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US warns Syria not to transfer weapons to Hezbollah
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 31.01.13, 20:06
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1. RUSSIA'S THE PROBLEM - IT'S FLOODING THE REGION WITH WEAPONS
Rafi ,   US   (01.31.13)
2. as usual, the arabs countries are dysfunctional
moftah   (01.31.13)
all of these wretched arabs countries bemoan the strike on nasrollah's convoy while they stand pitiful alone as assad butchers some 65000 of his people. What a bunch of rotten merde countries!
3. some more speechiifying from the white house
Cipora Julianna Kohn ,   Z   (01.31.13)
the white house should realise that nobody cares about what they say, only about what they do. thus far, they have done nothing.
4. Egyptian FM: Airstrike danger to Mideast security
Nick ,   Den Haag Holland   (01.31.13)
"Here comes firehose 11"
5. UNSC res.1701(2006)
Ian ,   Newcastle upon Tyne   (01.31.13)
“15. Decides further that all States shall take the necessary measures to prevent, by their nationals or from their territories or using their flag vessels or aircraft: “(a) The sale or supply to any entity or individual in Lebanon of arms and related materiel of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts for the aforementioned, whether or not originating in their territories; and “(b) The provision to any entity or individual in Lebanon of any technical training or assistance related to the provision, manufacture, maintenance or use of the items listed in subparagraph (a) above; except that these prohibitions shall not apply to arms, related material, training or assistance authorized by the Government of Lebanon or by UNIFIL as authorized in paragraph 11;" This resolution was passed to enable Israel to break off its campaign against Hizbollah and withdraw from Lebanon and also to remove a threat to peace.Iran and Syria are as much bound by it as every other state yet they have violated it over and over again with no protest from the UNSC. Interesting to read here that UNDOF personnel who were supposed to prevent violations are busy looking at the sky. THREE CHEERS FOR ISRAEL!!!
6. "convey the message that the aggression hurt their honor"
A ,   Belgium   (01.31.13)
Honor...arab mentallity in one word. NOT humanity, NOT respect, NOT peace....honor. That is one reason why arabs will never be a part of 21th century civilization.
7. IDF Actions are Unqestionably Legal
(01.31.13)
The State of Israel carried out a pre-emptive strike on a military convoy whose only purpose was to attack Israel. Secondly, I think it has been well established that Syria: a)is no longer sovereign, and b) it has lacked territorial integrity for some time, now. This is only the beginning of removing Iran's influence from Syria and Hezbullah, there is much more to come. Let's just hope Egypt is smart enough not to get involved with Iran/Russia, as in the past. That would be a big mistake on their part.
8. Cipora 3-war underway to prevent a nuclear Iran
Stephen in New York   (01.31.13)
I think it's useful that Obama bothered to send a warning to Syria. That warning will also be heard in Russia and Iran. My point is that this warning is better than silence, even if that has negligible effect on the war underway to prevent a nuclear Iran.
9. al-maliki says
the mad zionist ,   san francisco   (01.31.13)
quote "The Israeli entity is taking advantage of the Arab schism and the situation in Syria to carry out (this) aggression," when isnt there a schism between Arab factions? all this is, is proof that the anti Israel progressives/Muslims/Muslim apologists don't truly care about Muslims. they only care about the fall of Jews and Israel. just seeing the likes of al-maliki and company speaking out against Israel but not mentioning all the women and children massacred by the Syrian entity, is proof enough. Israel has right to act in accordance to its security.if Iran wants to develop nuclear weapons and actively calls for wiping out the Jewish state, Israel has the RIGHT to act with an iron fist. I don't give a hoo haa what anyone in the Arab world thinks. you can think it's a war crime, a massacre, whatever. Iif Israel doesn't act to protect its citizens, that is a war crime. the Syrians can kill themselves all they want. I mean for God's sakes, obviously the world doesn't care, because they let you do what you want. but condemnations, and verbal threats to Israel are your right, it's just our right to protect ourselves. if you don't like that, tough titty. keep pushing Israel, because history shows, everytime it's you guys crying to your UN saviors to save yourself. you can't even fight militarily. you have to hide behind women and children because you know that's the only way Israel will show mercy. and by the way. if you're going todecide to ship arms to GHezbollah, don't run around with your panties in your hand crying foul when Israel launches a rocket straight thru your dome piece. what a bunch of wankers. and next time, use Melissa our graxzek as human shields, it will be our pleasure. war is something Israelis would like to avoid, push us against a wall, and expect one from your bottom through your mouth. Jake Sarna
10. Haha Izrr-rah-eli aggrrrrrression = safer world
Pilate Inspektor ,   USA   (01.31.13)
not to mention the important stop-gap a strong Israeli military provides to keep the fire caused by the Arab Spring and the terrorist-loving hegemaniacal Iran from spreading into Lebanon.
11. Sooner or later-muslims will start WW3!
Don Rosenberg ,   Palatine USA   (01.31.13)
The next war will be started by the racist arab muslims. Hopefully Israel and the west can totally destroy this vile enemy who has no respect for civilized people. They deserve what their incompetent, dumb leaders bring them ,and it will be death.
12. IAF strike
D.B. van den Dool ,   Spijkenisse   (01.31.13)
Syria strongly protests but no picture of bombing show up.....?
13. Alternate map
A Jerusalemite ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (01.31.13)
This map shows that the attack was made via Lebanon, as the first reports stated... http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4339588,00.html
14. Israel aggressing.... Again
(01.31.13)
Israel will be responsible for destabilizing the region and leading the whole world to World War III
15. #12 SYRIA SHOW PICTURES OF THE BOMBED RESEARCH CENTRE.I dont
(01.31.13)
believe Syria!
16. ARABS COUNTRIES ARE S----E :)
ARAB/JEW ,   IRAN/IRAQ/ISRAEL/UK   (01.31.13)
A question to the Arabs: Why are all your millions of people and all your countries so s---e? Is to do with your faith? As I know you have same dame clever people living in these country... Or is to do with the single focus hate of isreal. No it to do with the fact that god has cures for getting rid of your jews.... lol We will defend yourself no matter what?
17. IDF attack
Edy Burak ,   miami , USA   (01.31.13)
maybe is the right time for the IDF to drop some bombs in Trucholandia(argentina) , the partner of IRAN
18. Convoy attack "cover story" to justify attack itself, and...
Steven Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (01.31.13)
...timed to bury UN report on illegal settlements.
19. Maliki
oneatatime ,   USA   (01.31.13)
It should be pointed out that Maliki is Shiite and a supporter of Assad, Hezbollah and of course Iran. On the other hand, I am somewhat surprised at the level of criticism coming out of the arab league most of which are supporting their sunni brethren to take down the Assad govt. I guess the Israeli boogyman is always a convenient target
20. #5 My thoughts exactly, Ian..
Mark ,   Lodz, Poland   (02.01.13)
Syria and Lebanon up in arms about our attack, yet failing miserably in keeping their side of the bargain (1701) for Israel to relent in 2006
21. #9 Amen, mz Jake!
Mark ,   Lodz, Poland   (02.01.13)
22. syria
spookey ,   birmingham uk   (02.01.13)
boo hoo , you naughty isreal you dont play fair , arabs who needs them
23. 8 Stephen NY
Cipora Julianna Kohn ,   Z   (02.01.13)
"warning is better than silence" well, that is one way of looking at it. but, a doggy with a lot of bark but no bite is ultimately useless except as a pet, depending on the breed.
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