What Really happened (Free subscription) | 22/11/2009
Lebanon's army said it opened fire on an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle on Saturday afternoon, forcing the drone to leave Lebanese airspace amid rising tensions between the neighbors. General Jean Qahwaji warned Lebanese soldiers to "be more aware when traveling along the border," in case of an Israeli attack on Lebanese territory. WRH permalink
Global Security (Free subscription) | 22/11/2009
A Lebanese military commander said on Saturday border security would be tightened due to a possible Israeli attack.
Undhimmi (Free subscription) | 21/11/2009
An object lesson in Islamist duplicity: Lebanon’s army chief, Jean Kahwaji, called on his soldiers to be wary and to prepare defences along the border for a possible Israeli attack, the London-based Al-Quds Al-Arabi reported Saturday. In a statement published in honour of Lebanon’s Independence Day, the general said soldiers should prepare “to handle what the [...]
The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
Beirut - Six Saudis facing terrorism charges in Lebanon will briefly return to their home country at the request of the Saudi government, a Lebanese judicial source said Friday. The men allegedly participated in bloody gunfights with the Lebanese arm...
Daily Star (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Indonesia bolsters UNIFIL contingentFriday, November 20, 2009- Powered by JAKARTA: Indonesia is deploying more peacekeepers to Lebanon to join the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). Some 1,125 army, navy and air force personnel will arrive next week, replacing the current 1,000-strong contingent. The first group of 225 replacements left Indonesia on Thursday and will join roughly 13,000...
People Daily (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Lebanese military investigative judge charged 10 individuals from the al-Qaida inspired Fatah al-Islam militant group, the country's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. The judge Sakr Sakr accused Tuesday the suspects, three Lebanese and seven Palestinians, of spying on the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), manufacturing and possessing explosives and weapons, forging identification papers...
Daily Star (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
French UNIFIL soldier wounded while clearing minesBy Mohammed Zaatari Daily Star staffThursday, November 19, 2009- Powered by BEIRUT: A French soldier of the UN Interim Force (UNIFIL) in Lebanon was severely injured by an anti-personnel mine explosion Wednesday near Rmaish, said UNIFIL spokesman Andrea Tenenti. The soldier was quickly aided by UNIFIL physicians and flown to Rmeileh before being transported...
The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
Berlin - Germany's parliament is to be asked soon to roll over authorization for the German military to operate abroad in Afghanistan, the Horn of Africa and off the coast of Lebanon, Chancellor Angela Merkel's cabinet decided Wednesday. Germany has ...
Daily Star (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
BEIRUT: Members of the Italian United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) celebrated on Monday the Italian Armed Forces Day at the Officers Club in Kaslik, during a glittering reception offered by the Italian Embassy Military Attache Colonel Bettelli and his spouse. The ceremony was attended by General Hussein Hajjar, on behalf of the commander in chief of the Lebanese Army. In attendance on...
Britannia Radio (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
Why Israel Hopes to Delay a UNIFIL Led by SpainFrom the desk of Soeren Kern on Mon, 2009-11-16 19:00Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak cancelled aNovember 4 and 5 visit to Spain amid a dispute over the command of the European-led United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The visit was called off afterreports surfaced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had secretly asked
Yahyasheikho786's Blog (Free subscription) | 15/11/2009
Even as the West seeks to engage Iran in negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program, Iran continues to arm rogue regimes and terrorist groups in blatant violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1747. Such aggressive behavior on the part of Iran in support of terrorist groups and rogue regimes highlights a critical shortcoming of current international [...]
Counterterrorism Blog (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009
Even as the West seeks to engage Iran in negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program, Iran continues to arm rogue regimes and terrorist groups in blatant violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1747 . Such aggressive behavior on the part of Iran in support of terrorist groups and rogue regimes highlights a critical shortcoming of current international sanctions on Iran. In the latest case, last...
People Daily (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009
UN Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL) deputy spokesperson Andrea Tenenti said on Thursday that UNIFIL is sure that Saad Hariri's government will support UN peacekeepers' mission and UN Resolution 1701. Tenenti said in a statement that UNIFIL welcomed the formation of the newly-formed Lebanese government, adding that UNIFIL is sure that the government will support the implementation of Resolution 1701,...
Daily Star (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Fallen soldiers honored at British cemetery in SidonBy Mohammed Zaatari Daily Star staffThursday, November 12, 2009- Powered by SIDON: Remembrance Day was celebrated in the coastal city of Sidon during a mass held at the British Cemetery on Wednesday in honor of soldiers killed during World War II. The mass was attended by British Ambassador Frances Guy, Australian Ambassador Jean Dunn and an array...
Global Security (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Despite recent “worrying incidents” in southern Lebanon, where Israel and Hizbollah militants battled fiercely three years ago, talk of a new war is alarmist, but all sides must do more to translate the cessation of hostilities into a permanent ceasefire, a senior United Nations official warned today.
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