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Hezbollah turning Lebanon into powderkeg

A day after a Hezbollah official was wounded in a southern Lebanon blast, Israeli president Peres said "Hezbollah has turned Lebanon into a powderkeg". There is no reason for Israel not to make peace with Lebanon But it's clear to everyone who is preventing this.

 

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/18/20091013/twl-hezbollah-turning-lebanon-into-powde-3cd7efd.html

Would you send your children to this boy scout camp?

Here is an interesting article from the NY Times, part of a series of articles examining the lives of the young across the Muslim world. This article focus on Hezbollah which does not take support for granted. The terrorist group is building its support base from early age, using boy scouts' camps and festive ceremonies to attract youngsters into their extremist movement.

 

A Terrorist's Multi Media Shrine Lures Children

The children crowd forward around the glass case, eager for a glimpse of the martyr's bloodstained clothes. His belt is here, and the shoes he died in, scarred with shrapnel. The battered desk where he planned military operations still has his box of pencils on it, his in-box, his cellphone.

 

Hezbollah has build this multi media exhibit, full with lights and effects, to lure the young generation. I guess the old story of the martyr and the 72 virgins that await is losing ground and Hezbollah must use more modern means to attract the young.

 

The sickening exhibit is built like a childrens' museum and children are happily flocking to the site, to capture the spirit of terrorism.

 

Was Syria invovled in Assassinating Hezbollah's Warlord?

Imad Mughniyah, alleged mastermind of infamous terrorist attacks, was one of the most hunted men in the world. He worked with Iran and Syria to rearm Hezbollah. But the fact that he served multiple masters might have led to his death.

 

Despite official claims, Syrian leaders knew he was in Damascus in February as he met with Shawkat, the chief of military security, and Mohammed Nasif Kheirbek, a special assistant to the vice president. He was heading to meet Assad when he was killed. So who killed Imad Mughniyah? In death as in life this man remains a mystery.

 

http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/front/la-fg-mysteryman31-2008aug31,0,7416133.story

Hezbollah increased rocket range

Under the UN's "watchful" eye, Iran has been re-arming Hezbollah. The Lebanese group has acquired new Iranian rockets with a range of about 185 miles, meaning most of Israel's heavily populated center is now in range.

In light of these news it's always interesting to see how people grasp the situation. While they are always those that blame Israel for getting bombed, it was nice to read the words of Blue Star Chronicles:

"Its always interesting to me that people keep saying that Israel needs to quit doing whatever it is that people think they are doing to stop Lebanon and Palestine from bombing them. I don’t get it. Its like saying women are at fault for getting raped because they walk down the street. Apparently, Israel is at fault for getting bombed because it exists."

Link: Israelis: Hezbollah increased rocket range - USATODAY.com.

So You Wanna Be a Hizballah Fighter?

So You Wanna Be a Hizballah Fighter?

It's as easy as going to boys scouts. You just have to be a young, energetic and smart student in Hezbollah's school network from the age of seven and up. If you match these requirements you're on your way to martyrdom. If you pass ideology tests, you'll move on to warfare basics - weapons training and and outdoor maneuvers.

A chilling glimpse into Hezbollah's "recruiting" arm.