Posted on 09/02/2013 3:16:22 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
Lebanon's Shiite Hezbollah group, a close ally of the Syrian regime, is redeploying its forces ahead of possible US strikes on Damascus, according to witnesses in Lebanon.
The reports come as the daily Al-Akhbar, which is close to both Hezbollah and the Syrian regime, said on Monday that the group had "called on all its officers and members to man their positions."
Residents speaking to AFP in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre said there appeared to be a general mobilisation of the group's members, even if such a movement was not being publicly discussed.
Many Hezbollah fighters have disappeared from local villages in the last five days, though strict security measures around group headquarters and checkpoints have remained in place, residents said.
The situation is the same in the Bekaa Valley of eastern Lebanon, a stronghold of the organisation.
Residents said fighters, including gunners, had left their regular posts, and switched off their mobile phones to ensure they could not be traced.
In the southern suburbs of the capital Beirut, also considered a Hezbollah bastion, teenagers have replaced more experienced fighters at checkpoints inspecting cars entering the district.
A Hezbollah spokesman declined to comment on the reported redeployment of the group's forces.
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Does Juan know?
We stand on the razor’s edge...
That’s another fine mess you’ve gotten us into, Barry.
So...Muslim Hezbollah is mustering their terrorist forces to attack Israel if the US bombs Assad’s government for murdering Muslim civilians with Sarin gas? Put up a big wall and let the Muzzies fight it out among themselves.
Just stop worrying and learn to love the bomb!
Knowing Hezbollah they won’t be heading towards Syria but rather towards Israel. Their hate never rests.
Hezbullah mobilizes.....check.
Israel calls up reserves...check
Russia threatens the Saudis...check
McCain supports Obama in bombing syria...check
Hexbullan and Israel can’t stand toe to toe for
very long.
At least the economy is booming...
I watched a snail crawl along the edge of a straight razor. That’s my dream. That’s my nightmare. Crawling, slithering, along the edge of a straight razor . . . and surviving.
“Did I do thaaaat?”
Spot on, but you are scaring me!
...is redeploying its forces... "called on all its officers and members to man their positions." ... Hezbollah fighters have disappeared from local villages in the last five days... the same in the Bekaa Valley... fighters, including gunners... left their regular posts, and switched off their mobile phones... Beirut, also considered a Hezbollah bastion, teenagers have replaced more experienced fighters at checkpoints...Ever heard the expression, "the best defense is a good offense"?
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