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2007-09-04 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Lebanon: "A 'brave little force' defeats an al Qaeda Stronghold"

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Posted by Sherry 2007-09-04 15:07|| || Front Page|| [10 views ] Top
File under: Fatah al-Islam

#1 Perhaps a better title would be "A Brave Little Force Defeats A Cowardly Little Force". There aren't may AQ types, it's just that they are more than happy to behave savagely.

Posted by gorb 2007-09-04 15:22|| 2007-09-04 15:22|| Front Page Top

#2 Yarbles!
Great bouncing yarblockos to you!

Posted by bigjim-ky 2007-09-04 18:03|| 2007-09-04 18:03|| Front Page Top

#3 The Lebanese Army is ill equipped, is emerging from 15 years of Syrian occupation and is under the pressure of pro-Jihadist Parties and politicians including Hezbollah and its allies.

Walid left out the neighbor to the south. They have a valid reason for the Lebanese army staying weak, but it's ironic that all the players in the region agreed on something.

Posted by Pappy 2007-09-04 20:51|| 2007-09-04 20:51|| Front Page Top

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