War News

I'm going to use this post for links to war news.

News Flashes from Haaretz.

The Rockets of Hizbollah

Olmert speaks of changes in the region.

Big Pharoah is amazed that the Saudis and other Arab countries are (sort of) backing Israel. I look at the players: sort of a scorecard.

Here is a comment I left at the Big Pharoah's:

I must say that maybe the Middle East is waking up and seeing that its obsession with Israel and the financing of death squads and militias may not be the wisest policy in the long run.

Some day the oil will run out. If by that time all you have done is spent your money on fights (losing all the time) there will be nothing. Not even glory. Commerce is the wave of the future.

The first real clue was that the Arab world suddenly got stingy with the Palestinians once Hamas took over. A Persian vs Arab (with its religious connotation as well) idea took over the conflict.

When the shooting is over (October or November - Iran will get included) I do not believe Arab countries will want to keep financing the usual group of thugs. There is no profit in it.

Syria is supplying Hizbollah with rockets. Says former Israeli Defence Minister Shaul Mofaz. Who is fluent in Persian (Iran).


Defensetech

The Israeli strategy appears to be designed to do two things. First, the Israelis are trying to prevent any supplies from entering Lebanon, including reinforcements. That is why they are attacking all coastal maritime facilities. Second, they are degrading the roads in Lebanon. That will keep reinforcements from reaching Hezbollah fighters engaged in the south. As important, it will prevent the withdrawal and redeployment of heavy equipment deployed by Hezbollah in the south, particularly their rockets, missiles and launchers. The Israelis are preparing the battlefield to prevent a Hezbollah retreat or maneuver.

Hezbollah's strategy has been imposed on it. It seems committed to standing and fighting. The rate of fire they are maintaining into Israel is clearly based on an expectation that Israel will be attacking. The rocketry guarantees the Israelis will attack. Hezbollah has been reported to have anti-tank and anti-air weapons. The Israelis will use airmobile tactics to surround and isolate Hezbollah concentrations, but in the end, they will have to go in, engage and defeat Hezbollah tactically. Hezbollah obviously knows this, but there is no sign of disintegration on its part. At the very least, Hezbollah is projecting an appetite for combat. Sources in Beirut, who have been reliable to this point, say Hezbollah has weapons that have not yet been seen, such as anti-aircraft missiles, and that these will be used shortly.

Suggested by commetn at Big Pharoah.

I posted this comment:

Iran in control of events? I'm not so sure.

Bush is smiling a lot lately. He is giving Syria a hard time. Adn Iran has done him a favor by promising to get dragged in if Syria is attacked.

I'd say Iran was in charge until Israel "over reacted" in Lebanon. The reaction of the Syrian Foreign Minister screaming at the Saudis et. al. for not backing them against the Israelis is an indication.

Every one expected at worst the usual diplomatic two step. Except the leash on the dog appears at best slack and at worst broken.

atT. P. Barnett.

Imshin has one or two things to say to the Lebanese people. Not all of the things said are complimentary.

The Israeli Defence Minister speaks.

"We do not plan to end this war before reality is transformed," the minister vowed. "We will change the situation as I have stated – the terrorists will no longer be sitting on Israel's northern border. They will not be allowed to continue to purchase arms and missiles. We will no longer turn a blind eye to the axis of evil and terror," Peretz stated.

Commenting on the Lebanese government, he said: "Sovereignty means responsibility. Those unable to rein in operations that take place inside their territory should not blame Israel for its actions."

Normblog presents a perspective from the non-insane left.

jdwill left this link in the comments on another thread. Lots of Lebanese blogs and news.

J Bloggers have lots of links. And a list of upcoming pro Israel rallies.

War and Piece

Op For

Dove's Eye View

Lazer Brody

Michael Ledeen says: it is The Same War

Israpundit

Elder of Zion

AbbaGav

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