Hizbullah claims 'big victory'

AP ^ | 8/14/6

[SmithL]

Hizbullah distributed leaflets on Monday congratulating Lebanon on its "big victory" and thanking citizens for their patience during the 34-day war with Israel.

Supporters of the terror group were seen passing out leaflets to cars heading south on the Zahrani highway, which connects the hard-hit southern cities of Nabatiyeh, Tyre and Sidon.

"Congratulations to you on the big victory, with the support of God, the mujahedeen (holy warriors) and your patience," it read.

The flyers also warned people not to touch any suspicious objects, which could be unexploded ordnance.

Meanwhile, thousands of cars flooded Lebanon's bombed out highways heading south within an hour of a UN cease-fire taking hold, and Lebanese army troops scrambled to repair roads in time for the deluge of refugees returning home.

The IDF called on residents of southern Lebanon not to return home until an international force completes its deployment in the region.

Thousands of Lebanese headed south on Monday after the cease-fire went into effect.

Cars packed with luggage, some with mattresses strapped to the roof, sat in a traffic jam more than a kilometer long on the Zahrani highway, which links the southern cities of Nabatiyeh, Tyre and Sidon.

Four or five lines of cars were forced to merge into one lane because of damage to the road.

[Raycpa]

The leaflets were probably printed bank in April.

[BelegStrongbow]

I'm surprised it took them this long to issue their crowings.

[SteveMcKing]

"The flyers also warned people not to touch any suspicious objects, which could be unexploded ordnance."

I get those flyers all the time.

[VOA]

Pride goeth before a fall...

I just hope this is operative with Hezbollah.

The IDF has had time to re-assess the situation and adapt.
I say "Good luck and good hunting!" to the IDF.

[goldstategop]

They won a big victory. A devastated country and hundreds of their fighters wiped out and Israel sitting on the banks of the Litani.

(Go Israel, Go! Slap 'Em Down Hezbullies.)

[mosquewatch.com]

Hizbullah distributed leaflets on Monday congratulating Lebanon on its "big victory" and thanking citizens for their patience during the 34-day war with Israel.

Big victory my eye, and this was no war, if Israel would have let loose the dogs of war instead of the chihuahua's, the only thing left would be the remains of hizbollah.

[Optimist]

flyers also warned people not to touch any suspicious objects, which could be unexploded ordnance

Because
(a) we know how much hizbullah cares for the safety of their citizens, or
(b) gotta plant the seeds of hate against those j-o-o-o-s for when locals start to get blowed up

[SpaceBar]

The leaflets were probably printed bank in April.

at a Kinko's in Dearborn.

[Beckwith]

I hope they remember to thank their supporters and allies at the United Nations.

[johnny7]

I wonder how many weeks ago this AP article was written... but sat on till today.

[ncountylee]

60 nations comprise the UN Muslim block, while Israel can rely only on the US. God Bless Israel.

[Paradox]

No matter WHAT the outcome, they will proclaim Victory. Remember Bagdad Bob.. Its the Arab way, its part of the culture.

[Zeppelin]

I was surprised to see the following in an AP story!

Supporters of the terror group were seen passing out leaflets to cars heading south on the Zahrani highway, which connects the hard-hit southern cities of Nabatiyeh, Tyre and Sidon.

Or maybe the Israelis edited that part.

[garyhope]

"There are no Americans at the airport."

[no dems]

Four or five lines of cars were forced to merge into one lane because of damage to the road.

Gee, sounds like the freeways in Houston.

[gridlock]

The problem is, much of the Muslim World is stupid enough to believe them. They got their a$$es kicked from Hell to Breakfast, but the facts don't matter in that part of the World. Because they are still around to issue the Press Release, their survival will be seen as a tremendous victory.

[SmithL]

Oh, like the Democrat's "Moral Victory" after losing an election.

[Thombo2]

I assume Hezbollah will waste little time violating the "ceasefire".Then Israel can finish the job.