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Assad pledges Syrian help for Lebanon
Associated Press ^ | Saturday, July 15, 2006 | AP

Posted on 07/15/2006 1:02:53 PM PDT by brain bleeds red

DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria will put its resources at the disposal of Lebanon to help cope with Israeli attacks devastating the country, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad told Lebanese President Emile Lahoud by phone on Saturday.

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The official news agency SANA said Assad expressed solidarity with Lebanon, where Israeli bombing has killed around 100 civilians since Hizbollah captured two Israeli soldiers in a cross-border operation on Wednesday.

It was the first comment by Assad since the confrontation began between Israel and Hizbollah, which is backed by Syria and Iran.

SANA did not say whether Assad discussed Hizbollah during the telephone call with Lahoud and gave no details on what kind of help he was offering.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Israel
KEYWORDS: 2006israelwar; assad; lebanon; syria
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And another cat's in the fray...
1 posted on 07/15/2006 1:02:54 PM PDT by brain bleeds red
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To: brain bleeds red

oh boy.. the axis of evil all jumping in.. Bush was right!


2 posted on 07/15/2006 1:05:10 PM PDT by Cinnamon
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To: brain bleeds red

This is the same as a formal declaration of war.

You don't 'assist' the Lebonese unless your intent is to destroy Israel.

And I'm quite sure he wasn't suggesting 'food and blankets'.


3 posted on 07/15/2006 1:05:34 PM PDT by Bigh4u2 (Denial is the first requirement to be a liberal)
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To: brain bleeds red
gave no details on what kind of help he was offering.

Yogurt?

4 posted on 07/15/2006 1:05:53 PM PDT by Dog Gone
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To: Dog Gone

Pork chops!


5 posted on 07/15/2006 1:06:30 PM PDT by Bigh4u2 (Denial is the first requirement to be a liberal)
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To: brain bleeds red

You gotta get all the cans of garbage moved to the curb before the Garbage Truck comes to take it away. This isn't all of it; but it's a good start.


6 posted on 07/15/2006 1:07:25 PM PDT by Hodar (With Rights, come Responsibilities. Don't assume one, without assuming the other.)
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To: Bigh4u2

Little cocktail weenies, one mounted on the front of each of his soldiers.


7 posted on 07/15/2006 1:07:35 PM PDT by JillValentine (tired of playing Ms. Nice Girl)
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To: brain bleeds red

Hezbolla running out of missiles already?


8 posted on 07/15/2006 1:07:43 PM PDT by Normal4me
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To: Bigh4u2
This is the same as a formal declaration of war.

No, it's not. Lebanon hasn't declared war on Israel and its armed forces are making no attempt to stop the Israelis.

Nor is there any indication that Lebanon asked for Syrian help.

9 posted on 07/15/2006 1:08:04 PM PDT by Dog Gone
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To: All

10 posted on 07/15/2006 1:08:45 PM PDT by monkapotamus
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To: Hodar
the poster that says Israel taking out the trash would be nice right about now.
11 posted on 07/15/2006 1:09:52 PM PDT by NY Attitude (You are responsible for your safety until the arrival of Law Enforcement Officers!)
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To: Dog Gone

Pita bread, chopped dates and maybe some felafel.


12 posted on 07/15/2006 1:11:48 PM PDT by MplsSteve
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To: brain bleeds red

If he means humanitarian help, bully for him. If he means the Syrian army is going back into Lebanon he'd better strap his helmet on tight because Damascus will become a war zone.


13 posted on 07/15/2006 1:12:47 PM PDT by Billthedrill
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"Lebanon hasn't declared war on Israel "

But Hezbullah has. And since they are part of the Lebanese government then how do you separate the two?

You can't.

Unless the Lebanese military is ordered by the PM to stop Hezbullah, then the implication is that they are complicit with the intent of war.
14 posted on 07/15/2006 1:13:21 PM PDT by Bigh4u2 (Denial is the first requirement to be a liberal)
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To: Bigh4u2
This is the same as a formal declaration of war.

No, it is nothing like that. The statement is vague, and deliberately so.

15 posted on 07/15/2006 1:15:18 PM PDT by RightWhale (Repeal the law of the excluded middle)
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To: Billthedrill

Hmmmmm...
" Syria will put its resources at the disposal of Lebanon "

So many possibilities.............


16 posted on 07/15/2006 1:15:33 PM PDT by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
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To: Cinnamon

Talk about pigeons coming home to roost, axis of evil is right.


17 posted on 07/15/2006 1:18:08 PM PDT by FreeRep
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To: RightWhale

If the intent is to suppy arms and equipment, as well as possible troups, then I can't see a distinction. Even if they don't speak the word 'war'.

If it is not their intent, then Israel would be wise to ignore them with 'one eye open'. (which they probably do)








18 posted on 07/15/2006 1:20:00 PM PDT by Bigh4u2 (Denial is the first requirement to be a liberal)
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To: brain bleeds red

OK, all Hezzies, head to Syria right away. Syria is going to help Lebanon comply with UN 1559. Then the world will help Lebanon scour clean the southern part of their country and rebuild.


19 posted on 07/15/2006 1:20:48 PM PDT by NonValueAdded (Go home and fix Mexico)
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To: Billthedrill

Flathead's got his-self a death wish...


20 posted on 07/15/2006 1:22:30 PM PDT by ErnBatavia (Meep Meep)
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