Hezbollah: “We Will Not Attack Israel As Syria’s Proxy…Not Yet”
Sheikh Naim Kassem
Syria will not likely go to war with Israel, Hizbullah’s deputy chief Sheikh Naim Kassem said in a Saturday interview to a website affiliated with his organization.
“I do not believe the conditions are ripe for a war between Israel and Lebanon or Israel and Syria. It’s possible that aberrant developments in general, or events in Iraq, Iran or Palestine in particular, will occur that will effect the atmosphere and cause the conditions to become ripe for war. But it’s too early to predict this now,” he said.
n response to a question regarding Israel’s incursion into Syrian airspace, Kassem responded that he did not possess the necessary information to answer.
“We don’t have special information regarding the Israeli incursion into Syrian skies, but we can determine what happened in a certain context: Israel did not report this incursion, rather Syria did.
“In other words, it’s possible that Israel wanted to conduct a covert intellgence-gathering mission, perhaps in order to learn more of the nature of Syrian readiness. The Syrian publication embarrassed Israel and demonstrated a high level of preparedness and ability to respond if the Israeli enemy attacks.
“At any rate, this action is considered to be true aggression and demands harsh condemnation from the United Nations Security Council, as well as sanctions against Israel. But, in our opinion, the Security Council will react lightly to this incident,” he said.
When asked whether Syria might respond by proxy, using Palestinian groups or the organization in southern Lebanon, Kassem said that “Hizbullah does not intend to open a front against Israel in Lebanon. Rather, they are in a defensive mode.
“Hizbullah never initiated opening a front against Israel and, in this case, such an option is not on the table. Suggestions to this end are merely unsubstantiated commentary by the media. If Syria wants to respond, it has the means to do so,” he added.
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“In response to a question regarding Israel’s incursion into Syrian airspace, **Kassem responded that he did not possess the necessary information to answer.”**
Since when did they need the necessary information to respond…something very fishy is going on
September 15th, 2007 at 10:59 amFTA: “I do not believe the conditions are ripe for a war between Israel and Lebanon or Israel and Syria.”
Is that code for they are not equipped to for handling a war vs. Israel today and need time to stockpile weapons and train troops?
September 15th, 2007 at 11:05 am“When asked whether Syria might respond by proxy, using Palestinian groups or the organization in southern Lebanon, Kassem said that “Hizbullah does not intend to open a front against Israel in Lebanon. Rather, they are in a defensive mode.”
me: So the Hizzies admit to being a proxy of Syria.No they are a proxy of Iran AND Syria.
“The Syrian publication embarrassed Israel and demonstrated a high level of preparedness and ability to respond if the Israeli enemy attacks.”
me: Yeah I’m sure the IDF is real embarrased. Helluva response from Syria eh? All hat and no cow.
September 15th, 2007 at 11:23 am“The Syrian publication embarrassed Israel and demonstrated a high level of preparedness and ability to respond if the Israeli enemy attacks.”
Hehehe!! Suuuurrrreeee!!
“Hizbullah never initiated opening a front against Israel and, in this case, such an option is not on the table. Suggestions to this end are merely unsubstantiated commentary by the media. If Syria wants to respond, it has the means to do so,” he added.
Right, they didn’t take IDF soldiers hostage either. Syria would respond by pleading to Israel, “Please come give us the asskicking that we so genuinely deserve”
What kind of crack is this raghead on?
September 15th, 2007 at 11:42 am“When asked whether Syria might respond by proxy,”
This is great, now Hizbullah has to fight by proxy, “groups to be named later”
September 16th, 2007 at 9:28 am