Posted on 04/01/2008 8:13:21 PM PDT by nwctwx
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3527558,00.html
“Dichter’s assistant injured by gunshots in south”
Hanan Greenberg
Published: 04.04.08, 11:17 / Israel News
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Internal Security Minister Avi Dichter’s assistant, 30-year-old Matti Gil of Jerusalem, was lightly to moderately injured Friday by gunshots fired by Palestinians at the minister’s entourage visiting the Nizmit hill in Kibbutz Nir Am in southern Israel.
Dichter was hosting a group of Canadian managers from the CIC organization visited the observation tower in the Gaza vicinity area in order to examine the threat on Israel. According to estimates, a Palestinian sniper fired the shots.
A Magen David Adom crew evacuated the man, who was injured in the groin, to the Barzilai Medical Center in Ashkelon.
The observation tower, which overlooks the northern Gaza Strip from Ashkelon to the al-Bureij and al-Marazi refugee camp in the heart of the Strip, is considered a popular hiking site.”
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1207238155507&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull
Apr 3, 2008 22:06 | Updated Apr 4, 2008 9:15
“Can the Arrow thwart Iran’s Shihab 3?”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mFDCjPzFOc
“Hizbul Mujahideen leader held”
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In a major breakthrough in the battle against militancy in the Valley, the Srinagar Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested Junaid-ul Islam, the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen spokesperson and ideologue in Kashmir. Police say that Junaid is an important leader and has been underground in Jammu and Kashmir since 1993. (less)
Added: April 03, 2008
Category: News & Politics
Tags: Hizbul Mujahideen leader NDTV India militancy Srinagar
UPDATE:
Note: The following news brief is a quote:
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3527572,00.html
Group affiliated with al-Qaeda claims responsibility sniper fire on Nir Am
Published: 04.04.08, 12:11 / Israel News
“The army of the nation”, a new organization affiliated with al-Qaeda, has claimed responsibility for the sniper fire on Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha and Kibbutz Nir Am on Friday.
Matti Gil, Internal Security Minister Avi Dichter’s personal assistant, was lightly to moderately injured by the gunshots. (Ali Waked)
Note: The following text is a quote:
http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18109&Itemid=128
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080404-01
April 4, 2008
ISF, advised by U.S. Special Forces, detain 1 suspected insurgent, discover cache in separate operations
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO
BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, detained one suspected criminal leader and discovered a weapons cache site in separate operations April 2.
In al-Qaim, the al-Qaim Iraqi Special Weapons and Tactics Unit detained one suspected criminal leader who is reported to be responsible for improvised explosive devise and indirect fire attacks against Iraqi and Coalition forces in the area. Intelligence reports have linked him to the kidnapping and murder of ISF officials, tribal leaders and businessmen throughout al-Qaim. He is also believed to be providing intelligence reports to foreign fighters. Three other suspects are being held for further questioning.
In another operation in the Dur an Naft district of Basra, an Iraqi Emergency Response Unit conducted an operation to locate and eliminate a suspected improvised explosive device weapons cache.
During the operation, the assault force discovered a cache site which contained one 82mm mortar round, a 12-inch explosively formed projectile, seven rocket propelled grenades, three RPG launchers and hundreds of rounds of AK-47 assault rifle ammunition. The IERU and U.S. SF cordoned off the area and destroyed the cache.
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Note: The following text is a quote:
http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18112&Itemid=128
Press Release A080404a
April 4, 2008
Coalition forces conduct airstrike in al-Halaf, six criminals killed
BAGHDAD – Coalition aircraft conducted a precision strike on a vehicle equipped with a heavy machine gun in al-Halaf Wednesday, destroying the vehicle and killing six armed criminals.
After receiving reports of heavy machine gun fire, Coalition forces employed an unmanned aerial vehicle to observe, confirm and conduct the airstrike on the vehicle. Six armed criminals were confirmed killed in the precision airstrike.
“Coalition forces are providing aircraft support for Iraqi Security Forces in Basra on an as-requested basis,” said Navy Lt. Michael Street, MNF-I spokesman. “We will continue to work with the Government of Iraq to provide a secure and stable environment in Iraq.”
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http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/020564.php
(REUTERS)
April 4, 2008
“Eurabia exports jihad: German jihadist “may be planning suicide attacks on German targets in Afghanistan””
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Previously...
http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/020332.php
(SPIEGEL.de)
March 16, 2008
“Eurabia exporting jihad”
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stepping back in time...
http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/018036.php
(AP)
September 5, 2007
“Germany: Three suspected jihadists arrested — “plotting ‘imminent’ and ‘massive’ attacks” on Air Base and commercial airport”
http://www.team4news.com/Global/story.asp?S=8116394&nav=menu90_3
Man Robbed By Federal Imposter
Updated: April 3, 2008 05:40 PM
reported by Ray Pedraza
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “A Valley man is robbed in broad daylight by someone posing as a federal agent. He told the victim he wanted to see some ID and ended up running off with his wallet.
The victim was approached in a parking lot on the 300 block of South Bryan.
Police say Dan Biller had come outside to check on his dog when he was approached by the suspect who told him he was with the Department of Homeland Security. The suspect asked Biller for identification and as he pulls out his wallet the suspect grabs it and orders Biller to the ground. Biller managed to follow the suspect, with the police on the phone. They are able to arrest him along the expressway.”
Note: The following post is a quote:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1996549/posts
Wyo. Lawsuit Alleges Prison Mealtime Violates Muslim Inmates’ Freedom of Religion
FOX ^
Posted on 04/04/2008 3:33:55 AM PDT by Sub-Driver
Wyo. Lawsuit Alleges Prison Mealtime Violates Muslim Inmates’ Freedom of Religion
Thursday , April 03, 2008
AP
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Thursday claiming that a Wyoming State Penitentiary policy restricting prisoners’ mealtimes violates the constitutional rights of two Muslim inmates.
The ACLU filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court on behalf of Joseph Miller and Hurie Purdiman Jr., two inmates serving time at the penitentiary in Rawlins.
At issue is an alleged “20-minute rule” requiring inmates to eat their meals within 20 minutes after the food is delivered to a cell or common dining area, the lawsuit said. The lawsuit seeks for the inmates to be exempted from the rule because it forces them to choose between eating and practicing their religion.
Miller and Purdiman claim that meals have arrived at the same time of day that they’re practicing prayers according to their Muslim faith. On other occasions, meals arrived during a period of religious fasting and then were confiscated before the fast ended at sunset.
“If someone has started their prayer, unless they’re willing to interrupt their prayer and leave at that moment, they forgo their meal because (the guards) won’t go back and open their cell doors,” said Jennifer Horvath, staff attorney for Wyoming Chapter of the ACLU. “It’s not unreasonable to ask for some extra time to finish their meals. They have a right to practice their religion, and the prison has been treating it as a privilege.”
(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...
Fyi Only.
http://www.wtop.com/?nid=25&sid=1380438
“Electricity Restored After Manhole Blows Cover”
April 4, 2008 - 5:51am
WASHINGTON -
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “A manhole cover exploded near 11th and I Street NW in the District.”
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7330069.stm
Page last updated at 09:17 GMT, Friday, 4 April 2008 10:17 UK
“Fatal bird flu cases in Pakistan”
By Ashfaq Yusufzai, Peshawar
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “The first case of human-to-human transmission of avian flu in Pakistan has been confirmed.
Tests carried out by the World Health Organisation (WHO) show that bird flu killed some members of a family in north-west Pakistan late last year.
The WHO says steps were taken to prevent future fatalities in the area.
Pakistan’s north-west and southern regions were hit by bird flu last year. Thousands of birds were culled to control the spread of the disease.
Brothers
The confirmation of people dying from bird flu came on Thursday, after samples collected from a family in the north-western city of Peshawar tested positive.
Dr Mukhtiar Zaman Afridi, head of the isolation ward for avian flu patients at Khyber Teaching Hospital in Peshawar, told the BBC that a poultry worker in Peshawar apparently passed the disease on to members of his family.”
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1996485/posts
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ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Wong was charged with making written threats to kill or do bodily injury via the computer and bonded out for $7,500. Additional charges are pending, he said. “
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http://www1.wsvn.com/news/articles/local/MI82106/
“Man with weapon cache charged with threatening Virginia Tech style massacre”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “MIAMI (AP) — A 20-year-old with a weapons cache that included four AK-47s was arrested after threatening to re-enact a Virginia-Tech style massacre over the Internet, authorities said Thursday.
Oregon authorities learned of a March 25 Internet message allegedly posted by Calin Chi Wong in which he threatened to re-enact the Virginia Tech killings. Two days later, Homestead Police searched the home Wong shares with his parents and found the weapons in stacked on shelves in plain view, Det. Antonio Aquino said.
Wong had 13 firearms in all, more than 5,000 rounds of ammunition, some that could pierce armor, and 100 rounds in a heating clip with bullets meant to take down aircraft or military machines. He’d hidden two AK-47s in his parents closet and his parents said the guns did not belong to them, Aquino said.
Wong was charged with making written threats to kill or do bodily injury via the computer and bonded out for $7,500. Additional charges are pending, he said. A message left by The Associated Press at a phone number listed for Wong was not immediately returned Thursday evening. The phone at his employer, China King, rang unanswered. It was not known if he had a lawyer.
Homestead Police first noticed Wong when he went to the department in February to complain he had been ripped off for $800 over the Internet after he ordered a gun online using his father’s Paypal account.
He told authorities he’d called the FBI, ATF and other agencies about the issue and had finally reached a boiling point when he posted the message saying he would re-enact the Virginia Tech massacre, Aquino said.
“After speaking to him and seeing his frustration, I believe that he had the potential to carry out some kind of threat,” Aquino said.”
placemark
“The American right loves Israel. We love Israel because Israel is us. Israel has McDonalds, night clubs, a middle class, semiconductor plants, and nuclear weapons.”
True but most of all we love Israel because our bible tells us to do so. They are God’s chosen people. It is very specific about God’s love for Isreal in my bible.
That is why I have a hard time with people that claim they
are Christians(the left) and at the same time ignore Israel’s right of existence.
Yes, it’s in my Bible, too.
I agree.
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3527667,00.html
(AP)
“3 explosions rock Nepal’s capital; no casualties reported”
Published: 04.04.08, 19:30 / Israel News
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7331290.stm
Page last updated at 16:03 GMT, Friday, 4 April 2008 17:03 UK
“Somali pirates seize French yacht”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Pirates have boarded a luxury French yacht off the coast of Somalia, taking its all 30 crew hostage, a French military spokesman said.
The Ponant yacht “was the victim of an act of piracy”, Christophe Prazuck was quoted as saying by AFP news agency.
The spokesman added that the vessel was sailing between Somalia and Yemen and had no passengers on board.”
Note: The following text is a quote:
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=49472
Coalition Troops in Iraq Kill Two Terrorists, Detain 16 Suspects
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 4, 2008 – Coalition forces in Iraq today killed two terrorists and detained 16 suspected extremists during operations targeting al Qaeda senior leaders and bomb networks, military officials reported.
— West of Samarra, coalition forces targeted an individual linked to a senior al Qaeda in Iraq terrorist. The wanted individual attempted to breach a security perimeter and was wounded by coalition small-arms fire. The individual later died of his wounds. Seven suspected terrorists were detained in the operation.
— In Sharqat, coalition forces killed one suspected terrorist and detained three other suspects. Coalition forces detained two more suspects during a second operation conducted further south.
— In Habbaniyah, coalition forces detained three suspected terrorists linked to a car-bombing network north of Baghdad. One suspect was injured during the operation, but he was treated and transported to a military medical facility.
— In Mosul, coalition forces detained a suspect who is linked to senior al Qaeda in Iraq leaders in the area.
“Al Qaeda in Iraq is an extremist organization whose support is dwindling as more and more people turn their backs on the terrorists’ indiscriminate violence and corrupt, Taliban-like ideology,” said Navy Lt. David Russell, Multinational Force Iraq spokesman. “Iraqi and coalition forces will continue to dismantle the terrorist networks, increasing security and public safety for all Iraqis.”
During operations yesterday:
— East of Mahmudiyah, coalition forces killed three terrorists, including an alleged suicide bomber, during operations targeting a Baghdad region car-bombing network. Three men in the vehicle were killed, including the alleged suicide bomber.
— In Mosul, coalition forces detained one suspected terrorist.
— Northwest of Sinjar, coalition forces captured a suspected foreign terrorist facilitator who is linked to al Qaeda in Iraq senior leaders. During another raid conducted west of Baghdad, coalition forces captured two more alleged al Qaeda operatives.
“While Iraqi and coalition forces are taking apart al Qaeda in Iraq networks, capturing or killing their members, al Qaeda remains the biggest threat to security and stability in Iraq and there is still much work to be done,” said Army Maj. Winfield Danielson, a Multinational Force Iraq spokesman.
In Basra, Iraqi security forces advised by U.S. Special Forces soldiers killed seven criminals and detained 18 suspects during a series of counterinsurgency operations:
— Iraqi special operations forces in Basra killed five armed fighters and detained 10 individuals during the first operation. Among the detainees is a suspected Iranian-backed “special groups” leader who is linked to inciting attacks on coalition forces in Basra. Reports also link the detainee to kidnappings and murders of Iraqi soldiers and commandos. The detainee also is tied to local oil smuggling operations and foreign fighter networks.
— An Iraqi commando team from Hillah killed two insurgents and detained three suspects during a separate counterinsurgency operation conducted in Basra.
— During another Basra operation, an Iraqi emergency response team captured two suspected criminals linked to a recent ambush attempt against U.S. Special Forces soldiers. Three other suspects also are being held for questioning.
In April 2 operations:
— U.S. soldiers seized a weapons cache while conducting a patrol in southern Baghdad. The cache contained rocket-propelled-grenade warheads, 81 mm mortar rounds, 60 mm mortar rounds, dozens of hand grenades and hundreds of 7.62 mm rounds.
— Iraqi security forces advised by U.S. Special Forces soldiers detained one suspected criminal leader and seized a weapons cache site in separate operations in northwest and southern Iraq.
— In Qaim, northwest of Baghdad near the Syrian border, Iraqi commandos detained a suspected criminal leader linked to roadside bombings, other attacks against Iraqi and coalition forces, and kidnappings. Three other suspects also are being held for questioning.
— In another operation in the Dur an Naft district of Basra in southern Iraq, an Iraqi emergency response unit found a cache containing materials used to make roadside bombs. The cache contained an 82 mm mortar round, a 12-inch armor-piercing explosively formed projectile, seven rocket-propelled grenades, three rocket-propelled-grenade launchers, and hundreds of rounds of AK-47 rifle ammunition. The cache was destroyed.
— Coalition aircraft destroyed an enemy vehicle bearing a heavy machine gun during an air strike in Halaf. Six armed criminals riding in the vehicle were killed.
“Coalition forces are providing aircraft support for Iraqi security forces in Basra on an as-requested basis,” said Navy Lt. Michael Street, a Multinational Force Iraq spokesman. “We will continue to work with the government of Iraq to provide a secure and stable environment in Iraq.”
(Compiled from Multinational Force Iraq and Multinational Corps Iraq news releases.)
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=49475
“U.S. May Send More Troops to Afghanistan in 2009, Gates Says”
By Fred W. Baker III
American Forces Press Service
EN ROUTE TO MUSCAT, Oman, April 4, 2008
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