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To be very honest... I try to follow all of the networks coverage of the situation and CNN has been far from anti-Israeli. For the most part, the coverage has been consistent on all 3 networks.
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Lebanon reports 106 killed so far in 4-day assault; Israel reports 15
This is the sad part of all of this,the human toll on both sides.And this count surely will continue to rise as long the bombs and missiles keep falling from both sides.
This is the sad part of all of this,the human toll on both sides.And this count surely will continue to rise as long the bombs and missiles keep falling from both sides.
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Israel seems to be threatening neighborhoods now in response to Lebanon targeting Israeli civilians
Israel seems to be threatening neighborhoods now in response to Lebanon targeting Israeli civilians
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Ivanhater wrote:Looks like you know what hit the fan...I just hope this does not spiral to the point where more countries are involved, it seems Iran is more than anxious to jump in the situation with Syria right behind...
Iran is already involved, just not officially. There are supposedly confirmed reports of their troops being in Southern Lebanon firing the Iranian missles that have been falling in Israel. I think the name of the missle begins with an S.
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vbhoutex wrote:Ivanhater wrote:Looks like you know what hit the fan...I just hope this does not spiral to the point where more countries are involved, it seems Iran is more than anxious to jump in the situation with Syria right behind...
Iran is already involved, just not officially. There are supposedly confirmed reports of their troops being in Southern Lebanon firing the Iranian missles that have been falling in Israel. I think the name of the missle begins with an S.
Ya, I heard about that report of 100 Iranian troops in southern Lebanon...news just keeps getting better
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Try as we may, none of us can predict, with any measure of certainty, the outcome of this conflict because there are simply too many players involved (and it's likely more will join)
I just hope that nuclear weapons don't start getting used. (That reminds me - Though not in the Mideast, there's also the North Korea factor to consider.)
Oil prices are already climbing but what are the other possible ramifications for countries not involved in the conflict?
- Iran
- Israel
- Lebanon
- Syria
I just hope that nuclear weapons don't start getting used. (That reminds me - Though not in the Mideast, there's also the North Korea factor to consider.)
Oil prices are already climbing but what are the other possible ramifications for countries not involved in the conflict?
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Iran
Israel
Lebanon
Syria
Hmmmm, if the list breaks down to that, you have 3 nations against one.. and that one being perhaps the size of the state of Massachusetts. I can assure you, they'll wait to the very last before using 'em... but before they capitulate to another bunch of butchers.. Israel will go nuke--and that's what should be the major concern here.
Frankly, I think all Iran is interested in now, for all their bravado, is to get attention off their own developing nukes, and just stir up trouble which they seem to be developing quite a penchant for. If it gets too "hot" to handle... they'll back off Juuuuuussst enough to keep it from truly going "hot"... JMHO.
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Audrey2Katrina wrote:Iran
Israel
Lebanon
Syria
Hmmmm, if the list breaks down to that, you have 3 nations against one.. and that one being perhaps the size of the state of Massachusetts. I can assure you, they'll wait to the very last before using 'em... but before they capitulate to another bunch of butchers.. Israel will go nuke--and that's what should be the major concern here.
Frankly, I think all Iran is interested in now, for all their bravado, is to get attention off their own developing nukes, and just stir up trouble which they seem to be developing quite a penchant for. If it gets too "hot" to handle... they'll back off Juuuuuussst enough to keep it from truly going "hot"... JMHO.
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Could be, but I'm not so sure about Iran's intentions...with the nutcase in charge of Iran now it seems he wants to be the new central power of the middle east, and all he needs is a nuke and a war with Israel, which seems to be closer than ever now...
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Detroit Arab-Americans protest:
Hundreds of Arab-Americans and Muslims rallied in the streets and mosques of metro Detroit Friday to protest Israeli attacks and call upon the U.S. government to help American citizens trapped in Lebanon. And they planned for more local protests in upcoming days.
In pouring rain, an estimated 500 protestors lined Warren Avenue -- the heart of east Dearborn's commercial district -- to demonstrate against Israel's push into the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
"Stop Israeli terrorism" read one large banner held up by about 20 men, who gathered with others on Warren, near Schaefer road. Many waved Lebanese flags as drivers riding by honked their horns.
Youssef Fawaz, 23, of Canton Township, waved an American flag to show his support for U.S. citizens -- including his uncle -- trapped in Lebanon because of Israel's blockade.
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Remember the 7 day war? Two or three nations invaded Israel and they sent them packing...I think for now Israel has it handled...plus we are already over in Iraq...so hopefully that will keep Iran from becoming to involved...thus keeping the hotness down...Audrey2Katrina wrote:Iran
Israel
Lebanon
Syria
Hmmmm, if the list breaks down to that, you have 3 nations against one.. and that one being perhaps the size of the state of Massachusetts. I can assure you, they'll wait to the very last before using 'em... but before they capitulate to another bunch of butchers.. Israel will go nuke--and that's what should be the major concern here.
Frankly, I think all Iran is interested in now, for all their bravado, is to get attention off their own developing nukes, and just stir up trouble which they seem to be developing quite a penchant for. If it gets too "hot" to handle... they'll back off Juuuuuussst enough to keep it from truly going "hot"... JMHO.
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A good article in the Tampa Tribune.
World Of Trouble: Watching Global Conflicts
Skip directly to the full story.
By GRETCHEN PARKER The Tampa Tribune
Published: Jul 15, 2006
A web of worries is drawing tight around this world.
Even those who don't pay close attention to political troubles in the far reaches of the globe probably noticed this week that stability is sliding. And it's happening quickly. As President Bush toured Europe this week and prepared for the G-8 Summit opening today, conditions from the Middle East to East Asia deteriorated almost by the hour.
Not all of it is connected - there is no mastermind orchestrating the warfare waged by Israel, a Taliban resurgence in Afghanistan, missiles launched by North Korea and bombs exploded on trains in India. But with each escalation, the United States has one more crisis to contend with.
Some political scientists sorting out the events blame Bush for neglecting international diplomacy while waging war in Iraq. Others hold that the Bush administration is blameless for most of the troubles, which are caused by decisions that would have been made no matter who was leading the United States.
One thing is certain: None of it is good news.
As instability increases, more of our troops are needed abroad. There are more havens for terrorist activity. Development of nuclear weapons leads to more countries getting hold of nuclear material.
And the web draws tighter.
HOT SPOTS
India/Pakistan: India's prime minister said Friday that the Bombay train bombings this week were supported by "elements across the border" - a clear reference to Pakistan. He said Pakistan must rein in terrorists before a peace process can move ahead, the strongest indication thus far that the peace process between these two nuclear powers is in peril.
Israel/Lebanon/Syria: Warfare broke out this week between Israel and Lebanon after two Israeli soldiers were captured by the Lebanon-based radical Shiite Muslim group Hezbollah. Israel blasted Lebanon's main airport, power plants and bridges and imposed a blockade by air, sea and ground; Hezbollah fired hundreds of rockets into northern Israel. Israel and President Bush blamed Iran and Syria, longtime backers of Hezbollah.
Gaza Strip: Israel already is fighting Islamic militants in the Gaza Strip. Israel is waging an operation to free a soldier captured by the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Iran: The president of Iran warned Israel on Friday that any assault on Syria would be perceived as an attack on the entire Islamic world and would be met with a "crushing response." Meanwhile, the country has been referred to the U.N. Security Council after it didn't respond to incentives designed to persuade it to suspend its nuclear program. Iran's president said the referral wouldn't deter its "right to exploit peaceful nuclear technology."
Afghanistan: Taliban followers have stepped up attacks, triggering the bloodiest fighting since the invasion that toppled the Taliban government in late 2001. More than 700 people, mostly militants, have died since mid-May. This week, Afghan and U.S.-led coalition forces killed nine militants; authorities received information that more than 200 Taliban members were mobilizing in southern Afghanistan; and the country's defense minister said it cannot secure the country without at least 150,000 troops - five times what it has.
North Korea/South Korea/Japan: A weapons crisis is escalating in East Asia after North Korea recently test-fired missiles - including a failed launch of a long-range missile thought to be capable of striking Alaska. Efforts at disarmament were in tatters after North Korea stalked out of high-level talks, and Japan insisted Friday on a U.N. Security Council resolution threatening sanctions. The move pits Japan against China and Russia, which are resisting that censure.
Iraq: Conditions continue to deteriorate as the tenuous, new U.S.-backed government fails to bring order or protect its citizens. Iraqis are terrorized daily by what some are calling an undeclared civil war between Shiite and Sunni militias. On Friday, a bomb exploded at a Sunni mosque in Baghdad, killing 14 people, and hundreds of Iraqis demonstrated to show solidarity with the Lebanese. Fears mounted that violence in the region could spiral out of control.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU
Security: Crises abroad create harbors for terrorists and compel the United States to send troops, spreading the ranks more thinly. Nuclear proliferation doesn't just mean missiles, it increases the material that can be sold to terrorist groups.
Oil Prices: They finished 4 percent higher for the week upon fears that a wider Middle East conflict could disrupt oil supply. Because oil accounts for more than 50 percent of the cost of gasoline, U.S. pump prices are likely to climb.
Stock Market: The run-up in oil raised concerns about inflation and the economy at large, sending stock prices tumbling. The Dow Jones industrial average fell more than 100 points Friday for the third straight session.
World Of Trouble: Watching Global Conflicts
Skip directly to the full story.
By GRETCHEN PARKER The Tampa Tribune
Published: Jul 15, 2006
A web of worries is drawing tight around this world.
Even those who don't pay close attention to political troubles in the far reaches of the globe probably noticed this week that stability is sliding. And it's happening quickly. As President Bush toured Europe this week and prepared for the G-8 Summit opening today, conditions from the Middle East to East Asia deteriorated almost by the hour.
Not all of it is connected - there is no mastermind orchestrating the warfare waged by Israel, a Taliban resurgence in Afghanistan, missiles launched by North Korea and bombs exploded on trains in India. But with each escalation, the United States has one more crisis to contend with.
Some political scientists sorting out the events blame Bush for neglecting international diplomacy while waging war in Iraq. Others hold that the Bush administration is blameless for most of the troubles, which are caused by decisions that would have been made no matter who was leading the United States.
One thing is certain: None of it is good news.
As instability increases, more of our troops are needed abroad. There are more havens for terrorist activity. Development of nuclear weapons leads to more countries getting hold of nuclear material.
And the web draws tighter.
HOT SPOTS
India/Pakistan: India's prime minister said Friday that the Bombay train bombings this week were supported by "elements across the border" - a clear reference to Pakistan. He said Pakistan must rein in terrorists before a peace process can move ahead, the strongest indication thus far that the peace process between these two nuclear powers is in peril.
Israel/Lebanon/Syria: Warfare broke out this week between Israel and Lebanon after two Israeli soldiers were captured by the Lebanon-based radical Shiite Muslim group Hezbollah. Israel blasted Lebanon's main airport, power plants and bridges and imposed a blockade by air, sea and ground; Hezbollah fired hundreds of rockets into northern Israel. Israel and President Bush blamed Iran and Syria, longtime backers of Hezbollah.
Gaza Strip: Israel already is fighting Islamic militants in the Gaza Strip. Israel is waging an operation to free a soldier captured by the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Iran: The president of Iran warned Israel on Friday that any assault on Syria would be perceived as an attack on the entire Islamic world and would be met with a "crushing response." Meanwhile, the country has been referred to the U.N. Security Council after it didn't respond to incentives designed to persuade it to suspend its nuclear program. Iran's president said the referral wouldn't deter its "right to exploit peaceful nuclear technology."
Afghanistan: Taliban followers have stepped up attacks, triggering the bloodiest fighting since the invasion that toppled the Taliban government in late 2001. More than 700 people, mostly militants, have died since mid-May. This week, Afghan and U.S.-led coalition forces killed nine militants; authorities received information that more than 200 Taliban members were mobilizing in southern Afghanistan; and the country's defense minister said it cannot secure the country without at least 150,000 troops - five times what it has.
North Korea/South Korea/Japan: A weapons crisis is escalating in East Asia after North Korea recently test-fired missiles - including a failed launch of a long-range missile thought to be capable of striking Alaska. Efforts at disarmament were in tatters after North Korea stalked out of high-level talks, and Japan insisted Friday on a U.N. Security Council resolution threatening sanctions. The move pits Japan against China and Russia, which are resisting that censure.
Iraq: Conditions continue to deteriorate as the tenuous, new U.S.-backed government fails to bring order or protect its citizens. Iraqis are terrorized daily by what some are calling an undeclared civil war between Shiite and Sunni militias. On Friday, a bomb exploded at a Sunni mosque in Baghdad, killing 14 people, and hundreds of Iraqis demonstrated to show solidarity with the Lebanese. Fears mounted that violence in the region could spiral out of control.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU
Security: Crises abroad create harbors for terrorists and compel the United States to send troops, spreading the ranks more thinly. Nuclear proliferation doesn't just mean missiles, it increases the material that can be sold to terrorist groups.
Oil Prices: They finished 4 percent higher for the week upon fears that a wider Middle East conflict could disrupt oil supply. Because oil accounts for more than 50 percent of the cost of gasoline, U.S. pump prices are likely to climb.
Stock Market: The run-up in oil raised concerns about inflation and the economy at large, sending stock prices tumbling. The Dow Jones industrial average fell more than 100 points Friday for the third straight session.
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The problem EVERYONE is missing here is. The Leaders of Iran and Syria don't value life like we do and will Probably use Nukes or Chemical weapons if need be. Not to mention korea. I find it amazing how so many of you say" lets handle it" or "Lets go to war" I think if you all were the ones doing the fighting your tune may change. Sorry but don't we have enough to deal with.
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Overnight...a barrage of rockets pounded the northern Israeli city of Haifa in the worst strike on Israel since violence broke out along the border with Lebanon last week.
NINE KILLED IN HIZBOLLAH ROCKET ATTACK ON HAIFA...
Israeli PM warns of 'far-reaching consequences' for attack...
Iran warns Israel of 'unimaginable losses' if Syria hit...
NINE KILLED IN HIZBOLLAH ROCKET ATTACK ON HAIFA...
Israeli PM warns of 'far-reaching consequences' for attack...
Iran warns Israel of 'unimaginable losses' if Syria hit...
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Israeli military recovers bodies of three sailors missing after their ship was hit by Hezbollah missile Friday, according to Israel Defense Forces.
Israel PM: Attack has "far-reaching implications"
• Hezbollah says it fired "tens" of rockets at Haifa
• Israeli forces bomb power plant near Beirut
• Explosions heard in Beirut throughout the night
http://www.cnn.com/
Israel PM: Attack has "far-reaching implications"
• Hezbollah says it fired "tens" of rockets at Haifa
• Israeli forces bomb power plant near Beirut
• Explosions heard in Beirut throughout the night
http://www.cnn.com/
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Stephanie wrote:Janice wrote:Lebanon says Italy has relayed Israeli conditions for it to stop assault on Lebanon: hand over two captured Israeli soldiers and pull back from border area.
I wonder if Lebanon actually has "control" over what Hezbollah does.
I hope this works.
I don't know Step, the way I hear it Hezbollah basically controls Lebanon...
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