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Syria-Lebanon-Iran

UNIFIL commander: Troops won't disarm Hizbullah

2006-09-19

The commander of the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon said Monday that his troops will not try to disarm Hizbullah, saying that was a matter for the Lebanese government. Major-General Alain Pelligrini told reporters that the main task of the beefed-up UN force, known as UNIFIL, was to ensure that southern Lebanon could not be used as a base for attacks on Israel.

"The disarmament of Hizbullah is not the business of UNIFIL. This is a strictly Lebanese affair, which should be resolved at a national level," he said. "Our mission is to have a zone between the Blue Line and the Litani (River) where there is no illegal army and from which you cannot launch hostile acts." Pelligrini said, referring to the area between the UN-demarcated border with Israel and the river.

Posted by:Fred

#11 "persona au gratin"

Heh, heh. Might bear a physical resemblance afterwards, too...

Posted by: flyover 2006-09-19 16:27

#10 If UNFIL forces do not aggressively act to interdict Hezbollah missile launches into Israel, the IDF should have no compunctions about blowing them all straight to hell along with Nasrallah's thugs. After UN forces were caught acting like forward observers for Hezbollah in the most recent conflict, they are persona au gratin in Israel.

Posted by: Zenster 2006-09-19 16:25

#9 The interesting thing is that all IDF troops are withdrawing today. The French and the other suckers are in the middle now. When Hezbs crawl out of their holes and resume launching missiles, they either go after the perps or suffer the incoming artillery rounds. I suppose Koffeee & his group think the result will be only a shield for Hezbs, no return fire allowed. This time, there should be massive response including napalm. If Frogs are in the middle, they better hit the pond, or suffer the consequences. Now, I realize why they all brought so many ships offshore. Want to extract their boyz when the shooting resumes.

Posted by: SOP35/Rat 2006-09-19 11:51

#8 If it is strictly a Lesbian affair why are the UNFIL troops there? I bet this Commander (sic) will be the first to whine about being caught in the crossfire.

Posted by: North American Insect Lobby (NAIL) 2006-09-19 10:52

#7 I wish someone would ask this cheese eater the following....

"When (not if) the first rocket flies from Leb to Israel what are you going to do??"

I know what I expect.........nuthin'

Posted by: AlanC 2006-09-19 08:29

#6

But in an interview Thursday {posted at Rantburg here} the French daily La Croix, General Alain Pellegrini said UNIFIL would act on its own if necessary. If the (Lebanese army) fails to act, we must assume our responsibilities as a UN force, he said. Someone will have to intervene, with all the consequences that this might have for the Lebanese authorities.

So I don't see any conflict between the two statements - Monday "The disarmament of Hizbullah is not the business of UNIFIL. This is a strictly Lebanese affair, which should be resolved at a national level," he said

and Thursday - "If the (Lebanese army) fails to act, we must assume our responsibilities as a UN force, he said. Someone will have to intervene, with all the consequences that this might have for the Lebanese authorities.

Two statements taken out of context used to make two big headlines. MSM Wankers.

Posted by: Bobby 2006-09-19 06:34

#5 Then what the fuck use are any of you ornamental morons?

Posted by: Zenster 2006-09-19 04:01

#4 Pelligrini is french.

Posted by: anonymous5089 2006-09-19 01:32

#3 What do you expect from the poorest country in europe

Posted by: A 2006-09-19 00:54

#2 And if they (the Hizbots) tell you to FOAD General Pelligrini, whan then? Pizza?

Posted by: Besoeker 2006-09-19 00:37

#1 Fred -

I was going to suggest the Surprise Meter, but I think you have a better idea here :)

Posted by: RIcky bin Ricardo (Abu Babaloo) 2006-09-19 00:32

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