It's obvious that those Iraqis who threw bricks at U.S. & British soldiers after the car bombing, were already organized to do just that by the insurgents. Pres Bush warned the country that these last 2wks would become even more violent, since al Qaeda/former Hussein henchmen are desperate to stop the transfer of power.
<font color=brown>You seem like a decent person. First, why would things quiet down after the transition? The insurgent Iraqis want us out of Iraq. If anything the violence will remain........in fact, I expect it will escalate......get much worse. Bush has been wrong for more than year. Iraq is a disaster............his disaster! And its going to hurt us as well.
The markets are tanking........AGAIN......the latest incidents haven't even hit the news wires yet.......however, debka is reporting another western convoy has been ambushed and set on fire, and the oil pipeline near Basra has been blown up.
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First report:
Shooting attack on another civilian convoy of foreign contractors leaves unknown number of people killed, destroys two vehicles, on highway west of Baghdad Tuesday night. Five foreigners killed in similar convoy attack in Baghdad Monday.
Southern Iraqi oil exports shut down Tuesday night after pipeline near Basra hit by two explosions.
Israeli attorney general Mazuz announces decision Tuesday to close case against prime minister Sharon and his son on suspicion of accepting bribes from Israeli contractor David Appel in connection with Greek island resort project. Mazuz emphasized lack of evidence to substantiate charges.
Opposition Labor leaders say attorney general’s clean bill for Sharon clears way for them to join government. Ruling Likud faction prepares blocking tactics. Appel's lawyers demand review of his indictment for bribing officials.
Dropping case was unanimously recommended by legal panel Mazuz set up to examine former prosecutor general Arbel's recommendation on March 28, 2004, to indict both Sharons. Panel found indictment unsupported by evidence and decided it had no chance of getting conviction. Arbel since appointed to high court.
Attorney general stresses prime minister is equal of every citizen under the law and his case was treated purely on its evidentiary merits. His arguments and decision published and available to public.
He found no grounds for prosecuting Gilead Sharon. The exorbitant salary paid for his services in the Greek island project was not fictitious but fully earned and in keeping with the salary level for the scheme's management. He was hired long before his father became prime minister. Likud was then in opposition.
Bush will not block political role for radical Shiite cleric Sadr if accepted by new Iraqi government. “The interim government will deal with al-Sadr in the way they see fit. They’re sovereign,” he stressed. New Iraqi president Yawar welcomes Sadr’s decision to create a political party to run for election.
White House: Saddam will be handed over at appropriate time – in response to Iraqi PM Allawi’s statement that deposed ruler will be handed over within two weeks
A six-man Palestinian Hamas squad heading for major attack in Israel was intercepted last Friday at Karni crossing from Gaza Strip – Israeli military intelligence chief Zeevi in Tuesday briefing to Knesset foreign affairs and security committee.
Total of 72 Palestinian terrorist attacks thwarted since January, 10 pulled off. Most 42 terrorist activists captured belong to Arafat’s Fatah
Huge explosion near Gaza Strip Jewish settlement bloc caused by Israeli troop fire on Palestinian bomb jeep entering closed section of Karni-Netzarim road. No Israeli casualties. Before blast, jeep’s driver jumped out and was picked up by Israeli troops.
To the south, two Israeli soldiers slightly injured from Palestinian anti-tank fire near Philadelphi border route
US troops arrest rebel Shiite cleric Sadr’s top aide Ahmed Rida al-Hassani in overnight Monday raid in Karbala
Israeli air-borne missile killed two Fatah al Aqsa Brigades leaders, including Nablus Balata camp commander Halil Marshud, hitting car Monday night. Marshud held responsible for some 20 recent attempted terrorist attacks in Israel. Several bystanders injured.
DEBKAfile reveals: To escape Egyptian bear hug, Arafat sent a top-level delegation to Damascus over weekend in bid to heal twenty-year breach with Assads. In his own handwriting, Arafat proposed joint front to foil Sharon’s disengagement plan and work together on Arab scene. Palestinian group, led by Arafat’s personal secretary Rumsi Khouri, is waiting for appointment with Syrian president.
Israel relaxes travel restrictions in Palestinian areas of West Bank following progress on defense barrier and successful operations to eradicate terrorist centers. Dozens of roadblocks dismantled and encirclement eased around Nablus. Israeli terror preventive action will continue.
British Muslim 15-year old loses UK High Court petition to wear long Muslim dress at school as expression of her human rights. British judge accepted school’s claim that dress presented risk to health and safety and promoted divisions among her Muslims schoolmates. Unlike in France, British schools allow Muslim head scarves.
Somali national Nuradin Abdi indicted in Ohio, US, for plotting to blow up Columbus shopping mall with other al Qaeda members including Iyman Faris. He is said to have received training in Ethiopia, accused also obtaining refugee status on false pretenses
DEBKAfile reports arrival of dozens of British MI6 secret service agents on West Bank and Gaza Strip, bring hundreds of vehicles for Palestinian security personnel. From Jenin they conduct surveillance of Jewish settlements.
Egypt still undecided about undertaking security in Gaza Strip after Israel’s withdrawal. To keep Egypt out of West Bank, Jordan’s Abdullah offers generous “mortgages” to key West Bank Palestinians willing to buy villas in Amman and look after his interests in Ramallah.
Read first article of two-part DEBKAfile Special Report below
Israeli High Court 9-judge panel suspends municipal bans on pork meat sales in Tiberias, Beit Shemesh and Carmiel, laid down new guidelines based on will of majority in each city district. Communal friction over non-kosher meat sales rose with arrival of non-Jewish immigrants from Russia
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