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Syria-Lebanon-Iran
Debkoid
2005-03-30
Salt to taste.
DEBKAfile exclusive military sources report complete collapse of pro-Syrian political and intelligence structure in Lebanon and abrupt withdrawal of all Syrian commands including key figure military intelligence chief General Ghazaleh. Pro-Syrian Lebanese PM Karame backs out of forming new government in Beirut. Lebanese secret service chief Gen. Raymond Azar has fled to Paris. Internal Security Forces head Gen. Ali al-Hajj about to quit.
Looks like Debka's got it at least partially right on this one. We've got the article on Azar, from Beirut Daily Star, and the Karami story from several sources. Al-Jizzles is leading with it. Haven't seen the one on al-Hajj, but I'll take their word for it. Ghazaleh, I don't know about, but it looks like the tipping point's coming. Lahoud's hanging tough, though...
Posted by:Sobiesky

#3  This goes against my bets on the Prediction Market at StrategyPage.com. Of course that bet said ALL soldiers and intel out of Syria. ALL being that key word...
Posted by: 3dc   2005-03-30 11:32:18 AM  

#2  OK, so Syria was shown the door. What about Hizb'Allah? Won't they take over the racket? They need to go next, but I am sure that they won't go without a fight or a mass leave of absence of their leadership (hint, hint).
Posted by: Alaska Paul   2005-03-30 11:03:52 AM  

#1  Start every day with a healthy dose of debka.
Posted by: Rex Rufus   2005-03-30 2:42:03 AM  

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