Jumblat: Syrian Intelligence behind Zawahiri’s Support for Syrian Revolt
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Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblat questioned on Tuesday al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri’s call for supporting the Syrian revolt, saying that he is seeking to tarnish the opposition’s peaceful movement.
He said in a statement: “The timing of the call indicates that the development was orchestrated by the Syrian intelligence.”
He explained that the Syrian regime’s linking of the Syrian uprising to al-Qaida is an attempt for it to justify its claims that “terrorist gangs” are creating unrest in the country.
The regime has vowed to continue its crackdown against these “gangs”.
Jumblat added that the regime will use Zawahiri’s call to justify the ongoing crackdown.
Furthermore, he noted that some local Lebanese powers will likely employ the development to maintain their claims that al-Qaida had infiltrated the Bekaa town of Arsal.
A few months ago, Defense Minister Fayez Ghosn stated that members of the terrorist organization had infiltrated the town and later entered Syria.
Days after his declaration, twin bombing erupted in Damascus, which the Syrian regime blamed on al-Qaida.
The March 14-led opposition slammed Ghosn’s remarks, saying that he may be linking Lebanon to the developments in Syria.
Zawahiri on Sunday voiced his support for Syria's uprising and urged Muslims in several countries, including Lebanon, to come to the aid of Syrian rebels confronting President Bashar Assad's forces.
"I appeal to every Muslim and every free, honorable one in Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon, to rise to help his brothers in Syria with all that he can," he said in a new video message released on jihadist Internet forums.
A Muslim should help the rebels “with his life, money, opinion, as well as information," he added.
In the video titled "Onwards, Lions of Syria,” he criticized the Syrian regime for crimes against its citizens, and praised those rising up against the government.
14 February 2012, 14:45
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I don't doubt it...They kill their own people, assassinate Lebanese leaders and spread mis-information...What a fascist corrupt regime but amazingly M8 people support it. M8 would love to model Lebanon's government after Assad's...they hate Zionists, wahabis, democracy and progress...what a joke they are!!!
14 February 2012, 15:05
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Wow Walid,that is the quickest 180 degree turn I have witnessed for quiet a while, congratulation.Lance corporal Michel Aoun would be full of envy.I wonder how do the brave Druze manage with Walid erratic behavior?
14 February 2012, 15:38
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Zawahiri’s a wahabi, of-coarse he supports those fighting against the Syrian regime. once the Syrian regime falls is when the real firworks begin, the wahabi fanatics will want to give back what rightfully belongs to Syria. Mr jumblat and gaega will be wondering where they went wrong once their saudi sponsored allies in Lebanon turn on them and become advocates for the greater Syrian motherland, and guess what, the shias will save there asses and support them as well... heehe cant wait.
14 February 2012, 15:54
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well said ya batal. help us save more anguish in Lebanon and please resign from this useless government asap.
14 February 2012, 15:59
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and your theory about bad muslims at the origin of the revolts is typically the propaganda syrian regime wants you to believe so that you back them up!
syrian regime wants to make this revolution appear like a religious campaign against them to appear like victims! whereas the people of syria are fed up with being choked by this dictatorship!
the USA and other western countries always had the same motto to keep moubarrak ben ali and co in power: the fear of the bad muslims! you are just repeating the old US policy without even been aware of it!
you are laughable...
14 February 2012, 16:27
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No one knows how Syrian intelligence operates better than Jumblat and Berri.
14 February 2012, 16:37
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Jumblat knows he has reached he point of no return and that he is heading towards the abyss, so he is unleashing his fury like a cornered beast who knows he is finished. Decent Lebanese, REJOICE.
14 February 2012, 17:11
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Al Qaeda also called for supporting the revolution in Libya. It doesn't mean they actually have any influence, they're trying to take credit for movements because they've always preyed on people in the middle east hating their dictatorial governments for recruitment.
14 February 2012, 19:12
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You have a lot of opposition (5 so far). Can you believe how many stupid people are in Lebanon. This is why these leaders will exist till eternity.
14 February 2012, 20:07
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jumblat is going crazy. he's getting close to zionist media war terrorists.
he has long way to go still, as it's not easy to reach their level of madness.
14 February 2012, 21:09
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jabalahbal s comedy show is back to make us laugh! nothing to say but sure in dismay!
14 February 2012, 22:51
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the new answering software from zionist information war department is sometimes working but not always. it's still beta version.
14 February 2012, 21:23
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there is so much to gain from staying in the government (not the least, making sure he has a favourable electoral law), and as they (Hizballah and Aoun) need him badly (if he flips, he can bring the government down) he can blackmail them (Hizballah and Aoun) as much as he wants, and by doing so, he pleases the other side (Hariri/Geagea), to the point of almost being their ally... so he knows he can move their anytime now. He is the master of changing sides.
14 February 2012, 21:03
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The Syrian regime would do anything to discredit the opposition. It has this abilities of skewing the truth for its own interest. But this is unlikely to succeed. The only solution of for Assad ro abscond and find somewhere to hide (Iran is an option - Since he loves dealing with turbans and religious people who will take the hell out of him after he relinquishes power.)
the D-day is coming for sure.
14 February 2012, 22:57
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This the same kind of declaration as those of Omar Bakri who was senteced to life imprionment in Lebanon before being released thanks to Hezb of Wilayat al-Faqih
15 February 2012, 03:36
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This proves to everyone that Jumblat is the "genius" that only fables talk about! He, apparently, has not miscalculated big time, has not lost it to the point of having an almost daily lame blabber show a la Dr. Dajaja, is not hallucinating and does not feel that he has no place else to go to now other than to rejoin the band of losers whose faces are stuck to the eternal wailing wall! Poor hopeless hopefuls.
15 February 2012, 07:50
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bigdig, taymour is on patriotic side. there is no problem with him. never really had problems with him, even when his father was bought to betray our country.
and jumblat is demented he doesn't know on what side he is anymore.
15 February 2012, 08:14
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Walid baik, You are way over-analyzing. I say have a few sips of arak and relax man. Just quit politics and hand it over to Taimour baik.
15 February 2012, 08:41
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the filthy zionist media terrorists hallucinate something about iran and holes and attacking own people...wow...looks like zionist information war department stoped hiring people with middle lunacy and went on to extreme lunatics.
15 February 2012, 09:30
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Same lame blah blah comments just to say I exist .A good advice to you habal go get yourself a gfd or even a boyfd and start getting laid . It will vent out your frustrations .
15 February 2012, 10:40
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Et toi, opportuniste, serpillère de Qatar et de Hariri qui est derrière toi. Le sang qui est sur tes mains ne profitera pas longtemps.
