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Middle East War & Peace 2011 - Egypt back in play

 
D. Bunker  (OP)

09/15/2010 08:36 AM
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Gaza attacks escalate: South under fire

Gaza terrorists step up attacks on southern Israel as peace talks continue; Qassam hits Ashkelon, mortar shell fired from Strip throughout day; local politician: There hasn't been anything like this since Operation Cast Lead.

[link to www.ynetnews.com]

6 mortar shells, multiple rockets fired from Gaza hit Negev - [link to www.jpost.com]
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09/15/2010 08:38 AM
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D.Bunker where do you see this leading? It seems Hamas wants a major Israeli response to stop the peace talks. I remember Syria and Hezbollah saying any major attack on Gaza and they would respond. It seems war may be a coming.
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09/15/2010 10:26 AM
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Hezbollah continues to be up to no good -

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Report: Hezbollah compiling target list of Israeli officials (Israel Radio)
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09/15/2010 06:24 PM
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Israel channel 1 reporting PM Netanyahu heading to DC on Sunday. Reasons unspecified

Thread: Israel channel 1 reporting PM Netanyahu heading to DC on Sunday. Reasons unspecified

Breaking! Israel under fire from Gaza...biggest escalation since Operation Cast Lead

Thread: Breaking! Israel under fire from Gaza...biggest escalation since Operation Cast Lead

***United States: Iran Is Determined To Build A Nuclear Bomb!!!/PIN!!!***

Thread: ***United States: Iran Is Determined To Build A Nuclear Bomb!!!/PIN!!!***

and now your recent post....

Earthquake Central Iran 4.3 at 2 Km Depth 2010-09-15 19:57:59.2 UTC

Thread: Earthquake Central Iran 4.3 at 2 Km Depth 2010-09-15 19:57:59.2 UTC

Your thoughts DB....... peace

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09/15/2010 06:51 PM
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Israel channel 1 reporting PM Netanyahu heading to DC on Sunday. Reasons unspecified

Thread: Israel channel 1 reporting PM Netanyahu heading to DC on Sunday. Reasons unspecified

Breaking! Israel under fire from Gaza...biggest escalation since Operation Cast Lead

Thread: Breaking! Israel under fire from Gaza...biggest escalation since Operation Cast Lead

***United States: Iran Is Determined To Build A Nuclear Bomb!!!/PIN!!!***

Thread: ***United States: Iran Is Determined To Build A Nuclear Bomb!!!/PIN!!!***

and now your recent post....

Earthquake Central Iran 4.3 at 2 Km Depth 2010-09-15 19:57:59.2 UTC

Thread: Earthquake Central Iran 4.3 at 2 Km Depth 2010-09-15 19:57:59.2 UTC

Your thoughts DB....... peace
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09/15/2010 07:06 PM
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>>>arthquake Central Iran 4.3 at 2 Km Depth 2010-09-15 19:57:59.2 UTC<<<

At only 2 klicks ~ it's extremely suspect.
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09/18/2010 01:47 PM
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Report sees Israel reoccupying Gaza, 'substantial' parts of Lebanon in next war

WASHINGTON — Israel could destroy the Hamas regime and reoccupy the Gaza Strip in any forthcoming regional war, a report said.

The Washington Institute for Near East Policy asserted that Israel was preparing for a multi-front war that could result in the occupation of most or all of the Gaza Strip. The report, by former Defense Department official Jeffrey White, said Israel's military would seek to improve its performance over that of the war against Hamas in 2009.

"The IDF [Israel Defense Forces] would be occupying some, perhaps substantial, parts of Lebanon and potentially all of Gaza," the report, titled "If War Comes: Israel vs. Hizbullah and its Allies," said.

The report envisioned Israel facing a coalition of such Iranian proxies as Hamas and Hizbullah as well as Syria. White said the war could erupt between Israel and Hizbullah but could soon include Hamas, estimated to have 5,000 missiles and rockets.

More : [link to www.worldtribune.com]
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09/18/2010 06:46 PM
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Israel finalizing plans for PA deployment at Kerem Shalom

In an effort to increase the Palestinian Authority’s influence inside Gaza, Israel and the PA are finalizing plans to deploy Palestinian officials at the Kerem Shalom crossing to the Strip in the coming months, Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) Maj.-Gen. Eitan Dangot has told The Jerusalem Post. In July, Dangot established a committee with Hussein al-Sheikh, the PA minister for civilian affairs, to coordinate the expansion of the Kerem Shalom crossing and future international construction projects in the Gaza Strip.
The work being done at Kerem Shalom includes the construction of infrastructure that could be used by the PA if it were to control the Gaza side of the crossing, which is the main conduit for supplies going into the Strip. Since June, Israel has increased the number of trucks crossing daily into Gaza from around 100 to close to 250.
The possible deployment of PA officials at Kerem Shalom is part of a larger international and Israeli effort to enable PA President Mahmoud Abbas to reestablish a presence in Gaza, even if minimal. Hamas drove the PA out of Gaza in 2007.

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Hamas reaction? "We rejected the deployment of Palestinian Authority officials at Gaza’s southern Kerem Shalom crossing."
Why?: Because Israel and Fattah are trying to remove Hamas from the Strip. Israel is trying to reinstate Fatah control of Gaza.
Hamas: The PA was not interested in national unity, because it did not want us to be a partner in the Palestinian cause.

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Egypt declares state of emergency on Gaza border

EL-ARISH, Egypt (Ma'an) -- Egyptian authorities on Saturday declared a state of emergency on its borders with Gaza, security sources said.

The move came after Egyptian authorities received information that Palestinians were entering Egypt from Gaza via underground tunnels, sources said, reporting that forces monitoring a tunnel entrance saw five Palestinians leave the tunnel. Security forces chased them, and they ran back into the tunnel, sources added.


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09/18/2010 07:15 PM
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Israel should have NEVER allowed the GAZA strip to become controlled by MUSLIMS. I hope they never give up any more territory. Doing so would be a mistake to buy peace.

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This was announced Friday

Russia to honor deal to sell P-800 anti-ship missiles to Syria

Russia will honor the contract to sell the P-800 Yakhont supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles to Syria, Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said.

"It is the 2007 contract. The issue of selling the missiles to Syria was raised during the talks with U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates... Undoubtedly, it [the contract] would be fulfilled by the Russian side," the Russian minister said.

Israeli media said in late August that the country was working to thwart Syria's plans to get the highly accurate missiles, which Israel considers a threat to its navy vessels in the Mediterranean Sea. Kremlin aide Sergei Prikhodko dismissed the media reports.

The P-800 Yakhont missiles (known as P-800 Oniks in Russia) have a range of 300 kilometers, carry a 200-kilogram warhead and feature a unique ability to cruise several meters above the surface, making it difficult to detect and intercept them.

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if they are going to thwart this plan they best get busy.
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09/19/2010 01:45 PM
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Israel should have NEVER allowed the GAZA strip to become controlled by MUSLIMS. I hope they never give up any more territory. Doing so would be a mistake to buy peace.
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09/19/2010 04:16 PM
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Russia to Deliver 72 P-800s Supersonic Anti Ship Cruise Missiles to Syria
[link to www.india-defence.com] ^

Posted on Sunday, September 19, 2010 07:56:46 by Srirangan

Russia will supply around 72 P-800 Yakhont anti-ship cruise missiles to Syria for mobile coastal defence systems under a deal worth $300 million, ignoring the strong opposition from the US and Israel.

"Damascus is counting on receiving at least two 'Bastion' coastal defence systems. Since each system can include up to 36 Yakhont missiles, it is an order of a significant size," an unnamed defence industry source was quoted as saying by Interfax.
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Good I hope Syria sinks any Israeli ships if Israel starts some shit.
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from www.ynetnews today

Libyan ship to head to Gaza
Ashkenazi revealed that IDF officials are aware of four flotillas being planned at this time, including one from Lebanon that he said is encountering difficulties. One more flotilla is expected to head out of Syria, and yet another one from Yemen.




However, the most distributing flotilla is one comprising dozens of ships expected to head out of Europe, he said. The vessels will be carrying passengers from various countries, including the United States.



Earlier Tuesday, a Libyan website reported that a Libyan ship is expected to leave the country and join the European flotilla en route to Gaza, with many North African parliament members on board.



"Diplomatic work is being undertaken by the Foreign Ministry in order to curb the flotillas before they depart," the army chief said. "This is better for Israel, as not to repeat the images of the Turkish flotilla."



'Too many probes'
Ashkenazi also slammed the many commissions of inquiries into the Turkish flotilla. He said that he would like to see IDF soldiers "daring and taking risks," rather than heading into probes.



"I'm not objecting to debriefings, yet we have five inquiries," he said. "A negative pattern had been created whereby every time our troops return, a commission of inquiry awaits them at the docks or at the border crossings."




"In this profession, which is about managing risks, I would like to see people daring and taking risks," he said
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(Lebanese newspaper) Al Akhbar: US Embassy Warns Citizens to Leave Lebanon
[link to english.moqawama.org] ^


Al Akhbar: US Embassy Warns Citizens to Leave Lebanon

Al Akhbar newspaper reported on Wednesday that the US Embassy in Lebanon called on its citizens to leave Lebanon within a week due to the deteriorating security situation.

The embassy has named some areas as "off-limits", said the newspaper, adding that US officials did not clarify the reasons behind the warning.

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US Embassy Denies Fabricated Story in Al-Akhbar Newspaper
iloubnan.info - September 22, 2010

BEIRUT - In a statement issued on Wednesday the US embassy in Lebanon denied Al-Akhbar newspaper report where it said the US would ask American citizens to leave Lebanon.

>snip<

This article is entirely fabricated. We call on Al-Akhbar to issue a retraction of this fabricated story. The Embassy regularly contacts American citizens in Lebanon to provide updates on the Embassy.

[link to www.iloubnan.info]
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US Embassy Denies Fabricated Story in Al-Akhbar Newspaper
iloubnan.info - September 22, 2010

BEIRUT - In a statement issued on Wednesday the US embassy in Lebanon denied Al-Akhbar newspaper report where it said the US would ask American citizens to leave Lebanon.

>snip<

This article is entirely fabricated. We call on Al-Akhbar to issue a retraction of this fabricated story. The Embassy regularly contacts American citizens in Lebanon to provide updates on the Embassy.

[link to www.iloubnan.info]
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channel 10 in israel is reporting the original story, according to haaretz
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interesting article



If war comes
Talking to Jeffrey White, WINEP Defense Fellow
Ana Maria Luca, September 22, 2010

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You say in the report that a possible war between Israel and Hezbollah will not just be fiercer than the one in July 2006, but will also change the regional balance of power. Why do you think that a war between Hezbollah and Israel could have such a wide-scale impact, and not a war between Hamas and Israel? Hezbollah has been relatively quiet compared to Hamas.

Jeffrey White: Should Israel choose to, the IDF would make quick work of Hamas, notwithstanding Hamas propaganda about its military capabilities. Hezbollah is a much more formidable opponent, with real offensive and defensive capabilities. War with Hezbollah means serious fighting. It also can be resupplied and assisted directly and readily from Syria, and less directly and readily from Iran. Hamas is much more isolated in Gaza.
Why would Iran and Syria intervene for Hezbollah and not for Hamas?

White: Hamas is important to Syria and Iran, but much less so than Hezbollah. Hezbollah is a strategic military asset contributing to the defense of Syria and Iran, as well as an instrument for intervention in Lebanese politics and a means of pressuring Israel. Hamas shares some of these characteristics but not as strongly as Hezbollah and is much weaker, as indicated above.
In the report you mention a few things that may lead to a war between Hezbollah and Israel: Hezbollah’s growing weapons capacity, an attack in Israel or on Israeli interests abroad, an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, but also small and violent cross-border incidents. Which do you think is the most probable and why?

White: This is unknowable in advance of the event. My sense is that the military buildup will eventually lead to a war, probably triggered by some incident or incidents. But there is no way of predicting this.
There have been skirmishes over the Blue Line and continuous provocations from both sides since August. Do you think there is a danger of escalation?

White: There is serious potential for escalation, even from small incidents or accidents. Forces on both sides of the border seem to be at a high state of readiness. The August 3, 2010 showed how such a process could begin and how fast it could escalate, even though in that case the process was brought under control.
How do you think a war between Hezbollah and Israel would change Lebanon, especially since Israel has been saying it will hold the Lebanese government responsible for what happens in the South?

White: Lebanon will be the battleground with all the consequences that entails. I do not believe the IDF will attack targets in Lebanon willy-nilly, but Lebanese government assets involved in supporting Hezbollah will likely be struck. Because of Hezbollah’s doctrine of fighting from within urban areas and the likelihood that the IDF will employ heavy forces, towns and villages in the South will be the scene of fighting. My sense is that Hezbollah will lose the conflict from a military standpoint, and that will weaken its political power in Lebanon, potentially allowing for a realignment of political power there.
Do you see a way to avoid the violence, or do you think it is unavoidable?

White: My sense is that war is coming, although when and under what starting conditions is uncertain. To me it seems like the path to World War I. Deterrence is under pressure from the buildup of forces, and there is little that can be done to stop this. Serious peace negotiations between Israel and Syria could stabilize the situation and create some additional pressure against calculated military action, but the arms and forces exist, and miscalculation and accident would remain possibilities.
Where do you think the US will stand? Would they approve of such a radical way of Israel dealing with Hezbollah?

White: The US response would be contingent on a number of factors: How the war began, which side “started” it, the course of military operations, etc. The heavy IDF action that I postulate has to be seen in the context of Hezbollah’s preparation for massive rocket and missile attacks on Israel. If Hezbollah is conducting heavy and sustained attacks on northern and central Israel, I am thinking the US will not oppose Israel dealing with that
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9/30/10 the 8th day of the feast of Succoth(Tabernacles) held to by Biblical prophecy and sought for its fulfillment by Jesus in John chapter 7, but did not materialize as expected, will occur this year 2010 in fulfillment of the prophets. It starts 2 major events: first that of the conversion or redemption of the nation of Israel, spoken of by the apostle Paul in Romans 11:26 and second a time of trouble such as never before as stated in Daniel 12:1, which will occur as the result of several major world events. the middle east conflict will appear to have its solution by the Arab leaders of Dan.7 and Rev.9:14-21 also Rev.16:12 and 17:12-17, approaching the UN of Rev 17:13 and chap 13, with proposed unilateral Palestinian state to the pre 1967 borders that will divide Jerusalem according to Zechariah 14:1-2 By UN Resolution according to Rev.9:15 and 17:12 and 18:8, 10,17,19.When they shall say PEACE AND SAFTY, then sudden destruction comes upon them 1Thessalonians 5:3. check out the following web site for more info on this @: Jerusalem2010.com also greatprincemichael.com and finalcountdownforjerusalem.com
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things about to get ugly in Lebanon?

[SIZE="3"]Lebanese Security Source: We Are Convinced Hizbullah Killed Rafik Hariri[/SIZE]

10/1/10

"We are convinced Hizbullah killed (ex-PM) Rafik Hariri and the international investigation (committee) has evidence to prove that," al-Akhbar newspaper on Friday quoted an "authoritative security source" close to Premier Saad Hariri as saying.

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He said police has information that Hizbullah and its allies intend to take street action following the visit to Lebanon by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad planned for mid-October.

The source believes that Hizbullah will try to control most of the country,
"and I can assure you that no one will confront Hizbullah.

"Security forces will protect the areas they can protect. Citizens will not face up to Hizbullah in the streets, but they may block alleyways in several areas … men will protect themselves with individual weapons the same way Al-Ahbash prevented Hizbullah from entering its base for nearly six hours."

Certain regions, like north Lebanon where there is a Sunni weight, will be closed, adding that the Lebanese Forces, which has the ability to move, will not resort to weapons because its leader Samir Geagea has chosen to stand by State institutions.

[link to www.naharnet.com]
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Sums it up nicely. Look for things to get cranking after Ahmadinejad's October 13-14 visit.

Analysts: Lebanon Heading toward Crisis over Hariri Case
10/4/10

Lebanon is facing a full-blown crisis as tensions over a U.N.-probe into the murder of its ex-premier mount with Syria, and a standoff between rival parties escalates, analysts warned on Monday.


The crisis which has been brewing for weeks is linked to unconfirmed reports the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, or STL, is set to accuse members of Hizbullah of being implicated in the 2005 assassination of ex-premier Rafik Hariri.

Syria added fuel to the fire on Sunday by issuing arrest warrants against 33 people, among them several Lebanese officials, over alleged false testimony given in the case.

"The situation has taken a dangerous turn and the arrest warrants can be likened to a pressure cooker that has had its lid blown off," said Hilal Khashan, political science professor at the American University of Beirut.

"There is really nothing to stop things from escalating further," he added. "The road ahead is very bumpy and it's clear that the Syrians want the Lebanese government to discredit the STL and to stop cooperating with the court."

Paul Salem, the director of the Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut, said he expects strains between Hizbullah and Prime Minister Saad Hariri -- son of the slain ex-premier -- to worsen and the real trouble to start after Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad visits Lebanon October 13 and 14.

"I think that ahead of Ahmadinejad's visit, the situation will remain relatively calm because Hizbullah does not want to sabotage the visit," Salem told Agence France Presse.

"The escalation will likely start after the visit," he said. "The war of words will continue and then be replaced by a paralysis of the government and institutions.

"Finally we could see street demonstrations and road blocks coming up as was the case in the past."


Salem was referring to the protracted political crisis that paralyzed the Lebanese government for 18 months between November 2006 and May 2008 bringing the country close to civil war.

That crisis was resolved following Qatari mediation that led to the formation of a national unity government.

Analysts said Monday it was clear the arrest warrants issued by Syria, which along with Iran backs Hizbullah, were a message to Hariri that he must make a concession on the STL.

"The prime target of these warrants is the tenant at the Grand Serail," said the Arabic-language daily Al-Akhbar, referring to Hariri.

But the Sunni premier, who in a stunning about-turn last month said he was wrong to blame Damascus for his father's killing, has made clear the issue of the tribunal was a red line he was not willing to cross.

There are fears that should the STL implicate Hizbullah, that could lead to a sectarian conflict between Lebanon's Sunni and Shiite communities.

"Saad Hariri will not bend in this case and Hizbullah is not going to back off," said Rafiq Khouri, editor-in-chief of the independent daily Al-Anwar.

"It's like a Greek tragedy where the heroes reach a point of no return and must face their destiny," he added.

"It's like two trains heading towards each other and that will inevitably crash.
"(AFP)

[link to www.naharnet.com]
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Looks like everyone is arming themselves for a showdown that looks inevitable after the STL issues indictments (presumably) against Hezbollah members for 2005 murder of Hariri

Lebanon Arms trade on rise as tensions over STL soar - reports
Daily Star ^

10/5/10

BEIRUT: Looming indictments in the United Nations probe into the death of former premier Rafik Hariri has lead to a resurgent weapons trade in Beirut, with political parties as well as individuals arming themselves in the event of renewed civil unrest, according to media reports.

The pan-Arab daily Ash-Sharq al-Awsat, quoting an unidentified arms dealer, featured a report over the weekend suggesting scores of guns and rocket launchers were flooding the capital, with the market rising again following a two-year fall in demand.

The Ash-Sharq al-Awsat report comes amid a backdrop of potentially violent disagreement over the fate of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL), established to try Hariri’s killers. Hizbullah had previously claimed the court to be an “Israeli project” and last week vowed to block the probe’s Lebanese funding.

Prime Minister Saad Hariri has vowed not to be intimidated by threats of fighting on the streets and insists the court will be allowed to issue indictments – many assume against some Hizbullah members – no matter the consequences.

The dealer also fuelled speculation that several political parties are training partisans in anticipation of armed clashes, similar to those which took hold in the capital in May 2008, when pro-government and opposition gunmen battled for control of Beirut’s streets.

Retired Lebanese Army General Elias Hanna told The Daily Star that while the possibility of political bickering boiling over into violence remained, it was unlikely that more weapons were entering the capital in anticipation of civil disorder.

“I don’t think that they need more weapons in Beirut, having small weapons here is a cultural thing,” he said. “Everybody is watching everybody and as we saw from Burj Abi Haidar, in one second hell can come up.

“The situation can turn from a something political to something military very quickly.”


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We wait...
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We wait...
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yep!
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This would not suprise me at all. If the STL does indict Hezbollah over the murder of Hariri, a large scale security incident with Israel would serve as a perfect distraction from Hezbollah's domestic problems. May also explain some of the elevated levels of IAF activity over Lebanon.

Iran 'Predicts' Clash between Lebanon, Israel

10/15/10

There will soon be a “large-scale security incident” involving Lebanon and Israel, according to the Iranian weekly paper Sobh-e Sadeq, which is affiliated with Iran's Revolutionary Guards. The “prediction” was translated by the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI).

Iran funds, arms and trains the Hizbullah terrorist group based in southern Lebanon. Hizbullah would be unlikely to provoke a “security incident” without Iran's approval.

[link to www.israelnationalnews.com]
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10 months to go on irsael, palestine and iran.....

Polls set Middle East timetable

Weakened domestically by mid-term election losses, United States President Barack Obama still holds tight reins on foreign policy and his initiatives could set the pace for the Middle East peace process. Both the Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority are on edge, afraid that the other will strike the first deal. Regional politics and countless little quagmires along the way could still bog down

[link to www.atimes.com]


The economy is the bottom line

If the Republicans challenge Obama on foreign policy issues, they face alienation of those whose anger voted them in. Obama will not neglect the US's commitments abroad, but he cannot risk taking too high a profile if he seems to be neglecting the domestic economy, the one thing that could have repercussions around the world.

[link to www.atimes.com]

so far so good

what do you think d.bunker?
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NATO, Russia must 'bury ghosts' at landmark summit: chief

NATO's chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen Wednesday called on the alliance and Russia to "bury the ghosts" of past Cold War enmity at an upcoming summit to be attended by President Dmitry Medvedev.
The Russian president is to attend NATO's Lisbon summit on November 19, marking a major thawing in relations after the crisis caused by the war between Russia and the pro-Western ex-Soviet state of Georgia in 2008.
"I think that the summit will send a clear message to the Russian people. NATO does not see Russia as an enemy. We see Russia as a partner of strategic importance," Rasmussen said on a visit to Moscow.
The "summit is a real chance to turn the page once and for all to bury the ghosts of the past," the secretary general added, speaking after talks with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

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