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Nasrallah's speech triggers clashes in Beirut
2007-08-16
Hezbollah and Amal supporters, rejoicing over a speech by Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah marking the anniversary of the end of last summer's war with Israel, fought pro-government supporters with fists and stones in Beirut. Media reports said Hezbollah and Amal supporters drove across the streets of the capital and the southern suburbs, or Dahiyeh, at the end of Nasrallah's speech shortly before midnight Tuesday, waving flags , blowing horns and shooting in the air which antagonized the residents of Beirut, that don't share Hezbollah's claim of 'divine victory'

They said one convoy of cars and motorcycles clashed with supporters of MP Saad Hariri's Al-Mustaqbal Movement near Abdul Nasser Mosque on the main Corniche Mazraa street. The two sides traded insults and hurled stones and rocks at each other. Lebanese army troops quickly cordoned off the area and dispersed the antagonists.

In his Tuesday evening address, the third in a series of speeches he has made in recent weeks to mark the August 14 anniversary, Nasrallah promised Israel a "big surprise" if it tired to attack Lebanon. "You Zionists. If you think of launching an aggression against Lebanon, I won't promise you surprises like those that have happened, but I promise you the grand surprise that could change the course of war and the destiny of the region, God willing," Nasrallah said.

He was addressing a rally of supporters and representatives of allied forces at a soccer stadium in south Beirut marking the first anniversary of Hezbollah's self-declared "divine victory" against Israel in the 34-day war which was halted on Aug. 14, 2006 by U.N. Security Council resolution 1701.

Nasrallah appeared on jumbo screens erected at the stadium where tens of thousands of supporters waved Hezbollah flags and chanted for victory and their leader. Nasrallah has been hiding , for security reasons ever since the war ended. Nasrallah said he was personally ready along with Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance to "shoulder responsibility of this promise."

"I warn them (Israelis) and advise them. Here in Lebanon they face a resistance, an army and a nation that reject humiliation ? A nation that fights and is ready for sacrifices and will achieve the historic victory, God willing," Nasrallah said as the crowds chanted "Death to Israel" and "death to America." He added that "any new war on Lebanon will have a high price ? I am not looking for war, but I am working on preventing a war," he added.

The summer which Hezbollah is calling a divine victory devastated Lebanon. Over 1280 Lebanese were killed , mostly civilians , over 5000 were wounded , also mostly civilians , over a million Lebanese were made homeless, mostly Shiite Muslims and over 110,000 homes were destroyed. The infrastructure of Lebanon was totally destroyed and all the bridges were leveled. The cost to Lebanon according to the UN exceeds $15 billion, excluding lost revenue.

Hezbollah promised to rebuild the country with 'Halal' Iranian funds, but these funds never made it to Lebanon, and the people of Lebanon had to assume more debt to pay for rebuilding the country. Lebanon is the most indebted nation on per capita basis. Following the end of the summer war, Hezbollah along with all the pro-Syrian allies , including General Michel Aoun, turned their attention from Israel to the Lebanese people, by occupying the downtown center of Beirut, which devastated the economy and resulted in the closure of the majority of the downtown businesses.
Posted by:Fred

#5  Hezbollah and Amal supporters drove across the streets of the capital and the southern suburbs, or Dahiyeh, at the end of Nasrallah's speech shortly before midnight Tuesday, waving flags , blowing horns and shooting in the air which antagonized the residents of Beirut, that don't share Hezbollah's claim of 'divine victory'.

"Cuz antagonizing is what we Muslims do best!"

Nasrallah has been hiding , for security reasons ever since the war ended.

Sounds like his “victory” wasn’t all that “divine” then.

Nasrallah said he was personally ready along with Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance to "shoulder responsibility of this promise."

But only from a safe distance.

The summer which Hezbollah is calling a divine victory devastated Lebanon. Over 1280 Lebanese were killed , mostly civilians , over 5000 were wounded , also mostly civilians , over a million Lebanese were made homeless, mostly Shiite Muslims and over 110,000 homes were destroyed. The infrastructure of Lebanon was totally destroyed and all the bridges were leveled. The cost to Lebanon according to the UN exceeds $15 billion, excluding lost revenue.

Another “divine victory” or two like that one and nobody will have to worry about Lebanon anymore. This is what happens when you let Muslims play with your toys.

Hezbollah promised to rebuild the country with 'Halal' Iranian funds, but these funds never made it to Lebanon, and the people of Lebanon had to assume more debt to pay for rebuilding the country.

Did the “funds” ever even make it out of Iran? If they did, does anyone want to bet they were diverted towards arms purchases? The real corker is that Shiites suffered the most from Nasrallah's folly. One would think they'd have capped Nasrallah's terrorist ass but nooooooooooooo! I guess that killin' them Jews warrants any amount of senseless suffering and deprivation. So be it.
Posted by: Zenster   2007-08-16 13:02  

#4  Hezbollah promised to rebuild the country with 'Halal' Iranian funds, but these funds never made it to Lebanon...

Geez, Naz is a lying scumbag? Say it ain't so!
Posted by: tu3031   2007-08-16 11:11  

#3  Fascist gangsters claim 30,000 missiles? There can be no happy ending to this suicide pact Lebanon has made with the devil...
Posted by: borgboy   2007-08-16 10:51  

#2  lets see it's 2007 and the gurus and experts have been saying for 18 years that Israel cannot reach Iran with enough conventional munitions to disable their offensive capability against Israel itself.

Boeing 707 are cheap and plentiful. They can be chopped and channeled and made into bombers easily by Israeli engineers.

They would be deadly Especially with the stand off and accurate weapons that the USA makes, and I'm sure the Israelis can make.

Israel already has tremendous fighters and FUEL tankers, and I'm sure they could find a way to fly there!

So

Nasrallah has been hiding , for security reasons ever since the war ended. Nasrallah said he was personally ready along with Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance to "shoulder responsibility of this promise."

Well ____________________________________________________!



/and no ima not looking for anyone to agree with me.
Posted by: Red Dawg   2007-08-16 03:43  

#1  I thought the Clash broke up?...
Posted by: Ebbomoth Protector of the Antelope7500   2007-08-16 02:07  

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