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Syria-Lebanon-Iran
Nine Israeli planes violate Lebanese airspace
2005-12-15
Some nine Israeli warplanes violated Lebanon's airspace Wednesday, drawing fire from a pro-Syrian Palestinian militia as the country was occupied in mourning for slain journalist and MP Gebran Tueni. Several violations of Lebanon's airspace have been reported recently and have been condemned by the United Nations and Lebanon. On Wednesday, two Israeli warplanes violated South Lebanon's airspace at 4:35 p.m., circulating before heading back toward the occupied Palestinian territories. Earlier in the day, at 12:05 p.m., seven Israeli warplanes violated Lebanese airspace and circulated over South Lebanon and Mount Lebanon, according to a statement from the Lebanese Army Command.

According to the statement, five of the warplanes circulated over the northern areas of Chekka and the Cedars and then left at 1:00 p.m. heading toward the sea. It was reported from military sources that the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command (PFLP-GC) opened fire with anti-aircraft machine guns on the planes from a base in the town of Naameh south of Beirut.
Posted by:Fred

#5  I'd bet money at least one of those aircraft had a recce pod on the centerline rail. Getting pics, so they'll know where to aim the arty once the guys DO go to Iran, to take out the counter-attacks from Hezbollah and PFLP. I'd much prefer the US unleashed its assault on Syria the day before Israel staged its attack, so Syria would be too busy to do any retaliation. Ass-hat needs to GO, like yesterday.
Posted by: Old Patriot   2005-12-15 20:38  

#4  ....but Iran, you can now start to worry. Whahahhahaa
Posted by: Besoeker   2005-12-15 16:10  

#3  Lebanon needs not to worry, they are just testing their new pilots on how to react under fire. Once the pilots are comfortable with the ACE gear they will be ready for runs on Iran.
Posted by: 49 pan   2005-12-15 13:29  

#2  The PFLP-GC should be careful. Unlike 8-month pregnant women and <10 year old girls (The Paleo's favorite target) Israeli plans are quite capable (and willing) to shoot back.
Posted by: CrazyFool   2005-12-15 00:49  

#1  "Hi, remember us? Where you guys hiding?"

Keep shootin', assholes.
Posted by: mojo   2005-12-15 00:12  

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