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Beirut Falls to Hezbullah?

Brian C. Ledbetter · Friday, May 9. 2008 08:56
It would seem that Hezbullah is winning the Battle of Beirut—Will this be the second time that this poor city falls to a band of ruthless thugs?

They've managed to run members of Parliament that were hostile to them out of town, and Jeha has written a very eloquent analysis of the stakes of the game. He's also updated his maps to illustrate the current state of affairs in downtown Beirut.

The Lebanese Forces, for whatever reason, don't seem to be willing to stand up and fight the Iranian-backed bullies so far. If things remain the way they are right now, the outcome is as inevitable as it ever has been.

Update: Photographic evidence that Hezbullah is taking the Hamas approach to coups? More photos here.
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captainfish on 2008-05-09 23:15 #1
*It is amazing how much area Hezzibots control.

I thought they only had a small area in southern Lebanon. But his map makes it seem they control over half.

And, Lebanon should start asking for international help. It might also behoove them to ask for Israel's help since Lebanon did not help Israel last time.

Time to break out the MOABS.
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