Use Of Intelligence

[Mr Gently Benevolent]

On the subject of Iraq has anyone out there seen any more info about inquires into the invasion and the intelligence used to justify it and the likely outcome of the current US inquiry, I believe the Israeli Knesset Subcommittee on Secret Services published a report in March 28 "Steinitz Report" which was in some ways critical of those in Israel who pushed for war in Iraq. I would be happy if any of you guys could provide links for any interesting stuff.

[citizen-k]

On the subject of Iraq has anyone out there seen any more info about inquires into the invasion and the intelligence used to justify it and the likely outcome of the current US inquiry, I believe the Israeli Knesset Subcommittee on Secret Services published a report in March 28 "Steinitz Report" which was in some ways critical of those in Israel who pushed for war in Iraq. I would be happy if any of you guys could provide links for any interesting stuff.

I can give you may personal point of view:

It was a political report used to clear politicians from accusations about their behaviour in this matter. (the government decided to open the chimical kits which costs a lot of money)

They failed to understand the intelliegence only gives data - its their responsibility to decide what to do with it... (and they decided to order civilians to open their kits)

One recommendation was to exclude a certian intelligence unit called 8200 from the military intelligence. (and make it somewhat like the american NSA)

[Mr Gently Benevolent]

One recommendation was to exclude a certian intelligence unit called 8200 from the military intelligence. (and make it somewhat like the american NSA)
Is this for accountability reasons or will it help 8200 expand and get better access to funding.