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| 'Israel, US shared intel ahead of raid' |
| 2007-09-22 |
| Israel and the United States collaborated on intelligence ahead of an alleged IAF raid on a suspected Syrian nuclear site on September 6, the Washington Post reported Friday. According to the report, Israel informed the US this past summer that North Korean personnel were in Syria to help the country's nuclear program. The intelligence in question reportedly included satellite imagery. In return, the US provided some sort of corroboration. According to US sources, the raid - which Israel has yet to officially confirm or deny - took place overnight to minimize casualties, and secrecy was maintained at such a level that the pilots on the mission were not briefed until after they were in the air. Brookings Institutions analyst Bruce Riedel confirmed that the target of the raid had been "extremely important." "The decision was taken despite [Israel's] concerns it could produce a war," Riedel told the Washington Post. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #3 ...What's Hebrew for 'bulls*it'? Cue Mel Brooks 'reading' Lonestar's medallion in "Spaceballs." :) |
| Posted by: PBMcL 2007-09-22 14:34 |
| #2 According to US sources, the raid - which Israel has yet to officially confirm or deny - took place overnight to minimize casualties, and secrecy was maintained at such a level that the pilots on the mission were not briefed until after they were in the air. ...What's Hebrew for 'bulls*it'? Mike |
| Posted by: Mike Kozlowski 2007-09-22 05:10 |
| #1 CIA retiree and 29 year veteran of the "intelligence community" discovers Bruce Riedel Senior Fellow, Saban Center for Middle East Policy, Foreign Policy StudiesExpertise Counter-terrorism; Arab-Israeli issues; Persian Gulf Security; India and Pakistan. Current Projects The progress of transition by examining effective diplomacy, conflict management, and counter-terrorism tactics. Education M.A., Harvard University, 1977; B.A., Brown University, 1975 Awards Department of State Meritorious Honor Award, 2006; Distinguished Intelligence Medal, 2001; Secretary of Defense Distinguished Service Medal, 1997; Intelligence Medal of Merit, 1991 Background Previous Position(s): Special Advisor, NATO, Brussels, Belgium (2003-2006); Member, Royal College of Defense Studies, London, UK (2002-2003); Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Near East and North African Affairs, National Security Council (2001-2002); Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Near East and South Asian Affairs, National Security Council (1997-2001); Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Near East and South Asian Affairs, Office of the Secretary of Defense (1995-1997); National Intelligence Officer for Near East and South Asian Affairs, National Intelligence Council (1993-1995); Director for Gulf and South Asia Affairs, National Security Council (1991-1993); Deputy Chief Persian Gulf Task Force, Central Intelligence Agency (1990-1991); Various assignments, Central Intelligence Agency (1977-1990) |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2007-09-22 03:20 |