Posted on 08/12/2006 3:30:14 PM PDT by Shermy
Hizbullah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah said on Saturday that his organization would abide by the United Nations resolution calling for a cease-fire although he was not completely satisfied with its text.
Nasrallah's announcement came as the Lebanese government met in Beirut to accept the cease-fire.
Cease-fire analysis: Not so bad in theory
Nasrallah warned, however, that despite the UN resolution, the war was still not over. "We must be aware of the fact that the war will continue for another few days," he said. "That's why we are continuing to fight today. We will fight as long as Israeli soldiers are in Lebanon."
"We believe that the resolution that was taken last night was unfair," Nasrallah said. "But if there is an agreement on the cessation of hostilities between the Lebanese government and the enemy, we will observe it without delay."
He said that Hizbullah would support any decision by the Lebanese government to end the war. "We will not be an obstacle to any decision that it finds appropriate, but our ministers will express reservations about articles that we consider unjust and unfair," he said.
Nasrallah also expressed his support for plans to deploy Lebanese army and additional UNIFIL troops in southern Lebanon. "Regardless of our reservations and political positions, we will cooperate when the Lebanese soldiers and UNIFIL forces are deployed," he said.
Nasrallah described the decision to dispatch Lebanese soldiers to the south of the country as an "achievement" for Hizbullah and Lebanon, saying it resulted from the steadfastness of the Lebanese people and the "heroes" of his organization.
Nasrallah's speech was his ninth since the war broke out, forcing him and the top leadership of Hizbullah into hiding.
Hizbullah's Al-Manar TV, which continues to broadcast despite repeated IAF attack on its studios and transmitters, declared "victory" over the weekend, saying that the IDF had failed to score military achievements.
The broadcasts are being aired under the banner of: "We won!"; "We have defeated the invincible army"; and "July-August 2006 - the shattering of the myth [of the mighty Israeli army]." The station has also been airing video clips showing thousands of Lebanese hoisting Lebanese flags and chanting slogans in support of Hizbullah.
Like several other Arab television stations, Al-Manar has been repeatedly reminding viewers that this was the second "defeat" for Israel, coming after the IDF's May 2000 withdrawal from Lebanon.
Arab commentators and journalists were almost unanimous in saying that Hizbullah had won the war. Most of them pointed out the heavy casualties that Israel has suffered, as well as the destruction of a large number of Merkava tanks and the firing of rockets at many Israeli towns and cities.
Hussein Rahal, a spokesman for Hizbullah, told the Bethlehem-based Maan News Agency that his organization was "surprised by the weakness of the Israeli army." He added, "Our men remain in very high spirits and are continuing to inflict heavy losses on the enemy. The Israelis have lost both politically and militarily."
Arab and Muslim leaders reacted with cautious optimism to the UN resolution passed Friday. Jordanian Prime Minister Marouf Bakhit called it a critical "first step," while Turkey suggested that it could send peacekeeping troops to Lebanon.
The Arab League criticized the resolution for not clearly labeling Israel as the aggressor in the Lebanon conflict but said it was the best option to halt fighting that has claimed more than 850 lives in Lebanon.
"The resolution is the best that can be achieved in the meantime under the unbalanced international equation," said Ahmed bin Heli, the league's assistant secretary-general.
Egypt's Foreign Minister, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, urged Israel to acknowledge the international community's will by immediately ending attacks and pulling out of Lebanon.
"Israel now should be committed and show total commitment by [announcing] an immediate cease-fire so that the elements of a political settlement - which were reached after a big effort and after a heavy price was paid by the families and civilians - can take place," he said.
He also demanded investigations into alleged "massacres" committed by Israeli forces during the war.
April 16, 1746
I think the IDF has seriously damaged Hezbollah, from top to bottom. I believe they've inflicted far more caualties and destroyed far more military assets (including devestating casualties on the Revolutionary Guard) than the MSM has reported. Hezbollah is still quite capable of fighting in the short-term, but if the cease fire plan that was approved is enforced then they and other paramilitary forces in Lebanon should be finished. I hope this will happen, but I'm not holding my breath, especially if the French are involved.
Laughable rubbish my friend.
The 'shine' has almost nothing do do with the actual effectiveness. They appear to have been stunted and relatively ineffective. It's the appearance I speak of.
They can remedy that image problem next time out, no question about it. But for now, the bad guys look like winners, and the IDF looks confused and ineffective.
(That has almost nothing to do with if they are actually confused or ineffective)
I seem to remember Saddam bragging about "winning" when he got a cease fire. Where is he now?
You aren't my friend. Go read some history books. Your ignorance is showing.
You got that right. No Muslim is going to gain paradise by signing peace or cease fire with Infidels if the Muslim actually intends to live up to the agreements.
This is what the Muslims call a "Hudna".
What is being touted as a 'cease-fire' is something called a 'hudna.' A hudna [also known as a hudibiyya or khudaibiya] is a tactical cease-fire that allows the Arabs to rebuild their terrorist infrastructure in order to be more effective when the "cease-fire" is called off." -- "Cease-fire?" by Shira A. Drissman
I don't need to just read history books considering I am the real deal.
The vast majority of Scots then and now did not want to be ruled by a little gay Italian joke.
Did you take a poll in 1746, Jack? Or is it Jock? The Scots sure as hell didn't want to be ruled by the english, and sure as hell didn't like your hero, Cumberland, and sure as hell didn't appreciate the Highland clearances. You must be a Campbell.
They're right. This is a disaster.
When people finally get around to seeing the strategy, they'll come out and say they knew it all along.
"The sweeping out of missiles and weapons in southern Lebanon that will now take place after the ceasefire during Israel's retreat is the right thing to do"
What makes you think this will happen?
Firstly, a real Scotsman would know that calling another Scotsman a Jock is quite offensive.
Secondly, there was Scots fighting on both sides.
Thirdly, Most Scots were Protestant and so I don't need a poll to know they did not want a gay Italian Catholic on the throne.
Fourthly, to even mention anything about the Campbells is hysterically out of date.
Lastly, name me one area where Scots are unfree?
...which means to me, that since the Shaba'a Farms area would still be under Israeli control and (ahem) "occupation", the rocket attacks from the Lebanese Hizb'allah (if no one stops them) will continue AFTER the IDF pulls out.
Without force to stop them, who or what will?
"it's all the Israeli's fault." "they were the aggressor"....
forget the daily rockets before the invasion, the kidnapped troops and suicide bombers.... nope it's all the fault of the JOOOOOOSSSSS.
Now really, if we killed every single Muslim, besides feeling a little guilty for a couple of minutes, would the world be better off or worse?
All the libs talk about the "great Persian/Muslim/Arab" culture.... what have they invented or brought to the table in the 21st century besides novel ways to blow up jets, strap belts with C-4 onto suicide bombers and spend oil capital on useless cars, blondes, cocaine, nice Italian shoes, and yachts.... and of course blame the Jews for all the problems of the world?
he will....he will
I agree that Israel has always had the high ground, but all they have done is emboldened Hezbollah, Syria and, most ominously, Iran.
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