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Former Mossad chief slams Turkey for reportedly burning Israeli spies in Iran
Long War Journal ^ | October 17, 2013 | By David Barnett

Posted on 10/19/2013 8:23:15 PM PDT by Brad from Tennessee

On Oct. 10, The Wall Street Journal reported that Hakan Fidan, the head of Turkey's spy agency Milli Istihbarat Teskilati, or MIT, has been the "driving force behind [Turkey's] efforts to supply the rebels and topple Syrian President Bashar al-Assad." Consequently, Fidan "has tilted the interests of the longtime U.S. ally in ways sometimes counter to those of the U.S," the report stated.

According to the WSJ article, Fidan, who was once lauded by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erodgan as "my secret-keeper," had in 2010 provided Iran with "sensitive intelligence" collected by the US and Israel. "U.S. officials believe the MIT under Mr. Fidan passed several pieces of intelligence to Iran, including classified U.S. assessments about the Iranian government," the article said.

Concerns over Fidan are not new.

In June 2010, the Israeli daily Haaretz reported that Israel's defense establishment, and the Mossad in particular, was concerned about Fidan's appointment and "the implications of that appointment vis-a-vis Turkish relations with Israel and Iran." The following month, Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak denounced Fidan, calling him a "friend of Iran." In addition, Barak warned that secrets shared with Turkey "could become open to Iran over the next several months" because of Fidan.

While it is likely that Barak foresaw the actions described by the WSJ, it is hard to believe that he foresaw what occurred in early 2012. According to an Oct. 16 Washington Post column, in early 2012 Turkey "disclosed to Iranian intelligence the identities of up to 10 Iranians who had been meeting inside Turkey with their Mossad case officers."

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TOPICS: Extended News; Israel; Syria; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: 2010; 2012; ehudbarak; erdogan; hakanfidan; iran; israel; jenpsaki; spies; spooks; syria; turkey; waronterror

1 posted on 10/19/2013 8:23:15 PM PDT by Brad from Tennessee
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To: Brad from Tennessee

Kick Turkey out of NATO.


2 posted on 10/19/2013 8:24:01 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: Brad from Tennessee

” Michael Westen: [voice-over] My name is Michael Westen. I used to be a spy. Until...

voice on phone: [phone rings] We got a burn notice on you. You’re blacklisted.

Michael Westen: [voice-over] When you’re burned, you’ve got nothing: no cash, no credit, no job history. You’re stuck in whatever city they decide to dump you in.

Michael Westen: Where am I?

Fiona Glenanne: Miami.

Michael Westen: [voice-over] You do whatever work comes your way. You rely on anyone who’s still talking to you. A trigger-happy ex-girlfriend...

Fiona Glenanne: Shall we shoot them?

Michael Westen: [voice-over] An old friend who used to inform on you to the FBI...

Sam Axe: You know spies... bunch of bitchy little girls.

Michael Westen: [voice-over] Family too...

Sam Axe: [phone rings] Hey, is that your Mom again?

Michael Westen: [voice-over] ... if you’re desperate.

Madeline Westen: Someone needs your help, Michael!

Michael Westen: [voice-over] Bottom line? Until you figure out who burned you... you’re not going anywhere. “


3 posted on 10/19/2013 8:49:17 PM PDT by HereInTheHeartland (Under the Democrats; the Lincoln Memorial is closed; but the southern border is open)
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To: Brad from Tennessee
During his last visit to Israel where he pretended to be a friend of Israel, Pres. Obama “forced” PM Netanyahu to call the Turkish PM Edoron (sp?) and apologize (for what?) for boarding and commandeering the Turkish-sponsored Terror ship (Mavi Marmara) supposedly bringing “humanitarian” supplies to the poor little diddums in Gaza.

When Israeli commandos boarded the ship they were attacked, stabbed, beaten and almost killed. The Israeli commandos defending their very lives, killing, I think, 11 Islamic “passengers” Brotherhood maniacs.

Now this story, if true shows that Obama is with the MB, all the way.
Turkey needs to be sidelined even though she is a crucial member of NATO. Edoron must experience his own Arab (Turk) Spring - he need to go - now!

4 posted on 10/20/2013 12:52:51 AM PDT by Netz
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To: Netz
Even before Erodgan took power the Muslim Brotherhood began infiltrating the Turkish government bureaucracy. Today they dominate it. But like the Egyptian Army I think the Turkish military remains basically secular. The civil unrest in Turkey is bound to erupt again as long as Erodgan is in power. If it gets bad enough the Army may side with the people and kick Erodgan out. If so they will have to purge the government of MB.
5 posted on 10/20/2013 4:57:41 AM PDT by Brad from Tennessee (A politician can't give you anything he hasn't first stolen from you.)
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To: Brad from Tennessee
Erodgan has already purged the Army, several times. He knows that a secular revolution will come from there so he has castrated the Army and good.

It will take time for them to regroup but the majority of Turks are, like Egypt, in favor of the MB.

There is great dissent in Turkey and she has been almost an enemy of the West, bordering on full treason, especially with regards to her former ally, Israel.

Despite this back stabbing, Obama forced Netanyahu to apologize to the dictator of Ankara.

6 posted on 10/20/2013 6:13:52 AM PDT by Netz
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It will take time for them to regroup but the majority of Turks are, like Egypt, in favor of the MB.

Egypt just experienced the largest political protest in recorded history in opposition to MB rule.

7 posted on 10/20/2013 6:17:26 AM PDT by tacticalogic ("Oh, bother!" said Pooh, as he chambered his last round.)
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To: Netz

No one cares, but Obama is doing the same with the Armed Forces of the United States. As long as his propaganda are, a/k/a, the main stream media continues to spew trumped up charges, the sheep will continue to bleat, “I m glad we got rid of that bum.”


8 posted on 10/20/2013 6:21:45 AM PDT by sport
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To: tacticalogic
True, they did experience tremendous upheaval in Egypt but the Army there was planning the coup for more than a year and the MB fell for the ploy.

In Turkey this is not the case. The MB have made tremendous efforts at neutering the Army, trying the generals and sentencing them to life terms.

Erdogan is far more clever than Morsi. It will be harder to unseat the scumbag Turk.

9 posted on 10/20/2013 6:39:35 AM PDT by Netz
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To: Netz
True, they did experience tremendous upheaval in Egypt but the Army there was planning the coup for more than a year and the MB fell for the ploy.

I don't think they could coerce that kind of turnout if the majority actually supported Morsi.

10 posted on 10/20/2013 7:32:57 AM PDT by tacticalogic ("Oh, bother!" said Pooh, as he chambered his last round.)
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11 posted on 10/21/2013 5:37:50 AM PDT by SJackson (As a black man, you know, Barack could get shot going to the gas station, Michelle on Chicago)
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Jive turkeys.


12 posted on 10/22/2013 12:35:12 PM PDT by Eleutheria5 (End the occupation. Annex today.)
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Note: this topic was posted October 17, 2013. Thanks Brad from Tennessee.
On Oct. 10, The Wall Street Journal reported that Hakan Fidan, the head of Turkey's spy agency Milli Istihbarat Teskilati, or MIT, has been the "driving force behind [Turkey's] efforts to supply the rebels and topple Syrian President Bashar al-Assad." Consequently, Fidan "has tilted the interests of the longtime U.S. ally in ways sometimes counter to those of the U.S," the report stated.

According to the WSJ article, Fidan, who was once lauded by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erodgan as "my secret-keeper," had in 2010 provided Iran with "sensitive intelligence" collected by the US and Israel. "U.S. officials believe the MIT under Mr. Fidan passed several pieces of intelligence to Iran, including classified U.S. assessments about the Iranian government," the article said...

According to an Oct. 16 Washington Post column, in early 2012 Turkey "disclosed to Iranian intelligence the identities of up to 10 Iranians who had been meeting inside Turkey with their Mossad case officers."

13 posted on 01/04/2014 4:53:56 PM PST by SunkenCiv (http://www.freerepublic.com/~mestamachine/)
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