What We Need to Know about Benghazi

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Washington Examiner:

 

They called their plan "9-11(2)."

 

Yes, the Twin Towers came down on that date. But even more significant to these terrorists, 9-11 would mark the seventh anniversary of al Qaeda's last attack in Jordan.

 

On Sept. 11, 2005, suicide bombers hit threehotels in Amman, Jordan, killing 60 and injuring over 100 more. This year, the terrorists hope to top that bloody tally.

One prime target: the U.S. embassy. According to CNN, the planned assault included "explosives, booby-trapped cars as well as submachine guns and mortars." Fortunately, the Jordanian intelligence service uncovered the plot, arresting 11.

 

That's how it's supposed to work. The host-country stops the bad guys before they get near the diplomatic gates.

 

Around the world, host governments provide for the security around the embassies, consulates and missions they have invited to set-up into their countries. It is considered the norm. Unfortunately, the "norm" isn't normal everywhere.