Lieberman Says Lebanese Army an 'Integral Part of Hizbullah'

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Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman claimed Tuesday that the Lebanese Army has lost "its independence by becoming an integral part of Hizbullah, which gives it its orders."

Israeli leaders frequently warn Lebanon that the country's army and civilian infrastructure would be overwhelmingly targeted if Hizbullah attacks from civilian areas in any future war.

Lieberman also said that Lebanon and Syria would constitute "one front" against Israel if a new war were to break out.

Hizbullah and Israel fought a devastating conflict in 2006, and the Lebanese Shiite group is currently backing President Bashar al-Assad's regime in the Syrian civil war.

Both countries border Israel to its north.

"In the next war in the north of the country, Lebanon will not be the only front," Lieberman said in a speech to soldiers.

"There is now only one front in the north composed of Lebanon, Syria, Hizbullah, the Bashar al-Assad regime and all those who help his regime."

Israel's military believes Hizbullah has between 100,000 and 120,000 short- and medium-range missiles and rockets, as well as several hundred long-range missiles, with the medium-range missiles capable of reaching Tel Aviv.

Lieberman evoked the possibility of a simultaneous conflict in the north and in the south with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

"The battle will take place on the northern and southern fronts," he said. 

"There is no longer war on one front. It's our basic assumption and it is what our military is preparing for."

Since 2008, Israel has fought three wars with Hamas, which also receives support from Iran.

Israel has sought to avoid becoming involved in the Syrian civil war, but acknowledges carrying out dozens of air strikes there to stop what it says are advanced weapons deliveries to Hizbullah.

Comments 13
Thumb EagleDawn 10 October 2017, 17:10

Lieberman Says Lebanese Army an 'Integral Part of Hizbullah'

Mystic says:
"Mystic
The LAF and Hezbollah are one."

Thumb janoubi 10 October 2017, 18:19

It is not he who agreed with the enemy but you ya iranian troll.

Thumb janoubi 10 October 2017, 18:25

Mystic 24 August 2017, 22:02
The LAF and Hezbollah are one.
http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/234519-nasrallah-hizbullah-syrian-army-committed-to-negotiating-with-is-on-captive-lebanese-troops

Thumb thepatriot 11 October 2017, 01:16

lol yuppies!!

Thumb thepatriot 11 October 2017, 01:16

very true though...

Thumb justin 10 October 2017, 17:27

Lieberman is simply confirming what Aoun has said on several occasions. Nothing new here.

Thumb shab 10 October 2017, 21:29

Israelis are out natural enemy and we expect nothing less and we know how to handle them. But the filthy murdering militia are the enemy within. They are the worst and must be dealt with firmly.

Thumb ansarullah 10 October 2017, 17:50

may god bless hezbollah aka the lebanese army, the last sanctuary for Lebanon.

Lan Tousba Zainabu Maratayyn

Lan Lan Lan

Thumb gma-bs-artist. 10 October 2017, 18:50

Sorry Lieberman that's not accurate and this is the proof

https://vid.me/4Mlyj

Thumb justin 10 October 2017, 18:57

read what al tufeili said.

الطفيلي: لا حل للأزمة ما دام آل الاسد في السلطة… والشيعة سيدفعون الثمن الأغلى
وليس بعيداً، وفي معرض تناوله مسألة العقوبات على “حزب الله”، لفت الطفيلي الى “انها جزء من سياسة الخداع كما كان يحصل قديماً، واليوم لا نعلم ما اذا كانت مهمة “حزب الله” في خدمة هذه العقوبات قد انتهت”؟
https://www.lebanese-forces.com/2017/10/09/sobhi-toufayli-7/

Thumb lubnani.masi7i 10 October 2017, 19:40

Lieberman is spot on. Facts are facts.
Aoun will live the day ( maybe not ) to regret his treacherous stances.

Missing un520 10 October 2017, 21:48

As soon as a full-blown war erupts between Israel and Hezbollah, the Lebanese Army will split up into one sunni/christian/druze-faction and one shiah.

Missing un520 10 October 2017, 22:28

Because only one of these factions believe in the Iranian project...