


Israel, the West Bank and Gaza


November 26, 2004


This Travel Warning is being issued to update information on threats to American citizens and interests in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. Terrorist attacks have occurred in Israel and in areas frequented by Israeli tourists across the Israeli border with Egypt, and there are ongoing concerns regarding locations associated with American interests in Israel. Revised prohibitions regarding the use of public transportation within Israel by American government employees have also been issued. In addition, instability related to the death of Yasser Arafat and upcoming Palestinian Authority elections remains a possibility. This replaces the Travel Warning for Israel, the West Bank and Gaza issued August 3, 2004.


The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens to depart Gaza immediately and to defer travel to Israel, the West Bank and Gaza due to current safety and security concerns.


General Concerns:


Since August 3, 2004, suicide bombings have caused deaths on two buses in Be'er Sheva, at a bus stop in the French Hill neighborhood of Jerusalem, and in a crowded public market frequented by tourists in Tel Aviv. In addition, lethal car and truck bombings at Taba and other resort hotels across the border from Israel in Egypt, underscore the danger to American citizens of terrorist attacks.


Within Israel, terrorist violence since the beginning of the present Intifada (Palestinian uprising) in September 2000 has caused over 6,000 civilian casualties. More than 40 Americans, including tourists, students, and residents, have died as a result of having been present at the places and times of terrorist attacks. The potential for further violence remains high.

The U.S. Government has information indicating that American interests could be the focus of terrorist attacks, including within Israel. American citizens are cautioned to be alert to the possibility of heightened threats in the area 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 American Consulate General in Jerusalem.


In addition, American citizens should stay away from any demonstrations and generally avoid 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 all other crowded venues and the areas around them. American employees of the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv and the American Consulate General in Jerusalem are expressly prohibited from using all public transportation, including buses, trains and their respective stations/terminals.


The death of Palestinian Authority (PA) Chairman Yasser Arafat and the upcoming elections to determine his successor also may create unstable conditions that would affect the security of American citizens. During the 40-day traditional period of mourning, large unpredictable crowds may gather for prayers on the Haram al Sharif/Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem, as well as at local mosques throughout Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. Both before and after Palestinian Authority elections, the possibility of mass demonstrations and unrest will continue to exist.


In addition, ongoing efforts by Palestinian militants to commit acts of terrorism against Israelis, operations by the Israeli Defense Forces in Gaza and the West Bank, and targeted assassinations of Palestinian militant leaders by Israel could incite new levels of violence.
U.S. Government personnel in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza are under tight security controls, including prohibition of non-official travel to the West Bank and Gaza, except for specific operational needs and under the auspices of U.S. Government security personnel. The use of expedient routes that traverse these areas is also prohibited. Occasionally, U.S. Government personnel are prohibited from traveling to sections of Jerusalem, depending on prevailing security conditions.
Throughout Jerusalem, American citizens are urged to remain vigilant while traveling, especially within the commercial and downtown areas of West Jerusalem and City Center. The Old City of Jerusalem is off-limits to American employees of the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem and the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv after dark all week and between the hours of 11:00 am and 2:00 pm on Fridays. Spontaneous or planned protests within the Old City are possible, especially after Friday prayers, and, in the past, such protests have led to violent clashes.


The majority of reported security incidents occur in the vicinity of the main entrances into the Old City. As throughout Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza, large crowds and public gatherings should be avoided to the extent possible, as should the ever-present street vendors who often aggressively harass tourists. In addition, due to reported increases in criminal activity, American citizens should avoid the outlying villages that surround East Jerusalem.


American citizens in Gaza should depart immediately, as the State Department has urged since the lethal attack on U.S. Embassy security personnel in a roadside bombing in Gaza on October 15, 2003. Overall conditions of lawlessness prevail; Israeli military operations continue; and areas of violent conflict shift rapidly and unpredictably. Since October 2003, militants on several occasions have temporarily abducted Western personnel, and spokesmen for the Hamas terrorist organization have made statements threatening attacks against U.S. interests.


Israeli Defense Forces have declared sections of Gaza and the West Bank to be closed. In both Gaza and the West Bank, as part of constant wide-ranging military operations, Israeli forces frequently launch ground and air incursions, with intense shelling and firing, while enforcing with deadly force closed military zones, curfews, and area closures.


Innocent bystanders have been killed or seriously injured as a result of violent confrontations between the Israeli Defense Forces and Palestinian militants in Gaza and the West Bank. Roads designed for Israeli settlers have been the sites of frequent shooting attacks and roadside explosions, sometimes resulting in death or injury. In some instances, Americans have been wounded and their property damaged. Some American citizens have been detained or deported for being present at such encounters.


Major cities in the West Bank are often placed under Israeli military curfew. All persons in areas under curfew must remain indoors or risk arrest or injury. Travel restrictions may be imposed with little or no warning, and travelers run the risk of finding themselves stranded as a result. Due to the closures and fighting, provision of medical and humanitarian care has been severely delayed in those areas. The Department of State has noted conditions of increasing lawlessness in the West Bank’s northern regions.


In September and October 2004, American citizens involved in pro-Palestinian partisan volunteer efforts were severely assaulted in the West Bank by Israeli settlers and harassed by the Israeli Defense Forces. Those taking part in such efforts, including through demonstrations, non-violent resistance, and “direct action”, are urged to cease such activity for their own personal safety.


Additional considerations:


American citizens who remain in or travel to Israel, the West Bank and Gaza despite this and earlier warnings are urged continually to review their personal security situations and take those actions they deem appropriate to ensure their well-being. Private Americans are encouraged to follow the precautions detailed below and remain in close communication with the American Embassy in Tel Aviv and the American Consulate General in Jerusalem for more detailed information (see below).


The Government of Israel may deny entry at Ben Gurion Airport or at a land border to persons it believes might travel to “closed” areas in the West Bank or Gaza or to persons the Israeli authorities believe may sympathize with the Palestinian cause and are seeking to meet with Palestinian officials. In addition, dual Palestinian-American citizens, along with anyone suspected of planning activity deemed political in nature, may encounter difficulties, or be barred from, entering and/or departing Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, especially during times of Israeli closures. Palestinian ID holders, who are also American citizens, should consult the Embassy or Consulate for the most recent information before attempting to cross relevant borders. These restrictions can change frequently and without any advance notice. Travelers who seek to appeal decisions to bar their entry should be aware that immigration hearings may not occur for several weeks, during which time they will be held in detention.


During times when the closures and curfews are lifted, in order to depart Israel via Ben Gurion Airport, Palestinian-Americans must obtain an Israeli transit permit. Except in humanitarian or special interest cases, Israeli authorities are unlikely to issue this permit. Because of the restrictions mentioned above, travelers who are unable to obtain a transit permit must depart via land crossings and may experience lengthy delays.


All travelers who enter or travel in Gaza or the West Bank should expect delays and difficulties at Israeli military checkpoints located throughout those areas and should exercise particular care when approaching and traveling through checkpoints. Travelers should also be aware they might not be allowed passage through the checkpoints.


From time to time, the Embassy and Consulate General may temporarily suspend public services to review their security posture. Due to the current limitations on official travel by U.S. Government employees to the West Bank and Gaza, the ability of consular staff to offer timely assistance to U.S. citizens in need in these areas is considerably reduced at present. 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.


Current information on travel and security in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 within the United States, or, from overseas, 1-317-472-2328. U.S. citizens should consult the Consular Information Sheet for Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, the Middle East and North Africa Public Announcement, and the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement at the Department’s Internet site 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.


943 posted on 11/26/2004 3:26:21 PM PST by Cindy
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To: jerseygirl

Blessings and prayers to you; for you, Jerseygirl.


944 posted on 11/26/2004 3:34:10 PM PST by Cindy
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To: All

Nice, quiet start to the holiday season.


945 posted on 11/26/2004 5:52:47 PM PST by Godzilla (I'm out of my mind, but feel free to leave a message.)
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To: liberallyconservative
Un-freakin-believable. I would say the MSA already has quite a foothold at a large number of universities.

Accusations of Thought Police Concerning Radical College Professors

Middle East Studies

Racial stereotypes okay at Colombia University depending on Middle Eastern ideology

946 posted on 11/26/2004 6:06:23 PM PST by MamaDearest (Terrorist's Brain: Left Side - nothing right - Right Side - nothing left)
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To: all4one
A LEADING Islamic cleric was discovered returning to Sydney with a 150-page notebook on tactics for warfare, intelligence and martyrdom...

Multiply this incident by how many other "clerics" out there who haven't been caught, but who preach and live for the purpose of inciting jihad worldwide?

947 posted on 11/26/2004 6:24:39 PM PST by MamaDearest (Terrorist's Brain: Left Side - nothing right - Right Side - nothing left)
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To: Godzilla

It's been nice.


948 posted on 11/26/2004 6:38:07 PM PST by Cindy
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To: MamaDearest

Yep, jihad -- it's an everyday thing.
Very, very sad.


949 posted on 11/26/2004 6:39:49 PM PST by Cindy
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To: Cindy
"Declaration of Independence Banned at Calif School"

Federal funding should be retracted from this school as of the date of banning of the Declaration of Independence from their campus. May God please help us in these trying times with those who seek to undermine all meaningful rulings and writings that form our American government and culture.

950 posted on 11/26/2004 6:41:12 PM PST by MamaDearest (Terrorist's Brain: Left Side - nothing right - Right Side - nothing left)
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To: Cindy
"Security officials to spy on chat rooms"

Back during the Clinton regime we here on FR swore that we musta been tying up an entire shift over at NSA. There are still a great many registered posters here that positively REEK of Government Troll.

951 posted on 11/26/2004 7:00:07 PM PST by ExSoldier (Democracy is 2 wolves and a lamb voting on dinner. Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the vote.)
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To: MamaDearest

Yep.


952 posted on 11/26/2004 7:04:36 PM PST by Cindy
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To: ExSoldier
The Clinton Administration was a very scary affair, indeed.
As I researched and posted, in the back of my mind, I
always wondered if I was going to get a knock on the
front door by some authorities just doing their duty.

IN MY OPINION, the Clintons and their cronies were
and are very anti-American. It's really not debatable.
Facts speak louder than fuzzy feelings.
953 posted on 11/26/2004 7:09:49 PM PST by Cindy
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To: jerseygirl
100 "reformed" Al Qaeda sympathizers released

Iraq Minister calls Al Jazeera a "terror channel"

Arab Countries and Kuwait refuse to forgive Iraq debt

Boeing converts 737 into navy bomber

954 posted on 11/26/2004 7:12:55 PM PST by MamaDearest (Terrorist's Brain: Left Side - nothing right - Right Side - nothing left)
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To: Cindy
IMO we still have freepers that are government Trolls. Perhaps Clinton leftovers.....and then again, maybe not. No doubt we have the usual Jihadi and DU lurkers in search of info that will help their causes; which are closer than most folks think! But I would not put it past certain elements of even the current administration that we are a force that bears watching with an....interested eye. For the purest of motivations, I'm sure! And then again, maybe not.
955 posted on 11/26/2004 7:16:24 PM PST by ExSoldier (Democracy is 2 wolves and a lamb voting on dinner. Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the vote.)
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OPINION - SPECULATION: Well, I'm sure we have a number of alphabets that check out this forum from time to tiime. I do believe information is power and I say to all the alphabets, "Please stop by anytime. You are more than welcome."

As for the anti-American elements, we know, "They read us. We read them."

...and so it goes.


956 posted on 11/26/2004 7:46:09 PM PST by Cindy
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To: Old Sarge; JohnathanRGalt; fullwave; ganeshpuri89; All
ON THE NET...


"www.cyberturf.com/meshawir/english.html"

"www.haywired.com/meshawir/english.html"

"www.marua.com/meshawir/english.html"

"www.homepagez.com/meshawir/english.html"

Google Search Term: "meshawir/english"

Google Search Term: "meshawr/english"

957 posted on 11/26/2004 7:58:56 PM PST by Cindy
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To: ExSoldier

Then we had CAL who bbusted the Clinton administration, inside and out, thanks CAL!


958 posted on 11/26/2004 8:43:08 PM PST by JustPiper (NoE-the Enemy !!!)
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To: all4one

as always A4-1, thank you for your unique finds


959 posted on 11/26/2004 8:46:37 PM PST by JustPiper (NoE-the Enemy !!!)
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To: All

http://www.cnsnews.com//ViewForeignBureaus.asp?Page=\ForeignBureaus\archive\200411\FOR20041125a.html

"European Union Agrees on Rapid Reaction Force"
By Eva Cahen
CNSNews.com Correspondent
November 25, 2004


960 posted on 11/26/2004 9:07:48 PM PST by Cindy
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