U.S. Accuses Hizbullah of 'Weapons Buildup'
US Ambassador Nikki Haley on Wednesday accused Hizbullah of amassing weapons and said the world must turn its attention to the actions of the "powerful paramilitary organization."
Haley met with UN envoy for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag ahead of a Security Council meeting Thursday focusing on the UN peacekeeping force deployed in southern Lebanon.
"Ambassador Haley expressed alarm over the build-up of weapons by Hizbullah, a situation that demands the international community's attention to prevent the further escalation of regional tensions," said a statement by the US mission.
She stressed that the international community must "apply more pressure on Hizbullah to disarm and cease its destabilizing behavior, especially toward Israel."
Haley has been a strong supporter of Israel, which fought a month-long war against Hizbullah in 2006. The fighting killed more than 1,200 Lebanese, mostly civilians, and more than 160 Israelis, mostly soldiers.
There has been speculation about the possibility of a new war between Israel and Hizbullah, more than a decade after their last direct confrontation.
There have been periodic skirmishes along the UN-monitored demarcation line between Israel and Lebanon, longtime adversaries which are technically still at war with each other.
Haley said the UNIFIL mission must be "fully engaged in addressing the threat posed by Hizbullah."
almost 7 years
are those two dead iranian shia terrorists in your avatar still enjoying the resistance' lifestyle?
over 6 years
lol
almost 7 years
"We only bow down for iranians"
almost 7 years
Sure the lifestyle of Resistance means refusing to bow down to Israel, Saudi and American scum, they would rather hide in the sewers like rats.
Besides no need to accuse Hizbullah of weapons buildup, they admit to it almost daily. Those weapons are part of an Iranian global strategy to spread the Islamic revolution and Nasrallah is nothing but a small time middle management in charge of the local franchise. He was promoted to his position and can be fired at the whim of the "turbaned" head office in Tehran.
almost 7 years
Bow down to Israel and whine on Naharnet like you do best, meanwhile the Resistance will gear up and continue to arm itself against a new possible war.
Also gaining battle expertise in Syria, whilst the Israeli IDF goes to sunny beaches in Tel Aviv.
over 6 years
It is you salafi people that will be buried alive in Arsal, just watch.
almost 7 years
Operation Praying Mantis.
over 6 years
Good morning US
It's not an organisation it's a lifestyle of Resistance for those whom refuse to bow down to Israel, Saudi and American scum.
Israel builds up, so will the Resistance.