Threat Matrix: March 2008

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[Cindy]

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17915&Itemid=128

[Cindy]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080329-07
March 29, 2008

MND-B Soldiers kill 9 supporting ISF

BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers supported Iraq Security Forces operations around Sadr City March 28-29.

The two operations resulted in 9 terrorists killed.

During checkpoint inspections at approximately 11 p.m., March 28, militants attacked Soldiers from 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division with small-arms fire and rocket propelled grenades. The Soldiers returned fire and killed seven.

At approximately 1 a.m., Soldiers from 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division identified two roadside bomb emplacers. The Soldiers killed the emplacers in an exchange of gun fire.

“We continue our successful operations to protect the Iraqi citizens with our ISF partners against criminals who conduct violent acts or intent to commit violent acts in violation of al-Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr’s ceasefire,” said Col. Allen Batschelet, chief of staff for MND-B.

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[Cindy]

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17917&Itemid=21

Press Release A080329b
March 29, 2008

Coalition forces kill two terrorists, detain one

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed two terrorists and detained another suspect during operations Friday targeting terrorist elements in central Iraq.

Specific intelligence led Coalition forces to an area northeast of Balad, where they located a suspected terrorist believed to have ties to al-Qaeda in Iraq regional leadership. As the assault force approached the suspect, he and his associate refused to comply with Coalition forces’ instructions. When Coalition forces perceived hostile intent from the men, the assault force engaged, killing them.

As Coalition forces were returning to their base of operations, they witnessed several people placing what appeared to be improvised explosive devices in the road in the same vicinity. Coalition forces attempted to approach the individuals, at which time they fled in a vehicle at a high rate of speed. The assault force was able to stop the vehicle, capturing one suspected terrorist. One woman and a child were injured in the operation, and both are being treated at a Coalition medical facility.

“We will continue to dismantle terrorist networks that are a lethal threat to security and stability in Iraq,” said Cmdr. Scott Rye, MNF-I spokesman.

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[Cindy]

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17918&Itemid=21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080330-01
March 30, 2008

Iraqi Army, U.S. Special Forces patrol attacked; 13 criminal fighters killed (Suwayrah)

Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BAGHDAD – A patrol consisting of 8th Iraqi Army Division Scouts and U.S. Special Forces Soldiers was attacked by criminal elements in southeastern Suwayrah March 29. Iraqi and U.S. Forces repelled the attack, killing 13 enemy fighters.

Iraqi and U.S. Forces conducted a presence patrol in Suwayrah. During the patrol, an Iraqi woman approached the patrol and told them a criminal member lived in a nearby house. Iraqi and U.S. Forces searched the house, finding nine rocket propelled grenades and criminal propaganda.

Shortly after continuing their patrol, a U.S. SF Soldier identified six armed individuals exiting a cargo truck, posturing to attack the patrol with RPGs. The U.S. SF Soldier immediately engaged the individuals as Iraqi and U.S. vehicles maneuvered to gain a tactical advantage. At this time, the patrol began to receive small arms and RPG fire from another location.

Iraqi and U.S. Forces continued to maneuver and after a short firefight, neutralized the enemy threat.

Shortly after continuing their patrol, Iraqi and U.S. Forces were again attacked by hostile forces with small arms and RPG fire. The patrol engaged and neutralized the threat.

Approximately 45 minutes later, the patrol received small-arms fire and observed an individual armed with an RPG positioning to attack the patrol. Iraqi and U.S. Forces fired to suppress enemy small arms-fire and the individual with the RPG.

In addition to the 13 enemy fighters killed, two cargo trucks were destroyed.

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[Cindy]

http://podcasts.instapundit.com/20080328-michaelyon.mp3
(March 28, 2008)

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blog:

http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2008/03/fighting_in_baghdad.php

“Fighting in Baghdad, South against Mahdi Army completes fourth day”
By BILL ROGGIO
March 28, 2008 12:50 PM

[EverOnward]

Bookmarked

[Oorang]

Unbelievable. Thanks for the post Cindy.

[puppypusher]

Thanks for the link to the Video .This video must be see nation wide.The American people must wake up to what is coming our way,before its too late.

[Cindy]

Thank you EverOnward.

[Cindy]

You’re welcome Puppypusher.

[Cindy]

Yes, I should never see !#@#$ like that before going to bed.

[Godzilla]

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[Cindy]

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3525034,00.html

Qassam lands in Palestinian territory
Published: 03.29.08, 21:57 / Israel News

A Qassam rocket fired by terrorists in north Gaza landed in Palestinian territory. (Shmulik Hadad)

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1993814/posts

“AMERICA’S WAR AGAINST MUSLIM TERRORISTS A war the Christian Serbs have been fighting for years”
Sandy Marquette | September 23. 2001 | Sandy Marquette
Posted on 03/29/2008 6:06:20 PM PDT by Ravnagora

[Cindy]

Well, now for some really good news...good guy wins.

Note: Includes video.

http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/29/video-octogenarian-wwii-paratrooper-1-teen-mugger-0/

“Video: Octogenarian WWII paratrooper 1, teen mugger 0”
POSTED AT 6:00 PM ON MARCH 29, 2008 BY ALLAHPUNDIT
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ARTICLE SNIPPET: “There’s something about an 81-year-old veteran and the phrase “And then I kicked him in the teeth” that’s simply magical. Click the image to watch.”

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/globaljihad/

http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/hezbollah/
http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/hizballah/
http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/hizbullah/

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http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1206632362577&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

Mar 30, 2008 0:58 | Updated Mar 30, 2008 7:41
“IDF: Hizbullah recruiting Israeli spies”
By YAAKOV KATZ
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ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Less than a week after the IDF revealed it had arrested a non-commissioned officer for allegedly spying for Hizbullah, security officials warned over the weekend that the Lebanese group was targeting Druse and Beduin soldiers for anti-Israel espionage.

On Thursday, the Northern Command Military Court said that Sgt.-Maj. Louai Balut, 34, from Fassuta in the northern Galilee, was arrested last month on suspicion of selling information to Hizbullah and coordinating drug deals.”

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Previously...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1991414/posts

http://yalibnan.com/site/archives/2008/03/israel_arrests.php

“Israel arrests soldier suspected of spying for Hezbollah”
Tuesday, 25 March, 2008 @ 6:17 PM

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Beirut / Jerusalem - An Israeli soldier ( 35) is suspected of supplying classified information to Hezbollah in exchange for drugs.

Police announced Monday that a noncommissioned officer serving as an infantry tracker along the Israel-Lebanon border was arrested last month on suspicion of spying for Lebanon’s Hezbollah group.

The soldier is a specialist, a military source said on Monday

According to authorities, the soldier gave Hezbollah information on Israeli troop deployments along the frontier in exchange for its expedition of cross-border drug deals.”

[Cindy]

Mail Call...and of course, it’s NOT nice.

blog:

http://michellemalkin.com/2008/03/29/another-genius-from-the-new-black-panther-party/

“Another genius from the New Black Panther Party”
By Michelle Malkin • March 29, 2008 06:59 PM

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/russia
http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/iran

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blog:

http://www.thememriblog.org/iran/blog_personal/en/6507.htm
(”Source: IRIBnews, Iran, March 28, 2008”)

“Iranian Broadcasting Director In Moscow: Nuclear Fest To Be Held April 8; Iran-Russia Relations Date Back 400 Years; Iran To Promote Media Cooperation With Russia”

Posted at: 2008-03-28

[Cindy]

http://www.longwarjournal.org/cgi-bin/mt-search.cgi?tag=Pakistan&blog_id=7

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http://www.satp.org
http://www.southasiaanalysis.org

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http://www.southasiaanalysis.org/papers27/paper2653.html

Paper No 2653
29-March-2008
“PAKISTAN & AL QAEDA: US REVIEWS OPTIONS”
By B.Raman