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Israeli Forces Reportedly on the Ground in Nigeria, to Help in Rescue of Kidnapped Girls
BCN.com ^ | 05/13/14 | News Staff

Posted on 05/17/2014 6:58:50 AM PDT by kindred

"Israel expresses deep shock at the crime against the girls. We are ready to help in finding the girls and fighting the cruel terrorism inflicted on you." -Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israeli security forces have arrived in Nigeria to aid in the search for [over] 200 young [mostly] Christian girls recently abducted by the radical Islamist group Boko Haram.

On Monday, international media was abuzz after the publication of a video showing many of the captive girls dressed in Muslim garb (pictured) and reciting passages from the Koran. In the video, Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau says the girls will be held and continued to be forcibly converted to Islam until jailed members of his group are freed by the Nigerian government.

The government of Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan rejected the demand, and turned to the international community for assistance. Israel was quick to answer the call.

"Israel expresses deep shock at the crime against the girls," read a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "We are ready to help in finding the girls and fighting the cruel terrorism inflicted on you."

Members of a Nigerian delegation currently in Israel told Channel 2 News that their government had accepted the offer of Israeli aid, and confirmed that Israeli counter-terrorism experts were already en route to the West African nation.

An Israeli military official who just returned from Nigeria told popular Internet news site Buzzfeed that "in the wake of this crisis, Israel increased its assistance and we have been providing support in any manner possible. We have been involved on this from the beginning."

It was reported that at present, Israeli forces are helping to gather intelligence and guide Nigerian forces on how to best tackle the Boko Haram threat. Some Israeli radio commentators also suggested that Israeli special forces could be taking part in reconnaissance and combat operations.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: bokoharam; israel; nigeria
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To: Paladin2

I’m wrong....you are right!!! Bravo!!! Obama loves Muslim terrorists....he is one!!!


21 posted on 05/17/2014 7:53:41 AM PDT by JLAGRAYFOX ( My only objective is to defeat and destroy Obama & his Democrat Party, politically!!!.)
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To: kindred

Out POSOTUS can’t be bothered with trivial matters like hundreds of kidnapped Christian girls while he’s busy with:
Golf
Vacation
Covering up multiple scandals
Regulating cow farts
Making sure every American is up to speed on gay and transgender issues
And of course the fundamental transformation of anything else left of this country.

I am very glad that Israel is stepping up. They will do a better job anyway since they can do the job without having to please a Muslim boss.


22 posted on 05/17/2014 7:56:09 AM PDT by Clump ( the tree of liberty is withering like a stricken fig tree)
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To: Texas Eagle

He didn’t send troops to Benghazi, because they couldn’t get there in time, and he is sending advisory troops to Nigeria....what is wrong with this picture...oh there were no witnesses left to talk about the gun-running in Benghazi...


23 posted on 05/17/2014 7:57:14 AM PDT by rxtn41
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To: Eddie01

Amen. And may the Lord and God of Israel and His Son Jesus Christ bless all them who bless Israel and curse all who curse Israel lest the evil one destroy all who love God and family and country. I pray for the PM Benjamin Netenyahu and for the God of Israel to guide him in wisdom and strengh and protect him from the devious evils of the left and all who support Islamic terrorism and hateful leftism worldwide. Can any thing good come from lestists policies and hatreds? I think not!


24 posted on 05/17/2014 8:02:59 AM PDT by kindred (They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy. Salvation by Lord Jesus only!)
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To: Jack Hydrazine

I would not want to be Boko Haram when the IDF shows up. Instant Karma. :-)


25 posted on 05/17/2014 8:04:10 AM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose o f a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
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To: kindred

A more direct solution is for the Nigerian government to announce that for every girl not returned immediately, 10 Boko Haram will be executed then disposed of in a cesspit with pig offal.


26 posted on 05/17/2014 8:04:44 AM PDT by yefragetuwrabrumuy ("Don't compare me to the almighty, compare me to the alternative." -Obama, 09-24-11)
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To: kindred

I may move to Isreal, just to taste life under a just and honorable Government.


27 posted on 05/17/2014 8:29:58 AM PDT by Eddie01 (Liberals lie about everything all the time.)
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To: Cvengr

..or better yet - “Israel attempting to convert Christians back to... Christians”


28 posted on 05/17/2014 8:32:18 AM PDT by Eddie01 (Liberals lie about everything all the time.)
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To: Eddie01

If the IDF was there, it would be on the front page of the Slimes or no one would know.

So I have to call BS.


29 posted on 05/17/2014 8:52:59 AM PDT by EQAndyBuzz ("Heck of a reset there, Hillary")
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To: G Larry

EXACTLY!


30 posted on 05/17/2014 9:23:29 AM PDT by DoughtyOne
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To: G Larry

Absolutely. Why is this being reported???


31 posted on 05/17/2014 9:25:54 AM PDT by OrioleFan (Republicans believe every day is July 4th, Democrats believe every day is April 15th.)
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To: OrioleFan

Don’t mess with the Zohan

I love when Christians stick up for Israel, and when Jews are willing to risk everything for anyone who is a victim of Islamic terrorism.


32 posted on 05/17/2014 9:52:14 AM PDT by Zenjitsuman (New Boss Nancy Pelosi)
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To: Zenjitsuman

As a Christian, I support everything Israel does to combat terrorism and protect the Jewish State. I was referring to Operational Security (OPSEC). I don’t think they appreciate any publication of their involvement until the girls are safe and the terrorists have found their special hell.


33 posted on 05/17/2014 11:50:39 AM PDT by OrioleFan (Republicans believe every day is July 4th, Democrats believe every day is April 15th.)
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As, I think are British and American forces. It's important to send a message to Islamic thugs. Shame on the State Department for opposing declaring Boku Haram a terror group years ago. I understand, the Nigerian government is largely Christian, but that's no excuse for not calling Islamic terror what it is.

34 posted on 05/17/2014 6:39:22 PM PDT by SJackson (the Democrats take back control, we donÂ’t make (this) kind of naked power grab, J Biden)
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To: Eddie01
The Lord will bless all those who bless Israel and curse all who curse Israel, the land the Lord Jesus will rule in over all the earth for a thousand years, after the 7 year flood of judgments to war against all who hate Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. God the Father will bring all of Jesus Christ's enemies down to hell in His final 21 flood of judgments against all nations who defy His Son and will empty the world of the wicked during the prophesied 7 year tribulation by the old testament and new testament prophets. Then begins the 1000 year rule of the King of kings and Lord of Lords after the terrible 7 year tribulation of God on all nations who have tried in their vanity and arrogant ignorance to destroy the Jewish peoples homeland, given by God the Father almighty to the Jewish people forever, as those who believe and read the Scriptures know and look forward too. The Just shall live by his faith in Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour.
35 posted on 06/12/2014 6:02:03 PM PDT by kindred (They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy. Salvation by Lord Jesus only!)
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