Arab League declares support for Lebanon, calls on UN to step in

20 Quick Facts About Jerusalem and The Arab-Israeli Conflict 1. Nationhood and Jerusalem: Israel became a nation in 1312 B.C.E., two thousand years before the rise of Islam. 2. Arab refugees in Israel began identifying themselves as part of a Palestinian people in 1967, two decades after the establishment of the modern State of Israel. 3. Since the Jewish conquest in 1272 B.C.E; the Jews have had dominion over the land for one thousand years with a continuous presence in the land for the past 3,300 years. 4. The only Arab dominion since the conquest in 635 C.E. lasted no more than 22 years. 5. For over 3,300 years, Jerusalem has been the Jewish capital. Jerusalem has never been the capital of any Arab or Muslim entity. Even when the Jordanians occupied Jerusalem, they never sought to make it their capital, and Arab leaders did not come to visit. 6. Jerusalem is mentioned over 700 times in Tanach, the Jewish Holy Scriptures

Msg 2 says it's from Fritz but aimed at my #2, of which there isn't. I open it and it's a post from Wolf asking about the Fence and if Pals built it, so that's what I'll address. Barbara, the Pals would never build the fence. First, they've never learned how to build a nation, only to destroy, so they've always come to Israel to find work. Second, the PLO Charter, ARticle 24, says that Palestine is only Israel and specifically excludes Gaza and the West Bank from that land. Why would they wall themselves off from "their land." Until you accept that Jews agreed with UNR181 while ARabs said no and declared war, you'll never understand the issue of land here. Yes, some Jews say that god told them that everything West of the Jordan is ours, but our govt's policy has always been the three State solution. Meanwhile, Arab govts have always said that dhimmis do not have the right to free themselves from subjugation and that Israel should be wiped out.

UN YOU FOR GET WHO CONTROLS WORLD'S OIL.

Here you have a group of Arab Crybabies in the article condeming Israel because they are bunch of losers. They start a fight, lose and cry foul. It has been that way since 1948. The Arabs are the biggest aggressors and losers in the world who have contributed nothing to civilization except suicide bombers. They don't even know how to harvest their own oil without US know how.

so called moderate, but scared arabs. we are left to do the dirty work they are to scared to do.

analysis, stupid understandings, stupid ideas, out of touch with reality. sounds a philosopicaly bankrupt lefty to me.

analysis, stupid understandings, stupid ideas, out of touch with reality. sounds a philosopicaly bankrupt lefty to me.

exodus17:16 for he said becuase the Lord hath sworn that the Lord will have war with Amalek from generation to generation

Donald, what you say is clear, but there is an almost forgotten word that now needs to be factored into the equation: reparations. The wanton damage being caused by Israel in the Lebanon has to be paid for. It is time for the world to take action and one way to begin is to use the courts to seize Israeli assets to pay for what they are doing. It would appear to be covered by anti-terror legislation. If any extra evidence were needed, the reports of the use of illegal poisons in weaponry used against Gaza families should show intent by the IAF to act as a terror organization.

As was easily predicted the elephant has given birth to - nothing - not even a mouse.

various Arab Ministers criticized Hezbola for their cross border raids into Israel that sparked the israeli military to enter lebanon and attack thse terrorists. Some ministers asked why are these ministers criticizing "the resistance" A very good question why should there in fact be a resistance movement in lebanon at all. Israel withdrew, and the Un certified the withdrawal right down to the last centimeter. So why does Hizbolah exist as a resistance,terror org in Lebanon. The answer is this. lebanon is weak and cannot throw them out with no air force, only 70,000 troops on paper, they are powerless to get rid of these syrian and iranian backed thugs. Face it, they have no reason for being there in the first place. If nothing else comes from this LIC, Lebanon will realize it will have to take full control of its own territory, and this no doubt will make the Israelis happy. Unfortunately it has taken this conflict to get the message home

Arabs will never unite as long as they have OIL. The whole world knows that. Its waisting time to even right an article about their meetings. May be we can use the space for an advertisement

First of all, they're not occupied territories, they are disputed territories. It is land that Israel won in a war of self defense. When you win a war of self defense, international law allows for annexing land from your enemy for the purposes of defending your borders. This is exactly what Israel is doing.

no mercy at all - finito bla bla's heard since years...no more rockets on IL earth...things must be achieved till eradication of hezballah and hamas terrorists

President Bush has offered to send Paris Hilton to Beirut and when all 3 Israeli soldiers are released unharmed she will lift up her dress .

From the article, "In Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah was to meet Saturday afternoon with Ali Larijani, Iran's top nuclear negotiator, whose country is a top backer of Hamas and Hezbollah. The two would discuss "the situation after Israeli forces launched attacks on Lebanon, and search for way out," a Saudi diplomat said on condition of anonymity because he was not allowed to speak to the media." That "the situation after Israeli forces launched attacks on Lebanon, ..." is sick! This is actually "the situation after the Hezbollah attacked Israel and kidnapped its two soldiers..." They still ain't being non-partial! But Baruch H'Shem, that the Messiah is coming real soon, and sure is He full of wrath!

As is typicalwith these terrorist groups when they are getting anililated they cry truce. They are such cowards. Their days in southern lLebanon are over

So, according to Mr. Walid Moallem, Syrian Foreign Minister, Hezbollah is carrying out "legitimate acts in line with international resolutions and the UN charter". Definitely crazy. And there's nothing more dangerous than crazy people ruling. As one lebanese minister has said recently: "Syria give orders, Hezbollah executes them and Lebanon loses". All my support for Israel. In the fight between democracy and tyranny, I always choose democracy. I choose Israel. I'm with Israeli people, you are not alone and will never be alone.

What does your bullshit about the fence have anything to do with the situation in Lebanon where the UN certified that Israel had withdrawn completely. Do us all a favor and withdraw up your own ass. And then build a fence there.

The meeting of the Arab Foreign Ministers once again proved to the Arab street , that their regimes are imposed on them and certainly those regimes are not doing what they people want and wish. Thus delegitimizing themselves. The only power that keeps them intact is Israel , the USA and reactionary powers in Europe. They like the likes of Abdullah and Abdullah , of Mubarak and Sabah , and Althani and Bin Said , and so on.....

Only when we strike fear into their hearts do they react. It works both ways. You expect Israel to be restrained, yet under the false premise of "resistance" deadly and lethal organizations allow themselves to cross Israel's sovereign borders and do as they please. Israel's response was well deserved, to the degree that it was willing to put the lives of its own citizens at risk. And if the Lebanon is finally waking up and wanting to assume responsibility for its border with Israel, well and good, but I am still glad that we have a superb army, and a dedicated, united government on this issue, that if EVER Jewish lives are jeopardized, civilian or military, it will not hesitate to defend its territory and people. History has proven time and time again, that it is folly to put that responsibility into anybody else's hands.

Hariri said, "Israel has to understand that Lebanon is .. a state fighting for freedom, and the Lebanese have to unite and stay united," Hariri said. In other words, Lebanon is at war with Israel. Therefore, it is appropriate for Israel to defend itself against the entire "state" of Lebanon.

I agree that no country should occupy the land of others, therefore the USA should return Texas, Arizona, New Mexico and California to Mexico.

There are wars in progress in Afghanistan, Iraq, Algeria, Sudan, Kashmir, Morocco, Lebanon, and Gaza. If the Arab Street isn't frightened, it ought to be.

Dear world, consider the reaction of a normal Jew from Israel. In 1920 and 1921 and 1929, there were no territories of 1967 to impede peace between Jews and Arabs. Indeed, there was no Jewish State to upset anybody Nevertheless, the same oppressed and repressed Palestinians slaughtered tens of Jews in Jerusalem, Jaffa, Safed and Hebron.Indeed, 67 Jews were slaughtered one day in Hebron in 1929. Dear world, why did the Arabs - the Palestinians - massacre 67 Jews in one day in 1929? Could it have been their anger over Israeli aggression in 1967? And why were 510 Jewish men, women and children slaughtered in Arab riots between 1936-39? Was it because Arabs were upset over 1967? And when you, dear world, proposed a UN Partition Plan in 1947 that would have created a "Palestinian State" alongside a tiny Israel and the Arabs cried "no" and went to war and killed 6,000 Jews - was that "upset" caused by the aggression of 1967? And, by the way, dear world, why did we not hear you

Not sure if you are aware but the Sheeba farms are still occupied by the IDF , Yes as we speak . so the sheeba farms should be a 100% free not 80% and the Lebanese prisoners of war should be free , after the israeli withdrawal it was illegal to kidnapp them and take them to israel . So as long as their is land occupied and lebanese prisoners in Israel , the resistance continues . and Hizballah is no Saudi Door mat , it is a group of brave men who are ready to fight for their cause (and not be interested in $$$ like the saudis ) yes athey are not as powerful as Israel but hey , the ALgerians fought the Mighty French empire and freed Algerian after it was called French republic for 135 years ! Freedom is a right for everyone , including the people in Darfur absolutely and the leaders in Khartoum belong in the Hague if you ask me . shame the Canadian , the Qataris, the Norwegian and the chinese are still doing oil business with them.

They were trying to speak and suppor their masters in the whitehouse and criticize Hizballah , but the latter , laughed at them when saudi called them crazy in 2000 facing israel . But ISrael was pushed OUT in Darkness and it was the resistance that pushed it out. I know Saudi wants to show support to the zionists (it deals with in their carlyle group and their Paris Disney Shares ) and their masters in the US , and the least they could do after 9/11 was to be supportive of the US , can you imagine of the 15 highjackers were syrians ? after all saudi was left untouched . But the saudis were defeated at the meeting and the general decision was : Support to resistance as long as there is occupation . saudis should try the IDF violence to know what resistance is , they are lucky they have never been invaded .

Fabulous speach whitch going on by PM of Lebanon Niniora in which he is saying that, implicitly, that Hizbollah should go back to be a political party and not army which is doing unconstutional functions. It is an attempt to try and reassurt the Sovereignty of the Lebanese Government over all of its territory. You all have to get hold of the speech, it is an acquiscence that Israel and Lebanon should cooperate and allow the Lebanese government to take responsibility of all the citizens in all the territory of the nation.

Dear me, the Arab states are more moderate than the editorial staff of Haaretz? Oh wait, that's always been the case. Sorry, please continue.

Yes Omar, however Israel only wants a state where Jews can escape "prejudice".... against themselves... however prejudice to any other religiong is strrictly permitted.

Saudis declaration should be: "We want Israel to finish his agression against Hezbollah...but to finish it, complete!! Don't leave problems unresolved please"

Perhaps the Arab states are beginning to realize that radical Islamic terror groups threaten them just as much as Israel. The enemy of my enemy is my friend might be an over statement but the latest Saudi statement can be read just that way. If they manage a solid statement against the radicals it could shorten the battle against Hamas and Hizzublla by alot. They are sending Iran and Syria a message that their brand of totalitarianism is even too much for them.

Israel has to understand that Lebanon is not a terrorist state but a state fighting for freedom, and the Lebanese have to unite and stay united," Hariri said If true, first thing Lebanon should have done, was to desarm Hizbollah, deploy its army to the border with Israel. We would not have the actual situation only if the lebanese government acted as demanded and as a souvereign state acts. But no, the lebanese government did nothig alike. Now they shout around that Lebanon is not responsible. Same as saying, I gave a shoot with my pistol, who told the guy to put himself in front of it ? I did not want to kill him. He is guilty for his death. Incredible the way arabs do to invert things

Your post does not address the fight in the north waged as we write. How can one possibly justify the rearmament and attack of Hezbollah on Israeli soldiers and Israeli territory? They already won 6 years ago, right? This fighting puts Hezbollah on the map again and makes them relevant in the region, all without having to give up their dear weapons. Someone please explain to me what are they really fighting for? Definitely not the Palestinians... Looking forward to hearing your thoughts...

israsel is fighting their battle and if they give in they know they will be next. they are being asked to sign their own execution warrent. now do they have the knowledge and strength and guts to act. theirs not israel's future depends upon it.

When this war is over, and Hezbullah is neutralized as a threat, Israel ought to offer the Lebanese government assistance in repairs to Beruit's airport and other basic infrastructures. With the cancer gone, Israel can become a real partner of peace.

Israel has the unrestricted right to fight Hezbollah, but - Israel has so far done nothing of that sort, just destroyed infrastructure, blockaded Lebanon and killed civilians, incl. Germans and Brasilians. - All IAF did against the real enemy was to bomb Hezbollah headquarters (giving notice ahead so it could be evacuated). - Hezbollah is left unhindered to shoot rockets at Israel. Why should this kind of warfare - collectively punishing Lebanese civilians for the wrongdopings of Hezbollah and leaving Hezbollah unharmed - not be condemned?

The Arab League has to be seen doing 'something', though it will of course be nothing. What can they do? Nothing.

Without admitting to or ending the Arab League's 58 year State of War against Israel. They'll act as if Israel's reaction was out of the blew, that Lebanon's not at war with Israel and that Hizbullah isn't part of global jihad. It'll be the same old same old, and the Western new-Left will suck it up.