Jim..
I don't present lightly, the theory that the Israelis might have possessed actual knowledge of the Sept 11th attack and the target.
They apparently knew enough to notify US intelligence that there were over 200 Al-Qaida agents operating in the US planning some big event (and we're not talking Ramadan celebrations.. :0).
For them to have that kind of knowledge, it's quite possible they obtained more in depth knowledge about the exact nature of the attack given their tremendous HUMINT resources in the region, as well as their significant SIGINT.
And the fact that certain parties had prior knowledge of the Sept 11th is pretty compelling, given the inordinate short-selling in re-insurance and airline stocks in the days prior to the attack, two industry sectors which would be IMMEDIATELY IMPACTED by such an attack.
In fact, the SEC (and probably FINCEN and other agencies, are currently investigating the possibility that either the perpetrators, and/or other parties with foreknowledge of the attacks, used private hedge funds as a means of taking financial advantage of the events.
I believe the intelligence they derive from those short-selling activities will likely provide some of the most compelling evidence of who knew what and when they knew it. As always, when launching an investigation, one must "follow the money".
But I can almost guarantee you (minus some tremendous security leak) that I doubt any evidence of Israeli prior knowledge of the attacks will ever see the light of day. In fact, possessing evidence of such knowledge would be incredible leverage in obtaining Israeli "cooperation" in achieving a lasting peace agreement and Palestinian state, but it would only be able to be wielded only if it remains secret.
Hawk |
