TOP 2020 Fake News — Obama Writes One Whopper Of A Lie [Halabja chemical attack — March 16 1988]

Posted on December 28, 2020 by L

“Unlike some, I actually try to state facts. I believe in facts. I believe in a fact-based reality and a fact-based politics. I don’t believe in just making stuff up. I think you should actually say to people what’s true.”

Barack Obama — Las Vegas (October 22 2018)

December 28 2020 — In his book, the former US President writes that the Soviets supplied Iran with chemical weapons during the 8 years long war with Iraq. This is totally untrue. And yet, no one in the US media had the moral courage to denounce it. Why on earth not? Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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LOCKERBIE — Analysis of the New Indictment [Who is Abu Agela Masud?]

Posted on December 27, 2020 by L

“Finally, please remember that Agela Masud is NOT an alias for Megrahi. He is/was a real ESO agent.”

Intel Today (Feb 8 2010) — Email to FBI Richard Marquise (Head of the Lockerbie Investigation)

Former Senior Libyan Intelligence Officer Abu Agela Masud

December 27 2020 — On the 32nd anniversary of the Lockerbie tragedy, the US DoJ announced new charges against a third former Libyan intelligence operative for his role in the destruction of Pan Am Flight 103. In this series, Intel Today provides an analysis of this new indictment. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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On This Day — Benazir Bhutto Is Assassinated (December 27 2007) [2020]

Posted on December 27, 2020 by L

“The people of Pakistan had rejected bigotry and prejudice in electing a woman Prime Minister. It was an enormous honor, and an equally enormous responsibility… I had not asked for this role; I had not asked for this mantle. But the forces of destiny and the forces of history had thrust me forward, and I felt privileged and awed.”

Benazir Bhutto — Autobiography 

Benazir Bhutto takes her oath in 1988 as the first Muslim Woman Prime Minister of any Muslim State.

December 27 2020 — Benazir Bhutto, twice Prime Minister of Pakistan (1988–1990 & 1993–1996) and then-leader of the opposition Pakistan Peoples Party, had been campaigning ahead of elections scheduled for January 2008. Benazir Bhutto was assassinated on December 27 2007 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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Three Years Ago — Former Double Agent George Blake : “Self-destruction of humankind has been put back on the agenda” [UPDATE : George Blake Dies in Moscow, aged 98.]

Posted on December 26, 2020 by L

“I believe that you will serve our common cause selflessly and courageously. I believe in the final victory over the treacherous enemy. This belief has given me strength. [The men and women of the SVR] must save the world in a situation when the danger of nuclear war and the resulting self-destruction of humankind again have been put on the agenda by irresponsible politicians.”

George Blake — Former KGB Double Agent

November 18 2017 — On the eve of his 95th birthday, former KGB double agent George Blake said that officers of the SVR — the Russian foreign intelligence service — have “the difficult and critical mission” of saving the world. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY Continue reading →

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HAVANA SYNDROME — International Legal Implications

Posted on December 25, 2020 by L

“The involvement of foreign governments has yet to be confirmed. But if China and Cuba were involved, would the use of directed, pulsed RF energy against personnel constitute a use of force or an armed attack under international law that gives rise to the right of self-defense under Article 51 of the U.N. Charter?”

Raul Pedrozo — Professor of International Law

December 25 2020 — Two years ago, I suggested that microwave attacks would be illegal under International Law. In a recent analysis, International Law Professor Raul Pedrozo comes to the same conclusion. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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LOCKERBIE — Analysis of the New Indictment [Let us get started!]

Posted on December 25, 2020 by L

“According to the affidavit in support of the criminal complaint, in the winter of 1988, Masud was summoned by a Libyan intelligence official to meet at that official’s office in Tripoli, Libya, where he was directed to fly to Malta with a prepared suitcase.”

 FBI Agent Rachel F. Otto (Dec 14 2020)

December 25 2020 — On the 32nd anniversary of the Lockerbie tragedy, the US DoJ announced new charges against a third former Libyan intelligence operative for his role in the destruction of Pan Am Flight 103. Here is a quick analysis of this new indictment. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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MERRY CHRISTMAS — And the Very Best for 2021!

Posted on December 24, 2020 by L

“The Holiday Season is a time of festivity and for a cup of cheer or two, but don’t endanger yourself or others as a result. Alcohol is a factor in more than half of all traffic accidents.”

CIA Declassified Holiday Safety Tips

 

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy — Christmas party with John Le Carré in right foreground

December 24 2020 — I wanted to take the time to send all of you you my most sincere Christmas wishes. For sure, 2020 has been a hellish year, but I hope you will have a safe and beautiful Holiday Season! Don’t forget to laugh!  Don’t forget those who need your help. And don’t forget those we have lost. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY Continue reading →

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RUMINT — DCIA Gina Haspel to Step Down After Election. Who will run Biden’s CIA? [UPDATE — Mike Morell quits]

Posted on December 24, 2020 by L

“A couple of people at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence would have to go, absolutely. Probably Gina Haspel would have to go, too. Gina is a good woman, but she would have to go.”

Michael Hayden — Former CIA and NSA Director General

OCTOBER 26 2020 — According to rumors, CIA Director Gina Haspel (64) intends to step down and  retire after the 2020 US election. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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Lockerbie — US DoJ & FBI Press Conference TODAY 15:30 GMT [UPDATE : More lies from Megrahi’s lawyer]

Posted on December 23, 2020 by L

“In 1991, I made a pledge to you on behalf of the American law-enforcement community: ‘We will not rest until all those responsible are brought to justice.’ That is still our pledge. For me personally, this is still very much unfinished business.”

US Attorney General William Barr [Arlington, VA — December 21, 2019]

December 21 2020 — Today,  December 21, 2020  10:30 AM EST / 15.30 GMT,  Attorney General William P. Barr will provide an update to the Pan Am 103 Terrorist Bombing Investigation on its 32nd Anniversary. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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On This Day — CIA COS Richard Welch Is Assassinated in Athens (December 23 1975) [2020]

Posted on December 23, 2020 by L

“The CIA and the Ford White House quickly saw Welch’s murder as a political windfall. At a time when the CIA was under assault from Congress and Bush’s nomination was in peril in the Senate, there was now a dead CIA hero to mourn.”

James Risen — The Intercept (December 8 2018)

Richard Welch — CIA Chief of Station in Athens

December 23 2020 — On December 15, 1975, a Senate committee opened hearings on whether George H.W. Bush should be confirmed as director of the Central Intelligence Agency. It was not going to be a slam dunk. When the CIA Chief of Station was assassinated on December 23 1975, Bush quickly rewrote the history of this tragedy for his own political advantage. And later, his lies became the “truth”.  Follow us on Twitter: @Intel_Today

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