Official: Israel Unsuccessful in Preventing Hizbullah Rockets Buildup

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An Israeli defense official said the Jewish state has not been able to stop the build up of Hizbullah's rocket arsenal.

Head of political-military affairs at Defense Ministry, Maj.-Gen Amos Gilad, told a security conference in Tel Aviv that Iran has overseen the construction of Hizbullah's arsenal of 100,000 rockets.

He also accused Tehran of spending billions of dollars to build up Hizbullah's firepower, which threatens all of Israel's territory.

"This is a military threat, not a terrorist one," Gilad said.

Israel has "not been successful in preventing a buildup (of rockets) in Lebanon," The Jerusalem Post quoted him as saying.

Alleged Israeli action to prevent Hizbullah's armament program, as mentioned by foreign press reports, is the exception, Gilad told the conference.

Turning to Iran, he said the Islamic Republic can break out to nuclear weapons "very quickly" and Israel must maintain operational readiness for any threat that may arise.

Israel today "can defeat any combination of enemies," Gilad told the conference, but the moment Iran goes nuclear and triggers an Arab nuclear arms race, the region will turn into "hell," he warned.

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Comments 16
Thumb popeye 20 May 2014, 07:37

How can you stop the terror party from building its arsenal of weapons when all the state institutions facilitate its activities and when it controls every crossing and import point and hides behind civilians.

Default-user-icon shah (Guest) 20 May 2014, 07:43

Finally Israel accept Hezbollah as a military threat not a terrorist threat..what about you people.. You have to accept it Hezbollah is one of the most famous strong men military force in the world.

Thumb Maxx 20 May 2014, 11:44

The Nazis were also strong. Israel is very strong. What does that mean? Strength does not equal "good".

Missing karim_ 20 May 2014, 08:48

I agree, Israel and its FSA-Al Qaeda jihadist terrorist allies are extremist terrorists.

Missing karim_ 20 May 2014, 08:49

Under the tabel?

Missing patriot10 20 May 2014, 08:54

I mean everyone knows it.

Thumb Maxx 20 May 2014, 11:40

You know, the thing you drum on...

Thumb Maxx 20 May 2014, 11:42

That guy in the photo holding the flag: Tangible proof that those who believe in Creationism will never benefit from the evolution of the species...

Thumb FlameCatcher 20 May 2014, 11:50

May the 100,000 rockets blow up in Nasrallah's face !

Weapons of hell for a party of terrorists !

Until we disarm Hezbollah, Lebanon will never know peace ! Hezbollah or the KEZB is the only obstacle to a prosperous Lebanon !

Thumb Abubakr 20 May 2014, 15:16

Israel Funds both sides of every conflict all over the world, every person in power, has to have the consent of the jewish lobby. I hope the day comes where my m8 comrades will see this too, that they are all traitors, no1 is ashraf el ness, they sold us for the big guys long ago, Khomeini was brought up by the C.I.A, Mossad, and France, he was given assylum in france for years, and got back to iran in a private air france, only to declare they are the great satan shortly after his arrival ? something doesnt make sense, please be reasonable guys.

Thumb Abubakr 20 May 2014, 15:22

The Iraq- Iran war is the biggest example, America and israel funded both countries to annihilate each other. And both countries gratefully accepted american and israeli help.

Thumb cedre 20 May 2014, 17:25

israel didnt fund iraq, only iran. Iranian airforce was able to fly only due to zionist spares and technicians. Actually israel bombed iraq...

Thumb bigsami 20 May 2014, 16:27

lol.....what a lame article. How can you expect Israel to stop these scumbags when they have an open door through Syria that is supplying them destructive weapons from Satan himself aka Iran. Why do you think the party of satan is in Syria along side the wimp Assad. Sooner or later Israel will indeed stop the build up by going in and cleaning house....and hopefully this time around they finish the job and rid us of this disease once and for all.

Note: No where do I commend/support/worship these Israeli scums either...but if I was to chose my poison, I would chose them over HA anyday! At least the end result will be for the better of the country!

Missing jeff070 20 May 2014, 17:01

I kinda like that. They are scared of them.

Default-user-icon James (Guest) 20 May 2014, 20:02

Bigsami .. Your new name should be Biggrumpy . :i Talk talk talk . At the end of the day . You need to understand what life is all about . Thank god . And be a good person . Not a delusional money sucking fool .

Default-user-icon luna (Guest) 22 May 2014, 07:30

Where on earth is this coming from?
You're insane.