Posted on 07/30/2006 9:06:00 PM PDT by BurbankKarl
I was there in 1973.
Glad things have changed.
Thanks.
Here is JPost news video:
http://info.jpost.com/C005/Channel2/
yeah and someone tell him to pull up his pants!
In statement issued on 61st anniversary of establishment of Syrian army Assad says Damascus won't be deterred from helping Lebanon; military put on high alert Syrian President Bashar Assad put the Syrian army on high alert in anticipation of any developments. In a statement issued to mark the army's 61st anniversary Assad said Syria will not be deterred from helping Lebanon.
"The occupying enemy hasn't forgotten the humiliating defeat and its submissive exit from south Lebanon under the strikes bold resistance," the statement read.
"Syria, which stood by its brother (Lebanon) and sacrificed martyrs to defend Lebanon's freedom as we did for Syria's sovereignty, remains as always adamant in standing by our Arab people who's fighting in Lebanon and Palestine, and by the bold national resistance who struck the enemy. All threats voiced by powers in the world who support t he enemy won't deter us from continuing to support our brothers," he said.
Assad called on the army to be prepared for all scenarios "because we believe that falling for the sake of heaven (martyrdom) is the only way to freedom and victory. We have to make all effort in training to save every drop of blood when the hour comes. The fighting continues so long our land is occupied and our rights are denied. Victory will be achieved God willing."
Assad said that this year's anniversary comes at time when "the Israeli enemy continues its extermination war against our proud peoples in Lebanon and Palestine. Our brothers in Lebanon are being subjected to aggression by the Israeli war machine from the air, the sea and the ground," Assad said.
"The aggression, killing and destruction committed by the Israelis in Lebanon are part of an operation that was planned and organized by the large forces dominating the international community," he said.
Assad said Israel lies about facts on the ground in order to cover its losses against Hizbullah, as it does against Palestinian groups in the West Bank and Gaza.
(07.31.06, 23:04)
"Would you settle for Secretary of Defense in 2008?"
Interesting...or Sec of State.
Seems like Syria says that about every other day. It's almost like they are taunting to try and provoke a reaction.
DOHA, (SANA) - Foreign minister Walid al-Mouallem arrived on Monday in Doha carrying a message from President Bashar al-Assad to Emir of Qatar Sheikh Khalifa Ben Hamad Al-Thani on the tense situation in the region because of the Israeli aggression on Lebanon.
Minister Mouallem will also hold talks with senior Qatari officials. First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister in Qatar Sheikh Hamad Ben Jassem al-Thani and senior Qatari officials met minister Mouallem at the airport in addition to the Syrian ambassador in Doha and the embassy staff.
Arutz
23:26 Jul-31-06
Drone Strikes Terrorist Vehicle Near Syrian Border
23:07 Jul-31-06
IDF Denies Hizbullah Propaganda Report
22:42 Jul-31-06
IDF Seeking to Step-Up Ground Forces Operation in Lebanon
22:15 Jul-31-06
Ynet
Updates
Officials: Syria tells Egypt it opposes international force
(23:26 , 07.31.06)
Palestinians fire at IDF post near Tul-Karm; no wounded
(23:16 , 07.31.06)
Haniyeh: New initiative formulated for negotiations over Shalit’s release
(23:11 , 07.31.06)
Iran FM says to meet French counterpart in Beirut
(22:42 , 07.31.06)
JP
Young man stabbed to death in Ramat Gan
[ 31/07 23:29 updated 23:29 - ISRAEL ]
Officials: Syria opposes int'l force for Lebanon
[ 31/07 23:29 - MIDDLE EAST ]
Shots fired at IDF post near Tulkarm
[ 31/07 23:10 - ISRAEL ]
Ramon temporarily banned from law enforcement
[ 31/07 22:34 updated 22:39 - ISRAEL ]
Palestinians fire at IDF troops near Nablus
[ 31/07 22:36 - ISRAEL ]
NU-NRP to continue backing the gov't, Orlev says
[ 31/07 22:34 - ISRAEL ]
Palestinians fire at Israeli car near Ramallah
[ 31/07 22:32 - ISRAEL ]
PM: Ceasefire possible when int'l force deployed
[ 31/07 22:26 - ISRAEL ]
Peres: Hizbullah operating under control of Iran
[ 31/07 22:25 - ISRAEL ]
Haaretz
23:36 Palestinians bomb part of separation fence near Jenin trying to infiltrate Israel (Itim)
23:14 Palestinians open fire on IDF position near Tul Karm; no injuries or damage (Itim)
23:07 Man, 24, stabbed to death, apparently in restaurant quarrel in Ramat Gan (Haaretz)
22:51 Bush: Chavez could undermine democracy, but is not military threat (Reuters)
22:46 Qassam rocket lands in open field north of the Gaza Strip; no injuries (Itim)
22:44 German FM calls on Syria to be active partner in Lebanon cease-fire efforts (AP)
That photo you posted looks just like the brook in back of my childhood home. :)
is very slow connecting right now.
Fitz- Am I the only one that many times ends up scanning over the names of the players in these articles rather than try to pronounce them? Not good because I am sure I miss a lot of relevance that way. But sheesh!
The servers for www.sana.org.sy actually appeart to be in Syria.
Just on Fox: French FM is attending that meeting with Iran, Syria and Lebanon...
Thank you. These are things I always have to look up. It's heartening to have a friend who has the knowledge to share.
23:36 Palestinians bomb part of separation fence near Jenin trying to infiltrate Israel (Itim)
Makes it clear who side HE's on, and France....
very scary development, IMO
I think countries in Europe have internal divisions about the ME like the US. It would pay to find out what this French FM has said in the past about Israel, etc.
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