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Lebanon army in final stage of liquidating Fatah al-Islam
2007-06-04
The Lebanese army is now in the third and final stage of finishing off Fatah al-Islam fighters , according to reliable sources from the battle at Nahr el-bared refugee camp. The Army has completely surrounded Fatah al-Islam who are now in a very small area of the camp and their supplies have been completely cut-off. The army has also destroyed most of the buildings and the houses that Fatah al-Islam were using to fire at the army.

According to the latest report the countdown to liquidating Fatah al-Islam militants has started. The report also claims that the morale of the militants has suffered a great deal after the news of the killings of some of their key leaders. Many of the militants have apparently left the battlefield and infiltrated the civilians of the camp to hide from the army. The report added " the defeat of Fatah al-Islam and their surrender is imminent."
Doubt they'll surrender. More like heroically run away to fight another day.
Lebanon's Prime Minister Fouad Siniora has vowed to rebuild all the destroyed houses and buildings in the camp and said all the refugees that fled will be able to return as soon as possible. Several Arab countries have pledged to help Lebanon rebuild the camp. Syria is not on the list of countries that want to help according to reliable sources.
Posted by:Fred

#4  I don't know, the rest of the camp should taste a little punishment for providing a safe haven for so long.
Posted by: bigjim-ky   2007-06-04 23:24  

#3  Siniora has vowed to rebuild all the destroyed houses and buildings in the camp and said all the refugees that fled will be able to return as soon as possible. Several Arab countries have pledged to help...

Why on earth would they do such a stupid thing?
Posted by: trailing wife   2007-06-04 23:05  

#2  Finish them off to the last man. Take no prisoners. Hama Rules, baby!
Posted by: Mac   2007-06-04 19:05  

#1  Typical arab triumphalism. They are getting ready to claim victory and withdraw the troops. However, the Fatah Al-Islam remnents can regroup as soon as new Syrian funds reach them.
Posted by: mhw   2007-06-04 08:16  

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