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Olmert: Israel destroyed Hizbollah infrastructure
Reuters ^ | August 2, 2006

Posted on 08/02/2006 1:41:57 AM PDT by HAL9000

JERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israel's offensive in Lebanon has "entirely destroyed" the infrastructure of the Hizbollah guerrilla group, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said on Wednesday.

"I think Hizbollah has been disarmed by the military operation of Israel to a large degree," he told Reuters in an interview.

"The infrastructure of Hizbollah has been entirely destroyed. More than 700 ... command positions of Hizbollah were entirely wiped out by the Israeli army. All the population which is the power base of the Hizbollah in Lebanon was displaced," he said.

Olmert cited a reduction in the number of rocket attacks on Israel as proof of how badly Hizbollah had been damaged, though the group had fired more than 70 rockets into Israel on Tuesday.



TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Israel; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 2006israelwar; hezbollah; lebanon; olmert

1 posted on 08/02/2006 1:41:58 AM PDT by HAL9000
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To: HAL9000

Without wiping out Iran....They'll be back.


2 posted on 08/02/2006 1:53:08 AM PDT by Dallas59
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To: HAL9000
The jihad infrastructure in Damascus and Tehran must be removed.

Support for Hezbollah on city streets lays down welcome mat for terrorists

3 posted on 08/02/2006 1:55:16 AM PDT by M. Espinola (Freedom is never free)
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To: HAL9000

But still a few skulls to crush yet.


4 posted on 08/02/2006 1:57:46 AM PDT by Paleo Conservative
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To: HAL9000

This could be a sign that things are about to cool, but I doubt it. Word is that Bibi and others in the opposition are being pretty forceful with Olmert and "encouraging" him to get the entire job done..


5 posted on 08/02/2006 2:00:02 AM PDT by NinoFan
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To: Made in USA

I have the same worries, but trust me, Bibi and the others won't allow a wimpy liberal pull-out this time. If Olmert does decide to pull out, I expect him to only be PM for a few more months top. First will come the infamous "no confidence" and then he'll be replaced. I don't think Olmert wants that, so I'm guessing he's going to keep at it.


7 posted on 08/02/2006 2:03:34 AM PDT by NinoFan
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To: NinoFan
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8 posted on 08/02/2006 2:05:34 AM PDT by Cementjungle
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To: HAL9000

Olmert deserves better neighbors than he's had recently. He should consider inviting the Lebanese Christian expats to come live in southern Lebanon and let the hezbully sympathizers who've fled north STAY north. They can get their jollies shooting rockets off at Syria.


9 posted on 08/02/2006 2:39:49 AM PDT by tomzz
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To: HAL9000
Israel's offensive in Lebanon has "entirely destroyed" the infrastructure of the Hizbollah guerrilla group, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said on Wednesday.

"It's a GOD thing"!

10 posted on 08/02/2006 2:47:55 AM PDT by VOYAGER (,)
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To: HAL9000

"Displaced" is not "destroyed"!


11 posted on 08/02/2006 3:36:35 AM PDT by AmericanChef
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To: HAL9000
“Israel's offensive in Lebanon has entirely destroyed the infrastructure of the Hizbollah guerrilla group” -Prime Minister Ehud Olmert

“This is not an amnesty bill.” -Senator John McCain

12 posted on 08/02/2006 3:45:58 AM PDT by johnny7 (“And what's Fonzie like? Come on Yolanda... what's Fonzie like?!”)
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To: Made in USA
Do I smell retreat, cease fire and treaty time? Olmert.....you are blowing it.

Oh save it! You coach potato generals with your daily shrieking that Israel "lost" or "is losing" unless they follow "your plan" is getting real old. ENOUGH ALREADY!

13 posted on 08/02/2006 4:03:05 AM PDT by AmericaUnited
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Israellycool has reported that 300 rockets have been fired into Israel... wiped out? Not by the looks of it...


14 posted on 08/02/2006 5:23:32 AM PDT by oolatec
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To: oolatec

oh btw, i hope Israel army have to be careful. the fuck terrorist built tunnel and no matter how israel expand. this fuck terrorist will come from behind. ISRAEL : RED ALERT 3!!!


15 posted on 08/02/2006 7:05:31 AM PDT by plck
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