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2010-08-12 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Lebanon: US Military Aid Halt is Unwarranted

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Posted by Fred 2010-08-12 00:00|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top

#1 the confrontation showed a rare willingness by the Lebanese military to assert itself in a region long considered Hezbollah territory.

Lebanon's army can't see the forest for the tree.

Posted by Swanimote 2010-08-12 08:47|| 2010-08-12 08:47|| Front Page Top

#2 Nerguizian said that while the clash seems to be an isolated incident, it shows the army wants to play an increasingly meaningful role in safeguarding Lebanese sovereignty.

perhaps they could start by enforcing that sovereignty at home, over Iran and Syria's puppet. Whoa, who am I kidding. This will only end with the destruction of from Beirut south and Damascus a smoldering ruin

Posted by Frank G on the road 2010-08-12 11:23|| 2010-08-12 11:23|| Front Page Top

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