“Interior Minister Marwan Charbel said the suicide bomber was driving a Grand Cherokee and blew himself up at a gas station.” What a waste of a good Jeep. The Sunni-Shi’ite jihad was reignited in recent years by the toppling of Saddam Hussein in Iraq and the U.S. establishment there of a Shi’ite client state of […]
“US does not object” to Lebanese government that includes Hizballah
No surprise here. This is consistent with Obama’s foreign policy throughout his presidency. “Hook, line, and sinker,” by Tony Badran for Now, January 23: The Obama administration finally got what it wanted as the Geneva II conference kicked off yesterday with the stated purpose of joining together the Assad regime and the opposition in a […]
Lebanon: Sunni jihadists murder four with jihad/martyrdom suicide bombing in Shi’ite neighborhood
This one appears to have been Sunni jihadists targeting the Shi’ites of Hizballah. Note once again that the mainstream media writes its headlines as if these things just happen, with no agent: the explosion up and hit Hizballah neighborhood, with no explanation of who was doing the exploding. “Explosion hits Hezbollah neighborhood in Beirut,” from […]
Lebanon: Muslims torch library after pamphlet found “insulting to Islam and the Prophet Mohammad”
Perhaps the attackers meant to follow in the illustrious footsteps of the caliph Umar, who according to legend said when ordering the ancient, fabled library of Alexandria to be burned: “If the books agree with the Qur’an, they are superfluous. If they disagree with it, they are heretical.” In any case, they destroyed over 50,000 […]
Al Qaeda group claims responsibility for Beirut jihad bombing
Al-Qaeda “may be a mortally wounded tiger that still has some life in it” — John Brennan, CIA director The wound looks less mortal all the time. “Al Qaeda group claims responsibility for Beirut bombing,” from the Associated Press, January 4 (thanks to Kenneth): An Al Qaeda linked group claimed responsibility on Saturday for a […]
Rockets fired from Lebanon hit Israel, Israel responds with artillery fire
Edging ever closer to the next round of the jihad against Israel. “Lebanon rocket fire draws Israeli artillery strike,” by Ari Rabinovitch for Reuters, December 29 (thanks to Twostellas): JERUSALEM, Dec 29 (Reuters) – Rockets launched from Lebanon struck northern Israel on Sunday, causing no injuries or damage, and Israel responded with artillery fire across […]
Lebanese Army boosts security around churches, nightclubs, restaurants and shopping malls for Christmas, New Year
No doubt they are worried about attacks from Bible-quoting right-wing extremists. “Tight security in Lebanon ahead of Christmas, New year,” from Ya Libnan, December 24 (thanks to AINA): The Lebanese Army and the Internal Security Forces have boosted security measures in the country ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays particularly around places of […]
Lebanese army fires at Israeli soldiers
The next round of the jihad against Israel could start at any time. “Report: Lebanese army fires at Israeli soldiers,” from the Associated Press, December 15: BEIRUT (AP) “” A Lebanese army force opened fire Sunday along the volatile border with Israel, Israeli officials and Lebanon’s National News Agency said. The Israeli military said that […]
Iran blames Israel for Beirut Embassy bombing
They must have a Blame-the-Jews template ready, and just fill in the blanks: “We hold the Zionists responsible for ________.” “Iran Blames Israel for Beirut Embassy Bombing,” by Adam Kredo for the Washington Free Beacon, November 19: Iran has blamed Israel for the Tuesday morning bombing of the Iranian Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, that killed […]
Lebanon: Explosions target Iranian embassy in Beirut, at least 23 murdered
The Sunni-Shi’ite jihad escalates in Lebanon. “Blasts in Lebanese capital || Explosions target Iranian embassy in Beirut, at least 23 killed,” from Haaretz, November 19: At least 23 people were killed Tuesday morning when an explosion rocked south Beirut. According to some reports, the explosion targeted the Iranian embassy. It was not immediately clear what […]