Archive for June 15, 2007
Yesterday, mini-Hariri held a long meeting with Sami Amin Gemayyel. There was never higher combined IQs in one room since mini-Hariri met with Mr. Bush.
Posted on June 15, 2007 by As'ad
This is like “fair and balanced.” “Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah named Salam Fayyad, an independent lawmaker admired by the Bush administration, as prime minister in his new emergency government.”
Posted on June 15, 2007 by As'ad
“Private security companies, funded by billions of dollars in U.S. military and State Department Iraq, enduring daily attacks, returning fire and taking hundreds of casualties that have been underreported and sometimes concealed, according to U.S. and Iraqi officials and company representatives.”
Posted on June 15, 2007 by As'ad
“Discussions of Israel’s military trade usually focus on the flow of weapons into the country – US-made Caterpillar bulldozers used to destroy homes in the West Bank, and British companies supplying parts for F-16s. Overlooked is Israel’s huge and expanding export business. Israel now sends $1.2bn in “defence” products to the United States – up [...]
Posted on June 15, 2007 by As'ad
“”The fact that President Abbas has fired the Hamas government is a very positive move in our opinion, and makes it easier to deal with and help the moderates,” said Miri Eisin, a spokeswoman for Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert. Jordan also threw its weight behind the president, as Arab foreign ministers met in Cairo [...]
Posted on June 15, 2007 by As'ad
“Soldiers’ videos and photos show how obscene games and simulated violent acts became part of everyday life and led to a culture of abuse in Iraq’s detention facilities” (thanks May)
Posted on June 15, 2007 by As'ad
Ash-Sharq Al-Awsat, the mouthpiece of Prince Salman bin `Abdul-`Aziz (not to be confused with Al-Hayat, the mouthpiece of Prince Khalid bin Sultan, not to be confused with Al-Watan, the mouthpiece of Prince Khalid Al-Faysal, etc) wanted a Palestinian perspective on the events in Palestine. So they asked Martin Indyk for his commentary.
Posted on June 15, 2007 by As'ad
Faruq Qaddumi announced that he has put all Fath forces on alert. When told that he has no Fath forces under his command, he yelled: nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.
Posted on June 15, 2007 by As'ad
This is likely to change things in Syria. `Abdul-Halim Khaddam announced the formation of a new Syrian Ba`thist leadership. It comprised his sons, mini-Hariri, and Walid Jumblat. Upon learning of the news, Syrians took to the street in celebration.
Posted on June 15, 2007 by As'ad
For those who care, this is a link to a show that Ali Abunimah (`Ali needs special classes in transliteration) and I did on the anniversary of the 1967 defeat. (thanks Laith)
Posted on June 15, 2007 by As'ad
Palestinian writer, Rashad Abu Shawir, referred to Hamas and Fath as “those fighting over an illusory authority.”
Posted on June 15, 2007 by As'ad
This is new. Al-Quds Al-`Arabi is reporting that Muhammad Dahlan is facing rising anger among Fath for the performance of his forces in Gaza. Apparently, he is attributing the problem to his knee surgery. The news is not here yet. He said that his knee problem is from the time he spent in Israeli jail. [...]
Posted on June 15, 2007 by As'ad
This incident between the Lebanese Security Forces (Hariri militia) and Hizbullah does not bode well for the Bush Doctrine in Lebanon.
Posted on June 15, 2007 by As'ad
This Palestinian boy was tortured by the Lebanese Army.
Posted on June 15, 2007 by As'ad
Israeli fighter jets violated Lebanese airspace yet again. The Lebanese Army took notice, and continued to fire at Nahr Al-Barid refugee camp.
Posted on June 15, 2007 by As'ad
For those who care, I shall speak on AlJazeera (Arabic) via phone at around 8:00PM (Pacific Time).
Posted on June 15, 2007 by As'ad
On Lebanese racism toward the Syrian people.
Posted on June 15, 2007 by As'ad
Former leftist columnist, Wisam Sa`adah, declares Walid `Idu “a double martyr.” He also explains his affinity for the Hariri family.
Posted on June 15, 2007 by As'ad
Jean `Aziz on the actual record of Walid `Idu.
Posted on June 15, 2007 by As'ad
Sultan Abu Al-`Aynayn, secretary of the Fath (dis)organization in Lebanon, threatens to kill “the families and children” of Hamas “apes.”
Posted on June 15, 2007 by As'ad