Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat - August 2006

[nwctwx]

Syria Tells Troops to Be Ready for Battle
(Full Story)

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has placed his military on full alert, citing "regional challenges", and vowed to continue supporting the "Palestinian and Lebanese resistance more than ever".

In a speech to mark the Syrian Army national day, Mr Assad said the volatile situation across the Middle East required "vigilance, preparation and readiness" and ordered all units of the armed forces to be on alert.

The comments were interpreted by Israel as a morale booster to the Syrian armed forces and not a call to battle. Israeli intelligence chiefs have assessed that Syria is not in the mood for an open war and is instead content to resupply Hezbollah guerillas in Lebanon.

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[Cindy]

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THANKS to all who have pinged me yesterday regarding this issue.

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http://www.townhall.com/columnists/PhyllisSchlafly/2006/08/07/shipping-corridor_deal_cuts_heart_out_of_heartland

"Shipping-corridor deal cuts heart out of heartland"
By Phyllis Schlafly
Monday, August 7, 2006

[Cindy]

TODAY'S UPDATES AND RECAP:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1679483/posts?page=120#120


http://www.ynetnews.com
http://www.jpost.com
http://www.haaretz.com
http://off-topic.internet-haganah.com/
http://www.foxnews.com

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=israel
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=2006israelwar

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

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

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=hezbollah
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=hizballah
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=hizbullah

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

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

[Cindy]

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

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


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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1679731/posts

"UN is China's weapon of choice"
taipeitimes.com ^ | Aug 08, 2006

Posted on 08/08/2006 1:53:18 AM PDT by Tailgunner Joe

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1676188/posts?page=417#417

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http://hotair.com/archives/vent/2006/08/07/the-jihadis-and-the-jews/
(August 7, 2006)

[Cindy]

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PERSECUTION.ORG
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[Godzilla]

placemark

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1676188/posts?page=391#391

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1679629/posts

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http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/012597.php

August 08, 2006

"Fitzgerald: This farce has to stop"

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "“U.S. authorities are searching for 11 Egyptian men who arrived in the United States last month but failed to turn up at Montana State University for a scheduled academic program.” – from this news item"

[nwctwx]

From Drudge (no link yet - wsj is subscribe):

WSJ: Scholar Warns Iran's Ahmadinejad May Have 'Cataclysmic Events' In Mind For August 22...

[freeperfromnj]

John Bachelor had a guest on last night who was talking about that very same thing -- August 22.

[nwctwx]

WSJ: Scholar Warns Iran's Ahmadinejad May Have 'Cataclysmic Events' In Mind For August 22
Tue Aug 08 2006 10:22:35 ET


In a WALL STREET JOURNAL op-ed Tuesday, Princeton's Bernard Lewis writes: "There is a radical difference between the Islamic Republic of Iran and other governments with nuclear weapons. This difference is expressed in what can only be described as the apocalyptic worldview of Iran's present rulers."

"In Islam as in Judaism and Christianity, there are certain beliefs concerning the cosmic struggle at the end of time -- Gog and Magog, anti-Christ, Armageddon, and for Shiite Muslims, the long awaited return of the Hidden Imam, ending in the final victory of the forces of good over evil, however these may be defined."

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad "and his followers clearly believe that this time is now, and that the terminal struggle has already begun and is indeed well advanced. It may even have a date, indicated by several references by the Iranian president to giving his final answer to the US about nuclear development by Aug. 22," which this year corresponds "to the 27th day of the month of Rajab of the year 1427. This, by tradition, is the night when many Muslims commemorate the night flight of the prophet Muhammad on the winged horse Buraq, first to 'the farthest mosque,' usually identified with Jerusalem, and then to heaven and back (c.f., Koran XVII.1).

"This might well be deemed an appropriate date for the apocalyptic ending of Israel and if necessary of the world. It is far from certain that Mr. Ahmadinejad plans any such cataclysmic events precisely for Aug. 22. But it would be wise to bear the possibility in mind."

Developing...

Link

[Velveeta]

11 Egyptian men vanish

You know, I'm *really* not liking the sound of this.

[freeperfromnj]

I know what you mean. Wasn't it recently that Zawahiri claimed some Egyptian was joining AQ for jihad?

[Velveeta]

August 22nd again....
What say TMers be on highest alert between now and 9/11?

[freeperfromnj]

I meant to say some Egyptian group

[Velveeta]

Yep, you're right:

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Al Qaeda has joined forces with the long-quiet Egyptian militant group Al-Jamaa Islamiya, according to a videotaped message from Osama bin Laden's top lieutenant that aired Saturday.

Ayman al-Zawahiri said in the message that the two groups will form "one line, facing its enemies."

"May God give us victory with his help," the Egyptian-born al-Zawahiri said on the tape. It aired on the Arabic-language network Al-Jazeera.

It was unclear how many members of Al-Jamaa Islamiya would join al Qaeda's ranks.
http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/08/05/zawahiri.tape/

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Perhaps 11 members as a start?

[nwctwx]

Yes, Zawahri announced that Gamaa Islamiya was joining the al Qaida network. Would be quite symbolic to see Egyptians attack the U.S. after such an announcement - not to mention the fact that he is Egyptian himself.

[freeperfromnj]

Thanks for pulling that up. TMers should definitely be on high alert and nag their family and friends to do the same.

[SlowBoat407]

8/22 has been on my mind ever since I read about Ahmadinejad's quest for chaos. If he wants to cause maximum turmoil, though, I would think he'd do something over there, since tempers run hotter and trigger fingers are itchier.

OTOH, if he wants to get the big guns blazing, he might try to frame one large power or another so the others turn against it.

[Velveeta]

Walid Shoebat ("former" PLO terrorist) was on FOX news last night.
He said he's certain we'll get hit again as alQ wants a "grand finale".
Gave me chills when I heard him say it.

[Cindy]

Thank you nw for all the links.

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ON THE NET...

http://www.truthusa.com/911news.html
(Note: All my Iran-related links here, etc.)

http://off-topic.internet-haganah.com/archives/000164.html

Off-Topic.INTERNET-HAGANAH.com: "THE MAHDI IN AN ILL-FITTING OVERCOAT" (January 19, 2006)

Yep.