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Nasrallah: We'll hold on to rockets
Roee Nahmias
Published: 05.09.06, 09:41
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1. This doesn't come as a Surprise
Annie ,   Ofarim, Israel   (09.05.06)
Thanks Olmert! Thanks Peretz!
2. Nas! wake up dude - the Persian Gulf's filling up!
(09.05.06)
Keep your miserable rockets! Nukes are in your waters!!!!
3. You lost, Nasrallah
careful watcher   (09.05.06)
It's true that Israel didn't have a crushing victory, but you can't keep pretending you didn't lose this war badly.
4. Churchillian rollovers
JPS ,   Efrat   (09.05.06)
It's up to the Arabs and Iranians to decide what truths they're going to adopt as their reality. It could be that the rest of the world is better off if the results are a great victory.
5. Sissy Nassy
NTI ,   Red Chili   (09.05.06)
In your disturbed muslim mindset, will you not pounce upon Israel if Israel had lost this war??? Your constantly wearing of your sisters' buqhars shows you are shaking/shivering from your heart (I'm not sure if you have one) out. Hey, how is your birthday/memorial day celebrations? Stupid muslim.
6. #3 Who lost?
Andy ,   London   (09.05.06)
If your definition of victory is the number of civilians killed, then Israel definetely won. If like the rest of humanity, you base your calculations on objectives achieved, then Israel Lost. I know it's very difficult for Israelis to accept defeat, but be honest with yourselves and admit that you lost in all senses of the word.
7. Your lost something
Ahmed ,   Cairo, Egypt   (09.05.06)
I don't think this war has any victors. But Nasrallah lost two important things. First he lost South Lebanon, the ability of his militia to operate there has been greatly impeded as a result of the deployment of the Lebanese army and the UNIFIL. Second, he lost the respect and the love of many many Lebanese especially the non-Shias among them.
8. Nasrallah's immaturity as expected !
Hiram ,   Tel Aviv   (09.05.06)
Little warlords like Nasrallahs are lacking political maturity but what can be expected from islamists ? Nasrallah's last verbal attack shows that the Lebanse government is NOT sovereign which cannot be accepted by the international community as it amounts to accepting a de-facto Hizbullah state which violates the UN resolution. if Lebanon accept the status quo as they did for 10 years under the threat of Syrian state sponsored terror, it makes Lebanon an accomplice. Nasrallah simply face either a " political" or "physical" elimination.... It is as simple as that !
9. 2, It's You, Olmert, Halutz and Bibi Who Are In A Deep Coma
Sandra Walters ,   Dallas, USA   (09.05.06)
"Nukes In The Water" ey sport? Here's what you should do, stop reading cockamamie Tom Clancey books, and begin reading Israeli newspapers, at a minimum that is. That above presupposes you can read of course.
10. Keep the rockets. Persian Gulf is filling up...
(09.05.06)
Islmofacist buffoonery finally notes the massive naval build up in the Persian Gulf. The largest naval build-up since WWII! Hezbolla's not the one threatening with nukes. 1. Many countries in the gulf are flying under UN (France of course). 2. US is also out there (again) with the best US navel command and communication ship IN THE WORLD. US IS NOT not under the UN banner. Kofi can take a hike. 3. NATO is out there too. Guess who's #1 NATO Nation? USA ================= http://www.debka.com/article.php?aid=1208 ================= Islamofacist's and their supporters wanted war. Here it is. Delivered right to your doors as in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since becoming US President, Bush has proven himself completely unstoppable and unreasonable in whatever endeavor he pursues. He's the perfect US President while Islamofacist's run loose. The "lay down" policy Islamofacist bully cowards expected to effect via terrorism, has caused the exact opposite. When this is all said and done, hopefully we won't have to go digging under every rock and hole in the middle east to dig out Islamofacist leaders.
11. leabanease lost
jerome ,   basalt, co   (09.05.06)
Most likely the majority of civilians killed when the Hizbullshitallah was fighting next too or behind them. Does Nasrallsh also want to preserve his victory by not rebuilding bridges, buildings, and mosques where they hid weapons that are destroyed most of which were Shia's.
12. Thanks
Arabic & Muslims ,   Q8   (09.05.06)
A big thanks for Almraut and i support him . Thanks agian .
13. the link might make you smile ..
michael ,   tel aviv & london   (09.05.06)
http://www.yearinbrazil.com/wewon.jpg
14. #6 - and what did Hezbullah win ?
michael ,   tel aviv & london   (09.05.06)
Hezbullah is now going to be faced with a much stronger UNIFIL force in many parts of the country and a lot of internal opposition. Nasrallah will have to spend his life in hiding unless he can somehow get immunity for himself in a possible prisoner exchange. Hezbullah suffered massive damage to both its infrastructure and personnel. No one in Israel considers that Israel won, but what did it lose? How could a war like this be won? Sorry but there's nothing for you to gloat over here. Our politicians handled this very badly with stop go stop go and not committing the army for more than a few days at the end. They will pay the price quite soon and the IDF will examine its errors.
15. Big victory for Israel
(09.05.06)
This was a big victory for Israel: 1. South Lebanon is back in control of the Lebanese Government with Lebanese army and unifil. 2. 600 Hezbollah terrorist dead -opposite 116 Israeli soldiers. 3. Israel could learn lessons what to improve to be prepared well for bigger war with Iran and Syria. See Lebanon as a "general rehearsal" for a bigger war ahead. 4. Israel wanted to leave the westbank before the war; well not anymore! We don't need katysushas from Jenin, right? Big win. 5. As the world was all watching Lebanon, Israel could enter freely Gaza and round up terrorist cells, destroy tunnels, weaponcaches and kill over 130 militants. (from the 220 something Palestinian deaths, 130 are terrorists). 6. Israel destroyed a large arsenal of Hezbollah weapons. 7. Israel learned a lot of intelligence on Hezbollah and therefore Iran and Syria. That is 600 Hezbollah terrorist dead plus another 130 Palestinian terrorists dead, includind leaders of Al Aksa. Wow, and all that in one month. Big victory indeed!!! Sad Nasrallah still "celebrating" all alone in his bunker.
16. Israel: We'll hold onto Nasrallah's balls
Israeli ,   Israel   (09.05.06)
Until he gives up his weapons.
17. If Monty Python visited South Lebanon
JPS ,   Efrat   (09.05.06)
Scene 4 OLMERT: You fight with the strength of many men, Sir Sheikh. [pause] I am OLMERT, Prime Minister of the Israelites. [pause] I seek the finest and the bravest Sheikhs in the land to join me in my court at Yerushalayim. [pause] You have proved yourself worthy. Will you join me? [pause] You make me sad. So be it. Come, Halutzi. SHEIKH NASRALLAH: None shall pass. OLMERT: What? SHEIKH NASRALLAH: None shall pass. OLMERT: I have no quarrel with you, good Sir Sheikh, but I must cross this bridge to peace with my neighbors. SHEIKH NASRALLAH: Then you shall die. OLMERT: I command you, as Prime Minister of the Israelites, to stand aside! SHEIKH NASRALLAH: I move for no yehud. OLMERT: So be it! OLMERT and SHEIKH NASRALLAH: Aaah!, hiyaah!, etc. [OLMERT chops SHEIKH NASRALLAH's left arm off] OLMERT: Now stand aside, worthy adversary. SHEIKH NASRALLAH: 'Tis but a scratch. OLMERT: A scratch? Your arm's off! SHEIKH NASRALLAH: No, it isn't. OLMERT: Well, what's that, then? [OLMERT points to severed arm lying on ground] SHEIKH NASRALLAH: I've had worse. OLMERT: You liar! SHEIKH NASRALLAH: Come on, you pansy! [clang] Huyah! [clang] Hiyaah! [clang] Aaaaaaaah! [OLMERT chops SHEIKH NASRALLAH's right arm off] OLMERT: Victory is mine! [kneeling] We thank Thee Lord, that in Thy mer-- SHEIKH NASRALLAH: Hah! [kicks OLMERT in the helmet] Come on, then. OLMERT: What? SHEIKH NASRALLAH: Have at you! [kicks OLMERT again] OLMERT: Eh. You are indeed brave, Sir Sheikh, but the fight is mine. SHEIKH NASRALLAH: Oh, had enough, eh? OLMERT: Look, you stupid bastard. You've got no arms left. SHEIKH NASRALLAH: Yes, I have. OLMERT: Look! SHEIKH NASRALLAH: Just a flesh wound. [kick] OLMERT: Look, stop that. SHEIKH NASRALLAH: Chicken! [kick] Chickennn! OLMERT: Look, I'll have your leg. [kick] Right! [whop] [OLMERT chops SHEIKH NASRALLAH's right leg off] SHEIKH NASRALLAH: Right. I'll do you for that! OLMERT: You'll what? SHEIKH NASRALLAH: Come here! OLMERT: What are you going to do, bleed on me? SHEIKH NASRALLAH: I'm invincible! OLMERT: You're a looney. SHEIKH NASRALLAH: SHEIKH NASRALLAH always triumphs! Have at you! Come on, then. [whop] [OLMERT chops SHEIKH NASRALLAH's last leg off] SHEIKH NASRALLAH: Oh? All right, we'll call it a draw. OLMERT: Come, Halutzi. SHEIKH NASRALLAH: Oh. Oh, I see. Running away, eh? You yellow bastards! Come back here and take what's coming to you. I'll bite your legs off!
18. The speech shows who is the real loser
Bruno ,   bouxwiller, france   (09.05.06)
this evil man has become ridiculous with his nonsense talk, if someone has to repeat endless times that he won it is because he does not believe it by himself. unfortunately there are a lot of Israeli people who contribute to his autoconviction. ISRAEL LIVE FOREVER ! by the way, do not offend your own Israeli leaders. new elections ? why not, but no offenses. this does no good to your country.
19. now the armenians are pissed off at israel !
cyrus ,   nyc   (09.05.06)
http://www.newropeans-magazine.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4522&Itemid=110
20. #3 You Lost Nasrallah
Knave Dave ,   Honolulu, Hawaii, US   (09.05.06)
Careful Watcher, you're not watching very closely on this one. If Nasrallah lost, why does he still have thousands of rockets? If he lost how is that he is succeeding in not giving them up? Have you heard anyone stepping up to the plate to disarm Hezbullah? All I hear is a chorus of nations saying, "Well, we're sure not going to do it."
21. Nassy brought oilslick+all world Navy toLEB.He's so clever?
Alan ,   SA   (09.05.06)
22. DEFINITION OF VICTORY
TONY ,   BEIRUT   (09.05.06)
VICTORY:TO LAUNCH A WAR AND ACHIEVE ITS MAIN GOALS===>NONE OF ISRAELS MAIN GOALS WERE ACHIEVED +IDF WAS HUMILIATED AGAINST HEZBOLLAH COMMANDOS ON THE GROUND(NOT THE ARIAL KILLING OF CIVILIANS)===>ISRAEL LOST THE WAR.
23. It is a Divine Victory
MOHAMAD ,   DAHIEH LEBANON   (09.05.06)
look Israelis, with all your high military budget, with all your aremican help, You could not reach any of the objectives that you set it up on the begining of the confrontation. Hizbollah still has its long range missiles and you are obliged to negotiate over the two captive soldirers.
24. israel on a bad day
the rest of us ,   pennsylvania, usa   (09.05.06)
what you saw was israel on a bad day. this is what happens when you are completely unprepared for war and take it on anyway. what hezbollah lost in this war is the element of surprise. by going into this war at all, israel got the opportunity to see first hand what has happened to southern lebanon and the build up and fortress that happened under its noses. hezbollah has now been exposed. it no longer has the advantage of being stealth. it no longer operates freely in southern lebanon. while hezbollah showed itself well on the ground to ground combat aspects of this thing called a war, israel merely put its toes in the water. true, it got a couple of tits toes lopped off in the process but that was a fair trade for the exposure and intelligence it received. all of that was achieved while israel was having a "bad day" in the war management arena.
25. #23-Lebanon's surrounded ...
(09.05.06)
26. #15 Very Good analysis.10/10....
Alan ,   SA   (09.05.06)
Nassy made a BIG strategic Mistake! Israel DID lose men, Materiel and 2000 buildings . It is true. Nassy lost MUCH more. The Iranians ,Syrians showed their hand of Cards. NOBODY believed that people fighting only with "body and Sticks and stones" had Sea Missiles, Long Range Surface Missiles, Fibre Optic Communications so as not to use radio , Deep Bunkers with Toilets/kitchens,Hydraulically operated launching platforms for Katys covered with Banana Leaves,Sophisticated Command Structures with latest electronic listening devices. If a Richter 9 in South Beirut + south Lebanon is Victory then the Tsunami was imortant for people everywhere who love Surfing
27. Rockets in hands of terrorists
Brod ,   USA   (09.05.06)
Rockets in the hands of terrorists must be destroyed. Failure to do so will only lead to a renewed war with Lebanon where once again Lebanon will face destruction for the sins of harboring terrorists and their weaponry. The West should engineer a Pro-West Lebanese government that can dismantle the rising threats and presence of terrorists in Lebanon.
28. And what exactly
Isac ,   Florida   (09.05.06)
did Nazrallah achieve when he states: he urges Lebeanes to preserve 'victory's achievements' . Wow, what an achievement!!!! Arab propaganda at its best!
29. Sorry to say it, but Nasrallah is right
Larry ,   Eastbourne, UK   (09.05.06)
While Nasrallah is incorrect in saying the army used everything it had (Israel's war effort was fatally damaged by excessive restraint and hyper-morality), he is undoubtedly correct in one crucial point. Read carefully his comment about "a reasonable state of affairs in Lebanon". Nasrallah knows perfectly well that UNIFIL will be there to protect Hizbullah, and this will certainly be a problem for Israel when Hizbullah launches its next terrorist attack.
30. #23 not 'obliged' to negotiate - what did Hezbullah gain !
michael ,   tel aviv & london   (09.05.06)
Israel could just sacrifice the hostages it doesn't have to do anything! Hezbullah is now in a much much worse position than it was before! Israel is in a better position. New UNUFIL with teeth. a weak a Hezbullah etc How would you define victory? regards, Michael http://www.yearinbrazil.com/wewon.jpg
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