Posted on 01/12/2008 10:07:20 AM PST by mojito
Syria has resumed construction at the site bombed by IAF jets in September 2007, a New York Times report said on Saturday morning.
In a satellite image released by private Colorado company, DigitalGlobe, the original main building appears to be in the process of reconstruction with the only difference being the shape of the roof. The photograph was taken on Wednesday, said the report.
The unspecified "military target" had been struck deep inside Syrian territory, while foreign reports claimed the site was a military installation containing nuclear material and technology supplied to Syria by North Korea. Syria has denied this claim, saying that Israel hit an empty warehouse.
According to a European diplomat cited by the Times, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recently became aware of the new construction. "Obviously, they're keeping an eye on the site," he said.
President of the Institute for Science and International Security David Albright told the Times that "we can assume it's not a reactor" due to international uproar that spread after the air strike.
Further if international inspectors reach the site only after a certain period of time, it will be more difficult for them to find nuclear evidence, he continued. "The new building," he said, "covers whatever remained of the destroyed one."
Well yeah, but this time I’m sure it’s perfectly innocent. Nothing to see here, folks.
Yep. Time for round 2!
Actually, this time is probably a cover. You’ll note that Syria has remained pretty much silent about this.
They’ll wait until they have the new building up, then invite everyone in to see that the Israelis “attacked without reason.”
With a big “Baby Milk Factory” sign on it this time. ....or “Islamic Weddings Here.”
No rush. It will take Syria years to get back to the prior facilities. My guess is that the Israelis are publicizing this to let the Syrians know that nothing is secret anymore.
Actually, I have long believe that the Syrians are not much of a threat. They have no courage. Yes, they will sponsor terrorism but never will they directly attack the Israelis anymore. They had their a--es handed to them on a platter in 1967 and 1973, and both times the Israelis could have walked into Damascus for tea. The Israelis also rule the Syrian skies.
No, Baby Assad has been sh-tting in his pants and will continue to do so. He will stay in hiding for another 5 years.
This time it’ll have a sign saying...
“Baby Formula Factory”
two pings in one from a month ago:
Syria Rebuilds on Site Destroyed by Israeli Bombs
New York Times | January 12, 2008 | WILLIAM J. BROAD
Posted on 01/12/2008 9:32:03 AM EST by tlb
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