We are hearing this so often, it is clearly a line that some group has settled upon and sold to the rest. “Lebanese Political Party: ‘The Alexandria Bombing Was an American-Zionist Production,’” from Translating Jihad, January 4: […] (Link to original Arabic.) Lebanese Popular Congress: The Alexandria Bombing Was an American-Zionist Production alintiqad.com, 3 Jan […]
Former Lebanese defense minister: Egypt church bombing “clear evidence of Zionist-Western attempts to target the national fabric of Egypt”
And again — more antisemitic conspiracy mongering, denial and obfuscation. “Former Lebanese Minister: ‘The Alexandria Church Bombing Was a Zionist-Western Attempt to Target the National Fabric of Egypt,’” from Translating Jihad, January 3: […] These comments come from former Lebanese defense minister ‘Abd-al-Rahim Murad, and appear to be following a pattern for him, as he […]
Iran used ambulances to deliver arms to Hizballah
And if Israel had targeted those ambulances, you can just imagine the international outcry. “US memos: Iran armed Hezbollah through ambulances,” from AP, November 29 (thanks to JCB): BEIRUT – Iranian Red Crescent ambulances were used to smuggle weapons to Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group during its 2006 war with Israel, according to newly leaked U.S. […]
Lebanese PM in Iran seeking support
The balance of power has changed in this age of Obama, and Saad Hariri knows it. And so he is in Tehran currying favor with the new masters. “Lebanese PM seeks support in Iran visit,” by Ali Akbar Dareini for Associated Press, November 27 (thanks to JCB): TEHRAN, Iran – Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri […]
Lebanese police arrest jihadist cleric Omar Bakri days after he boasted that he wouldn’t serve a day of his life sentence
Allah willed otherwise! An update on this story. “Radical Preacher Bakri Mohammad Arrested,” by Huw Borland for Sky News Online, November 14 (thanks to Steven): Lebanese police have arrested radical Islamic preacher Omar Bakri Mohammad days after he boasted he would “not spend one day” of a life sentence behind bars. A security official said […]
Hizballah top dog says his group is ready for another war with Israel
Another chapter in the unending jihad looms. “Hizbullah: We are ready for another war with Israel,” from Jerusalem Post, November 11 (thanks to Elvis): Nasrallah says group will “cut the hand” of anyone who tries to arrest any member of the party in connection with Hariri assassination. Hizbullah is ready for another war with Israel, […]
Thug-In-Chief at Lebanon/Israel border: “Zionists are mortal”
Of course, so is he. As expected: “Ahmadinejad, near Israel border, says ‘Zionists mortal,’” from by Yara Bayoumy for Reuters, October 14 (thanks to Block Ness): BINT JBEIL, Lebanon (Reuters) – Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, speaking on Thursday close to Israel’s northern border, praised what he called Lebanon’s resistance against Israel and declared that “Zionists […]
Thug-In-Chief in Beirut: “We completely support the Lebanese people’s fight against the Zionist enemy”
The commander visits his troops. “Ahmadinejad boosts Hezbollah with Lebanon visit,” by Elizabeth A. Kennedy and Bassem Mroue for Associated Press, October 13 (thanks to Maxwell): BEIRUT – Welcomed by thousands of Shiite supporters throwing rose petals, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sought to pull Lebanon firmly into his country’s fold Wednesday in a visit that […]
Israeli ambassador to U.S.: Hizballah has 15,000 rockets hidden beneath hospitals, homes, and schools
Human shields, and war crimes waiting to happen on Hizballah’s part. And nothing will be done to stop them. There is certainly no political will in Lebanon or at the U.N. to do so, just as prior calls for Hizballah to disarm have not been worth the paper they’re printed on. No, if and when […]
Lebanese Defense Minister says no to American military aid if weapons can’t be used against Israel
But deep down, he really, really wants peace! “‘No to US aid with conditions,’” from the Jerusalem Post, August 11 (thanks to Choi): BEIRUT — Lebanese Defense Minister Elias Murr Wednesday said he would reject any American military assistance to the Lebanese army if it comes with conditions that the weapons not be used against […]