Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat - Thread Thirty-Two

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Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat

Thread Thirty-Two (Index)

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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!

What's become of bin Laden since he gave us all the slip?
Full Story

Some think he is dead, others that he is hiding because he is scared of being killed.

Whatever the reason for the strange disappearance of Osama bin Laden, not seen alive since his last mocking video statement a year ago, he is no longer the face of the global "jihad" against the West.

Abu Musab al-Zarqawi { TM 25,TM 27 }, the Jordanian responsible for some of the worst atrocities in Iraq, has become the hero of the hour on militant Islamist websites.

Related:
Can al-Qaeda Endure Beyond bin Laden?
Two Years Ago: Threat Matrix Begins

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

TM Terrorism Handbook	Link to Thread Thirty-One "Code Red Implications: Code Red - Stay Home and Await Word." From Tm'er and Freeper ~MamaDearest~	Tracking the Chatter with TM
TM 'Be on the Lookout'		Survival Preparedness Info.
Threat Matrix Book List		ExSoldier's Invaluable Tips
Arabic Links and Resources		Godzilla's Summaries

Threat Matrix HTML designed by: Ian Livingston

[nw_arizona_granny]

New US-Iraqi operation launched in Ramadi
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/focusoniraq/2005/December/focusoniraq_December7.xml&section=focusoniraq

(Belgium) Wives of terror suspects 'ready for suicide attacks'
http://www.expatica.com/source/site_article.asp?subchannel_id=24&story_id=25835&name=Wives+of+terror+suspects%27ready+for+suicide+attacks%27
Belgian terror suspect arrested in Morocco claims wives of other terror
detainees in Belgium are prepared to carry out suicide attacks in
Morocco to assist Jihad.

(Netherlands) 'Morocco suspect met with Samir A.'
http://www.expatica.com/source/site_article.asp?subchannel_id=1&story_id=25836&name=%27Morocco+suspect+met+with+Samir+A%2E%27
A Belgian national arrested by anti-terrorist police in Morocco in
November claims he offered Samir A. the services of female suicide bombers
to attack the headquarters of the Dutch security service AIVD.

Belgian 'suicide bomber' is named
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4488642.stm
La Derniere Heure newspaper says she is Muriel Degauque, 38, from
Charleroi, who converted to Islam after marrying a radical Muslim.

(Belgium) From baker's assistant to jihadist suicide bomber in Iraq
http://www.startribune.com/stories/722/5758835.html

Islamist Website Design Contest: Winner Fires Missiles at U.S. Army
Base in Iraq
http://memri.org/bin/latestnews.cgi?ID=SD103805

Militant camps still exist in Pakistan: India
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2005\12\02\story_2-12-2005_pg1_3
India claimed that militant training camps still exist in Pakistan and
Kashmir, as well as in Bangladesh along its eastern border.

Bombings hit Bali tourist numbers
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/4491356.stm

'Taliban' note causes emergency landing in Kansas
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1132475667722&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull
An America West Airbus jet made an emergency landing at Kansas City
International Airport after someone left a note in the plane's bathroom
that said: "Taliban is Here."

(Israel) Reservists catch two Palestinians with pipe bombs
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1132475665255&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

Seven Jailed Muslims Go on Hunger Strike in Central Russia — Rights
Group
http://www.mosnews.com/news/2005/12/02/muslonhung.shtml

Greek November 17 terrorists begin appeals
http://www.breakingnews.ie/2005/12/02/story233089.html

Maoist rebels extend Nepal ceasefire by one month
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/subcontinent/2005/December/subcontinent_December47.xml&section=subcontinent

Plan to Allow Scissors on Planes Opposed
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051202/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/passenger_screening;_ylt=Al0EtRSA2zyUkPnks8OF7ZB34T0D;_ylu=X3oDMTA5aHJvMDdwBHNlYwN5bmNhdA--

TSA to unveil new security procedures
http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/12/02/airport.screening/index.html
The Transportation Security Administration will announce changes in
screening procedures at the nation's commercial airports Friday

Wis. Judge Sentences 'Dr. Chaos' to Prison
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BRF_DR_CHAOS?SITE=FLTAM&SECTION=US
Anarchist terrorist Joseph D. Konopka was sentenced to seven years in
federal prison for hacking into computers and causing power failures in
northeastern Wisconsin; he is in prison for cyanide plot on Chicago
subway

"Syria may hand Hariri suspects to UN"
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/middleeast/2005/December/middleeast_December26.xml&section=middleeast

(Update) Bangladesh bombing kills one, injures 26
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/subcontinent/2005/December/subcontinent_December32.xml&section=subcontinent
Gazipur, Bangladesh - One person died and 26 were hurt on Thursday in a
blast during a national strike called to protest suicide bombings two
days earlier in Bangladesh,

German, UK bids to free hostages
http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/meast/12/01/iraq.hostages/index.html

Lebanese leader: Israel started it
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=47657
Blames Jewish state for clashes with Hezbollah, denies bribery claim

(Haiti) Kidnappers Seize Bus With 14 Kids; U.S. Citizen Abducted
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,177390,00.html

(Spain) ETA bombs transport firm in extortion campaign
http://www.expatica.com/source/site_article.asp?subchannel_id=81&story_id=25816&name=ETA+bombs+transport+firm+in+extortion+campaign+

(Ireland) Car explosive reveals return of IRA bomber
http://www.unison.ie/irish_independent/stories.php3?ca=9&si=1518884&issue_id=13361
(Free registration site) A former top Provisional IRA explosives expert
was identified as the manufacturer of an under-car bomb seized by
detectives in Dublin last week.

6 charge-sheeted for Jhalakathi bombing (Bangladesh)
http://www.financialexpress-bd.com/index3.asp?cnd=12/2/2005&section_id=2&newsid=8656&spcl=no
Six people, including banned JMB chief Shaikh Abdur Rahman and outlawed
JMJB chief Bangla Bhai, charged in connection with November 14 suicide
bombing that killed 2 judges

Jordanians Charged in Plot to Kill Americans
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,177271,00.html
Military prosecutors have charged four Jordanian militants with
conspiracy to kill Americans working at a center to train Iraqi police east of
the capital.

UN Halts Talks on Terrorism Treaty; U.S. Funding Cut Threatened
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000087&sid=a.3Tk2RREkNU&refer=top_world_news

Terror Suspect Extradited From Britain
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051201/ap_on_re_eu/france_britain_extradition_1
Algerian man suspected of involvement in bomb attack on Paris Metro a
decade ago extradited from Britain to France

US downplays Iraqi rebel attack on US-Iraqi base
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20051201/wl_afp/iraq_051201185052;_ylt=Ak8cow_rYqG6YtmCx3nVO_.s0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3b3JuZGZhBHNlYwM3MjE-

Suicide Bombings in Iraq Show Decline
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051201/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq;_ylt=AlSmwpt83xjngCeTh5rE..Ks0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3b3JuZGZhBHNlYwM3MjE-
Suicide bombings fell in November to their lowest level in seven months

Europe adopts counter-terrorism strategy, but divisions remain
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20051201/wl_afp/eujusticesecurity_051201182517;_ylt=AhpQCO0Pdu_RSnwoGG3P1TCs0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3b3JuZGZhBHNlYwM3MjE-

International Terrorist Reveals All (Russia)
http://www.mosnews.com/interview/2005/12/01/terroristreveals.shtml

Hizbul Mujahedeen added to EU terror list
http://www.ndtv.com/morenews/showmorestory.asp?slug=Hizb+added+in+EU+terror+list&id=81928
EU adds Hizbul Mujahedeen, Pakistan-based outfit carrying out terrorism
in Jammu and Kashmir, to list of terrorist organisations - freezes
funds, assets and economic resources

[Velveeta]

Nothing new on CT yet.
I haven't heard an all-clear, although the threat time has passed:

>>>A counterterrorism official in Washington, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the ongoing investigation, said that the caller threatened to detonate bombs at 2 p.m. at state courthouses in New London, Danielson, Danbury, Middletown, Manchester and New Britain. <<<

http://www.wtnh.com/Global/story.asp?S=4193864

[freeperfromnj]

Thanks for the update Vel :)

[nw_arizona_granny]

Thanks for the plane info.

Interesting, and scary.

Not surprising, we haven't had planes falling out of the sky for a period of time, I had hoped that ICE had caught the mechanics who are responsible.

[nw_arizona_granny]

We may need tinfoil for this plane crash.

Was he getting ready to run for hilary's Congress seat?

I have heard that JFK, Jr. was.........tin foil?

Sure a lot of airplanes have accidents at that airport, it is almost as bad as the one near Denver.

Three red lights, would that man something didn't sink at once, or a boat that fires missiles?

[Calpernia]

I see you have a 'nose' for news!




::ducks!::


:)

[nw_arizona_granny]

Wow, the people who expected a hit on the 29th, only missed by 3 days, about what they were doing two years ago.

This is going over the top, on threats and reports.

[Cindy]

Thanks British Chick for the info.
December is interesting.

Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day
December 24 - Christmas Eve
December 25 - Christmas Day
December 26 - Hanukah (First day of)
December 31 - Ne Years Eve

Well, let's post this Worldwide Caution again. The info contained here is still accurate and current.

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Note: The following text is a quote:
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http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1161.html

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
This information is current as of today, Fri Dec 02 2005 13:13:00 GMT-0800.

Worldwide Caution

August 02, 2005


This Public Announcement updates information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against Americans and interests overseas. This supersedes the Worldwide Caution dated March 8, 2005 and expires on February 2, 2006.

The Department of State remains concerned about the continued threat of terrorist attacks, demonstrations and other violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests overseas. Americans are reminded that demonstrations and rioting can occur with little or no warning. Ongoing events in Iraq have resulted in demonstrations and associated violence in several countries; such events are likely to continue for the foreseeable future. Nation-wide elections in Afghanistan scheduled for mid-September may also trigger violent anti-American actions.

Current information suggests that al-Qa’ida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks against U.S. interests in multiple regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics to include assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings and bombings. Extremists may elect to use conventional or non-conventional weapons, and target both official and private interests. The latter may include facilities where U.S. citizens and other foreigners congregate or visit, including residential areas, business offices, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools, hotels and public areas.

In the wake of the July 2005 London bombings and the March 2004 train attacks in Madrid, Americans are reminded of the potential for terrorists to attack public transportation systems. In addition, extremists may also select aviation and maritime services as possible targets.

U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance, be aware of local events, and take the appropriate steps to bolster their personal security. For additional information, please refer to “A Safe Trip Abroad” found at http://travel.state.gov.

U.S. Government facilities worldwide remain at a heightened state of alert. These facilities may temporarily close or periodically suspend public services to assess their security posture. In those instances, U.S. embassies and consulates will make every effort to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. Americans abroad are urged to monitor the local news and maintain contact with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

As the Department continues to develop information on any potential security threats to U.S. citizens overseas, it shares credible threat information through its Consular Information Program documents, available on the internet at http://travel.state.gov. In addition to information on the internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

[Cindy]

Thank you Freeperfromnj for pointing to this article and FR thread:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1532880/posts
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http://www.upi.com/SecurityTerrorism/view.php?StoryID=20051202-014717-2951r

Security & Terrorism
"Feds probe SAM fired at airliner report"

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- FBI agents and Homeland Security officials have been investigating the report of a possible missile fired at an American Airlines plane taking off from Los Angeles International Airport.

Sources told ABC News in Los Angeles that the pilot of American Airlines Flight 621, en route to Chicago, radioed air traffic controllers after takeoff from LAX. He told them a missile had been fired at the aircraft and missed.

The plane was over water when the pilot said he saw a smoke trail pass by the cockpit."

[LucyT]

Police stop truck carrying missile launchers on Toronto-area highway

TORONTO - The army is looking into a bizarre incident in which a tractor-trailer loaded with anti-aircraft missile launchers was seen rolling down a major Ontario highway.

http://intelligence-summit.blogspot.com/

[Gucho]

MANPADS (SHOULDER-FIRED MISSILES): HOW SERIOUS IS THE THREAT?

http://www.homelandsecurityus.com/home.htm

[nw_arizona_granny]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1532673/posts

Not sure how to describe this one, about the LA Times, and much more, crooked cops, NOI, a possible muslim killer and murders, so many that I got lost about the middle.
granny

[nw_arizona_granny]

All these attacks/threats of today, may have something to do with the execution in Florida of the 1,000 th murderer last night.

I listened to a variety of talk radio from several states all night, it was interesting to hear the different opinions of people regarding that and the coming tookie (sp?) execution in California.

The liberal stations are foaming at the mouth over them.

Some of the people on other stations, out of California, had a normal opinion, some for and some against.

I have picked up the fact that California expects riots, if tookie is put to death.

Frankly, I am/was a little shocked at the support the California liberals are giving to him.

It is the hot head liberals who have taken him as a cause, you can hear it in the voices and they are going to go wild.

Even some of my newsletters, have mentioned the danger.

Is the mental health of America so fragile?

I fear it may be.

Caution, that is all we can do, be careful my friends and stay safe.

[nw_arizona_granny]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1532916/posts


NEW VIDEO: DEATH TO PEACE ACTIVISTS IF
DEMANDS NOT MET - Kidnappers Threaten to Kill
Iraq Activists
AP via Drudge Report ^ | 02 DEC 05 | dcbryan1

Posted on 12/02/2005 12:44:21 PM PST by DCBryan1
Edited on 12/02/2005 1:22:32 PM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]

Al-Jazeera has broadcast a video in which kidnappers threaten to kill
four Christian peace activists unless their demands are met by Dec.
8... Developing...

VIDEO: DEATH TO PEACE ACTIVISTS IF DEMANDS NOT MET

Kidnappers Threaten to Kill Iraq Activists

Dec 02 3:52 PM US/Eastern

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Al-Jazeera television broadcast a videotape Friday
in which kidnappers of four Christian peace activists threatened to kill
their hostages unless all prisoners in U.S. and Iraqi detention centers
are released. The kidnappers gave the two governments until Dec. 8
to meet their demands, Al-Jazeera quoted a statement delivered with
the tape as saying.

The tape showed what the broadcaster said were two Canadian
hostages. An American and a Briton are also being held. All four
appeared frightened.

The Canadians were shown eating from plates of what appeared to be
Arabic sweets. In a second clip, the British and American hostages
were shown to talking to the camera but no audio was transmitted.

The two were calling on the U.S. and British governments to withdraw
from Iraq, Al-Jazeera reported, quoting a statement from the
kidnappers, who earlier identified themselves as the Swords of
Righteousness Brigade

[all4one]

"I had hoped that ICE had caught the mechanics who are responsible."

My thoughts were about the mechanics as well...thanks granny.

[all4one]

"Frankly, I am/was a little shocked at the support the California liberals are giving to him."

Who can figure out these liberals....they want killers like Tookie (CA) and Mumia (Philadelphia) to be spared....the PETA types don't want us to wear fur or eat fish....but they LOUDLY proclaim their SUPPORT of abortion.

[all4one]

"WOW. All 45 courthouses in CT have been evacuated."

I'll second that WOW....I am curious to see if this makes the MSM evening news.

[LucyT]

This factoid was included on the thread:

"50,000 Iranians, alone, come here each year on student visas, visits, etc. Some Arabic countries send over 100,000 people to the US. There is no tracking system as to where they go, when and if they leave, etc. Anyone who wants can come to this country. There's no follow up to make sure people leave."

[brucecw]

Three red lights, would that man something didn't sink at once, or a boat that fires missiles?

Good question. The red lights certainly sound like they might have been emergency flares or beacon(s), but they might also be something else - like some kind of missile.

Unless something else "interesting" emerges, I'd assume some kind of emergency flare or light - simply because that's what would be the most common explanation. These are usually red, it's visible for a very long distance.

[freeperfromnj]

Muslim Mob 'Terrorizes' Children in Indonesian Sunday School

By Sherrie Gossett
CNSNews.com Staff Writer
December 02, 2005

(CNSNews.com) - Approximately 30 Christian children fled in panic after a mob of Islamic militants raided and vandalized their Sunday school class, which was being held in a private home last weekend in Curug, Indonesia, according to a Christian group called Voice of the Martyrs (VOM).

The violence came less than a month after three teenaged Christian schoolgirls were attacked and beheaded as they walked through a cocoa plantation on their way to school. One girl's severed head was reportedly placed in front of a church, eight miles from where the bodies were found, in what locals viewed as a stark warning to Christians.

VOM reported that in the most recent incident, the mob "terrorized" the children at the Curug Sunday school class and destroyed several desks and chairs, guitars, a keyboard, organ and fan in the classroom. Voice of the Martyrs is a Christian organization that documents persecution of believers.

The children began to flee in panic, according to VOM, after which the mob then allegedly evicted the remaining adults and children from the home "by force" and "sealed" it by plastering posters denouncing the school over the doors of the building.

Glen Penner, spokesman for VOM, forwarded a detailed message he received about the incident to the Cybercast News Service

The email quoted Peter Mendrofa, one of the Sunday school teachers as saying, "That incident was so quick. ... Some of them asked us to stop our Christian activities there while the rest were destroying our inventory inside the house."

Anton Neta, one of the Sunday school workers, said a few months ago that the Christian group signed an agreement with "local inhabitants" promising the house "would be emptied on January 1st 2006."

Neta said that despite the agreement the mob went ahead and raided the house anyway.....

http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewForeignBureaus.asp?Page=\ForeignBureaus\archive\200512\FOR20051202a.html