Threat Matrix: February 2007

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How al-Qaida Fared in 2006
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In 2006, agents of al-Qaida, as well as those inspired by its ideology, continued their attacks. Violence in Iraq intensified, and Afghanistan saw its bloodiest year since 2001.

Despite worsening chaos on those fronts, counterterrorist forces arrested and killed high-profile terrorists and kept the West free from attack. But these actions don't appear to have weakened the appeal of al-Qaida's agenda. "Home-grown" militants around the world joined its jihad, as regional fighting heightened perceptions of a global war on Islam.

Here's an assessment of some of the most significant gains and losses for al-Qaida last year: Read more..

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[freema]

http://billroggio.com/archives/2007/02/alqaeda_on_sunni_vio.php

Al-Qaeda in Iraq has stepped up its campaign to eliminate the indigenous Sunni opposition in Anbar province. According to an American intelligence official and a military officer, al-Qaeda in Iraq is attempting to destroy all effective Sunni opposition in the province. Over the past week, al-Qaeda has conducted two major suicide attacks in Habbaniyah and Ramadi against two influence members of the Sunni opposition to al-Qaeda in Iraq: Shiekh Abdul Sattar Abu Risha, and the imam of a Habbaniyah mosque who spoke out against al-Qaeda.

On February 19, al-Qaeda in Iraq targeted the home of Shiekh Abdul Sattar Abu Risha, the head of the Anbar Salvation Council, which is a grouping of Anbar tribes that oppose al-Qaeda's implementation of sharia law and murder of both Shia and Sunni alike. Al-Qaeda targeted Sattar's home with two suicide strikes, the first of which breached the wall of the compound, and the second of which was designed to hit the building. Eleven were killed, including women, children and policemen.

[Cindy]

RECAP AND UPDATE:

COUNTERTERRORISM BLOG.org: "EGYPT'S NileSat TAKES AL-ZAWRAA, MILITANT IRAQI TV CHANNEL, OFF AIR" (February 26, 2007, 11:33 am)

COUNTERTERRORISM BLOG.org: "ARABSAT BEGINS TO BROADCAST INSURGENT PROPAGANDA STATION" by Daveed Gartenstein-Ross (January 26, 2007)

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE.com (THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION): "AL-QAEDA'S TV PROPAGANDA" by James A. Phillips and William Schirano (January 22, 2007)

JIHAD WATCH.org (GUARDIAN.co.uk): "JIHADIST TV CHANNEL A HIT IN IRAQ" (January 17, 2007)

CSMONITOR.com: Cairo - "WHY IS EGYPT AIRING INSURGENT TV FROM IRAQ? Al-Zawraa's broadcasting of Sunni attacks on American soldiers highlights sectarian politics." (January 17, 2007)

LittleGreenFootballs.com - weblog: "SUNNI-SHI'ITE WAR IN MICROCOSM" (Note: Includes video.) (Jaunuary 8, 2007)

INTERNET-HAGANAH.com: "WWW.ALZAWRAA.TV: WEBSITE OF IRAQ'S MUJAHEDEEN TV STATION This site is in the USA, unsurprisingly." (Note: See info.) (January 5, 2007)

INTERNET-HAGANAH.com: "EGYPT PLANS TO FIGHT TERRORIST USE OF THE INTERNET But terrorist use of Egyptian satellites is no problem..." (January 5, 2007)

BILL ROGGIO.com - THE FOURTH RAIL - blog: "AL-ZAWRAA RESPONDS TO MUJ TV" (December 25, 2006)

BILL ROGGIO.com - THE FOURTH RAIL - blog: "AL-ZAWRAA: MUJ TV" (December 10, 2006)

[Cindy]

Yes, it seems like yesterday.

I guess it's a blessing (maybe not) that we have such clear memories and can connect the dots.

[Cindy]

Thank you for the update freema.

Let's make your link clickable:

http://billroggio.com/archives/2007/02/alqaeda_on_sunni_vio.php

[Cindy]

Note: The following post is a quote:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1791628/posts


Federal agents raid Bloomington home (MN)
KSTP 5 Eyewitness News ^ | 2/26/07 | KSTP 5

Posted on 02/26/2007 4:13:16 PM PST by ButThreeLeftsDo

Authorities surrounded a home in Bloomington near the Southtown Mall Monday afternoon.

The home, located on 84th Street and Knox Ave., was raided Monday afternoon by ATF agents and officials from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

Officials told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that there was no immediate danger and it was more of precautionary measure.

Bloomington firefighters evacuated homes in the neighborhood and used police tape to block off a large area.

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS spoke with a neighbor who was evacuated from his home.

"Bombs, bomb contaminants, explosives in the neighborhood and they got a call on… they wanted to evacuate homes so everybody is safe and they could go in and investigate what the explosives might be,” he said.

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"Officials told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that there was no immediate danger and it was more of precautionary measure."
The ATF, BCA and the FBI all show up as a "precautionary measure"????

1 posted on 02/26/2007 4:13:20 PM PST by ButThreeLeftsDo

[Velveeta]

I agree, that we can well connect the dots.
We've all learned so much here during this process. :-)

[Cindy]

"We've all learned so much during this process."

Somewhere between a sigh and a giggle...

BIG DITTO Velveeta.

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=greece

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1791527/posts


"Growing Leftist-Jihadist Linkages Highlighted by January 12, 2007, Attack on US Embassy"
Defense & Foreign Affairs ^ | 1/19/07 | By GIS Staff

Posted on 02/26/2007 1:25:58 PM PST by Bokababe

[Velveeta]

BROADWAY FORD BOMB THREAT IN IDAHO FALLS

Idaho Falls Police are investigating a possible pipe bomb threat at Broadway Ford in Idaho Falls.
The business has been evacuated while police are waiting for a bomb squad to arrive from Mountain Home Air Force Base.

http://www.kpvi.com/index.cfm?page=nbcstories.cfm&ID=3283

[Cindy]

THANKS Velveeta.
Updates appreciated.

[Velveeta]

~grin~

[Seadog Bytes]

Did someone say... 'Humor break'...???

Oath of Office: "I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic..."

...Speaking of which...

[Cindy]

Smiling (kind of)...

OPINION: He's somewhere between seriously stuck on himself - sick - sad sap - scientifically challenged.

[freema]

Thanks.

[Oorang]

Yes, that is a good thing. I particularly liked this part:
All inmate conversations must be conducted in English unless otherwise negotiated.

[Cindy]

Thanks to Interesting Times for the ping to thiis thread:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1791685/posts

"Who is William Arkin, and why does it matter?"
The New Dominion ^ | Feb. 26, 2007 | Max Friedman

Posted on 02/26/2007 5:38:10 PM PST by Interesting Times

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1791691/posts

"'Man's best friends' help fight war on terrorism (WOOF! WOOF!)"
Air Force Links ^ | Airman Caitlin Putman

Posted on 02/26/2007 5:59:45 PM PST by SandRat

[angcat]

Water Emergency in New Milford



Monday, February 26, UDPATED: 5:30 p.m.

People living in the borough of New Milford are asked not to use their water by order of the Department of Environmental Protection.

Authorities said due to a possible vandalism incident water should not be used at all until further notice. This is not just a boil advisory. People should not use the water for any reason, according to D.E.P. At least 878 people live in New Milford.

A spokesman for D.E.P. said they responded to reports of damage to a door on a well house. There is no evidence of a breach, but the department is taking precautions.

Water samples will be taken to Harrisburg Tuesday for testing. Results should be known later tomorrow.

New Milford Water Authority officials would not comment further about the water use ban but said they will notify residents as soon as the ban has been lifted.

Anyone who needs water or wants to use bathroom facilities can go to the Blue Ridge School from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. tonight. Use the main entrance at the high school.

[Cindy]

THANK YOU SO MUCH angcat for the info.

http://www.wnep.com/Global/story.asp?S=6144674&nav=menu158_2

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http://news.google.com/nwshp?ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&tab=wn&q=%22New+Milford%22&scoring=d

[angcat]

My pleasure!