Exclusive: IDF can stay in Lebanon

[sabra]

http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1153292054929&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

Exclusive: IDF can stay in Lebanon

While the IDF needs until the end of the week to deal Hizbullah a fatal blow, the military is prepared to remain in southern Lebanon for as long as it takes, even several months, until a multinational force takes control of the territory, IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Maj.-Gen. Moshe Kaplinsky told The Jerusalem Post Tuesday.

"The IDF knows how to operate for as long as it takes even if it means remaining in the territory for a long time," Kaplinsky told the Post during a visit to a military base along the northern border. The general said the IDF was currently working according to an operational plan in which IDF troops would push their way through southern Lebanon until the Litani River, some 40 kilometers from the border with Israel. But if necessary, he said, the IDF was prepared to travel even further northward.

On Tuesday, the largest military force was operating in Lebanon since Israel launched Operation Change of Direction on July 12 following the abduction of two soldiers in a cross-border Hizbullah attack. Paratroopers were operating in the village of Aita al-Sha'ab near Shtula, troops from the Golani Brigade were operating near the village of Al Adisya north of Metula, the Nahal Brigade was operating near the village of Ataybah close by and the Armored Corps 7th Brigade was operating near Maroun a-Ras.

Also Tuesday, thousands of IDF reservists were gearing up for the first incursion of reservists into southern Lebanon.

[babylonsister]

1. What a lousy title. IDF 'determined' to stay in Lebanon sounds

more like it.

[Canuckistanian]

11. Sounds like they gave themselves permission to stay

That was nice of themselves.

[saigon68]

16. They Do have the NEOCON and the CHIMP'S Permission

What more do you need

They can even kill a few Islamics while they are there too.

[Don Claybrook]

2. well, we can all stop arguing now

Hezbollah will be destroyed by the end of the week, say lunchtime in the Eastern US? We can put all our differences behind us, since there will be no more Hezbollah and Israel will no doubt be packed up and back home by Saturday, Sunday at the latest.

What a load of garbage.

[w4rma]

3. Give us another inch and we promise we won't take a mile this time. (nt)

[Dhalgren]

4. What's the time-line for Israel moving setters into what used to be

southern Lebanon? The land there is really good and that Litani River sure has got lots of water. I say the settlements start by the end of the year, but that may be optimistic. Man, it will be good to have real human beings all the way to the Litani! I mean before it was just populated by those sub-human Arabs! Go Israel! :eyes:

[Make7]

5. I hope it's less than 18 years this time.

I guess the Bush dream of Iraq being an example for the rest of the ME is not too far off the mark.

-Make7

[IndianaGreen]

6. Sharon would have never done this!

He had his fill of Lebanon occupation. Having Israel occupy any part of Lebanon would be a defeat for all remaining moderates in the region, and will lead to the ultimate defeat of American interests in the Middle East. Israel will leave Lebanon in worse shape than the way it entered.

[Purveyor]

7. And just how far along is Iran with "the bomb"? eom

[Erika]

8. How many civilians will Israel kill in their occupation

of a sovereign nation? When will enough be enough for them? How do they measure success? Remember, our taxes are paying for the invasion and occupation.

Any more pictures of Israeli girls signing warheads to kill the Lebanese?

[leesa]

9. All I can say is that I hope Karma is swift and sure for Israel.

[umtalal]

15. Amen n/t

[regnaD kciN]

10. How do you say "Mission Accomplished"...

...in Hebrew? :eyes:

[Roy]

12. didn't some posters say that that's the price.....

of losing a war, the victor keep the land.

Why is it that super powers and super militaries only attack defensless countries?

[Erika]

13. Good point.

The powers don't want to fight a war they can't win. Aka bullies.

[umtalal]

14. I would like them to try

the blood path they will suffer will be delicious. :9

[Az_lefty]

17. Well this should certainly bring a lasting peace to the Middle East

you can now expect a big push to ramp up terrorist organizations to counter act this move. Nice work bunnypants (peace is war, love is hate)