THE HARBINGER - 18

By Luke

A Prophetic Week In Review

A No-fly Zone over Syria - Crossing the "Red"

line?

Russia's President Medvedev: Statement in

connection with the situation concerning the

NATO countries’ missile defence system in

Europe

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Nov 23, 2011

( http://eng.kremlin.ru/news/3115 Transcript)

PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA DMITRY MEDVEDEV: Citizens of Russia,

I address you today in connection with the situation concerning the NATO countries’ missile defence system in Europe.

Russia’s relations with the USA and NATO in the missile defence area have a long and complicated history. I remember that when US President Barack Obama revised his predecessor’s plans to build a missile defence system in Europe in September 2009, we welcomed this as a positive step.

This decision paved the way to our being able to conclude the important New START Treaty which was signed not too long ago and which clearly states the intrinsic link between strategic offensive weapons and missile defence. Let me state that again, this was a major achievement.

Subsequently, however, the USA began carrying out a new missile defence plan that foresaw the creation of a missile defence system in stages. This specifically raises concerns in Russia. It would eventually see the deployment of US missiles and military capability in close proximity to Russia’s borders and in the neighbouring waters.

At the NATO-Russia Council summit in Lisbon a year ago, I proposed developing a joint sector-based missile defence system in Europe where every country would be responsible for a particular sector.

Furthermore, we were ready to discuss additional modifications to the system, taking into account our NATO partners’ views. Our only goal was to preserve the basic principle that Europe does not need new dividing lines, but rather, a common security perimeter with Russia’s equal and legally enshrined participation.

It is my conviction that this approach would create unique opportunities for Russia and NATO to build a genuine strategic partnership. We are to replace the friction and confrontation in our relations with the principles of equality, indivisible security, mutual trust, and predictability.

Regrettably, the USA and other NATO partners have not showed enough willingness to move in this direction. Rather than showing themselves willing to hear and understand our concerns over the European missile defence system at this stage, they simply repeat that these plans are not directed against Russia and that there is no point for us to be concerned. That is the position of the executive authorities, but legislators in some countries openly state, the whole system is against Russia.

But our requests that they set this out on paper in the form of clear legal obligations are firmly rejected. We do hold a reasonable position. We are willing to discuss the status and content of these obligations, but our colleagues should understand that these obligations must have substance and not be just empty words. They must be worded not as promises and reassurances, but as specific military-technical criteria that will enable Russia to judge to what extent US and NATO action in the missile defence area correspond to their declarations and steps, whether our interests are being impinged on, and to what extent the strategic nuclear balance is still intact. This is the foundation of the present-day security.

We will not agree to take part in a programme that in a short while, in some 6 to 8 years’ time could weaken our nuclear deterrent capability. The European missile defence programme is already underway and work on it is, regrettably, moving rapidly in Poland, Turkey, Romania, and Spain. We find ourselves facing a fait accompli.

Of course we will continue the dialogue with the USA and NATO on this issue. I agreed on this with US President Barack Obama when we met recently, and on that occasion again stated our concerns very clearly. There is still time to reach an understanding. Russia has the political will to reach the agreements needed in this area, agreements that would open a new chapter in our relations with the USA and NATO.

If our partners show an honest and responsible attitude towards taking into account Russia’s legitimate security interests, I am sure we can

come to an agreement. But if we are asked to ‘cooperate’ or in fact act against our own interests it will be difficult to establish common ground. In such a case we would be forced to take a different response. We will decide our actions in accordance with the actual developments in events at each stage of the missile defence programme’s implementation.

In this connection, I have made the following decisions:

First, I am instructing the Defence Ministry to immediately put the missile attack early warning radar station in Kaliningrad on combat alert.

Second, protective cover of Russia’s strategic nuclear weapons will be reinforced as a priority

measure under the programme to develop our air and space defences.

Third, the new strategic ballistic missiles commissioned by the Strategic Missile Forces and the Navy will be equipped with advanced missile defence penetration systems and new highly-effective warheads.

Fourth, I have instructed the Armed Forces to draw up measures for disabling missile defence system data and guidance systems if need be. These measures

will be adequate, effective, and low-cost.

Fifth, if the above measures prove insufficient, the Russian Federation will deploy modern offensive weapon systems in the west and south of

the country, ensuring our ability to take out any part of the US missile defence system in Europe. One step in this process will be to deploy Iskander missiles in Kaliningrad Region.

Other measures to counter the European missile defence system will be drawn up and implemented as necessary.

Furthermore,

If the situation continues to develop not to Russia’s favour, we reserve the right to discontinue further disarmament and arms control measures.

Besides, given the intrinsic link between strategic offensive and defensive arms, conditions for our withdrawal from the New START Treaty could also arise, and this option is enshrined in the treaty.

But let me stress the point that we are not closing the door on continued dialogue with the USA and NATO on missile defence and on practical cooperation in this area. We are ready for that.

However, this can be achieved only through establishing a clear legal base for cooperation that would guarantee that our legitimate interests and concerns are taken into account. We are open to a dialogue and we hope for a reasonable and constructive approach from our Western partners.

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Russia Retaliates Against US: Puts Radar Station On Combat Alert, Prepares To Take Out European Missile Defense Systems

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/russia-retaliates-against-us-puts-

radar-station-combat-alert-prepares-take-out-european-missile

Nov 23, 2011

Earlier today, we presented the latest developments in the escalating

possibility of an imminent air (and potentially land) campaign targeting

Syria by the "western world", a move that would infuriate not only Iran,

but also Russia and China, both of which have made it clear they

would not sit idly by and let such an "aggression" stand. Now it is

Russia's turn to retaliate. Cutting straight to the chase - in a nationally

televized appearance by Russian president Dmitry Medvedev: in

response to what the Russian believes is an active incursion and a

potential act of eventual aggression on behalf of NATO countries in

Eastern Europe (and hence the US), he he said the following (7

minutes in):

"First, I am instructing the Defense Ministry to immediately put the

missile attack early warning radar station in Kaliningrad on

combat alert. Second, protective cover of Russia's strategic

nuclear weapons, will be reinforced as a priority measure under

the programme to develop out air and space defenses. Third, the

new strategic ballistic missiles commissioned by the Strategic

Missile Forces and the Navy will be equipped with advanced

missile defense penetration systems and new highly-effective

warheads. Fourth, I have instructed the Armed Forces to draw up

measures for disabling missile defense system data and guidance

systems if need be... Fifth, if the above measures prove

insufficient, the Russian Federation will deploy modern offensive

weapon systems in the west and south of the country, ensuring

our ability to take out any part of the US missile defense system,

in Europe. One step in this process will be to deploy Iskander

missiles in Kaliningrad Region.

Other measures to counter the European missile defense system will

be drawn up and implemented as necessary. Furthermore, if the

situation continues to develop not in Russia's favor we reserve the right

to discontinue further disarmament and arms control measures.

Besides, given the intrinsic link between strategic offensive and

defensive arms, conditions for our withdrawal from the New START

Treaty could also arise." That said, he concludes that Russia is still

open to dialog. However, if Obama merely intends to bomb any nation

at will, we are very much concerned that everything Medvedev has just

threatened will be enacted. And exponentially more so when Putin

comes back in charge. One thing is certain - Russia is not North Korea,

and taking this speech for more empty jawboning is probably not the

wisest option.

U.S. urges Americans to leave Syria "immediately"

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57330452/u.s-urges-

americans-to-leave-syria-immediately/

Nov 23, 2011

BEIRUT - The U.S. Embassy in Damascus urged its citizens in Syria to

depart "immediately," and Turkey's foreign ministry urged Turkish

pilgrims to opt for flights to return home from Saudi Arabia to avoid

traveling through Syria.

"The U.S. Embassy continues to urge U.S. citizens in Syria to depart immediately while commercial transportation is available," said a statement issued to the American community in Syria Wednesday and posted on the Embassy's website. "The number of airlines serving Syria has decreased significantly since the summer, while many of those airlines remaining have reduced their number of flights."

The warning followed an announcement in Washington this week that Ambassador Robert Ford would not return to Syria this month as planned, indicating concerns over his safety.

The Obama administration quietly pulled Ford out of Syria last month, citing credible personal threats against him.

The Turkish foreign ministry on Wednesday urged Turkish pilgrims to opt for flights to return home from Saudi Arabia and avoid traveling through Syria for security reasons.

The warning came two days after Syrian soldiers opened fire on at least two buses carrying Turkish citizens, witnesses and officials said, apparent retaliation for Turkey's criticism of Assad. The Turks were returning from Saudi Arabia after performing the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

Meanwhile, Syrian security carried out raids in rebellious areas in the center and the south of the country Wednesday, and at least six people died, raising the death toll in the past two days to 34, activists said, as the U.S. and Turkey took unusual steps to protect their citizens.

Syrian President Bashar Assad was under increasing international pressure to stop the brutal crackdown, but no effects were apparent on the ground.

Activists and human rights groups said at least six people died in central and southern Syria on Wednesday, some during raids by Syrian security forces, and others who died of injuries sustained earlier.

Wednesday's casualties raised to 34 the number of Syrians killed in the past 24 hours.

Two main activist groups, the British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and the Local Coordinating Committees, documented the deaths, which were reported Tuesday in the central cities of Hama and Homs, the eastern city of Deir el-Zour and elsewhere.

The violence came a day ahead of Arab League talks in Cairo to assess the Syria crisis after the 22-member organization rejected proposed Syrian amendments to its plan to send Arab observers to Syria to protect civilians.

The Arab League suspended Syria's membership over the bloodshed and Syria's failure to abide by an Arab peace plan it signed.

A key U.N. committee voted Tuesday to condemn human rights violations by Assad's government and called for an immediate end to all violence. Nearly 4,000 people have been reported killed in the military crackdown on the popular uprising since March.

The nonbinding resolution adopted by the General Assembly's human rights committee calls on Syrian authorities to implement the Arab League peace plan, agreed to earlier this month, "without further delay."

The resolution, sponsored by Britain, France and Germany, was passed by a vote of 122-13 with 41 abstentions. It must now be approved at a plenary session of the 193-member world body, where its adoption is virtually certain.

U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said in a statement that the committee's first-ever resolution on Syria's human rights violations "has sent a clear message that it does not accept abuse and death as a legitimate path to retaining power."

Syria's U.N. Ambassador Bashar Jaafari again accused Britain, France and Germany of "waging a media, political and diplomatic war against Syria" and encouraging armed groups to engage in violence rather than national dialogue with the government.

Russia Arms Syria With Missiles To Defend Against NATO Attack

http://www.infowars.com/russia-arms-syria-with-missiles-to-defend-

against-nato-attack/

November 24, 2011

We now know what those six Russian warships that reportedly entered

Syrian territorial waters last week were carrying. Aside from

representing a show of strength to discourage NATO powers from

launching a military attack, on board were Russian technical experts

ready to help Damascus set up a sophisticated missile defense system

sold to them by Moscow.

“Russian warships that have reached waters off Syria in recent days were carrying, among other things, Russian technical advisors who will help the Syrians set up an array of S-300 missiles Damascus has received in recent weeks, a report in the London-based Arabic language Al Quds-Al Arabi said Thursday. Citing sources in Syria and Russia, the paper said that Moscow sees a Western attack on Syria as a “red line” that it will not tolerate,” reports Arutz Sheva.

The S-300 missiles, which according to the report will be used to “deflect a possible attack by NATO or the U.S. and EU,” are long range surface-to-air missiles developed by Russia in 1979 for the purpose of protecting large industrial and military bases from enemy attack aircraft and cruise missiles.

The system is widely regarded as one of the most powerful anti-aircraft arrays in modern warfare, having the ability to track up to 100 targets and engage 12 at any one time. Russia recently tried to sell the same system to Iran but the transaction was halted after pressure from the U.S. and Israel.

Arming Syria with such a proficient means of aerial defense would obviously not bode well for any prospective “no fly zone” being planned by western powers. Reports have been circulating this week that fighter jets from Turkey and other Arab states would soon enter Syrian airspace under “humanitarian” pretenses with logistical aid from the United States.

“Along with the missiles, the report says that Russia has installed advanced radar systems in all key Syrian military and industrial installations. The radar system also covers areas north and south of Syria, where it will be able to detect movement of troops or aircraft towards the Syrian border. The radar targets include much of Israel, as well as the Incirlik military base in Turkey, which is used by NATO,” states the report.

French foreign minister Alain Juppé yesterday assured Syrian opposition forces that NATO powers are planning to launch a military intervention by imposing “humanitarian corridors or humanitarian zones” in the name of protecting civilians from the alleged abuses of the al-Assad regime.

The prospect of air strikes being launched under a “humanitarian” banner are seen as increasingly likely given the fact that the aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush has been moved to the Syrian coast in recent days having left its traditional theater of operations just off the Straits of Hormuz.

Tensions also escalated yesterday after the U.S. Embassy in Damascus urged its citizens to leave Syria “immediately,” while Turkey’s foreign ministry told its citizens to avoid traveling through the country on their return home from Saudi Arabia.

As we have previously noted, attacking Syria could merely be an entrée for an assault on Iran because Tehran has promised to defend its ally.

Report: Russia Sent Syria Super-Advanced S-300 Missiles

http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/150059#.TtGn43

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A report Thursday said that Russia has supplied Syria with advanced

S-300 missiles, and has sent advisers to help Syria run the system.

Nov 24, 2011

Russian warships that have reached waters off Syria in recent days

were carrying, among other things, Russian technical advisors who will

help the Syrians set up an array of S-300 missiles Damascus has

received in recent weeks, a report in the London-based Arabic

language Al Quds-Al Arabi said Thursday. Citing sources in Syria and

Russia, the paper said that Moscow sees a Western attack on Syria as

a “red line” that it will not tolerate.

Despite the mounting opposition in the West and even in the Arab world against Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad for his assaults on

protesters seeking to unseat him as leader of the country, Russia maintains its support for Assad, the report said. Russian and Syria military officials are working together to maintain Assad's rule, and to deflect a possible attack by NATO or the U.S and EU.

Along with the missiles, the report says that Russia has installed advanced radar systems in all key Syrian military and industrial installations. The radar system also covers areas north and south of Syria, where it will be able to detect movement of troops or aircrafttowards the Syrian border. The radar targets include much of Israel, as well as the Incirlik military base in Turkey, which is used by NATO.

The S-300 system is regarded as one of the most potent anti-aircraft missile systems available. The system's radar is able to simultaneously track up to 100 targets while engaging up to 12. Deployment time for the S-300 is five minutes, and they have a very long life span, with no maintenance needed.

Russia had attempted to sell the system to Iran, but that sale was cancelled due to pressure by the U.S. and Israel, with Russia returning Iran's deposit. According to the report, the Iranians paid for Syria's S-300 missile system. It is not known if some of the missiles have reached Iran as well.

Nuke carrier leads US strike force into Syria waters

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz8jil1qIuQ

It's thought the U.S. has redeployed its newest aircraft carrier from the Persian Gulf to the Syrian coast. Washington is also urging American citizens to leave Syria immediately. Patrick Henningsen, a political analyst from America's 'Infowar.com' online magazine, says we are seeing initial steps of a repeat of what we saw in Libya.

WW3 is near Russia, China, Pakistan vs USA Nato and India mirrored

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAiN2CUZwrA&feature=related

World War 3: The United States Agenda to launch WAR!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKXndjl8rec&feature=related

We need to stand up to our Government and say enough is enough,

give us our free will and our rights. NO WAR!!

World War 3 Scenario - Update: Nov/26/2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8WbmcMFhvw&feature=related

Additional links:

NATO Gangsters: U.S. plays with fire infuriating nuclear Pakistan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK8UbHRlgfo&feature=feedu

Pakistan Halts NATO Supplies After Deadly Airstrike

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGWTWYq-qaw&feature=feedu

Prelude to All Out War: Specter of no-fly zone darkens Syrian skies

http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=27867

Preparing the Chessboard for the "Clash of Civilizations": Divide,

Conquer and Rule the "New Middle East"

http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=27786

NATO Conceals Preparations for Military Action against Syria

http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=27874

War and the Cradle of Civilization: Spinning "Humanitarian Invasions",

from The Nile to The Euphrates and Beyond

http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=27868

The Eve Of Destruction Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Akoukq5DvAE

The Original Eve of Destruction by Barry McGuire - more true today

than in 1968

On the Eve of 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HS0m-TBBOyM

Barry McGuire's latest video, updating the original Eve of Destruction

and looking at the world as it is today.

The Harbinger - A Prophetic Week in Review, below are some of

the News Reports not commonly covered in the "main stream" media

over the past week- Nov 21st - Nov 27th. "A Harbinger - anything that

foreshadows a future event; omen; or sign, a forerunner, that heralds a

presage or portent, an indication of things to come." The links below

are "active" so pick and choose the ones you care to read.

"Audio Activated - Audio Conectate" has started posting the "The

Harbinger Week in Review" and other prophetic current events

here: http://english.audioconectate.net/blog/

--- For additional news, commentaries, editorials and in-

depth coverage related to Bible prophecy and end-time events, please

visit the following GP Family websites: "End Time

Info", http://endtimeinfo.com/ and "People of the

Keys" http://peopleofthekeys.com/

11/27/2011

Pakistan Tells U.S. to 'Vacate' Air Base as Border Strike Inflames

Tensions

Arab League approves Syria sanctions; Damascus slams the

move as betrayal

Arab sanctions find Syria's 7 neighbors on alert. Russian

missiles for Assad

Iran, Hizbullah preparing for ‘final confrontation’ with U.S. and

allies

Iran parliament votes to reduce ties with Britain

Muslim Brotherhood Holds ‘Kill the Jews’ Rally on Election Eve

Anti-austerity general strike shuts down Portugal

Prepare for riots in euro collapse, Foreign Office warns

Russia's Putin accepts presidential nomination

Fire-hit Australia now faces floods

11/26/2011

US Carrier Strike Force Enters Syrian Waters. Russian Carrier en

route

Iran threatens to hit Turkey if US, Israel attack

'Iran would hit Israel's nuclear facilities if attacked'

Israel, Jordan on alert over threatened Syrian revenge for 6

pilots' deaths

Gazans March Against the ‘Judaization’ of Jerusalem, ‘Release

Al-Aqsa From the Impurity of the Jews’

Cairo rally: One day we'll kill all Jews

White House backs Egypt's Protesters

Syria: Unfazed by Ultimatum, Assad Continues Killing

Dow, S&P Log Worst Thanksgiving Week Since 1932

The Coming European Superstate That Germany Plans To Cram

Down The Throats Of The Rest Of Europe

Hungary's debt downgraded by Moody's to junk status

Belgium credit rating downgraded by S&P

2nd reference emerges of Mayan prediction for 2012

US Black Friday marred by shootings, pepper-sprayings

11/25/2011

Israeli official: Israel ready for war with Hezbollah as if it will happen in a week

Lebanese army will fight against Israel in next conflict Iran's Khamenei presents war scenarios Arab League calls for UN help over Syria as Assad isolation deepens Protection of Syrian civilians 'increasingly urgent', says EU Turkey says ready to act with Arab League to stop Syria violence Thousands of Egyptians flock to Tahrir Square for largest anti-

military protest Sinai forces on high alert over Jihad threat EU calls for civilian government in Egypt, as thousands rally in

Tahrir Square Explosion in Lebanon destroys Hizbullah facility said to contain

missiles UK banks must plan for disorderly euro zone break-up 'The Crisis Has Hit the Entire Core of the Euro Zone' ECB’s Paramo Urges ‘Bold’ Step on Fiscal Union to Stem Turmoil Small earthquake recorded in central Oklahoma

11/24/2011

Saudi FM: Iran is 'A Threat to the Entire Middle East' Middle East Deadly clash hits Saudi province Israel girding for possible trouble for Egypt pact

Chaos Builds in the Streets of Cairo as a Truce Fails US urges citizens to leave Syria 'immediately' France recognizes Syrian council, proposes military intervention Israeli security forces: Turkey nearing military intervention in Syria Medvedev takes aim at US missile shield, targeting also Israel's

missile defenses North Korea threatens 'sea of fire' as South conducts large-scale

military drills China navy to carry out Pacific exercises Two strong earthquakes rattled northern Japan 6.2 quake hits Bolivia There are Jews in Israel preparing for service in the rebuilt Jewish

temple

11/23/2011

PM: Mid-East Situation is moving backward, not forward Iran poised for dramatic response within days to world's nuclear

pressure Israel Prepares for Biological Terrorist Attack Iran developing advanced missile defense system Explosion rocks Hezbollah arms depot in southern Lebanon Turkey: Syria at 'Point of No Return' US to cease observing arms treaty with Russia: State Dept Medvedev: Russia may Target U.S. Missile Defense Sites "Disastrous" bond sale shakes confidence in Germany Debt crisis now at German doorstep U.S. stocks succumb to European fears Demonstrators Plan to Occupy Retailers on Black Friday Face Recognition Makes the Leap From Sci-Fi Malls track shoppers' cell phones on Black Friday

11/22/2011

Russian warships off Syria, US carriers near Iran Michele Bachmann: ‘Table Has Been Set for a Worldwide Nuclear

War Against Israel’ Iranian Nuke Attack on US Easy as EMP? Italy backs sanctions against Iran, Russia opposed Israeli Strike on Iran will 'Jam, Blind, Deafen' Defenses Egypt's Cabinet resigns amid widening protests Egypt unrest: Activists call for mass demonstrations

Egypt 'in Very Dangerous State,' Says Expert US, Russia and UK back Israel at Mideast meeting Syria, from Civil War to Regional War Turkish PM Erdogan calls for ‘coward’ Assad to step down Canada-U.S. security deal to be unveiled in December ‘Occupy Black Friday’ Aims to Rattle the Stock Market What comes next after economy falls The age of America will soon come to an end Fukushima: Massive Hydro-Volcanic Explosion or a “Nuclear

Bomb-Type Explosion May Occur

11/21/2011

Barak: Iran Will be 'Unstoppable' in One Year 'Time has come' to act on Iran, Israel says 'Iran, West in final stage of confrontation' Iran's Revolutionary Guards dare Israel to attack Israel to deploy new intelligence battalion on Egyptian border 'Confrontation between Israel, Egypt looms' Russia says West fanning flames of Syria conflict Assad: Syria Won’t Bow Down, Crackdown will Continue 'Iran supplied Libya with chemical warfare' Jordan's Abdullah in Ramallah for talks on Syria, Hamas, Israel-

Palestinian issue King Abdullah: 'Israel Has an Expiration date' Stocks Plunge at Open Amid US, Euro Debt Fears Spain - the fifth victim to fall in Europe’s arc of depression Morici: Occupy Wall Street Puts Nation on Notice 5.3 magnitude earthquake shakes Ibaraki 5.9 Rocks India, Myanmar & Bangladesh 'Jesus Christ' Banned From Text Messages In Pakistan Are Christians to Blame for White House Shooter Linking Obama,

Antichrist? Even more calendars predict End in 2012

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