In the next war between Israel and Hizballah, the Israeli military will unleash unprecedented destructive power against the terrorists’ host nation of Lebanon, warned a top Israeli general.

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As military strategies go, this makes sense.  However, I cannot help thinking this will be enough to draw Russia and/or Iran into the conflict.  With the U.S. dealing with economic issues, Israel may well find itself standing alone.

Iran blames Israel, US for Lebanon crisis
By Dudi Cohen

Spokesman for Iranian Foreign Ministry says ‘US, Zionist regime fuelling tensions in Lebanon’

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The problems in Lebanon are the result of Iranian proxy Hizb’Allah trying to take over the government. The only thing the U.S. and Israel can be faulted for is not getting out of the way and allowing said takeover.

In interview broadcast on Lebanese TV Wednesday night, Hizbullah leader accuses Israel, US of meddling in Lebanese affairs; says Hizbullah will join Lebanese government soon.

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I have little doubt that the formerly Christian Lebanon is about to be taken over by a radical Islamist terrorist group…sadly.

Hezbollah’s grip over Lebanon is increasing by the day. And the West does not seem ready to stop this freight train any longer.

The Croissant just reported the following two stories (full versions available to subscribers) that prove how Hezbollah is planning its “coup”: Did Hezbollah arrest UNIFIL’s commander, a few weeks ago? Iran provides armored cars to Hezbollah.

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You know, everyone saw this coming and did nothing. Sometimes pacifism doesn’t work. Okay, most times pacifism doesn’t work.

MOHAMMARA, Lebanon – The last militant stronghold of a Palestinian refugee camp devastated by more than three months of fighting between Islamic fighters and Lebanese soldiers fell to the army on Sunday, security officials said.

Hours after the army killed 32 militants and captured at least 15 others as they tried to break out of the Nahr el-Bared camp, only occasional gunfire could be heard inside.

The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the last stronghold of Fatah Islam militants fell later in the day to the army, which captured five wounded militants in their hideout

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I have to admit, I haven’t been following the story of this refugee camp as closely as I should. Anyone else want to comment on this story?