Israel tightens airspace security after jet’s disappearance

As terrorism fears grow in Malaysian plane case, Israeli officials increase already-tight precautions

The Times of Israel 3/16/2014

Israel has tightened security in its airspace following the disappearance and possible hijacking of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 on March 8, Channel 2 reported Sunday.

According to the report, security officials and aviation authorities recently held a […]

Glenn Beck remembers 9/11

Chilling audio of a tragic day in American history

GlennBeck.com 9/9/2011

With the 10th anniversary of 9/11 on Sunday, Glenn once again continues the tradition of playing the bone chilling audio of the day’s events. It’s hard to hear – but it’s necessary to help us remain vigilant and keep the promises we made to […]

US-bound oil supertanker hijacked off Oman

Reuters 2/9/2011

SINGAPORE Feb 9 (Reuters) – A U.S.-bound oil supertanker was hijacked off the coast of Oman, shipbrokers said on Wednesday.

The vessel, the Irene SL, can hold as much as 2 million barrels oil and was bound for the Gulf coast.

International navies have struggled to contain piracy in the Indian Ocean owing […]

The other July 4th: the Raid on Entebbe

CAJ note: during the 1970s and into the ’80s hijackings were the terrorism travelers faced. Planes were usually the targets, but there is at least one famous hijacking that took place on a cruise ship. Hijackings eventually became ineffective when governments either denied the terrorists’ demands or organized raids, such as the one in Entebbe. […]

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