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Return to arms - Hizbullah and Israel's preparations for war

1/21/2010

On 3 November 2009, Israeli navy commandos intercepted 500 tonnes of weapons unknowingly being ferried from Egypt to Syria by the cargo ship Francop. Israeli officials said the arms shipment was ultimately destined for Hizbullah and was the clearest evidence yet of a majorre-armament effort by the Lebanese militant group since its month-long conflict with Israel in July and August 2006.

While Hizbullah denied any connection with the weapons shipment, it openly admitted it is preparing for the possibility of another round of hostilities. Sheikh Naim Qassem, Hizbullah's deputy secretary-general, told Jane's in a July 2009 interview: "Israel bases its existence on aggression and constant wars. It cannot survive without war. Therefore, we underline the importance of preparation because of our belief that Israel is treacherous and always plans wars when it has the opportunity."

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Hizbullah members hold Hizbullah and Lebanese flags during a rally marking Hizbullah Martyrs Day, in the Dahiyah district of Beirut, Lebanon, on 11 November 2009. The Hizbullah stronghold was extensively bombed by Israel in the 2006 conflict after leaflets were dropped warning the residents to flee.
Hizbullah members hold Hizbullah and Lebanese flags during a rally marking Hizbullah Martyrs Day, in the Dahiyah district of Beirut, Lebanon, on 11 November 2009. The Hizbullah stronghold was extensively bombed by Israel in the 2006 conflict after leaflets were dropped warning the residents to flee.(PA)

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