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Posted on 01/02/2008 8:53:38 PM PST by nwctwx
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Commentary:
http://threatswatch.org/commentary/2008/01/compounding-interest-iranian-terror/
“Compounding Interest of Iranian Terror”
As Arab Gulf States Hedge Their Bets on Tehran, US Must Maintain Core Principle
By Steve Schippert | January 4, 2008
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3491077,00.html
“Israel to present Bush with ‘Iran file’”
SNIPPET: “Political-diplomatic forum at Prime Minister’s Office convenes for special discussion ahead of US president’s visit to Jerusalem this week. Defense Minister Ehud Barak to brief Bush on Israeli interpretation to intelligence information on Tehran’s nuclear program”
Roni Sofer
Published: 01.07.08, 00:26 / Israel News
Published January 2008
Vol. 7, No. 27 7 January 2008
“The Bush Visit and Tensions in the U.S.-Israel Relationship”
Gerald M. Steinberg
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “The December “surprise” resulting from the publication of the U.S. National Intelligence Estimate disrupted fifteen years of Israeli policy based on working with the international coalition to pressure Iran to drop its nuclear weapons program through sanctions and the threat of military action, and has reminded Israelis of the limits of American security guarantees and strategic cooperation.
Within two weeks following publication of the NIE report, China signed a major contract on energy development and supply with Iran, and Russia quickly dispatched two shipments of nuclear fuel for the Bushehr nuclear reactor. Egypt moved to improve relations with Iran, and Saudi Arabia welcomed Iranian President Ahmadinejad to Mecca for the Haj.
Prime Minister Olmert had explained the logic of the “Annapolis process” in terms of the coalition to stop Iran, but two weeks after Annapolis, with the release of the NIE report, this rationale has lost much of its relevance.
Another source of stress comes from differences over renewed U.S. efforts to forge a quick agreement with the Palestinian Authority at a time of continued terrorism, the violent conflict between Fatah and Hamas, the failure to develop functioning Palestinian institutions, and the PA’s ongoing incitement and rejection of the legitimacy of a Jewish state.
In addition, the overall decline of U.S. influence, as reflected in Iraq, the return of Russia as a world power, the chaos in Pakistan, and other developments, has highlighted the limits of Israeli reliance on American assistance, and the need for Israel to maintain an independent capability to act when necessary.
President Bush’s first visit to Israel since taking office in 2001 comes at a time of strain in the usually cooperative relationship between Jerusalem and Washington. In particular, the December “surprise,” resulting from the publication of the U.S. National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) summary report on Iran’s nuclear weapons program,1 reminded Israelis of the limits of American security guarantees and strategic cooperation. Other sources of stress come from differences over renewed efforts to forge a quick agreement with the Palestinian Authority headed by Mahmoud Abbas and Salam Fayad, in parallel to escalating attacks from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip. In addition, the overall decline of U.S. influence, as reflected in Iraq, the return of Russia as a world power, the chaos in Pakistan, and other developments has highlighted the limits of Israeli reliance on American assistance, and the need for Israel to maintain an independent capability to act when necessary.
The Impact of the NIE Report on Israeli Security”
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3491013,00.html
“Jerusalem readies for Bush’s arrival, 10,500 police involved in security”
SNIPPET: “Snipers, bomb-sniffing dogs and Shin Bet bodyguards to secure US president’s visit in operation dubbed ‘ Clear Skies’; eight truckloads of gear arrive at historic King David hotel, bearing everything from security equipment to printer paper and fax machines; garbage teams engaged in furious race to clean capital up”
Associated Press
Published: 01.06.08, 19:54 / Israel News
blog:
http://www.thememriblog.org/blog_personal/en/4426.htm
(”Source: Teshreen, Syria, January 6, 2008”)
QUOTE:
Cartoon In Syrian Gov’t Daily: “Bush’s Visit” On Paper Airplane With Headlines “Iraq,” “Afghanistan,” “Palestine,” And “Lebanon”
Posted at: 2008-01-07
http://www.memri.org/syria.html
http://memri.org/bin/articles.cgi?Page=countries&Area=syria&ID=SP179908
Special Dispatch Series - No. 1799
January 4, 2008 No.1799
“Lebanese Druze Leader Walid Jumblatt Slams Syria, Iran, Hizbullah in Iran TV Interview”
SNIPPET: “Following are excerpts from an interview, in English, with Lebanese Druze leader Walid Jumblatt, which aired on Press TV on January 1, 2008.
To view MEMRI TV’s webpage on Walid Jumblatt, visit: http://www.memritv.org/subject/en/377.htm “
YALIBNAN.com ("Sources: Stratfor, Ya Libnan"): "IRANIAN INTELLIGENCE OFFICIAL VISITS LEBANON" (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Beirut - A senior Iranian intelligence officer arrived in Lebanon the week of Dec. 9, and Imad Mughniyah, Hezbollah official in charge of foreign operations accompanied the officer to his meetings there, Stratfor sources said Dec. 16") (December 17, 2007, 6:32 pm) (Read More...)
http://www.rewardsforjustice.net
http://www.rewardsforjustice.net/index.cfm?page=Wanted_Terrorist&language=english
http://www.rewardsforjustice.net/index.cfm?page=Mugniyah&language=english
“Wanted
Imad Fayez Mugniyah
Up to $5 Million Reward”
Note: The following post is a quote:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1949868/posts
Vandals Hit Vietnam Memorial For 2nd Time In 2 Weeks
NBC30 NEws ^ | 1/6/7 | ap
Posted on 01/07/2008 2:52:21 PM PST by do the dhue
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — New Haven’s Vietnam War Memorial has been hit by vandals for the second time in two weeks.
Both times, the memorial on Long Wharf was defaced by a spray painted message touting a violet street gang known as MS-13.
Police said the gang, with roots in El Salvador, is not known to be active in New Haven.
City officials said they are considering putting up cameras near the memorial to help protect it from future vandalism.
No arrests have been made. The city plans to clean the monument on Monday.
Ding. Ding. Ding Dong.
We have a STUCK ON STUPID award winner today.
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http://www.wtop.com/?nid=600&sid=1321983
“Teen Arrested for Impersonating Cop”
January 7, 2008 - 1:58pm
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “FAIRFAX, Va. — A 19-year-old is under arrest after allegedly impersonating a police officer and pulling over an off-duty cop.
Fairfax County Police charged Steven Rivas of Annandale with impersonating a police officer, reckless driving, use of unauthorized lights and abduction.
Rivas used flashing lights to pull over an off-duty Fairfax County on an Interstate 495 ramp on Jan. 5 around 1 a.m., police say.”
blog:
http://littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/?entry=28517_UK_to_Prosecute_Blogger_for_Criticizing_Islam
“UK to Prosecute Blogger for Criticizing Islam”
Mon, Jan 7, 2008 at 9:50:54 am PST
Note: The following text is a quote:
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=48580
Afghan National Police Shut Down Bomb-Making Cell
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2008 – Afghan National Police arrested two suspected bomb makers during a Jan. 5 raid in the Bermel area of Afghanistan’s Paktika province, military officials said.
The two suspects are implicated in a Nov. 12 improvised explosive device attack near Shkin that injured an Afghan soldier and a support technician. The Shkin police developed the intelligence that identified, located and targeted the suspected two-man insurgent cell. The suspects also are believed to have conducted other attacks using remote-controlled IEDs throughout the Bermel area.
During the raid of the insurgents’ compound, Afghan police investigators seized several IED-making components, weapons, cell phones and documents.
Meanwhile, Afghan and coalition forces detained several suspected Taliban insurgents in Jan. 2 operations near Mushan in Kandahar province’s Panjway district.
When the Afghan-led combined force entered the compound,
insurgents attacked with small-arms fire, endangering several women and children who live there. The combined force secured the compound and detained several suspected insurgents with ties to the Taliban. A search of the area discovered fully-loaded weapons and additional ammunition. Several documents seized will provide useful intelligence on insurgent activities throughout western Kandahar province, officials said.
In other news, more than 700 weapons and various types of ammunition were turned in during December by Paktya province villagers working with local Afghan security forces, officials reported.
Alerting Afghan security forces of cache discoveries or turning in weapons to authorities shows that “Afghan citizens are tired of insurgent activity in their region,” said Army Maj. Chris Belcher, a Combined Joint Task Force82 spokesman.
During December, Afghan and coalition security forces collected 247 rocket-propelled grenades and three launchers, 99 hand grenades, 124 anti-personnel mines, 11 82mm recoilless rifle rounds, 14 82mm mortars, 10 anti-tank mines, 200 anti-tank mine fuses, three remote-controlled IEDs, four Kalashnikov automatic machine guns and two RPD automatic machine guns.
Afghan border and national police have led the effort to rid the area of illegal weapons commonly used by insurgents. The combined force has actively engaged with tribal leaders, village elders and Afghan citizens throughout the province to convince them to root out weapons stores, officials said.
Afghan border and national police “are working closely with citizens during their patrols to keep these weapons off the battlefield,” Belcher said. Because of these efforts, “Afghans feel more secure and are willing to provide information leading to cache recovery,” he said.
Most weapons caches were discovered when villagers alerted Afghan security forces patrolling the province. Other times, villagers brought the weapons to a military outpost in the Chamkani district shared by Afghan and coalition forces.
Afghan citizens “want to do the right thing,” Belcher said. “Getting these weapons off the street and out of the hands of insurgents will make the area safer for everyone.”
(Compiled from Combined Joint Task Force 82 news releases.)
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=48577
“Sheik Meeting Leads to Information on al Qaeda in Iraq”
By Sgt. Luis Delgadillo, USA
Special to American Forces Press Service
FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq, Jan. 7, 200
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=48588
“Coalition Troops in Iraq Detain 6 Suspects During Raids”
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2008 –
Thanks for the laugh, Cindy. Even Hillary would stop weeping over this one.
You’re welcome SlowBoat407.
It is disturbing the amount of officer personators, recently.
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