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Syria-Lebanon-Iran
Hizbullah receiving Scuds would be 'incendiary' action
2010-04-22
The Obama administrations top diplomat for the Middle East says the United States has warned Syria numerous times in recent weeks that transferring ballistic missiles to Lebanons Hizbullah could lead to war in the region.

Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs Jeffrey Feltman said Wednesday giving such weapons to Hizbullah would be "an incendiary, provocative action."
"But only if we choose to notice what has gone on under our noses. Photos from Israeli spy satellites do not count, thank goodness, and our people know better than to show us what they've seen."
He would not confirm reports that Syria has sent Scud missiles to Hizbullah, but he said the administration viewed the matter with the gravest concern. Feltman told a congressional committee that Syrias leaders need to understand the risks of arming Hizbullah, which he said "could affect war and peace in the region." Israel, which regards Hizbullah as a major threat, has accused Syria of providing the group with Scuds.

Prime Minister Saad Hariri had reiterated in comments published on Wednesday that Syria has not provided Hizbullah with long-range Scud missiles, following comments from the US State department that arms transfers were "provocative and counterproductive." "These accusations are reminiscent of the weapons of mass destruction allegations against Saddam Hussein; they were never found, they did not exist," Hariri told Italys La Stampa newspaper following meetings with his Italian counterpart.
Posted by:Pappy

#2  "Free Patriotic Movement leader Michel Aoun" is in reality a man bought and owned by Hizbullah.
Posted by: lord garth   2010-04-22 10:23  

#1  TESTING THE BAMMER as per 2012.

To wit,

E.G. former Top Mil Generals say INDIA repor needs approxi 400 NUC WARHEADS, iff not more, to efffec counter or deter CHINA + PAKISTAN, which INDJUH is not likely to want to reduce:

(1) In the absence of an Indian-specific or US-India joint National-Regional TMDS,
(2) de facto Agreements, + REDUX = NO GROWTH? in CHINA + PAK'S ARSENAL VEE INDIA'S.
(3) Redux or elimination of any NUCLEAR-WMDS TERROR THREAT(S) TO ITS NATIONAl, GEOPOL SECURITY.

HIZB SCUDS > iff true, IMO THE REAL THREAT STEMS NOTSOMUCH FROM THE SCUDS OR LARGER BUT FROM "SEA CHANGES" IN THE SMALLER ROCKET, GUIDED BM, + TUBE/MORTAR ARTY SYS USED BY HIZBOLLAH + OTHER LOCAL MILITANT GROUPS, + SUICIDE + IEDS BOMB TECHS.

Today SCUDS, tomorrow "DUAL-USE" NBC MORTAR + LIGHT TUBE/GUN ARTY, as well as VEHICLE/TUBE-LAUNCHED "DIRTY" TACNUKES???
Posted by: JosephMendiola   2010-04-22 01:09  

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