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2006-08-29 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Italy Approves Sending Troops to Lebanon

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Posted by Fred 2006-08-29 00:00|| || Front Page|| [9 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Meanwhile, at last check concept originator FRANCE is still waffling between 200 vs. 2000. The contemporary Italians may not be the most modern but they are one of Europe's most professional and thorough.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2006-08-29 02:40|| 2006-08-29 02:40|| Front Page Top

#2 Perhaps it's my cynicism, but this sounds like it's gonna be Trouble.

The Italians are going in without established rules of engagement, or really, even a clearly defined mission.

I've got a feeling this will make the Italian deployment to Iraq look like a training exercise. I hope the Prodi government doesn't leave the troops in the lurch if things go wrong.

Posted by Pappy 2006-08-29 21:19|| 2006-08-29 21:19|| Front Page Top

#3 More likely just to pull them quickly, no?

Posted by lotp 2006-08-29 21:23|| 2006-08-29 21:23|| Front Page Top

#4 hopefully, before they get killed in a RAB-less crossfire

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2006-08-29 21:50|| 2006-08-29 21:50|| Front Page Top

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