Threat Matrix: December 2007

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Calculating the Risks in Pakistan

A small group of U.S. military experts and intelligence officials convened in Washington for a classified war game last year, exploring strategies for securing Pakistan's nuclear arsenal if the country's political institutions and military safeguards began to fall apart.

The secret exercise — conducted without official sponsorship from any government agency, apparently due to the sensitivity of its subject — was one of several such games the U.S. government has conducted in recent years examining various options and scenarios for Pakistan's nuclear weapons: How many troops might be required for a military intervention in Pakistan? Could Pakistani nuclear bunkers be isolated by saturating the surrounding areas with tens of thousands of high-powered mines, dropped from the air and packed with anti-tank and anti-personnel munitions? Or might such a move only worsen the security of Pakistan's arsenal?
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[Cindy]

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.centcom.mil/sites/uscentcom2/Lists/Current%20Press%20Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=5802&Source=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ecentcom%2Emil%2Fsites%2Fuscentcom2%2FLists%2FPress%20Releases%2FCurrent%20Releases%2Easpx

Title:
IRAQI FORCES, U.S. SPECIAL FORCES DETAIN SUSPECTED AL-QAEDA IN IRAQ LEADER
Release Date:
12/12/2007
Release Number:
07-01-03P
Description:
BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, detained a suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorist cell leader who is believed to command more than 300 terrorists during a raid near Karmah Dec. 11.

The suspected terrorist leader is reported to be responsible for numerous IED and mortar attacks that have killed and wounded several Iraqi and Coalition Forces. The suspect is also believed to be responsible for the kidnapping and killing of three Iraqi National Guard Soldiers.

During the course of the operation, a space heater was knocked over, causing a fire on the second floor of one of the target buildings, which was immediately put out.

Additionally, during the course of the operation, an Iraqi male received a minor gunshot wound when he exited his house to observe Iraqi Forces operating in the vicinity. The man was treated by U.S. medical personnel and was not detained.

No Iraqi or U.S. Forces were injured during the operation.

[Cindy]

http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewPolitics.asp?Page=/Politics/archive/200712/POL20071213a.html

“America Now Protected Against North Korean Missile Attack”
By Kevin Mooney
CNSNews.com Staff Writer
December 13, 2007

[Cindy]

http://truthusa.com/a/index.php?topic=1147.0

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http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/Read.aspx?GUID=56F0FC77-43D6-4104-8C10-4926C73FA51C

“Going Easy on Espionage”
By Joel Mowbray
FrontPageMagazine.com | Thursday, December 13, 2007

COLUMN SNIPPET: “As dangerous a precedent as it is that Prouty can get a slap on the wrist for potentially harming national security, the real travesty is that without sufficient media pressure, the FBI and CIA might not take the necessary steps to prevent someone else who might do even more damage.”

[Cindy]

http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_2529.html

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
This information is current as of today, Thu Dec 13 2007 03:51:20 GMT-0800 (PST).

Bolivia

December 12, 2007

[Cindy]

Note: The following news brief is a quote:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3482256,00.html

Molotov cocktail hurled at Israeli bus near Qalqilya

Published: 12.13.07, 11:48 / Israel News

Palestinians threw a Molotov cocktail at an Israeli bus east of the West Bank city of Qalqilya. No injuries or damage reported. (Efrat Weiss)

[Cindy]

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3482237,00.html

“North Korea may have aided Hizbullah, US report says”

SNIPPET: “Congressional Research Service quotes ‘reputable sources’ as saying Pyongyang may have armed, trained members of Lebanese terror group. French publication says training ‘significantly improved Hizbullah’s ability to fight the Israelis during the 2006 war’”

Reuters
Published: 12.13.07, 11:19 / Israel News

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “North Korea may have given arms to Lebanon’s Hizbullah and Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tigers, according to a report compiled for Congress that could complicate US plans to drop Pyongyang from its terrorism blacklist.

The report obtained on Wednesday by Reuters was written by the Congressional Research Service (CRS), which provides independent analysis to Congress, and cited “reputable sources” as saying Pyongyang had given arms and possibly training to the militant groups, which Washington regards as “terrorist” organizations.”

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=china
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=cyberwarfare
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=internet

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1938811/posts

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http://www.heritage.org/Research/AsiaandthePacific/wm1735.cfm

December 12, 2007
“Trojan Dragons: China’s International Cyber Warriors”
by John J. Tkacik, Jr.
WebMemo #1735

[Cindy]

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, Thu Dec 13 2007 04:31:09 GMT-0800 (PST).

Worldwide Caution

October 09, 2007

[Cindy]

PERSECUTION.ORG
http://www.persecution.org

[Cindy]

http://www.wftv.com/2007/1130/14737345_240X180.jpg

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http://www.wftv.com/news/14737332/detail.html

“Cyberstalker Gets 110 Years In Prison For Terrorizing Girls”

POSTED: 12:22 pm EST November 30, 2007
UPDATED: 6:02 pm EST November 30, 2007

ORLANDO, Fla.

[Godzilla]

placemark

[Cindy]

blog:

http://www.theaviationnation.com/category/the-al-qaeda-threat/

http://www.TheAviationNation.com/2007/12/10/could-terrorists-hack-air-traffic-controls/

10 Dec 2007
“Could Terrorists Hack Air Traffic Controls?”
By Annie Jacobsen

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http://www.worldtribune.com/worldtribune/WTARC/2007/me_terror_12_10.asp

Monday, December 10, 2007 Geostrategy-Direct.com

“Online terror camps cut overhead, teach Google Earth target acquisition
Western governments have ceded the Internet to terrorists, security experts are warning.”

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stepping back to 2002:

http://www.adl.org/internet/jihad.asp
“Jihad Online: Islamic Terrorists and the Internet”
Introduction (2002)
http://www.adl.org/internet/jihad_online.pdf
“Jihad Online: Islamic Terrorists and the Internet”
(2002)

[Cindy]

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

http://www.TheAviationNation.com/2007/12/11/airport-air-freshener-jihad/

“Airport Air Freshener Jihad?”
By Annie Jacobsen

SNIPPET: “The following incident took place on November 14th at the Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI). From the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database — an information system run by the FBI:

On 14 November 2007, an identified individual on the public side of the (BWI) airport reportedly asked a behavior detection officer questions regarding security procedures, training, and security cameras. Additionally, the subject was caught photographing a motorized room freshener located near the ceiling in the men’s room. Law enforcement officers (LEOs) responded and interviewed the subject, who stated he was a college student doing a project for his American Studies class. LEOs located the photo of the aerosol container, as well as a security camera from an unknown location. A search of the subject’s vehicle resulted in negative findings.”

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Previously...

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

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

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1938998/posts

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http://www.aviationplanning.com/asrc11.htm

Aviation Security Perspectives

Update:

December 10, 2007

“Warning From Afar...
Cyclone Fences, Al Qaeda Airlines, & Multi-Layer Security”

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “On first pass, it’s funny.

It was reported that two newspaper investigators in Romania, dressed up in ramp uniforms emblazoned with “Al Qaeda Airways”, had no problem penetrating not only the civil portions of Bucharest Airport but also the military areas as well. They planted phony bombs in various spots, and essentially had their way with the facility. The uniforms were a particularly nice touch.

But on reflection, this is another warning call for US security. Inquiring minds wanted to know if this could happen here.”

[Cindy]

Still talking teddy bears (photo included):

http://truthusa.com/a/index.php?topic=1230.0

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http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/019134.php

December 13, 2007
“Hamza Yusuf: Muhammad Teddy Bear Madness was our fault”

[Cindy]

http://www.abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/FedCrimes/wireStory?id=3996409

“Mistrial in Sears Tower Bomb Plot Trial
Jurors Deadlock in 6 of 7 Defendants in Sears Tower Plot; Prosecutor Plans to Retry Case”

The Associated Press
By CURT ANDERSON
MIAMI Dec 13, 2007 (AP)

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http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/019141.php
(REUTERS)

December 13, 2007
“Mistrial for six in Miami jihad-conspiracy case”

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http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/018720.php
(AP)

November 8, 2007

“”Let’s wage jihad and kill the infidel — ha ha, just kidding!””
MIAMI

[Cindy]

Previously...

JIHAD WATCH.org (AP): "PROSECUTORS SAY CHICAGO JIHADISTS SOUGHT TO TOPPLE U.S. GOVERNMENT IN FAVOR OF ISLAMIC REGIME" (October 2, 2007)

JIHAD WATCH.org (CBS): "SEARS TOWER PLOT: BUILDING 'AN ISLAMIC ARMY TO WAGE JIHAD" (August 25, 2007)

CNN.com: Miami, Florida - "FBI DETAINS 7 IN DOMESTIC TERROR PROBE Sources: Targets may have included Sears Tower, FBI building" (June 23, 2007)

JIHAD WATCH.org: "FEDS: MIAMI TERROR CELL PRACTICED WITH PAINTBALL" (July 9, 2007)

JIHAD WATCH.org (TheConservativeVoice.com): Miami, Florida - "VIDEO SHOWS MIAMI SEVEN TAKING LOYALTY OATH TO AL-QAEDA" (July 10, 2006)

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE.com: "MIAMI JIHAD? WHAT MIAMI JIHAD?" by Aaron Hanscom (July 10, 2006)

CBS2CHICAGO.com: Chicago - "TUNNELS PART OF TERROR PLOT AGAINST SEARS TOWER Lyglenson Lemorin Says His Group Swore Allegiance to Al Qaeda" by Jay Levine (June 29, 2006)

US DOJ.gov - Press Release: Washington - "SEVEN FLORIDA MEN CHARGED WITH CONSPIRING TO SUPPORT AL QAEDA, ATTACK TARGETS IN THE UNITED STATES" (June 23, 2006)

US DOJ.gov - Speech: Washington, D.C. - "PREPARED REMARKS OF ATTORNEY GENERAL ALBERTO R. GONZLES AT THE PRESS CONFERENCE ON FLORIDA TERRORISM INDICTMENTS" (June 23, 2006)

"/i.a.cnn.net/cnn/2006/images/06/23/cts.batiste.indict.pdf" (pdf)

FOX NEWS.com: Washington - "SEVEN MEN ACCUSED OF TERROR PLOT AGAINST SEARS TOWER AND FBI IN COURT FRIDAY" (June 23, 2006)

FBI.gov - Major Executive Speeches: The City Club of Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio - "REMARKS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY BY DIRECTOR ROBERT S. MUELLER, III Federal Bureau of Investigation" (June 23, 2006)

"www.nefafoundation.org/miscellaneous/Miami_Plot.pdf"

FreeRepublic.com - Key Word: "SEARSTOWER"

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1939136/posts?page=7#7

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1939136/posts

“Algeria: Al-Qaeda uses elderly terrorists in change of tactics”
AKI ^ | Dec 13 2007 | By Hamza Broccolini
Posted on 12/13/2007 3:02:41 PM PST by camerakid400

[Cindy]

ADDING two links to post no. 618:

http://memriiwmp.org/content/en/report.htm?report=2479

“Al-Qaeda in Algeria Takes Responsibility for Algiers Bombings”
No. 1784 - December 13, 2007

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http://youtube.com/watch?v=OLCJF-5yiLw

“MEMRI IWM Footage: Al-Qaeda in Aleriga”
(Added December 12, 2007)

[Cindy]

NOTE: The following news brief is a quote:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3482549,00.html

Sudanese aid worker who inspired Web campaign released from Guantanamo
Published: 12.14.07, 00:29 / Israel News

A Sudanese aid worker whose detention without charge at Guantanamo inspired a well-organized campaign for his release - including a YouTube video featuring actor Martin Sheen - returned home Thursday after more than five years in custody.

The US announced late Wednesday that Adel Hassan Hamad, another Sudanese prisoner and 13 Afghans had been released, reducing the number of men still held at Guantanamo to about 290. (AP)