Monthly Archives: August 2006

“Lebanese Public Opinion”

"What do Lebanese want? Lebanese Public Opinion. Well, there is a new public opinion survey released by the Beirut Center Quite revealing. 72 % of Lebanese believe that the resistance (a reference to Hizbullah) came out victorious from this war … Continue reading

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U.S. Intelligence officials: Israeli raid a violation

According to serving U.S. intelligence sources, Israel’s commando raid conducted Saturday in eastern Lebanon aimed at recovering the two Israeli soldiers captured July 12 by Hizbullah. These sources said that the Israeli commandos were wearing Lebanese Army uniforms during the … Continue reading

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Disarming Hizbullah

"Asked soon after about a new resolution, Bolton said, "As we’ve always contemplated, the disarming of Hezbollah, which was not specifically addressed in 1701, would have to be addressed, and that should be coming shortly." But U.S. officials stressed that … Continue reading

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“Lack of adequate logistical support”

"The Iraqi Army presently must rely on US logistical support to conduct the majority of its operations. It currently lacks critical support services such as transportation, medevac capabilities, medical logistics, and intelligence. Until the Iraqi Army can develop these capabilities, … Continue reading

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Grimgrins’ Pony

Grimgrin offers this.  I would rather have him/her say it.  pl ——————————————————————————— How do you say "And as long as I’m dreaming, I’d like a pony" in Hebrew? Off the top of my head, Mr. Kimche makes 6 glaring errors … Continue reading

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“Put away the long knives, and move forward”

This is from the Jerusalem Post (new Christian edition, I believe). pl—————————————————————————- "Put away the long knives, and move forwardBy DAVID KIMCHE Our latest Lebanese War has turned our entire region upside down. We in Israel are, of course, preparing … Continue reading

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The Advisor 19 August, 2006

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“Scoop” a movie review

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A One Sided Truce

"Lebanon threatened on Saturday to halt troop deployments to the south of the country after Israeli commandos struck deep in the Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, putting the six-day ceasefire with Hezbollah guerrillas to a critical test . Israel said the raid … Continue reading

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Brothers in Arms?

""Hezbollah and the army are united. We are one," the Lebanese military sergeant said, declining to give his name because he was not authorized to speak to the media. "I will tell you the truth. My brother is in Hezbollah, … Continue reading

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