Threat Matrix: January 2007

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Fighting Jihad: Strategic Thinking Needed
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The United States of America has some of the smartest leaders in government, military, and business in the world. Yet the American government has failed to collectively use this formidable brain-power 5+ years after the attack by Jihadists on the American homeland to develop a truly strategic plan to fight the global threat of Jihad and Islamist extremism. In one of the most complex wars in American history, rather than starting with holistic, big-picture thinking towards the challenges and prioritizing resources and actions accordingly, America has spent much of the past five years after 9/11 in reactive and bureaucratic churning.

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[Cindy]

"I just don't feel comfortable with the rats in charge and Rummy gone."

I understand.

[Oorang]

Security breach snarls B.C. airport
Friday, Jan. 5. 2007

VANCOUVER (CP) - A security breach at Vancouver International Airport has prompted officials to hold departing flights, resulting in a backlog of about 3,000 passengers and at least 10 flights.

Airport spokesman Ralph Eastman says the airport was notified by the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority of a potential security breach involving a passenger. As a precaution, all departing international flights were held but Eastman says domestic and incoming flights were not affected.

The incident began at 11:20 a.m. PST. The airport then decided to remove all the passengers waiting for international flights from the terminal and re-screen them all.

The incident occurred during the busiest time of the day for international flights - between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2007/01/05/3177265-cp.html

[Rushmore Rocks]

Thanks, Oorang.

Have you seen any follow up regarding the trucker stopped east of Sioux Falls? Nothing in the local papers.

[Oorang]

No I haven't but I'll keep looking. Let us know if anything shows up in the local papers or on the local news broadcasts. Of course they did let the perp go. *sigh*

[Cindy]

http://www.ctv.com/

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http://www.airportbusiness.com/article/article.jsp?siteSection=5&id=9543

Updated: January 5th, 2007 01:47 PM PDT
Home > Airline and Airport Security News

"Luggage Stolen from Toronto Airport"

CTV Television
LLOYD


ARTICLE SNIPPET: "BALFOUR: It's the third time in as many years police have broken up a theft ring at the Toronto airport. Arrests included workers in cargo and shipping, goods involved worth millions of dollars. And Toronto is not alone. Baggage handlers in Houston, Texas, didn't just rifle through luggage, they stole the whole suitcase, 68 of them. And at New York?s JFK, handlers were caught on tape stealing $30,000 planted in a suitcase they opened. This former airport security worker says though employees are subject to background and random security checks, it's not enough.

WILLIAM BUTLER (Former Airport Screener): When they leave, they're free to go. They're not screened at all. You just up and leave at the end of your shift.

BALFOUR: Others raise a more ominous question. If it's so easy to remove items unnoticed, how simple is it to put something inside. Denelle Balfour, CTV News, Toronto."

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=polonium210

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

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1763586/posts
"Police Believe Litvinenko Poisoned Twice"
The Telegraph (UK) ^ | 1-7-2006 | David Harrison

Posted on 01/06/2007 7:14:03 PM PST by blam

[Cindy]

Note: The following breaking news brief is a quote:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3349104,00.html

Report: British army to guard energy facilities against terror
Published: 01.07.07, 03:09

British newspaper 'News of the World' reported on Sunday that the British- army will be deployed at British oil, gas and electricity facilities to defend them from possible terrorist attacks.

According to the report security will be increased around the facilities after intelligence suggested terrorists may target the country's infrastructure. The newspaper said the measure would mark the first time soldiers had been called in to guard such facilities. (AP)

[Cindy]

Thanks to 4butnomorethan30characters for the ping to this post.

QUOTE:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1763602/posts?page=4#4

New MELDT Ping!

Please see our new feature below adding what seems to be the Highlighted or Important News Post for the day.

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To: 4butnomorethan30characters
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Report: Japan to permit US attacks from its territory

Asahi Shimbun newspaper says countries agree on military cooperation in case of armed conflict on Korean Peninsula, missile attack on Japan or launching of operation to protect Taiwan from China

Iris Georlette
Published: 01.06.07, 19:30

TOKYO - The Asahi Shimbun newspaper reported that the United States and Japan are expected to upgrade their joint operation plan for a possible contingency on the Korean Peninsula.

The Japanese newspaper said the countries agreed on military cooperation in case of an armed conflict on the Korean Peninsula, a missile attack on Japan or the launching of an operation to protect Taiwan from China.

The Asahi Shimbun quoted local government officials as saying that under the new agreement the US would be authorized to launch attacks on North Korea from bases and ports in Japan.

In addition, the report said, Japanese and US officials will seek the cooperation of the police, local governments and the private sector in such functions as search and rescue operations for US military personnel, and providing and guarding bases and ports that would serve as operational hubs for the US military.

Some 50,000 American troops are regularly stationed in Japan as part of the existing alliance between the countries. The current plan is aimed at providing an answer to the threats made by North Korean, which carried out nuclear and long-range missile tests in 2006.

Talks scheduled for next month

A senior Japanese defense official confirmed that the two countries are examining “reactions to possible scenarios in the area,” and admitted that the North Korean nuclear threat and the tensions between China and Taiwan are “two key points” that raise Japan’s concerns.

According to the Kyodo news agency, during talks scheduled for next month Japan and the US are expected to discuss logistical aid to American troops in case of and armed conflict between Beijing and Taipei.

The reports of increased cooperation between Japan and the US come amid Tokyo’s efforts to raise its political and military profile overseas. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has vowed to alter the pacifistic Japanese constitution to allow more freedom to operate militarily overseas.

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3349001,00.html

219 posted on 01/06/2007 5:06:30 PM CST by Knitting A Conundrum


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[FairOpinion]

Nuclear plant target for stolen rocket launchers, police allege (Australia)

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1763531/posts


STOLEN Australian Army rocket launchers are in the hands of a home-grown terrorist group which planned to use them to attack Sydney's Lucas Heights nuclear reactor, police allege.

The Federal Police Commissioner, Mick Keelty, said a man arrested in Leumeah yesterday and charged with possessing stolen weapons was linked to a group that had planned to attack buildings in Sydney, including the reactor.

[Cindy]

RECAP...

ON THE NET...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1761584/posts?page=38#38

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

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=IRAN
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=ahmandinejad
http://www.truthusa.com/IRAN.html
http://www.memri.org/iran.html
http://www.memritv.org/Search.asp?ACT=S5&P1=148

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=SYRIA
http://www.memri.org/syria.html

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1761650/posts

"Russian Air Defense Sales to Iran, Syria Continue on Schedule"
DefenceTalk.com ^

Posted on 01/03/2007 12:00:04 AM PST by DTAD

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http://www.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2006/12/27/131852.shtml


"Russian Missile Failures"
Charles R. Smith
Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006

COLUMN SNIPPET: "There are signs that relations between Washington and Moscow are not all wine and roses. One ongoing argument between Russia and the U.S. centers on nuclear technology sales to Iran. Russia support for Iran also includes sales of sophisticated air defense systems to protect Iranian nuclear sites."


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RECAP...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1761584/posts?page=183#183

http://www.sofir.org/reports/2007-01-05-lebanon.html

"Lebanese-based Jihadis Online"

By: A. Aaron Weisburd, Director
Society for Internet Research
http://www.sofir.org
contact at sofir dot org

Restrictions: Reposting or republication of this document is subject to the approval of the author."

(December 5, 2007)

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http://www.internet-haganah.com/harchives/005834.html

05 January 2007

"A couple of hundred jihadis online in Lebanon"

SNIPPET: "The problem with getting a handle on the jihad situation in Lebanon by way of analyzing who is accessing jihadist web sites is this: you can't tell the Lebanese Sunnis from the Palestinian Sunnis (and in Lebanon, that is an important distinction). With that in mind, here is what we know about the presence of Lebanese-based jihadis online, based on the demographic research conducted by the Society for Internet Research in 2006:

• Lebanese-based Jihadis Online

For background and context see:"


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RECAP...

http://www.netanyahu.org.il

http://www.netanyahu.org.il/?cat=65&article=2136195

"Iran can still be stopped"

Webmaster Date published: 18/12/2006

By Benjamin Netanyahu
December 14, 2006

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "On his recent visit to Washington Mr. Olmert rightfully announced that Israel could not accept nuclear weapons in Iran. Yet his actions do not live up to his words. In reality, the current Israeli government lacks direction and leadership. While Iran tenaciously and steadily moves forward with its nuclear program, the Israeli government is preoccupied with creating “agendas” for the media (e.g., the initiative for changing the election system) or with announcing superfluous and dangerous plans, such as Mr. Olmert´s recently announced plan to give up more territory to the Palestinians that will only be used later as launching sites for more Iranian missiles.


It is time for the prime minister of Israel to put the task of ensuring our survival above all else. If he does, I can guarantee him that my colleagues and I will provide him with unwavering support in confronting the Iranian threat, just as we did during the war in Lebanon this past summer. But if Mr. Olmert fails to rise to the task, he must step down immediately and clear the way for a leadership that will ensure our survival and our future."


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ON THE NET...


http://www.google.com/custom?q=IRAN&sitesearch=fas.org&sa=Search&cof=LW%3A600%3BBIMG%3Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.fas.org%2Fpaper2.jpg%3BL%3Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.fas.org%2Ffas_banner.gif%3BLH%3A50%3BAH%3Acenter%3BGL%3A0%3BAWFID%3A0d60397048482b28%3B&formAction=

http://www.fas.org/nuke/guide/iran/index.html

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

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

[Cindy]

Ping to post no. 290

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1761584/posts?page=290#290

[Cindy]

ON THE NET...

http://www.centcom.mil/sites/uscentcom1/Shared%20Documents/Extremist%20Page/What%20Extremists%20Say.aspx?PageView=Shared


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http://www.internet-haganah.com/harchives/005829.html


02 January 2007
"The protocols of the elders of Qom?"

[Palladin]

Thanks for the latest.

Bookmarking these for tomorrow.

[Cindy]

You're welcome Palladin.

Have a good evening.

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1761584/posts?page=290#290

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stepping back in time to 2005...

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=43276


"Israel plans strike on Iran nuclear plant
Sharon's inner cabinet gives initial green light"
Posted: March 13, 2005
1:00 a.m. Eastern


© 2005 WorldNetDaily.com


ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Israel has drawn up contingency plans for a combined air and ground attack on targets in Iran if diplomacy fails to halt the Iranian nuclear program, according to a report in the Sunday London Times."

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1761584/posts?page=295#295
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1761584/posts?page=290#290

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1763630/posts

http://jewishworldreview.com/1206/glick122906.php3

Jewish World Review Dec. 29, 2006 / 8 Teves, 5766

"Is it now too late to act against Iran?"
By Caroline B. Glick

Column Snippet: "It is true that Iran threatens the Arabs and Europe. Sadly, as their joint support for the jihad in Somalia indicates, none of them will help us contend with Teheran."

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1763624/posts

http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007/01/07/news/nation/17_07_161_6_07.txt


"Saudi Arabia, France call on Iran to comply with international demands on nuclear program"

By: Associated Press -

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia and France called Saturday on Iran to accept international demands to halt uranium enrichment, saying the Mideast should be free of weapons of mass destruction."

[Cindy]

This is the publication date and time of the NCTIMES.COM article in post no. 296:

Last modified Saturday, January 6, 2007 6:41 PM PST

[Cindy]

On The Net...

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCUN7KbUg5M

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http://www.rewardsforjustice.net/images/gadahn3.jpg
http://www.rewardsforjustice.net/images/gadahn4.jpg
http://www.rewardsforjustice.net/images/gadahn2.jpg
http://www.rewardsforjustice.net/images/gadahn1.jpg

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.rewardsforjustice.net/english/index.cfm?page=gadahn
Wanted

ADAM YAHIYE GADAHN
Up to $1 Million Reward

Aliases: Azzam al Amriki, Azzam the American, Abu Suhayb al Amriki, Abu Suhail al Amriki, Abu Suhayb, Yihya Majadin Adams, Adam Pearlman, Yayah.



Date of birth: September 1, 1978
Place of birth: United States
Citizenship: American
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 210 lbs
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown/Hazel
Sex: Male
Complexion: Light.
Build: Medium
Languages: Arabic, English
Scars and Marks: Gadahn has scars on his chest and right forearm
Status: Fugitive


Adam Yahiye Gadahn was indicted in the Central District of California for treason and material support to al Qaeda. The charges are related to Gadahn's alleged involvement in a number of terrorist activities, including providing aid and comfort to al Qaeda and services for al Qaeda.

[Cindy]

http://counterterrorismblog.org/2007/01/assam_massacre_militants_strik.php

"Assam Massacre: Militants Strike Back in Northeast India"
By Animesh Roul

[Cindy]

ON THE NET...

http://www.truthusa.com/IRAN.html

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

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1761584/posts?page=290#290
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1761584/posts?page=295#295
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1761584/posts?page=296#296

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http://www.saag.org/papers21/paper2083.html

Paper no. 2083

05.01.2007

"IRAN'S GREAT GAME IN IRAQ & LEBANON - INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM MONITOR--PAPER NO. 174"

By B. Raman

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RECAP...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1761584/posts?page=183#183

http://www.sofir.org/reports/2007-01-05-lebanon.html

"Lebanese-based Jihadis Online"

By: A. Aaron Weisburd, Director
Society for Internet Research
http://www.sofir.org
contact at sofir dot org

Restrictions: Reposting or republication of this document is subject to the approval of the author."

(December 5, 2007)

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http://www.internet-haganah.com/harchives/005834.html

05 January 2007

"A couple of hundred jihadis online in Lebanon"

SNIPPET: "The problem with getting a handle on the jihad situation in Lebanon by way of analyzing who is accessing jihadist web sites is this: you can't tell the Lebanese Sunnis from the Palestinian Sunnis (and in Lebanon, that is an important distinction). With that in mind, here is what we know about the presence of Lebanese-based jihadis online, based on the demographic research conducted by the Society for Internet Research in 2006:

• Lebanese-based Jihadis Online

For background and context see:"