Flight 93 National Memorial

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11 let's not forget the heroes of flight 93!

"A common field one day, a field of honor forever. We honor the passengers and crew of Flight 93 who perished in a Pennsylvania field on September 11, 2001. Their courageous action will be remembered forever.

— Congressional Gold Medal"

"Passengers and crew began making phone calls to officials and family members starting at 09:30 using GTE airphones and mobile phones. Altogether, the passengers and crew made 35 airphone calls and two cell phone calls from the flight. Ten passengers and two crew members were able to connect, providing information to family, friends, and others on the ground. ..." (Wikipedia)

Flight 93 National Memorial | National Park Foundation

UA 93's flight path from Newark, New Jersey, to Stonycreek Township, Pennsylvania

Mayday calls

Passengers calling their loved ones

Flight 93 crash site

Flight 93 National Memorial

Secretary of State Rubio to host major counterterrorism summit with 60 countries next week in DC

Good news! It has become fairly quiet about Rubio in recent months!

"The State Department said Friday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to host a large-scale counterterrorism summit in Washington, D.C., next week that will include representatives from over 60 countries.

The summit will focus on the United States' new counterterrorism strategy, which elevates threats from leftist extremist groups such as Antifa by adding anti-propaganda tools and follow-the-money penalties that are designed to neuter political violence inspired by overseas leftists. ..."

Rubio to host major counterterrorism summit with 60 countries next week in DC | Just The News "The summit will take place on July 15 and includes ministers and senior officials from Europe, Asia, and the Western Hemisphere."

Official portrait

Mit der Geiselbefreiung von Entebbe zeigte Israel vor 50 Jahren, wie man Terroristen bekämpft

Das war eine tolle Leistung!

Ähnlich 2024, wenn Israel detonierte Bomben in mehreren tausend Pagern um Hezbollah Terroristen zu töten!

Entebbe: Vor 50 Jahren befreite Israel 102 Geiseln. | NIUS "Mit einem beispiellos wagemutigen nächtlichen Kommandounternehmen im fernen Uganda rettete Israel über hundert jüdische Geiseln. Am 4. Juli jährt sich „Operation Yonathan“ zum 50. Mal. Sie ist noch immer ein leuchtendes Beispiel dafür, dass man vor dem Terror nicht zurückweichen darf und ihm empfindliche Schläge verpassen kann."

Hungary's Powerplay in Africa - Fighting Terrorism or Seeking Influence with Palki Sharma

Recommendable!

Hungary plans to deploy 200 Hungarian troops to Chad

More on the current scramble for Africa!

Hungary's involvement is a little bit unusual! What a surprise!

"Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán repeated his intention to follow through on delayed plans to deploy 200 Hungarian troops to Chad to help stop migration and improve counterterrorism efforts. Hungary’s objectives are publicly aligned with the EU and are similar to the policies of other anti-immigration EU countries, such as Italy, that have sought to increase their role in the Sahel as France’s influence wanes. Hungary may also have alternative or secondary aims to offer regime support in exchange for economic benefits. Hungary giving greater priority to regime security and economic objectives over migration concerns would increase its alignment with Russia and create opportunities for cooperation in the Sahel. However, Hungary’s efforts have no explicit link to Russia, and Hungary and Russia are likely not explicitly coordinating their activity in the region."

Africa File, September 19, 2024: Jnim Strikes Bamako; Hungary Enters The Sahel; Ethiopia Somalia Proxy Risks | Critical Threats

Victor Orban

Israel plans solar farms along Gaza border

Is this meant to be sort of a security barrier to prevent Arab terrorists from infiltrating the country? Very clever!

Israel plans solar farms along Gaza border - Globes The solar farm will extend over 3,500-4,250 acres up to a distance of about 500 meters from the Gaza border fence.

„Target Killing“: Israels Geheimflugzeug im Kampf gegen Terroristen | BILD Doku

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Malian military junta pursues a security deal with Russian private military company Wagner Group

The Scramble for Africa is still ongoing! Any power vacuums in Africa are eventually filled, sometimes quickly. Putin the Terrible entertains private military companies (mercenaries?) to do the dirty work.

"... Strained relations between the French government and Mali’s postcoup government are complicating France’s planned drawdown of its counterterrorism mission. The Malian government’s pursuit of a security deal with Russian private military company Wagner Group will further disrupt counterterrorism efforts. The Mali-Wagner deal would advance Russia’s objectives in Africa, which include undermining and replacing French influence. ...
French-Malian relations have become strained as Mali’s military junta consolidates power and France ends its counterterrorism mission in Mali. The junta ousted Mali’s civilian leaders in August 2020. The officers staged a second coup to solidify their power in May 2021, installing the coup’s leader as transitional president. French President Emmanuel Macron asserted that France will not work with Mali unless it transitions to democracy. ... The planned French drawdown has also strained French-Malian relations. ...
The Wagner Group will provide only 1,000 troops under the deal, and they will focus on training, personal protection, and infrastructure security. Even if Wagner offered a “plan B” to replace the French counterterrorism mission, it is unlikely to match the level of capability of French forces in Mali. The French mission will downsize to 2,500 troops by 2022 under the current drawdown plan, with an additional 600 European special operations forces under Task Force Takuba. The French presence brings additional capabilities, including US logistical and intelligence support. ..."

Africa File: Mali–Wagner Group Deal Threatens Counterterrorism Gains In The Sahel | Critical Threats