Threat Matrix: September 2008

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How The West Was Won

The rapid and unexpected decline of the Sunni insurgency in Iraq was officially recognized this week, when Maj. Gen. John Kelly, commanding the Marine Expeditionary Force, turned operational control of Anbar Province over to the Iraqi army and police.

Anbar, a vast expanse of desert the size of North Carolina, had been the stronghold of the Sunni insurgency. For years, foreign fighters loyal to al-Qaida had sneaked across Iraq's northwestern border with Syria, into Anbar and down a "rat line" of safe houses in Haditha, Ramadi and Hit.

From Fallujah, the arch terrorist Zarqawi dispatched suicide bombers to murder hundreds of Shiites in Baghdad. So fearsome were the al-Qaida leaders in Iraq that by 2005 they had taken control or intimidated Sunni resistance cells 10 times their size. Read More

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[all4one]

US woman killed in Yemen embassy attack

Cleaned-up AP version of the story.....

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department has confirmed that a young American woman and her Yemeni husband were killed in a terrorist attack at the U.S. Embassy in Yemen.

A spokesman says officials have verified reports from the family of Susan Elbaneh that the 18-year-old from Lackawanna, N.Y., was among the victims of Wednesday's attack. Elbaneh, who was recently wed in Yemen in an arranged marriage, was outside the embassy with her husband apparently waiting to complete paperwork, according to her brother.

The attack killed 16 people, including six militants, and was the deadliest direct assault on a U.S. Embassy in a decade. The attackers failed to breach the compound's walls, and none of those killed or wounded were U.S. diplomats or embassy.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iqrhSsoaEWOZh-6VxL709JlBSGxwD9395EU80

This is the REAL story!!

The family of Susan Ali Elbaneh, a US citizen, said she was killed today in the terrorist attack in Yemen. The 19 year old Yemeni-American was killed outside the US embassy during the attack. The newlywed Elbaneh was alongside her husband of two months, a family member reported. Susan Elbaneh is a relative of Yemeni-American Jaber Elbaneh who is on the FBI's most wanted list. Yemen has refused to extradite him. There are no indications that Ms. Elbaneh's presence at the embassy was anything more than a random occurrence. She accompanied her sister in law who had an appointment with the embassy. A Yemeni American child aged three, Ms. Elbaneh's nephew, may also be among the casualties.

http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/194126.php

Susan Elbaneh, 18, a U.S. citizen from Lackawanna, N.Y., who was recently wed in Yemen in an arranged marriage, was killed along with her Yemeni husband as they stood outside the embassy, family members said Wednesday. They were apparently there to do paperwork for the husband's move to the U.S. when the attackers struck, said Elbaneh's brother, Ahmed.

Susan Elbaneh was apparently related to Jaber Elbaneh, a member of the Lackawanna 6. Jaber Elbaneh is a convicted terrorist charged with planning attacks on oil installations in Yemen. He's facing US charges for training at an Al Qaida terrorist camp. He is believed to be in custody in Yemen. Her family stresses that Susan was an innocent victim of this attack in Yemen, and had no contact with Jaber.

http://www.wkbw.com/news/local/28596599.html

Sorry...it has been soooo long since I have posted so many articles links...I totally forget the code for adding the links...but I wanted to get this info. out on FR!

[Godzilla]

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[Cindy]

Yep, and thanks for posting all4one.
I appreciate it.

I’ll add your post info to a thread I’m updating here:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2084091/posts

[Cindy]

http://news.google.com/news?&rls=en&q=Elbaneh&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&um=1&tab=wn&scoring=n

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http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0aXL5Qy3Pd4Dp/610x.jpg
http://www.yobserver.com/uploads/1/jabar2.jpg
http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/03/01/world/01yemen-span-600.jpg

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Let’s add his wanted poster here again, too:

Note: Photos included.

QUOTE:

http://www.rewardsforjustice.net/index.cfm?page=Elbaneh&language=english

REWARDS FOR JUSTICE

Seeking Information Against International Terrorism

Wanted
Jaber A. Elbaneh
Up to $5 Million Reward

Date of Birth : September 9, 1966
Place of Birth : Yemen
Height : 5’8” (173 cm)
Hair : Brown
Eyes : Brown
Sex : Male
Occupations : Salesman, Taxi Driver
Aliases : Jaber A. Elbanelt, Jaben A. Elbanelt, Jabor Elbaneh, Abu Jubaer, Jubaer Elbaneh, Jubair
Jaber A. Elbaneh is wanted in connection with a federal criminal complaint unsealed on May 21, 2003, in the Western District of New York, Buffalo, New York. He is charged with providing material support to a terrorist organization and conspiring to provide material support, specifically to al-Qa’ida.

Elbaneh is believed to have fled the United States and is still thought to be outside the country.

[Cindy]

QERREREFFGG5

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2085331/posts

Feds probe Palin’s hacked e-mail account
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2008/09/18/Feds_probe_Palins_hacked_e-mail_account/UPI-37341221735058/ ^
Posted on September 18, 2008 2:13:44 PM PDT by chessplayer

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (UPI) — The FBI and Secret Service are investigating a second apparent hacking of Republican U.S. vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s personal e-mail account.

(Excerpt) Read more at upi.com ...

[Cindy]

Oops...spilled something on my keyboard.
Ignore the nonsense type on the first line, previous post.

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2072287/posts?page=20#20

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http://www.investigativeproject.org/article/767

“CAIR Exec’s Telling Interview”

IPT News
September 17, 2008

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2085352/posts

“Britain’s Jihad Industry Exposed”
Pajamas Media ^ | September 18, 2008 | Mike McNally
Posted on September 18, 2008 2:49:55 PM PDT by AJKauf

[Cindy]

Well now, this is not nice...

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BLOG:

Note: The following blog entry is a quote:

http://www.thememriblog.org/blog_personal/en/9913.htm

Saudi Sheikh: Kill Hosts of Horoscope Programs

Member of the High Judicial Council in Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Salah Al-Fawzan, has called to kill the hosts of TV horoscope programs on the grounds that they “practice magic.” Al-Fawzan contends that, according to Islam, they are guilty of “a crime whose perpetrators must be put to death by the sword,” and that “it is forbidden to pray over their bodies.”

Source: www.saudiyatnet.net, September 16, 2008

Posted at: 2008-09-17

[Cindy]

http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/022755.php

September 18, 2008
“Waging jihad against broccoli?”

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IN THE U.S.A.:

http://www.leadertelegram.com/story-opinions.asp?id=BHPG8C7NFH8

Updated: 9/17/2008 9:52:02 PM

“Real Islam a religion of peace and free will, not violence”
By Sadie Polttila

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “The United States is a great nation whose foundation rests on the privilege of religious freedom. Islam is a part of that foundation and a religion of peace. What crazy people do in the name or religion, any religion, makes them crazy or uneducated - not religious. For example, all Christians aren’t akin to the Ku Klux Klan, because KKK members are definitely misinformed about Christianity.

Religion gives people moral fiber; strength to move onward and upward. It aids in making logical choices because God’s direction simply can not be illogical or wrong (from a religious perspective). Our own government isn’t free from religion. Remember “In God We Trust”?

Personally, I recommend turning off the TV to stop any “mental conditioning” or “brainwashing.””

[Cindy]

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=51230

Coalition Forces Strike al-Qaida Networks in Iraq

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2008 – Coalition forces captured three wanted men and detained nine additional suspected terrorists during operations to disrupt the al-Qaida in Iraq terrorist network yesterday and today, military officials reported.

In Biaj today, about 80 miles southwest of Mosul, coalition forces captured three wanted men believed to be associated with an al-Qaida organization facilitating the entry of foreign terrorists into Iraq.

Two separate operations yesterday and today in the vicinity of Sharqat, about 55 miles south of Mosul, netted three suspects believed to be al-Qaida in Iraq liaisons.

Another operation today in the Sharqat area resulted in three detainees believed to have information about a terrorist who places improvised explosive devices along highways in eastern Iraq.

Four detainees were apprehended during an operation today targeting al-Qaida in Iraq leaders in the Beiji area, 100 miles south of Mosul.

Elsewhere, Multinational Division North soldiers discovered a weapons cache in Iraq’s Salahuddin province Sept. 16. The cache consisted of 320 82 mm mortar rounds, six 120 mm mortar rounds, a 130 mm artillery round, a rocket-propelled grenade launcher, and two 50-pound bags of explosives.

(Compiled from Multinational Force Iraq news releases.)

[Unrepentant VN Vet]

“Personally, I recommend turning off the TV to stop any “mental conditioning” or “brainwashing.””

Grandma and I will have to look and find ours first.

Only time the thing is plugged in and accessible is when we’ve got company and the kids want to watch MOVIES. (Got almost every Disney classic ever made, the gkids...even the 15yo...love ‘em.)

[Cindy]

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=51231

Coalition Forces in Afghanistan Kill, Detain Militants

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2008 – Coalition forces detained a suspected militant while targeting an improvised explosive device network in Afghanistan’s Khowst province yesterday, military officials reported.

The operation netted the targeted militant, who is known for facilitating and conducting IED attacks in Tani district. He also is believed to be in contact with Haqqani terrorist group subcommanders and facilitating the movement of militants in the province, officials said.

Elsewhere, coalition forces killed two militants and detained two suspected militants Sept. 16 during an operation in Ghazni province.

The operation targeted a known IED facilitator in Andar district who was wanted for conducting and coordinating attacks against civilians, the government of Afghanistan, NATO and coalition forces in the region. Intelligence also suggests he facilitated and financed the movement of foreign fighters into Afghanistan, officials said. The targeted militant, who was armed, and one other armed militant were killed during the operation.

Coalition forces searched the targeted compound and vehicles, finding multiple AK-47 assault rifles, three rocket-propelled grenades, a rocket launcher, multiple hand grenades, IED-making material and military-style clothing. These items were destroyed to prevent future use.

(Compiled from Combined Joint Task Force 101 news releases.)

[Cindy]

Smiling at you...

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/philippines
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Note: To read more click on the link below and click on the hypertexed links.

Note: The following blog entry is a quote:

http://www.longwarjournal.org/cgi-bin/mt-search.cgi?tag=Philippines&blog_id=7

Entries from Today In Category: ‘Philippines’
Haji al Murad Ebrahim, the leader of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, threatened an all-out war if his forces are “pushed to the wall.” The Army seized the main MILF camp in central Mindanao after a week-long offensive. Three senior MILF commanders escaped the assault.

Posted by Bill Roggio on September 18, 2008 1:03 PM | Entry

[Cindy]

http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/story.aspx?id=NEWEN20080065675&ch=9/17/2008%203:10:00%20PM

“Students in Mumbai help fight terror”
Ruhi Khan
Wednesday, September 17, 2008, (Mumbai)

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Three terror emails sent by Indian Mujahideen were traced to addresses in Mumbai, a city where unsecured wi-fi connections are now a huge threat.

With help from the police and IT experts, a students group is being formed, with a mission to make Mumbai wi-fi safe.

Young students in a south Mumbai college were taught about wireless security. (Watch)

The session came soon after a third terror email was sent from Mumbai, within minutes of last week’s Delhi blasts. The email was sent once again by hacking into an unsecured wi-fi connection.

“People are not aware of the bad side of technology. We are educating ourselves on wi-fi security as these connections can easily be misused,” said Purav Shah, a student.

“We are getting training to secure wi-fi connection. We will also teach our juniors, friends and others in the community,” said Faranaz Kolatia, another student.

Technology experts believe that while unsecure wireless network is a big threat, newer technologies will soon take over.

“After wi-fi, there is going to be wi-max, which is wi-fi on steroids. If wi-fi has a range of 500 feet, wi-max has a range of 10 km. Technology vectors keep changing with time so you have to keep learning security mechanisms,” said IT expert Vijay Mukhi.

The Sheriff of Mumbai is a partner in the exercise and also the principal of the college. She believes student mobilisation is the best way to educate masses.”

[Cindy]

OFF TOPIC.

Tonight is a STUCK ON STUPID award winner video submitted by a special emailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toIXtQBKK7k

[Cindy]

Thanks to Velveeta for starting this thread and for the ping:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2085545/posts

“Where is Salman Ibrahim...”
Chicago Journal ^ | 9/17/2008 | Lorraine Swanson
Posted on September 18, 2008 7:27:24 PM PDT by Velveeta

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “The disappearance of the CEO and president of a Shariah-compliant investment firm has left many in West Ridge’s Indo-Pak community wary and in turmoil.”

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “On Sept. 11, the Shariah Board issued a press release, denying that its members were involved with Sunrise Equities. “[Ibrahim] was a member of the board. But it is completely false that Shariah Board or its’ officers supported Sunrise Equities quid pro quo.” [continues...]”