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Hezbollah’s strategic skill
Ron Ben-Yishai
Published: 13.01.11, 08:56
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1. It's started
Salma ,   Palestine   (01.13.11)
For years I have been waiting for that moment when the Arab rhetoric catches up with reality and for the political status quo to get rearranged as it should’ve a long time ago. There is now evidence that Egypt is aiding Israel in isolating Hamas, that Mubarak has nothing but utter hatred for the Muslim Brotherhood and utter distrust towards Qataris and Syrians, that the entirety of the arab gulf region, including Qatar, are weary of Iran’s lies and would love to see Iran gone or disarmed, and that they all would secretly support a strike on Iran from either the US or Israel. The dichotomy between their rhetoric and actions was finally exposed as hypocritical and duplicitous to their people and to the world. Told you it was Glorious!
2. Ron Ben-Yishai , open your eyes & close your mouth!
Salma ,   Palestine   (01.13.11)
Just don't hold your breath waiting for things to change, Hezbollah will Remain Strong before and after Hariri Murder Indictment . Mark my words .
3. #1 you are right
Israel Israeli ,   Tel Aviv   (01.13.11)
The young Mubarak was a fool. Instead of striving for peace that would have brought prosperity to the Egyptians, he spent his regime supporting the PLO to weaken Israel so he could feel like a big man. Now he realizes that he is a failure. The Egyptian economy is weak, he is unable to control Sinai, and Hamas is far more powerful than the corrupt Fatah he loved. His son won't be the next dictator of Egypt. Instead, the Brotherhood will take over and his son will escape to Geneva with Abbas.
4. #1 dear FAKE salma,
Salma ( the real) ,   Palestine   (01.13.11)
GOD will HEAL you.... I can't heal you, SORRY ; (
5. Spot on!
Art ,   Sydney   (01.13.11)
I agree with this analysis. The so-called Tribunal investigating Hariri's death is a toothless tiger and no matter what the outcome, nothing will change. Hezbollah should certainly not be too concerned about it. They are just playing political games to divert attention even tho it isn't really necessary, maybe this reflects Nasrallah's paranoia. Like all good tyrants, he is paranoid, vengeful and fearful of his enemies even tho he doesn't need to be Israel needn't be too concerned either altho of course eternal vigilance is essential This crisis will blow over fairly soon The Lebs have no wish for another civil war.
6. #1 is so obviously a fake
Brian Cohen ,   Judean Peoples Front   (01.13.11)
No offense to the real Salma, but she simply does not write in English like that. YNET does have a problem with identifying who is the real pseudonym owner.
7. the UN should move to arrest those implicated
shadoil ,   Jerusalem   (01.13.11)
and bring them to an international court of justice . If they started the policing they should finish it.
8. So skilful that even Ben-Yishai sees through it!
michael redbourn ,   arad israel   (01.13.11)
Probably everybody in the West that keeps up with international news understands what Nazrallah's attempting to do, due to desperation, and those that do understand are laughing at his transparency. Ben-Yeshai is impressed however, so maybe he should write about fashion, sport, gossip etc - well perhaps not ;-)
9. "Skill"???!!?? Strange choice of words
Brian Cohen ,   Judean Peoples Front   (01.13.11)
Hezbollah's only skill is at undermining Lebanese sovereignty in order to allow an Iranian-backed takeover of the country. I wouldn't use the word "smart". Strategic deceit. Strategic treason. But not "skill".
10. #1 Salami
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (01.13.11)
You said it perfectly, your brothers are at each others throats, PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE
11. #4 Salami
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (01.13.11)
The question is, who is going to heal YOU ?
12. Irans strategic skills !.
Orao. ,   Srbia.   (01.14.11)
The Axis iran - Syria - Hizbollah is here seen at work. The Resistanse to this Hariri Tribunal shows, how many players who was involved in His Killing. Further - All Hostile actions around and against Israel by Her neighnours, more than the last Years is, Irans Strategic skills, in order to avert attention from Iran and Her Nuclear Program. Orao.
13. Nr 4 and 1.
Orao. ,   Srbia.   (01.14.11)
Could this be a try to get sympaty by Doubble-play as this could show Orao..
14. TO 13
(01.14.11)
SHE SEEKS JUSTICE NOT SYMPATHY
15. Nr 14.
Orao. ,   Srbia.   (01.14.11)
Nr 4 is not and expression of seeking justice. Nr 1 is an expession of what any sober mind in the Middle-east conflict has known for wery long - The so called Palestinians are scewed up by their Arab-neighbours. And against them their Justiceseeking are in vain. They will instead continue on their Selfdestructive road though, to Seek to it that Israel has to pay for it instead. They will Fail. Orao.
16. Who is real Salma
Authentic Salma ,   Falsestene   (01.15.11)
If the talkback is ended by the Roman name Palestine then you know it is a counterfeit Salma because there is no letter P in the Arabic alphabet. Arabs "bee" they do not "Pee."
17. Nr 16.
Orao. ,   Srbia.   (01.15.11)
Well - I guess Nr 1 is and not even you then. ( laughter ) Orao.
18. Lebanon - Long View!
jord ,   Atlanta Ga. USA   (01.18.11)
A beautiful country being ruined by,first militant Fatah, and now, Islamic Shi'a 'gangster' proxies of Iran and Syria. May peace come to the Middle East in our lifetime. -- Long Live Israel and a peaceful Lebanon!! Peace and bounty will be the Lebanese fate only if they go back to a clearly delineated power sharing role between the major players. Factions who do not have arms or militias, and all support a inclusive constitutionally sanctioned militia (Army). If G-d (and the Lebanese ) will it; Peace will happen
19. I beg your pardon.
Gabe Yakmore ,   Canada   (02.15.11)
Jews are Palestinians, not Arabs.
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