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Syria-Lebanon-Iran
Fuad Siniora : U.S 'encouraging Israel offensive'
2006-07-21
LEBANESE Prime Minister Fuad Siniora said there was no apparent political settlement to end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, and has accused the United States of encouraging Israel's offensive on Lebanon. "The United States is allowing Israel to pursue its aggression," he said.

Mr Siniora said the UN delegation in charge of negotiating a ceasefire did not return to Lebanon from Israel because the Jewish state gave a "negative response" to ideas put forward for a halt to hostilities during a visit in Beirut on Monday. "The Israelis are rejecting a ceasefire to continue to exert pressure in order to reach their objectives," he said, without elaborating.
He got one right!
Mr Siniora said the Lebanese government was working for a "ceasefire and a solution to the issue of the (captured) Israeli soldiers and the Lebanese detainees in Israeli prisons".

Asked about the fate of the two captured soldiers, Mr Siniora said his government "did not ask Hezbollah" to hand them to Lebanese authorities.
Because he knows better.
He said he has not had "direct contacts" with Hezbollah since the start of the offensive, but that links between the two sides were maintained through parliament speaker Nabih Berri - a Hezbollah ally - for "practical reasons". He did not elaborate.
Nor did he need to.
Mr Siniora said "the government should be the only party to decide important issues such a war and peace" and that "the Lebanese want no state but the state and no arms but those of the state".

"But our priority is to preserve national unity and it is a matter which is not subject to any compromise," he said. "Hezbollah's position is different but we should reach a solution in concert with them," he said.

Mr Siniora said he was determined to extend state sovereignty over all Lebanese territories. However, he said that extending state sovereignty would not be carried out at the expense of national unity and that Hezbollah's disarmament - also a United Nations demand - would not be imposed with force.
Which means it won't happen unless the Israelis squash them.
Mr Siniora said the damage inflicted by Israel's offensive on Lebanon was "enormous" and has "brought back the country dozens of years".
Posted by:Oztralian

#23  Fuad Siniora : U.S 'encouraging Israel offensive'

And, so what is your point Prime Minister???

Hmmmmmmm?
Posted by: BigEd   2006-07-21 16:04  

#22  Hezbollebanon. Zero plus zero is nothing. Hezbollah is the late nation state known as.......
Posted by: SamAdamsky   2006-07-21 15:49  

#21  The president is their elected "king" figurehead, the premier/prime minister actually runs the country. Israel is set up the same way.
Posted by: trailing wife   2006-07-21 15:37  

#20  As my wife would sometimes say, Someboooody's Jeeealous!
Posted by: Poison Reverse   2006-07-21 11:51  

#19  Damn straight we're encouraging it, asshole.

Why don't you get your Lebanese army to attack the Hizzies too, and help rid your country of this cancer?

Unless you want the Hizzies Iran to be in charge of Lebanon....
Posted by: Barbara Skolaut   2006-07-21 11:09  

#18  Gee, nothin' gets by him, does it?
Posted by: mojo   2006-07-21 11:05  

#17  premier?
Posted by: 2b   2006-07-21 10:49  

#16  "Hezbollah's position is different but we should reach a solution in concert with them," he said.

Then you should harry---they don't have much time left.
Posted by: gromgoru   2006-07-21 10:48  

#15  Do I understand correctly that this guy is going to sic the Lebanese army on Israeli troops if they invade Lebanon?

No, that was the president, not the premier
Posted by: Ulegum Grith1120   2006-07-21 10:37  

#14  Bush had stated that we will fight terrorism and the countries that support them. Back then, I thought he was urging Israel to stomp on Hamas and Hezbollah. The WOT is ongoing. Israel, India, the UK, the USA, Australia, and a gaggle of other countries are fighting the WOT.
To VICTORY !
Posted by: wxjames   2006-07-21 09:46  

#13  Seniora wakes up every morning, looks in the mirror, and says what? "I'm the weak, ineffecive leader of a country held hostage by terrorists, drawn into a devastating war. But I get to wear natty suits, eat good food, and live in a mansion. Man, life is good! Please don't hit me!"
Posted by: Perfesser   2006-07-21 09:39  

#12  No shit sherlock, we are encouraging and providing ammo for it too. More dead terrorists that aren't gonna hurt us or our friends. Don't look like a terrorist, get it?
Posted by: DarthVader   2006-07-21 09:36  

#11  I'm not encouraging them, I'm just looking the other way. (w/a cheshire grin) ;)
Posted by: Broadhead6   2006-07-21 09:09  

#10  "...but that links between the two sides were maintained through parliament speaker Nabih Berri..."

Ohhh Goody!
Posted by: DepotGuy   2006-07-21 08:40  

#9  Besoeker,
Oh Yeah,
Long overdue
Tell me 'bout it bro...
Posted by: Elder of Zion   2006-07-21 07:13  

#8  Arss pounding long over due?

YES ( X ) NO (____)
Posted by: Besoeker   2006-07-21 07:07  

#7  Mr Siniora said "the government should be the only party to decide important issues such a war and peace" and that "the Lebanese want no state but the state and no arms but those of the state".
Ms. Seniora cannot even decide if she is a women or a man , how can she decide on issues of State and arms ??

"But our priority is to preserve national unity and it is a matter which is not subject to any compromise," he said.
Ms. Seniora, you may not know it yet but your country has nbeen hijacked by Iran about six years ago - you are bassically the front post of Iran in their war against western civilization.

"Hezbollah's position is different but we should reach a solution in concert with them," he said.
If you are going to reach a solution in concert with the Hizbollah, I am afraid the concert is going to be your Requiem !

Mr Siniora said the damage inflicted by Israel's offensive on Lebanon was "enormous" and has "brought back the country dozens of years".

Don't worry, by the time we're through with you and your Hizbollah friends and colleagues, your country is going back to the stone age !
This is the price you pay for letting the turbans take over your country, so stop whinning, step aside and let us do you the undeserved favor of kicking the Hisbollah's ass out of your country.
Posted by: Elder of Zion   2006-07-21 06:38  

#6  >> Hezbollah's disarmament - also a United Nations demand - would not be imposed with force.
>>

Wanna bet? ;)
Posted by: Hupailing Ebbuns2352   2006-07-21 03:28  

#5  I'm only one citizen of the US but if Israel's listening...Go pound their ass!
Posted by: JDB   2006-07-21 03:28  

#4  Obviously no understanding of affairs is required of leaders. Rid me of Hezbollah or become cannon fodder.
Posted by: newc   2006-07-21 03:05  

#3  Do I understand correctly that this guy is going to sic the Lebanese army on Israeli troops if they invade Lebanon? That's about the only fate worse than attacking Hezballah itself! It must be a political ploy. Any ideas?
Posted by: gorb   2006-07-21 03:03  

#2  LEBANESE Prime Minister Fuad Siniora said there was no apparent political settlement to end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, and has accused the United States of encouraging Israel's offensive on Lebanon.

Not the brightest bulb is he?

1. Resolution 1559 - you should have done something about it
2. The endless 'ceasefire/hudna' merry go round is over - deal with it
3. The Israelis are going to kill Hezbollah - don't stand in their way
4. Of course the United States is encouraging Israel's offensive - on Hezbollah
5. At the end of this, you might well get your country back free of Syrian influence, certainly Hezbollah will be lying on it's back spasmodically kicking - a can of raid should help...

Don't Prime Minister's have to take an entrance exam or something; "Basic Geopolotics" or somesuch?
Posted by: Tony (UK)   2006-07-21 02:17  

#1  Cry me a river of tears, foool.
Posted by: SOP35/Rat   2006-07-21 02:12  

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