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The Story of 'Operation Orchard': How Israel Destroyed Syria's Al Kibar Nuclear Reactor
The Story of 'Operation Orchard': How Israel Destroyed Syria's Al Kibar Nuclear Reactor
spiegel.de — How Israel Destroyed Syria's Al Kibar Nuclear Reactor By Erich Follath and Holger Stark In September 2007, Israeli fighter jets destroyed a mysterious complex in the Syrian desert. The incident could have led to war, but it was hushed up by all sides. ... (more) The Story of 'Operation Orchard': How Israel Destroyed ...
bound Iran ship carried hundreds of tons of arms
haaretz.com — Israel Navy Chief Brig. Gen. Rani Ben-Yehuda said Wednesday that an arms ship seized near Cyprus earlier in the day had been carrying hundreds of tons of weapons. Israeli commandos seized the ship before dawn on Wednesday and defense officials said ... (more) bound Iran ship carried hundreds of tons of arms

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Extraordinary rendition case thrown out because it would endanger "state secrets"
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From Iran with Gov
From Iran with Gov
powerlineblog.com — Below John refers to Israel's seizure of weapons from Iran bound for Syria and Hezbollah on board the Francop . The weapons seized on the ship included some 3,000 rockets of various types, as well as 60-millimeter mortars, 7.62-rifle ... (more) From Iran with Gov
Arms ship: How Iran tried to dupe Israeli intelligence
Arms ship: How Iran tried to dupe Israeli intelligence
ynetnews.com — Hezbollah-bound vessel carrying vast amounts of weapons, ammunition left Iranian port 10 days ago; cargo was transferred to German ship, seized a few hours after leaving Egyptian port on Tuesday. IDF: Syria planned to transfer arms to Lebanon by land ... (more) Arms ship: How Iran tried to dupe Israeli intelligence
 PM: Ship proves Iran's support for terror organizations
PM: Ship proves Iran's support for terror organizations
jpost.com — Hundreds of tons of weaponry, ten times the size of the Karine A shipment of 2002, were seized in an overnight raid Tuesday by the Israeli navy, some 100 nautical miles west of Israel, officials said. Defense officials said the 140-meter long Francop, ... (more) PM: Ship proves Iran's support for terror ...
The New Karine A
commentarymagazine.com — Israeli Navy commandos seized a cargo ship last night en route from Iran to Syria. It contained 10 times the arms that the Karine A attempted to deliver from Iran to the Palestinians in 2002, enough weapons, according to the head of the Israeli Navy, ... (more) The New Karine A
NY Times Misses Iranian Connection
NY Times Misses Iranian Connection
backspin.typepad.com — NY Times readers can be forgiven for not believing Iran is connected to arms boat seized en route to Syria. Reporter Myra Noveck writes: News reports quoted the Israeli president, Shimon Peres, and other officials saying the ship had been... (more) NY Times Misses Iranian Connection
Second Circuit Rules Against Maher Arar in Kidnap-Torture Suit
talkleft.com — The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against Maher Arar in his extraordinary rendition and torture lawsuit against the Government. Arar, a Canadian, was detained at JFK, flown to Syria where he was tortured for almost a year, before being ... (more) Second Circuit Rules Against Maher Arar in ...
3 wanted men nabbed in Wassit
en.aswataliraq.info — WASSIT / Aswat al-Iraq: Army forces arrested three wanted men in north of Kut for killing more than 100 persons, commander of the Quick Response Department (QRD) said on Wednesday.“QRD forces in Wassit arrested on Tuesday night (Nov. 3) three wanted ... (more) 3 wanted men nabbed in Wassit
The Tortured Logic Continues
truthdig.com — By Amy Goodman “Extraordinary rendition” is White House-speak for kidnapping. Just ask Maher Arar. He’s a Canadian citizen who was “rendered” by the U.S. to Syria, where he was tortured for almost a year. READ ... (more) The Tortured Logic Continues
Destruction of a What?
outsidethebeltway.com — There’s a fascinating article in Spiegel Online (in English) on “Operation Orchard”, the operation in September 2007 in Syria in which the Israeli air force destroyed what many have termed a “nuclear plant”, what the ... (more) Destruction of a What?
Good News: Baghdad Bomb Blasts Not Atomic
Good News: Baghdad Bomb Blasts Not Atomic
directorblue.blogspot.com — Dan from New York:Baghdad bombs kill 132, government slams Syria and IranBAGHDAD (Reuters) – Two suicide bombs tore through Baghdad on Sunday, killing 132 people, wounding more than 500 and leaving mangled bodies and cars on the streets in one of Iraq's deadliest days this year.The two blasts ... (more) Good News: Baghdad Bomb Blasts Not Atomic
SPIEGEL ONLINE
SPIEGEL ONLINE
spiegel.de — 'Embarrassing' Incident in Gulf of Suez German Ship Transporting Arms for Iran US troops boarded a German-owned freighter in early October and found eight containers full of ammunition, allegedly headed to Syria from Iran. The shipment is in violation ... (more) SPIEGEL ONLINE
US troops board German ship carrying ammunition from Iran to Syria
US troops board German ship carrying ammunition from Iran to Syria
israelmatzav.blogspot.com — In an operation that was disclosed over the weekend by Germany's Der Spiegel, US troops boarded a German ship in the Gulf of Suez in October and discovered eight containers of ammunition being sent from Iran to Syria. An "embarrassing affair," is how ... (more) US troops board German ship carrying ammunition from ...
Syria Gets Serious, Iranian Journalist Crackdown, Iraqi Cancer and Birth Defect Rates
Syria Gets Serious, Iranian Journalist Crackdown, Iraqi Cancer and Birth Defect Rates
notesfromagrumpyoldman.blogspot.com — David Brooks Eugene Robinson Boris Morozov "As Republican leaders -- except RNC Chairman Michael Steele -- are beginning to realize, "I'm With the Taliban Against America" is not likely to be a winning slogan."  - Eugene Robinson "If I'm controversial, it's because I say things ... (more) Syria Gets Serious, Iranian Journalist Crackdown, Iraqi ...
Turkey turns on Israel
yourish.com — Another Muslim country has decided that years of good relations with Israel must be sacrificed to the altar of the Palestinians. In the last week, Turkey banned Israel from an annual multinational army drill, causing the U.S. to pull out and Turkey ... (more) Turkey turns on Israel
German Ship Caught Smuggling Iranian Arms to Hezbollah & Syria
German Ship Caught Smuggling Iranian Arms to Hezbollah & Syria
gatewaypundit.blogspot.com — So much for those new relations with Syria. The Obama Administration restored the ambassador to Syria this year after a four year absence marking an acceleration of Washington's engagement with the brutal regime. ...Guess it didn't work out so well.  ... (more) German Ship Caught Smuggling Iranian Arms to Hezbollah & ...
US Navy raids a German freighter
US Navy raids a German freighter
blogs.dailymail.com — (The actual ship.) Well here is something that last happened in World War II: The US Navy raided a German freighter. And the Germans are apologizing.“US troops boarded a German-owned freighter in early October and found eight containers full of ... (more) US Navy raids a German freighter
Middle East Conflict
jpost.com — Less than a week after Turkey informed Israel that it was unwelcome in the Anatolian Eagle military exercise, 10 Turkish ministers are scheduled to travel to Syria on Tuesday to take part in a meeting of the newly formed Turkey-Syria High Level ... (more) Middle East Conflict
Khamenei Reportedly Dead (unconfirmed)
rantburg.com — Khamenei has died. The formal announcement is expected to be made tomorrow morning (Tehran time) . Relative to this, all regime organizations including the official regime news agency "Seda va Sima" are being draped in black. (more) Khamenei Reportedly Dead (unconfirmed)
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