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Congratulates Swiss President ...King Abdullah II on Monday sent a cable to President Moritz Leuenberger of the Swiss Federation congratulating him in his name ... ? John 5:43 "I am come in my Father's name (HASHEM), and ye receive me not: if another shall come "in his own name" (HASHEMITE), him ye will receive. Campaign for Good Governance in Lebanon 2006/7/31 “There will be an international force [in Lebanon], because all the key players want it,” a U.S. official asserted recently. He appears to be right, as even the Israeli government embraced the plan, announcing it “would agree to consider stationing a battle-tested force composed of soldiers from European Union member states.” The key players might “want it,” but such a force will certainly fail, just as it did once before, in 1982-84. That was when U.S., French, and Italian troops were deployed in Lebanon to buffer Israel from Lebanon’s anarchy and terrorism. The “Multinational Force” collapsed back then when Hizbullah attacked MNF soldiers, embassies, and other installations, prompting the MNF’s ignominious flight from Lebanon. ...Rather than travel down the road of predictable failure, something quite different needs to be tried. My suggestion? Shift attention from Lebanon to Syria and put Damascus on notice that it is responsible for Hizbullah violence. (Incidentally, this happens to be in keeping with U.N. Security Council Resolution 1680, adopted May 17, 2006, calling on Syria to undertake “ ... ? Daniel 7:8 I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots
Mine explodes near Israel-Syria border Landmine exploded Sunday on Syrian side of Israel-Syria border on Sunday; military officials say incident possible attempt by Hizbullah to drag Syria into conflict ... ? Daniel 7:8 I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots
Officials: Syria opposes int'l force for Lebanon Syria has told Egypt's foreign minister it opposed the creation of any new international force in Lebanon, but would not be averse to the expansion of the current UN force there, widely regarded as ineffectual ... What a joke that would be!
Judah Holds Weekly Press Conference
King, Malaysian Prime Minister discuss crisis in
Lebanon The United States and Israel and every sentient being in the path of the Islamist crusade are teetering on the brink of a massive defeat in Lebanon and thus in the war on terror. Lest it be forgotten, this is a war that began with the Ayatollahs’ revolution in Iran in 1979 which established the first radical Islamic state whose masters’ war cry was “Death to America” ... Contributed by Bob Anderson.
Syria stands to gain from Lebanon's pain ...Less than three weeks into the war in Lebanon, Hizbullah's standing is rising dramatically among the Arab public. The reasoning in Damascus is that, short of annihilating Lebanon's Shia population, Hizbullah cannot be destroyed. At some point, the argument goes, Israel will have to back off and Hizbullah will claim victory for having survived the onslaught. In anticipation of this, the Syrian regime, while trying to stay out of the conflict itself, is seeking to bask in Hizbullah's glory. ...
Analysis: Iraqi stance no surprise Many American politicians were surprised by Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's criticism of Israel's attacks on Lebanon. They need only look at the stance taken by Iraq's top Shiite spiritual leader to understand why al-Maliki cannot stand with the U.S. in the crisis. ...
Hizballah, Nasrallah Heroes to Many Arabs ...The Association of Jordanian Writers has launched a campaign to collect one million signatures on demand that the government annul in 1994 peace treaty with Israel. The Israeli Embassy in Amman should be closed and Jordan "cleansed" from the presence of Zionists, it said in an announcement carried by the Al-Quds Al-Arabi paper. A similar call came from Egypt, where opposition parties including the Muslim Brotherhood want their country's 1979 peace treaty with the Jewish state canceled. It said Arab governments should activate an Arab joint defense treaty - a document signed in 1950 between Syria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Yemen - to enable Arab and Muslim youths to take part in jihad to support the Lebanese and Palestinians. ... Contributed by Bob Anderson.
Talks with Syria, yes - but not now ...When the fighting settles down the question that will take center stage will be how Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan plan to confront the Iranian ambition of supremacy in the region. The issue of the Golan Heights and Syria's wish to have its special status in Lebanon acknowledged again will come up. This is a considerable price-tag as far as Washington and Israel are concerned. Israel will find it hard to accept any concession that will be seen as diminishing the war's achievements. Thus, the diplomatic process with Syria must be considered as a matter for a later time, and not as a step in ending the present war. ...
Lebanese Reject Ceasefire Talks, Arab MKs Cause Knesset Storm ...Lebanon's stance against Israel was expressed particularly stridently this morning by Lebanese President Emil Lahoud. "The first clause in our army's orders is, 'Israel is the enemy,'" he told Al-Jazeera. Lahoud praised Hizbullah, saying, "Hizbullah's victory will be all of Lebanon's victory," and said that Rice "wants to force a multi-national force upon us and wants to coerce Hizbullah to disarm. This would be the worst thing that could happen, because now we are winning." The Lebanese President said that if Israel invades Lebanon, the Lebanese Army will fight back. ...The Knesset held a special session on the war today, turning into a scene of parliamentary bedlam during Defense Minister Amir Peretz's speech. Three Arab MKs were thrown out of the plenum by Speaker Dalia Itzik, beginning with Ibrahim Tzartzour, who called Peretz a "child murderer." ... Contributed by Bob Anderson.
Our World: As Ahmadinejad watches
Assad calls on army to increase readiness to cope with 'regional
challenges' Syrian President Bashar Assad called on his army Monday to increase readiness to cope with "regional challenges." The president's comments came during an annual address to the military but also as Israel and the militant group Hezbollah entered their 20th day of fighting in neighbouring Lebanon. ... ? Daniel 7:8 I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots
Syrian group claims it attacked Israel A group claiming to operate out of Syria took credit today for what it said was an attack against Israeli troops operating near the Syria-Israel border, according to a source in Syrian President Bashar Assad's Ba'ath party. The claim preceded statements from Assad today warning Syria would not be deterred from helping Lebanon. ... ? Daniel 7:8 I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots
Jordanian Relief Planes Arrive in Beirut ...Sources in Israel’s Defense Ministry told me last week that in both the military escalation and fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Israel’s north and the abduction of the Israeli soldier by Hamas political chief Khalil Meshal in the country's south, there is a “major player -- Bashar Assad,” the president of Syria. “We don’t plan to open a war front with Syria,” I was told, “but we have to find ways to pressure Syria.” However, this is “not simple because the U.S. has a very particular stand regarding the Syrians and they aren’t going to allow Assad to play a central role.” ...
Bush to Iran, Syria: Stop terror support ...The US administration is renewing its diplomatic efforts and sticking to its goal of achieving a "sustainable cease-fire" in the region, fending off calls for an immediate stop to the fighting. ..."Iran must end its financial support and supply of weapons to terrorist groups like Hizbullah. Syria must end its support for terror and respect the sovereignty of Lebanon," Bush said. ...
King Abdullah
expresses full support for Lebanon ...King Abdullah during his meeting with Lebanese deputy, Saad Al Hariri in Jeddah said that Jordan was exerting all political and diplomatic efforts with the international community to ensure a cease-fire and the ending of the Lebanese sufferings. Meanwhile, Al Hariri expressed his appreciation to King Abdullah ... Accuracy In Media 2006/7/31 The PBS Frontline documentary, "The Dark Side," about the events leading up to the war in Iraq, was guilty of some of the same charges it leveled against Vice President Cheney and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. These officials were accused of manipulating information in order to get us involved in Iraq. But PBS itself manipulated information to make the administration look bad, even dishonest. ...
Lebanon-Syria border: IAF attacks truck Security sources said Monday an Israeli drone fired a rocket into a pick-up truck suspected of carrying Hizbullah weapons that were smuggled in from Syria. The attack took place on the main Lebanese crossing point into Syria while jets bombarded targets in south Lebanon hills. ... ? Daniel 7:8 I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots
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Congratulates Moroccan King ...King Abdullah II sent a cable to King Muhammad VI of Morocco congratulating him in his name ... ? John 5:43 "I am come in my Father's name (HASHEM), and ye receive me not: if another shall come "in his own name" (HASHEMITE), him ye will receive.
Lebanon's problem is not just Shaba Farms The emergence of the Shaba Farms as a possible item in an agreement authorizing a multinational force for South Lebanon raises a number of issues of which not all the participants in the current negotiations may be aware. They go deep into the question of the very existence of Lebanon as a sovereign state. ...
Cry to Those Using Babies as Shields ...They only win when they hide behind baby carriages. ...Please remember this when you hear about the "atrocity" of the Israeli bomb (allegedly) dropped on Kfar Kana, killing many civilians, a place from which Hizbullah has fired hundreds of rockets at Israel. Unlike previous administrations, Mr. Ehud Olmert has my respect when he says: "They were warned to leave. It is the responsibility of Hizbullah for firing rockets amidst civilians." Terrorists and their supporters have lost the right to complain about civilian casualties, since all they have done this entire war is target civilians. Every single one of the more than 2,500 rockets launched into Israel is launched into populated towns filled with women and children. Just today, another suicide belt meant to kill civilians in Israel was detonated harmlessly by our forces in Nablus. So, don't cry to me about civilian casualties. Cry to those using your babies and wives and mothers; cry to those who store weapons in mosques, ambulances, hospitals and private homes. Cry to those launching deadly rockets from the backyards of your kindergartens and schools. Cry to the heartless men who love death, and who, however many of their troops or civilians die, consider themselves victorious as long as they can keep on firing rockets at our women and children. Save your sympathy for the mothers and sisters and girlfriends of our young soldiers who would rather be sitting in study halls learning Torah, but have no choice but to risk their precious lives - full of hope, goodness and endless potential - to wipe out the cancerous terrorist cells that threaten their people and all mankind. Make your choice, and save your tears. ...
Israel accepts a unilateral suspension of its air strikes on S.
Lebanon for 48 hours to allow for an investigation into the Qana
attack
More than 160 Hizballah rockets hit Israel Sunday, July 30, in stepped
up blitz on Day 19 of the war
Terrorist states within states alter face of war ...Hezbollah is called a "nonstate actor," a somewhat academic term for radical groups -- al Qaeda perhaps being the best known -- that answer to no central government and that are increasingly roiling the global stage. How to defeat or even contain such groups is a question of growing concern to governments, large and small. "It's probably the most difficult issue facing America and other countries there is," ... RedState 2006/7/30 Caught in the crossfire, news from Lebanon reports that scores of innocent civilians are being slaughtered needlessly. While the Middle East cauldron erupts anew with this latest skirmish between the Jews and Arabs, the world's talking heads in government and media are aghast and offended that Israel presumes to protect itself again from enemy aggression. ...But the Force that no one in their right mind should want to cross is that of...you guessed it --Yahweh. That's to suggest that the God of the Jews and Muslims is not one and the same -- unless of course He's at war with Himself, which pretty well sums up why peace has been so elusive between these estranged brothers. ... I thought this an appropriate place to insert Psalm 83 Psalm 83:1
A Song or Psalm of Asaph. Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace,
and be not still, O God. Psalm 83:4 They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance. Psalm 83:5 For they have consulted together with one consent : they are confederate against thee: (ref: Revelation 17:13 These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast.) Psalm 83:6 The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarenes; Psalm 83:7 Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre; Psalm 83:8 Assur also is joined with them: they have helped the children of Lot. Selah. Psalm 83:9 Do unto them as unto the Midianites; as to Sisera, as to Jabin, at the brook of Kison: Psalm 83:10 Which perished at Endor: they became as dung for the earth. Psalm 83:11 Make their nobles like Oreb, and like Zeeb: yea, all their princes as Zebah, and as Zalmunna: Psalm 83:12 Who said, Let us take to ourselves the houses of God in possession. Psalm 83:13 O my God, make them like a wheel; as the stubble before the wind. Psalm 83:14 As the fire burneth a wood, and as the flame setteth the mountains on fire; Psalm 83:15 So persecute them with thy tempest, and make them afraid with thy storm. Psalm 83:16 Fill their faces with shame; that they may seek thy name, O LORD. Psalm 83:17 Let them be confounded and troubled forever; yea, let them be put to shame, and perish: Psalm
83:18
That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most
high over all the earth.
IDF prepared for attack by Syria While Israel is not interested in opening a front against Syria, the IDF will respond harshly and with its full might if President Bashar Assad decides to attack Israel, a high-raking IDF officer in the Northern Command told The Jerusalem Post Sunday. "We are continuing with our message that we are not interested in fighting with Syria," the officer said, "But we are fully prepared for a Syrian attack, in the case of which we will strike back extremely hard." ...Defense officials told the Post last week that they were receiving indications from the US that America would be interested in seeing Israel attack Syria. ? Daniel 7:8 I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots
UNICEF Regional Director Values Jordan Assistance to Lebanon
Palestine's Ambassador Praises King's Endowment
King Holds Talks with Saudi King King Abdullah II and Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz strongly condemned the ugly massacre committed by the Israeli forces in the Lebanese town of Qana, and resulted in the death and injury of dozens of civilians. King Abdullah and the Saudi King expressed their condemnation of this crime, which violates human principles as well as international charters. The two monarchs urged the international community to do its utmost to achieve an immediate ceasefire to end the suffering of the Lebanese people. They stressed the need for the international community to shoulder its responsibilities to stop the massacres being committed by Israel in Lebanon. ... Meanwhile, both these Arab 'so called' leaders are silent about the atrocities being carried out daily by Hamas and Hezbollah against innocent Israeli and Lebanese civilians alike. Hezbollah set those people up. It is absolutely shameful of them to be silent, and their silence about Hamas and Hezbollah speaks volumes about what kind of people and 'so called leaders' they really are. They should be ashamed of themselves. It's absolutely despicable!
Israel hits Lebanon road at border with Syria An Israeli air strike hit Lebanon's road to Damascus at the border with Syria for a second consecutive night on Sunday, witnesses said. The raid struck between Lebanese and Syrian immigration offices, but on the Lebanese side of the border in the same place hit by warplanes on Saturday. ...
Ninety Missiles Over Sabbath, IAF Bombs Syria-Lebanon Border Hizbullah fired more than 90 missiles at Israel's northern towns and cities over the Sabbath. The IDF Struck closer to Syria than ever before. Katyusha missiles struck Carmiel, Acco, Nahariya, Ma'alot, Kiryat Shmona, Tiberias, Rosh Pina and Tzfat as Hizbullah vows to hit further south. ...Despite a specific threat by Syria to stay away from its border, Israel bombed Hizbullah targets less than a mile from the Syria-Lebanon border Saturday. The road between the two countries' immigration offices was struck as well. ...
Israelis edge closer to war with Syria Israel and Syria appeared to be edging closer to direct military confrontation last night after tit-for-tat attacks around the Lebanese border and the revelation that a new type of long-range missile fired into Israel by Hezbollah was built in Syria. ...an explosives expert with the Israeli police concluded that the "unknown" missile fired by the pro-Syrian Hezbollah at the town of Afula on Friday, 30 miles inside the Israeli border, was Syrian-made, and was capable of reaching Tel Aviv, the country's largest city. ... ? Daniel 7:8 I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots
Syria denounces call for international force in Lebanon Syria yesterday slammed US-backed proposals for the deployment of a multinational force in southern Lebanon, saying it would be “an occupation force” that could deepen the conflict and spark a backlash against the troops. ...
Syrian Downing of Israeli drone Raises Specter of Syrian Scuds
Israel hits Lebanese road at border with Syria An Israeli air strike on Saturday hit Lebanon's main road to Damascus just 1 km from the border with Syria, cutting the highway in both directions ...
Hizballah Launches Fajr-5 Rockets Deeper Into Israel Making good on the earlier promise to strike beyond Haifa, Hizballah launched their deepest attack yet, striking Afula with a barrage of Fajr-5 rockets. The Fajr-5 is an Iranian-made and -supplied truck-mounted 333mm multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS) with a range of approximately 50 miles and a 200-pound warhead. ...
What I Saw in Dearbornistan
Symposium: Proving Saddam’s WMDs Despite the antiwar Left's favorite mantra about how Bush lied regarding WMDs in Iraq, the evidence now proves there were WMDs after all. ...Now for the complete story: I have battled politicians for 3 plus years to have 4 suspected WMD sites searched. I have always said the U.S. need only take my grid coordinates and review satellite images before the war at these sites. The images would reveal WMD being buried at the sites. Finally on 14/15 June 2006 I was able to present the intelligence to the DIA (outstanding organization). We also reviewed some satellite images of the areas. Hannity had asked Santorum why the U.S. just doesn’t retrieve the WMD. The answer is what I have said for years. The satellite images have confirmed WMD was buried at the locations I identified. In order to retrieve the WMD the U.S. must drain sections of the Euphrates River, dig many feet under the riverbed, and then open the concrete bunkers. Not an easy task and very time consuming. ... Contributed by Bob Anderson. The Washington Times 2006/7/28 mmAnother bomb of Syrian origin exploded — but this time it did not hit Haifa, Israel, but rather Washington. Although its impact inside the corridors of the Capitol, where it was quietly detonated, was barely noticed, it was felt in the Middle East and has given Syrian dictator Bashar Assad another reason to worry. The "bomb": a well-known and respected Sufi scholar from Syria, Sheikh Abdullah AlgharibAlhamadAltamimee, stepped off a plane in Washington and publicly called for Mr. Assad's ouster. ... ? Daniel 7:8 I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots
President Bush, Tony Blair Hold a Joint News Conference ...Lebanon, Hezbollah and its Iranian and Syrian sponsors are willing to kill and to use violence to stop the spread of peace and democracy, and they're not going to succeed. The prime minister and I have committed our governments to a plan to make every effort to achieve a lasting peace out of this crisis. ... ? Daniel 7:8 I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots
Jordan Field Hospital in Lebanon Starts Operating
International Figures Value King's Initiatives
to Help Lebanese People
King: I Work to Avoid Marginalizing Arab Regional Role
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Report: Syrians See War On The Horizon ..."The atmosphere in Syria is in every way an atmosphere of war, or at least of the eve of war," he said. "Syrian television for the first time since the '80's has started broadcasting Syrian military marches and nationalistic songs. ...The broadcasts are in preparation for war, as if Syria is involved in this war, or is going to be involved at any moment." ...
Indyk: Keep Syria and Iran Out of Negotiations Over Lebanon ..."The idea that Syria or Iran should become the arbiters of Lebanon's fate is basically to reward the arsonists by giving them control of the place where the fire's burning," says Indyk ...
Terrorist Open Up 3rd Front, Murder Yesha Resident Arabs in Israel opened up a third front in the terrorist war Thursday, kidnapping and murdering a resident of Samaria and shooting two Border Policemen at a checkpoint at an entrance to Jerusalem. ...
U.S. asks Israel to consider talks on land U.S. officials have advised Israel to consider a deal that would give the Shaba Farms area, occupied by Israel since 1967, to Lebanon. The issue was broached by U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during a meeting Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert ... Here we go AGAIN! Oh, Israel, just give up some more land and all will be well. Article and comments contributed by Bob Anderson.
How the Lebanon Crisis Complicates U.S. Prospects in Iraq ...To prevent Iraq from breaking apart, the U.S. needs Maliki's government to do two things: Grant a greater share of power to the Sunnis (many of whom were supporters or officials of Saddam's regime) in the hope of defusing the insurgency; and disarm and dissolve the Shi'ite militias that are daily unleashing their own terror in retribution against Sunni communities. ...
Not Islamic Fascism But Something More Sinister ...The enemy we are fighting today is not just like the enemy we fought in the Second World War or the Cold War, the enemy we fight today is the same enemy we fought in the Second World War and in the Cold War. The common enemy of all decent people is Sinisterism. It seeks to destroy all serious Christians, all the Jewish people, the State of Israel and America. And then it seeks to plunge mankind into the sort of dark, eternal nightmare which George Orwell described so well. Know your enemy, and our enemy – as Christians, as Jews, as Americans or as Israelis – is Sinisterism: Secular Religion of the Lie.
King Meets Iraqi Prime Minister
Abdullah: Don't let anger over Gaza disrupt unity
Tide of Arab Opinion Turns to Support for Hezbollah ...The Saudi royal family and King Abdullah II of Jordan, who were initially more worried about the rising power of Shiite Iran, Hezbollah’s main sponsor, are scrambling to distance themselves from Washington. ... However, I doubt that they distance themselves from Washington's money and arms. The term to be applied here is 'fair weather friends'.
Rice: It's Time for a New Middle East
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Report: Nasrallah is in Damascus A top Iranian envoy was in Syria on Thursday for talks on the Israeli-Hizbullah conflict in a meeting that brought together the guerrilla organization's two key sponsors, according to Iranian news reports. A Kuwaiti newspaper reported that Hizbullah leader Sheik Hassan Nasrallah was taking part in the session. ...
Iran testing Israel ahead of confrontation? Tehran is using Hezbollah's confrontation with the Jewish state to test the abilities of Iranian weapons and to observe Israeli military capabilities, Lebanon's Druze leader Walid Jumblatt charged ..."Iran is bringing in [to Lebanon] sophisticated weaponry," said Jumblatt who is head of Lebanon's Progressive Socialist Party and is largely considered the most prominent anti-Syrian Lebanese politician. "The Iranians are actually experimenting with different kinds of missiles in Lebanon by shooting them at the Israelis. Iran is using this violence to test certain of [Israel's] abilities," ...
Rice: Syria, Iran 'make a choice' US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Wednesday warned Syria and Iran that it was time for those countries to "make a choice" about their role in Middle East peace, following international crisis talks on Lebanon. ..."Syria has a responsibility," Rice said. "And we are deeply concerned, as we have said, about the role of Iran. It is high time that people make a choice." ... The New Anatolian 2006/7/27 U.S., European and Arab officials failed to make a joint call for an immediate cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah, during a key conference in Rome yesterday. ...Rice, despite heavy pressures to lean on Israel to end its two-week-old offensive, maintained that any cease-fire must be "sustainable" and that there could be "no return to the status quo ante." Her wording suggested continued U.S. support for Israel's demand that the violence must end with the Hezbollah militia disarmed or at least removed from its border. ...
Iran Against the Arabs
(an essay) The Arab states’ reaction to Israel’s assault on Hezbollah and Lebanon has been surprisingly tolerant. This should not be read as Arab acceptance of Israel as a state; rather, it is an indication of fear of a greater threat: Iran. ...An old Arab proverb goes, “Me against my brother; me and my brother against our cousin; and me, my brother and my cousin against the stranger.” Forced to make a choice, Sunni Arabs are deciding: the Jews are cousins; the Shiites, strangers. U.S. diplomats may applaud the new pragmatism, but the reason behind it is nothing to celebrate. Salon 2006/7/27 ...Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has propelled herself forward as chief cheerleader. "What we're seeing here," she said, "are the birth pangs of a new Middle East." At every press conference she repeats the phrase "a new Middle East" as though its incantation were magical. ...
U.S., Russia Remove More HEU from Libya The United States and Russia have removed another 6.6 pounds of highly enriched uranium from Libya, boosting the total to 44 pounds shipped out of the country since Tripoli gave up its WMD programs in 2003 ... Where there's one pound, there's more. Beyond that, I remain convinced that Libya completed its Muslim contract and delivered a Muslim bomb. Article and comments contributed by Bob Anderson.
Lebanese notables commend King Abdullah's efforts to support Lebanon ..."Jordan has always been a generous brother to Lebanon," said former Lebanese President Amin Jemayel. "Apart from his generosity and his humanitarian support, King Abdullah was brave enough to break the Israeli blockade imposed on Lebanon and open an airlift between Amman and Beirut," he said. "We hope the King's step wills the beginning of the road to end suffering in Lebanon. ... |
