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Posted on 12/01/2008 6:12:32 PM PST by nwctwx
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Security chiefs in London are extremely concerned that Israel’s actions in Palestine will provoke a furious response by Islamic extremists based in the UK, with 4,000 active terrorists identified by a former head of the Met.
With the death toll in Gaza reaching 340 London has been put on a "high state of alert" following the violent clashes outside of the Israeli Embassy in Kensington and the worrying statistic that 4,000 terrorism suspects are active in the UK. Lord Stevens the head of the Met disclosed the figure that up to 4,000 terrorism suspects are active in the UK, and stated that police and MI5 were "still too under funded and undermanned to cope with the task they face in the decades to come. And that's how long this will last."
Security chiefs in London are concerned that the escalation of violence in Gaza with the prospects of a ground offensive by the IDF could provoke a violent response by Arab and Muslim Londoners with minority elements influenced by Al-Qaeda plotting reprisal attacks in London. MI5 have outlined the possible security threats posed by Al Qaeda:
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http://www.thelondondailynews.com/terror-threat-capital-severe-highest-level-since-p-2060.html
IDF prepares for major Gaza battle: Israeli forces are ready to embark on a ground assault in Gaza, a senior military officer told Ynet Wednesday, adding that "anyone who thinks we'll be conducting ourselves gently is wrong." "Hamas has indeed prepared for this, but so did we," the IDF official said.
IDF officers say they are closely familiar with Hamas' military buildup but add that troops are prepared for the mission ahead. Ever since the Second Lebanon War, the IDF has been engaged in intensive training sessions and preparations ahead of a possible clash in the Strip. A ground assault on Gaza will be a challenge, yet military officials are saying loud and clear: "We're ready."
In recent years, Hamas has been engaged in a military buildup ahead of a possible IDF incursion. IDF officials familiar with the group's efforts say the organization comprises more than 15,000 troops, including Special Forces members and intelligence personnel. Hamas' army has been built in a hierarchical manner, and includes divisions, regiments, and platoons. The group's forces underwent an orderly training program, with some Hamas members sent for training in Syria and Iran. Moreover, Gaza Strip tunnels, some of which were destroyed in IDF bombings in recent days, have been used for smuggling in large quantities of explosives, the IDF says. The weapons that poured into Gaza include anti-tank rockets.
Hamas 'surprises' for IDF? Army officials say IDF troops should be expecting "nature reserves," similarly to what soldiers encountered in Lebanon while fighting Hizbullah. Hamas is believed to have prepared numerous underground sites containing various weapons. Military officials estimate that similarly to Hizbullah, which had some "surprises" for the IDF during the Second Lebanon War, Hamas may also be in possession of arms that Israel has no knowledge of.
"During the confrontation, Hamas will attempt to operate in an orderly manner and utilize many types of arms, such as explosive devices, snipers, and cells that will attempt to hit our forces," an IDF officer said. "We prepared in terms of protective equipment and also engaged in training exercises in order to address these threats.
The IDF's first challenge in case of a ground assault will likely be in the form of roadside bombs aimed at targeting tanks and armored vehicles. Hamas is believed to have dug pits in many Gaza roads and placed powerful explosive devices underground before covering them with cement. However, the Air Force's massive assault in the early days of Operation Cast Lead damaged dozens of Hamas facilities and may undermine the group's efforts.
Ping for a Happy and safe New Year to everyone!!
As Clock Strikes 12, U.S. Hands Iraq Control of Green Zone
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When the clock struck midnight on Wednesday, the U.S. returned the palace to the Iraqi government and relinquished formal control over the Green Zone, a heavily fortified six-square-mile enclave on the Tigris River where key U.S. and Iraqi bureaucracies are situated.
The handover is a sign of the shrinking footprint and influence of the United States in a country where it has lost thousands of lives and spent billions of dollars. For many Iraqis, the handover represents a significant step forward in their gradual reassertion of dominion over their own affairs.
“On January 1, we are going to control this,” Adnan Karim, 22, an Iraqi soldier manning a checkpoint at one of the entrances to the Green Zone, said, beaming. “The U.S. will be here just as observers. It’s a matter of pride.” .....
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/31/AR2008123103121.html?hpid=topnews
The Woman the Mullahs Fear
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/02/opinion/02fri2.html
With Gaza conflict, cyberattacks come too
http://www.itworld.com/security/60016/gaza-conflict-cyberattacks-come-too
Shadow of Iran Looms Large Over Gaza
http://counterterrorismblog.org/
More video from Fort Lauderdale: “Allahu Akbar,” chaos and intimidation
http://www.jihadwatch.org/
Russia: Church bells offend Muslims
http://www.jihadwatch.org/dhimmiwatch/
New Administration Inspires Hope for Full Access to Statue
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/01/AR2009010102046.html?wprss=rss_world
Nine Muslim passengers ordered off US plane, children too
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/248600,nine-muslim-passengers-ordered-off-us-plane-children-too.html
Oh, goody.
Yet another CAIR press release run as a “news” story by one of their faithful propaganda outlets.
(I’m just going to self-censor any further comment to keep from getting banned. This crap went past getting on my last nerve years ago.)
I hear you. ;-)
Here’s a bit of an update before it disappears from the web:
‘Safety’ Remark Gets Muslim Family Kicked Off Plane
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An unnamed source told MyFOXDC.com that they overheard one member of the family talking about the safest place to sit on a plane if a bomb was on board, though the family denied the word “bomb” was ever used.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,475126,00.html
Teen trained to be suicide bomber feels tricked
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/01/02/afghan.suicide.recruit/index.html
Son of Hamas Leader Gives Glimpse Into Terror Organization
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,475226,00.html
Unofficial Hamas Website Calls on Muslims to Employ WMDs against Jews, Target Non-Jews Supporting Zionists
Dig It!... Obama’s Terrorist Pal Bill Ayers Is Now a HuffPo Blogger
http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/2009/01/figures-obama-terrorist-pal-bill-ayers.html
The State of Jihad: 2008
http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2009/01/the_state_of_jihad_2_1.php
Thanks to Cindy for the ping:
Summary of Overnight Events, 03 January 2009
IDF SPOKESPERSON.com via INTERNET-HAGANAH.com ^ | Januar 3, 2009 | n/a
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2158223/posts
Catherine Herridge was reporting on FOX news of an increase in terrorist chatter. Chatter indicates that the terrorists want to hit US and Israel.
(I know - what a shocker - eh?)
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