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SUBJECT: TFLE01: KUWAIT MEDIA REACTION - LEBANON 
 
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Sunday, July 30, 2006 
 
-- "Solidarity and Support" Ali Al-Baghli wrote in the moderate 
Arabic daily Al-Qabas (7/30): 
 
"Israel crossed many red lines in its war against Lebanon.  It used 
cluster bombs against civilians - internationally banned weapons. 
It targeted ambulances and UN shelters and displaced more than a 
million Lebanese.  For all those who suffered, this will certainly 
increase their hatred toward Israel.  Therefore, we implore the 
international community to pressure Israel and stop battling because 
it is the stronger party and the least likely to sustain harm in 
this disproportionate conflict." 
 
-- "Hezbollah... Epic Determination" is Dr. Sajed Al-Abdali's piece 
in the moderate Arabic daily Al-Rai Al-A'am (7/30): 
 
"Hezbollah proved that militarily and tactically it is more capable 
than all the modern Arab armies.  With its resolve and 
determination, it accomplished what our armies failed to achieve in 
their eternal struggle with the Zionist enemy.  Hezbollah proved 
that the example is not in the enormity of a military machine or the 
size of an army, but what is in the hearts of defenders.  Not only 
did Hezbollah humiliate the Israeli army before their people and 
deepen the Arab peoples' disappointment toward their leaders and 
governments.  They proved to the whole nation that they are able to 
change history, and this they will do." 
 
-- "Proud Lebanon" is how Shaker Awad commented in the moderate 
Arabic daily Al-Watan (7/30): 
 
"The weakness of the Arab governments and their indifference toward 
the barbaric Zionist attacks against Lebanon with America's blessing 
is a disgrace.  However, the Lebanese resistance has demonstrated 
their steadfastness and their ability to inflict serious damage on 
the Zionists... to say that Hezbollah must be dismantled before 
peace can be achieved in Lebanon is a sham.  The reason behind such 
statements is that without Hezbollah, Lebanon would be an open arena 
for Zionist expansion and control." 
 
-- "Death to Us" is how Mohammed Al-Shibani commented in the 
moderate Arabic daily Al-Qabas (7/30): 
 
"Who except America made and eliminated Saddam? Who but America 
foolishly creates terrorism? Who but America sells weapons around 
the world?  America frightened the whole world, including its own 
people with the 'war on terrorism', a terrorism of their own 
creation.  The battle moved from capturing Saddam to killing 
Zarqawi... to creating friction between the Sunnis and Shiites... 
all the handiwork of America.  But, who could say 'Stop!' to 
America? Will the civil war in Iraq remain contained in Iraq, or 
will America spread it across the region through its stupid policy?" 
 
 
-- "Their Tears Are Holy" female columnist Mona Al-Ayyaf wrote 
moderate Arabic daily Al-Qabas (7/30): 
 
"While Lebanon turns into a bleeding and injured country, Italy 
holds a conference and invites all donor countries to participate 
and assist in rebuilding Lebanon.  Isn't it comic that the U.S., one 
of the biggest international donors, is asking others to participate 
despite sending Israel thousand-ton bombs to shell Lebanon? Ask for 
international support and you will get it from the U.S., ask for aid 
and you will get it from hundreds of Zionist NGOs who will collect 
donations and recruit senators and enlist the press and media. 
Israel has owned the world for a long time through money, bribes, 
spying, and ownership of the largest media outlets.  They influence 
the election of the president and the vice president." 
 
-- "Plot of the Disintegrated Middle East" is Ahmad Al-Dayeen's 
piece in the moderate Arabic daily Al-Rai Al-A'am (7/30): 
 
"According to Ralph Peters' article in the 'Armed Forces Journal,' 
he proposed the repartition of the Middle East on ethnic and 
sectarian lines.  That aside, two important facts must be addressed: 
1) ninety years ago, in 1916, the Sykes-Picot Agreement allowed the 
two imperialist powers, France and Great Britain, to divide and 
redraw the map of the Middle East.  Something not impossible to 
carry out today since subjugating the region is being accomplished 
by crushing all resistance in Lebanon and Palestine;  2) Western 
NGOs and their specialized publications are effective academic 
 
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institutions unlike their Arab counterparts. They are influential 
entities with strong links to government decision makers.  Some are 
even active participants in decision making.  We must not naively 
disregard what is plotted and planned for us." 
 
-- "Lebanon Will Not Be Vanquished" is the title of Columnist 
Mohammed Zein's piece in the moderate Arabic daily Al-Seyassah 
(7/30): 
 
"In his latest statement, President Bush called on Syria and Iran to 
intervene to stop Hezbollah from shelling north Israel with rockets. 
 This means that Bush is convinced that Syria and Iran are the only 
two countries able to reign in Hezbollah.  So, why doesn't he send 
an envoy from his administration to Syria and Iran, and why hasn't 
he invited the two countries to the Rome conference since they 
control the cards vis-`-vis southern Lebanon?  How could Bush 
isolate Syria and Iran, and then ask them to intervene and save the 
situation?" 
 
-- "How Will the New Middle East Be Born" is how Editor in chief 
Ahmad Al-Jarallah commented in the moderate Arabic daily Al-Seyassah 
(7/30): 
 
"According to U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, current 
events in Lebanon will pave the way for the birth of a new Middle 
East.  However, it appears that nothing will materialize until Iraq, 
Lebanon and Afghanistan are reduced to rubble... Iran and Syria are 
the only two counties resisting the project... the birth of a new 
Middle East has become a precondition for ending the war in Lebanon. 
 Lebanon's devastation and loss of life is the price for the birth 
of a new peaceful, democratic and free Middle East.  What we don't 
want is a patchwork of solutions that would render Lebanon 
vulnerable to additional wars." 
 
-- "Who Will Shout First?" is Salah Al-Fadhli's piece in the 
moderate Arabic daily Al-Rai Al-A'am (7/30): 
 
"Who will win the war?  Israel's goal is to eliminate Hezbollah so 
it will not harm Israel. Hezbollah's goal is to create a terror 
balance against Israel so that Lebanon won't be a tasty morsel 
easily swallowed by Israel... Condoleezza Rice's statement about a 
new Middle East is wishful thinking.  The reality is what happens on 
the ground; what Israel cannot achieve with power cannot be imposed 
by diplomacy. If Israel can eliminate Hezbollah, then let it.  But, 
if it fails, which is assured, then the new Middle East dream will 
not happen.  The winner will be the one who can bear more and shout 
first.  Hezbollah's determination, resolve, sacrifice and planning 
should be a model to all armies... If they are really serious about 
martyrdom, then the imbeciles who are committing suicide operations 
and killing innocent civilians in Iraq should go to Lebanon and 
Israel." 
 
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