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Monday, December 1, 2008

Israeli security official terminated following Mumbai massacre

JERUSALEM — The counter-insurgency adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has been dismissed in wake of an attack by an Al Qaida affiliate on Israelis in India.

Brig. Gen. Nitzan Nuriel was dismissed from his post as head of the Counter-Terrorism Bureau on Dec. 1, in wake of confirmation that eight Israeli hostages were killed in the Al Qaida-aligned attacks in Mumbai, India. Nuriel, appointed in mid-2008, was responsible for monitoring threats to Israelis abroad.

In a statement, Olmert's office said Nuriel was dismissed upon the recommendation of National Security Council director Danny Arditi, Middle East Newsline reported. The office said Nuriel, a former senior army commander, had been serving a trial period.

The Counter-Terrorism Bureau, established in 1996, advises the prime minister and the Cabinet. The office has also been responsible for gauging threats to Israelis abroad and coordinating security at Israeli border crossings.

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Nuriel was dismissed after an unidentified senior Israeli security official criticized India's operation to release the hundreds of hostages in Mumbai. The criticism led to a harsh response by New Dehli and denials by the Israeli government that it was dissatisfied with India's rescue efforts. In all, nearly 200 people, including Westerners, were killed.

"Prime Minister Olmert expressed his great appreciation of the Indian military's brave response and determination and said that bravery and determination are the most important components in dealing with terrorism," Olmert said in a statement.

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