"US bases for Lebanon"
http://sursock.blogspot.com/2007/10/us-base-in-north.html
Friday, 19 October 2007
A report in al-Safir newspaper on Thursday confirms all the worst fears about US intentions for Lebanon. The US wants to set up a string of military bases in Lebanon... gaining "a foot-hold in the strategic region of northern Lebanon."
According to one report, "the US policymakers are exploring new strategies to counter Russian show of military might." The US wants a string of bases: one in the Christian region of Bsharri; one in the Bekaa (to cover Baalbek and the Hermel); and one in the plains of Damour south of Beirut.Futhermore the US Air Force want to use the airstrip at Qoleiat, and two naval bases near Tripoli. Al-Safir notes that the Americans also want radar stations in Qornet Sawda, Barouk and Dahr al-Baidar.
The report also reveals that the US wants the Lebanese army to abandon its neutrality towards the resistance and Syria— and no doubt a reassessment of Lebanese relations to Israel. Along with this the US is a doubling military aid to the Lebanese army from $270 million to $500 million.
But you didn't need any of that money, Americans!
The Middle East is now on the verge of several wars. Israel round II on Lebanon; US attack on Iran; US-Israeli attack on Syria; a Turkish invasion on Northern Iraq; Israeli reoccupation of the Gaza Strip; a gloves off fight for control of Lebanon; and now a US occupation of Lebanon."
Great days ahead, huh?
