Lebanon: We’ll reject U.S. military aid if weapons can’t be used against Israel
Friday, August 13th, 2010 | Post a comment
U.S. says nothing it does is condition-free and that it places similar conditions on Israel in terms of assistance it provides.
Posted by John under: Lebanon,Syria and Damascus
Lebanon bent on building up army after Israel clash
Monday, August 9th, 2010 | Post a comment
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon said Saturday it was committed to building up its armed forces after complaints by Israel about Western assistance to the military following a deadly border clash between the two countries.
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Dead, wounded in massive skirmish on Lebanon border
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 | 2 comments
Explosions rock northern border Tuesday as IDF clashes with Lebanese forces; at least four Lebanese reportedly killed; Northern residents in Israel report major blasts, UNIFIL urges both sides to show restraint
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Syria accused of arming Hezbollah from secret bases
Friday, May 28th, 2010 | Post a comment
Hezbollah is running weapons, including surface-to-surface missiles, from secret arms depots in Syria to its bases in Lebanon, according to security sources.
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Lebanese army fires on Israeli warplanes: military
Thursday, May 27th, 2010 | One comment
Israeli F-16 jets fly over Jerusalem in April 2010. Lebanese anti-aircraft guns opened fire on two Israeli warplanes that were violating Lebanon’s airspace on Wednesday, a military statement said. (AFP/File/Ahmad Gharabli)
BEIRUT (AFP) – Lebanese anti-aircraft guns opened fire on two Israeli warplanes that were violating Lebanon’s airspace on Wednesday, a military statement said.
Israel in the Last Days
“For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.”
—Zechariah 2:8
Lebanon
“Open thy doors, O Lebanon, that the fire may devour thy cedars.”
—Zechariah 11:1
“The anti-aircraft batteries fired in the direction of Israeli warplanes that flew over” the Shebaa region of southern Lebanon at medium altitude, the statement said.
Earlier in the day, two aircraft flew over southern and northern Lebanon before returning to Israeli territory, it said.
While Lebanon’s army publishes almost daily reports of Israeli violations of Lebanese airspace, the military rarely opens fire unless the planes fly within range of its guns.
The overflights are a violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which ended a devastating 2006 war between Israel and Lebanon’s Shiite Hezbollah militia.
Israel argues that the overflights are necessary, despite the resolution, to monitor what it says is massive arms smuggling by Hezbollah, also in breach of the same resolution.
Last month Israeli President Shimon Peres accused Syria of providing Scud missiles to Hezbollah, which Israel alleges has stockpiled more than 40,000 rockets, some capable of reaching large towns in Israel.
Damascus has rejected the allegation but the armed Hezbollah which controls southern Lebanon has neither confirmed nor denied it.
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Israel seeking to ease tension with Lebanon, Syria: Spain
Friday, May 14th, 2010 | Post a comment
BEIRUT (AFP) – Israel is trying to ease tension with Syria and Lebanon, the Spanish foreign minister said on Thursday, after Israeli charges that Damascus was smuggling Scud missiles to its Lebanese ally Hezbollah.
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Hizballah Prepares for the Next War
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 | 2 comments
With a startled shout from the outcrop above, the Hizballah fighter bounded down the rocky slope and cocked his AK-47 rifle in a dramatic flourish as he drew near. “What are you doing here?” he demanded, his face a mix of anger and astonishment. “This is a military zone. You should not be here.”
Posted by John under: Lebanon,Moving Towards Ezekiel 38-39,Syria and Damascus
Clinton defends outreach to Syria despite Scud row
Friday, April 23rd, 2010 | Post a comment
The United States defended its policy of engagement with Syria on Thursday despite its concerns that Damascus might be trying to transfer Scud missiles to Hezbollah guerrillas in Lebanon
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Israel warns Syria over Hezbollah attacks
Sunday, April 18th, 2010 | Post a comment
Israel has delivered a secret warning to Syrian President Bashar Assad that it will respond to missile attacks from Hezbollah, the militant Lebanese-based Islamist group, by launching immediate retaliation against Syria itself.