Mexico thwarts Hezbollah bid to set up South American network
Militant group employed Mexican nationals with ties to Lebanon to target Israel and the West, Kuwaiti newspaper reports.
By Jack Khoury and Haaretz Service Tags: Israel news HezbollahMexico foiled an attempt by Hezbollah to establish a network in South America, a Kuwaiti newspaper reported on Tuesday.
Hezbollah operatives employed Mexicans nationals with family ties to Lebanon to set up the network, designed to target Israel and the West, the Al-Seyassah daily said.
According to the report, Mexican police mounted a surveillance operation on the group's leader, Jameel Nasr, who traveled frequently to Lebanon to receive information and instructions from Hezbollah commanders there.
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Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. |
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Police say Nasr also made frequent trips to other countries in Latin America, including a two-month stay in Venezuela in the summer of 2008.
Nasr was living in Tijuana, Mexico at the time of his arrest, the report said.
The report follows warnings from the United States that Hezbollah and its backer Iran are stepping up operations in the region.
In June, a U.S. congresswoman wrote to the Department of Homeland Security to warn that Hezbollah was increasing its presence in Central and South America.
In her letter, Congresswoman Sue Myrick called on the U.S. to work with Mexican forces, as there was intelligence that Hezbollah was working in conjunction with Mexican drug cartels on the U.S.-Mexico border.
In 2009 a U.S. commander tasked with overseeing U.S. military interests in the region said Hezbollah was linked to drug-trafficking in Colombia.
"We have seen... an increase in a wide level of activity by the Iranian government in this region," Admiral James Stavridis told the Senate Armed Services Committee.
"That is a concern principally because of the connections between the government of Iran, which is a state sponsor of terrorism, and Hezbollah," he said.
In February a U.S. court in Miami indicted three men for raising funds for Hezbollah, which the U.S. classifies as a terrorist organization.
Hezbollah is believed to have been behind the bombing of a Jewish cultural center in the Argentinean capital Buenos Aires in 1994, in which 85 people were killed.
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Put Iran's Embassy in Mexico City on notice to cease and desist immediately or receive a stiff boot with six-pointed spurs in the direction of Tehran!
So you know guys, Mexico is not in Southamerica...
preparing bloodshed in South America.One beast is gone and another is taking its place.
The fact remains that most of the 9/11 hijackers came from Canada, which has an established Muslim population - Mexico for the most part is deeply Catholic. Zero of the terrorist came from Mexico - even the one that wanted to blow up LAX drove from Canada, why not Mexico which is closer? There is a reason - Canada is much easier to move around in - Mexico is not a welcoming place.
Only fools believe they have Lebanese interests at heart. Thank you Mexico for acting against this terrorist scum!
thing about what you have done all over then put the term to whom bettre fit. I mean you
Thus we rejoice when those who murder American and other noncombatants for the glory of Islam are thwarted, imprisoned, deported, and killed.
Thank you Mexico! This is a continuation of Mexico's best political traditions. In 1936 Mexico was the only country in the west to defend the Spanish Republic when it was attacked by Franco and the fascists. And today, Mexico again takes a stand against the enemies of human freedom. Viva Mexico. Muchas gracias.
We support Israel
Thank you Mexico! This is a continuation of Mexico's best political traditions. In 1936 Mexico was the only country in the west to defend the Spanish Republic when it was attacked by Franco and the fascists. And today, Mexico again takes a stand against the enemies of human freedom. Viva Mexico. Muchas gracias.
Moreover, Hezbollah is not a state. What part of that do you not understand?
Being a state does not give Israel any right to kill civilians. Sitting on the other side of the border I am as concerned with the threat of Israeli bombing as you are with Hezbollah bombing. I could not care less whether your bombs are carried by planes and Hezbollah's by missiles. In the end civilians are killed, and state-sponsored killings are as despicable as resistance-sponsored killings. What part of that do YOU not understand?
...in the Americas. Israel is a state and has a right to have embassies. Your other comments are beneath contempt. You are clearly too stupid and dogmatic to understand anything.
so drop the act. "Resistance"? What a joke.
Moreover, Hezbollah is not a state. What part of that do you not understand?
... what they do in the US through organizations such as AIPAC: lobby, collect funds to buy arms, etc.?
Just about every country and political organization has a lobby to influence policy, So your point again?
I think I will go to arizona for my 'deer hunt' this fall.
Well done Mexico! Keep Islamic terrorist out of North, Central, South America, All of Asia, all of Africa, all of Europe and let us isolate them at their nests in the Mideast which is terrorist infested.
Mexico is in North America, thus not the best place to set up something to work in South America, unless you are a car manufacturer. Mexico has a car industry agreement with de Mercosur.
GO MEXICO!!!
Mexico is NOT in South America, but very much in North America--as implied by its being a member of NAFTA. Central America begins at the Mexico-Belize and Mexico-Guatemala borders extending to Panama-Colombia border. The operatives were more likely trying to set up a NORTH American network, probably right close to US border (or possibly Central American one). For SOUTH American network, they would have been more likely to set it up in Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia or Brazil.
they are already in bolivia. thats where the planning and terrorists for the bombing of the JCC in Buenos Aires came from.
85 Jews died prior to another 30 Jews. There's still an Interpol arrest warrant for the Iranian defense minister.
The best way to fight it is to change the deportation law so that the whole family (all members of this family) will be deported in 48 Hrs. if a member of this family is charged with terror activities.
Hizb were reaching out to Mexicans to teach them love and set up cultural exchanges.
The Mexican security aparatuses, the worst kind in Latin America which is corrupt to the bones "uncovers Hizbullah netwrok"! really? that is absolutely sick and ridiculous joke. Again, why would not Hizbollah set shop at Hugo Chavez's Venzuela, or at Daniel Ortega's Nicaragua? i.e in a friendly country!! come ON, ppppplease, spare me this garbage, in which, Haaretz should be ashamed of itself for publishing it with such stinky stinch.
Your coments not reflecting Lebanon coruption that is corupted much more than Mexico.
Hizbollah already has frendly co-operations with Venezuela and Nicaraugua, You don't expand operations in frendly countries you expand further affield. You will also find that the Mixican drug cartels to-day operating in Arizona and in parts of New Mexico are linked to Hizbollah
brilliant logic
What a lot of scare-mongering rubbish. There's any shred of evidence to any of this.
Hizbullah is in: Venezuela,Paraguay,Argentina,Colombia and Mexico. They are active wherever there are easy pickings, using extorsion on local Muslim merchants. Then of course you have not been there. Cierto amigo, no sabes la verdad, o no quieres decir la verdad. Good day.
Hezboallah is a global force, just as zionism is, there are groups within latin america that support illegal settlement and the subjugation of the Palestinian people - why should the other side no also be there - in any case, historically speaking, latin americans should sympathize more for the Pals cause.
South and Central Ameroca are considered the Yankees backyard. Like Arab countries, most of the continents were traditionally ruled by dictators or politicians with dubious connections. US companies are dominent. We recall the famous military coup supported by the US in Chili where hundreds of thousands poeple were killed by the Pinochet regime because they were considered leftists or communists. US are hated in those countries by the peoples, but never mind, Western propanganda sell the old slogans of anti-Castro anti-communist. It is the duty of oppressed nations to find common ground and help each others. Most Latin American have Spanish roots meaning they had links to Arabs who left a vibrant civilization in Andelosia. Israel is a friend to many of the ruling dictatorships still in circulation in Latin America. That is a useful background. Arabs and Muslims should reach out to the oppressed peoples of all continents. They all have a moral obligation to stand to the imperialisms and their tails.
What kind of help is the killing of infidels and imposing sharia law?Can't wait to see public execution in South America Sami?
Please before comenting here look in the mirror and see the real pictures who are we the Arabs. Dictators, corrupt and self killing peaople that are absolutely not a model to south America the contrary it will be a disaster for us to export our as you call it "vibrant civilization " maybee it was 200 years ago but definetely not now and I don't want here to go country by country to remind you the dictators!!
dhimmis? There have never been a more imperialistic, hegemonistic or violent societies than the Arabs and Muslim societies. Certainly not all, but many, many Arab/Muslim populations outside or Arab/Muslim countries, are regarded by themselves to be a beachhead for perpetuating more imperialism and hegenomy. Incidentally, what you say about South American and Central American attitudes towards the U.S. is partially true but only that. Much of the population in the America's admire the U.S. and one thing is indisputable: more than any other country, South and Central Americans seek to immigrate to the U.S. !!!
I see in the mirror a sincere humanist and bright future God willing. What do you see polite guy?
We Lebanese are proud of Hizbullah. Christian, Suni, Druze, whoever... Hizbullah has restgored our dignity. It's a modern force that is bringing hope and seriousness to politics and social life again. May Hizbullah extend this procedure to Latin America, Europe, Asia. It's how we Lebanese can contribute to make a better world.
Hizbuullah will bring more destruction to Lebanon which used be called teh jewel of teh mediteranean. . Grow up Hizbullah is a terrorist organization serving Irans needs and trhe lebanese people will in teh end pay teh price for Hizbuillah folly and they will blame everyone else exscept themselves. Nasrallah is willing to sacrifice teh lives of every Lebanese to further his aims. If you got kids, ask yourself if you are willing to make them martyrs for the Sheik.
We already have too many problems to deal with nutcases like Hezbollah.
Sad, that you would think that. You have been taken over but outsiders, violent outsiders who totally fabricates Israeli motives. Israel, had it wanted to, could have taken over Lebanon many, many times. Your neighbour to the South is interested in one thing only and that is peaceful relations. I'm afraid that embracing a terror group does nothing but undermine your dignity, your judgement, your mental balance, your security and the future of the children.
Islamic terrorists aren't anything if they're not storing missiles and launchers inside and outside of residential homes, now are they?
it seems some newspapers only way of increasing cirulation is mentionning Hizbullah name ... cause they know they are so popular that people are always interested to hear news from the group that defeated Israel
Yes: the whole world just loves islamist terrorists and can't wait to get more. you no look so clever.
Yah, just like the night in Monty Python who lost limb after limb in his victory. Lebanon loses over 1000, Hezbollah is driven north of the Latani, and the Lebanese cry like babies to the international community, begging on its knees to stop the Israelis. Quite a victory!
hezb has been in SA for some time. they are directly responsible for the death of 85 Jews in the bombing of the Jewish community center in Buenos Aires. also HISB derives part of their revenue from drug trafficking and other smuggling in SA.
Kuwaiti news papers are well-known to Middle Eastern that they are paid by Isreal (from US tax payers pockets) to write against Iran. Bu Kuwaiti are widely uncredible.
Kuwaiti news papers are well-known to Middle Eastern that they are paid by Isreal (from US tax payers pockets) to write against Iran. Bu Kuwaiti are widely uncredible.
with some proofs your today post will be another one. Are you denying Al-Seyassah report?Any proof? Any link? Except your own talknic site where you justify killing of demonstrators in Tehran and accuse Israel of occupying Gaza,of course.
so they just tell it like they see it.
After the Jewish Center was bombed in Buenos Aires by Hizb, the intelligence services in Argentina, Israel and the US documented the drugs and other illegal activities by Hisb. the bombing was traced to a mosque in Bolivia and arrest warrants were issued
I wouldn't say all Kuwaiti newspapers are misinformers. But any honest Lebanese will tell you that Al-Seyassah has a strange interest in spreading misinformation about issues dealing with Lebanon, based on "secret sources". And this report may very well be true, but it's important to know where it's coming from
AMAZING. "justifying the killing of demonstrators in Iran" Uh huh. QUOTE me..... Go ahead.... "accuse Israel of occupying Gaza,of course. " The UNSC says it is... Israel occupies Gaza, it's a fact, not an accusation. Lieberman proves Israel occupied Gaza, by inviting Pollies for the EU to visit Gaza. How can he do this if Israel doesn 't occupy Gaza?