by Staff
October 22, 2010
(christiansunite.com) - At least eight evangelical churches in northern Syria have reportedly been closed by the Syrian government. The government ordered the closure of numerous house churches, claiming that they were meeting in places deemed inappropriate for worship.
Many Syrian Christians, however, believe that the government's "legal" excuse for closing churches is merely a cover-up for a wider government crackdown against evangelical Christian activity in Syria.
The closures are a devastating blow to Christian church communities in Syria, as many congregations cannot afford to buy a plot of land and build a church and so instead purchase apartment buildings to use as places of worship. (Source: International Christian Concern)
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Assad to Ahmadinejad: Don't visit Lebanon
Kuwaiti newspaper al-Anbaa says Syrian president asked his Iranian counterpart to postpone planned trip to southern Lebanon, tone down his statements during visit so as not to harm country's security
Roee Nahmias
Published: 09.29.10, 14:14 / Israel News
The Iranian president's planned visit to southern Lebanon is raising fears in Syria of all places. According to reports, Syrian President Bashar Assad has suggested that his Iranian counterpart, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, postpone his trip as "this is not the right time."
Kuwaiti newspaper al-Anbaa on Wednesday quoted diplomatic sources as saying that Ahmadinejad's scheduled visit to Lebanon in about two weeks was raised during his latest meeting with Assad in Damascus, about 10 days ago.
According to the report, the Syrian leader asked the Iranian counterpart why he wanted to visit the region, in light of the exchange of diplomatic messages between the two countries.
The Iranian president explained that the visit was important due to the strategic significance of the Marjayoun area, adding that he viewed the entire area as Iran's border with Israel.
According to the same sources, the Syrian president replied that he believed the visit should not be held at this time. Assad expressed his hope that Ahmadinejad would tone down his statement during the visit, as the Israelis "feel insecure" and Lebanon's security was very important to Syria's security interests.
According to the report, at the end of the meeting the Iranian president promised to "seriously consider" the Syrian president's recommendations.
source:http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3961987,00.html
Roee Nahmias
Published: 09.29.10, 14:14 / Israel News
The Iranian president's planned visit to southern Lebanon is raising fears in Syria of all places. According to reports, Syrian President Bashar Assad has suggested that his Iranian counterpart, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, postpone his trip as "this is not the right time."
Kuwaiti newspaper al-Anbaa on Wednesday quoted diplomatic sources as saying that Ahmadinejad's scheduled visit to Lebanon in about two weeks was raised during his latest meeting with Assad in Damascus, about 10 days ago.
According to the report, the Syrian leader asked the Iranian counterpart why he wanted to visit the region, in light of the exchange of diplomatic messages between the two countries.
The Iranian president explained that the visit was important due to the strategic significance of the Marjayoun area, adding that he viewed the entire area as Iran's border with Israel.
According to the same sources, the Syrian president replied that he believed the visit should not be held at this time. Assad expressed his hope that Ahmadinejad would tone down his statement during the visit, as the Israelis "feel insecure" and Lebanon's security was very important to Syria's security interests.
According to the report, at the end of the meeting the Iranian president promised to "seriously consider" the Syrian president's recommendations.
source:http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3961987,00.html
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Report: Hezbollah and Syria are organizing the Lebanese flotilla
22 June 2010 , 18:45
A report by the Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center reveals the true organizers and supporters of the Lebanese provocation flotilla to the Gaza Strip
"We estimate that the purchase of the ships and the organization of the flotilla were carried out with the involvement and help of Syria and Hezbollah," thus reported the Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center (ITIC) on Tuesday (June 22). According to ITIC, Hezbollah and Syria do not want to reveal their true identity out of fear of complications with Israel, and are thus trying to hide behind the identity of fictitious spearhead organizations and operatives who are irrelevant to Lebanese inner politics.
This is a well-tried system of using fictitious terror organizations in order to hide the identity of the real organizations. The central operatives being credited with standing behind the provocation flotilla from Lebanon to the Gaza Strip are junior ranking operatives without relevance in Lebanese inner politics, who belong to organizations supporting Hezbollah and Syria.
Hezbollah supports the continuation of sending flotillas to Israel. During an assembly held following the take-over of the Turkish Mavi Marmara ship, the Secretary General of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, emphasized that more and more ships should depart for the Gaza Strip, and that more Lebanese should participate in the flotilla operations. "Today, the European delegation announced that it has called for participation in a second flotilla, and it has already received hundreds of requests from Europe. Where are the Arabs? Where are the Muslims? Where are the Arab and Islamic peoples?" said Nasrallah.
Strong involvement of Hezbollah-related media
Nevertheless, Hezbollah is careful not to identify itself openly as connected to the Lebanese flotilla, fearing complication of political issues with Israel and also understanding that this will clash with the image of the flotilla as a humanitarian aid effort. In response to the various reports on the matter, Hezbollah has published an explicit denial of its involvement. The announcement emphasized that the organization does not wish to be involved in the events in order not to provide Israel with a pretext. Yasser Qashlak, the Palestinian organizer, also claims that there is no connection whatsoever between the ships and Hamas, Hezbollah or Iran.
Despite that, before the provocative incidents at sea and especially after them, the public relations department of Hezbollah extensively covered the events. A strong involvement of Hezbollah-related media can also be seen regarding the Lebanese flotilla, as the events are covered in order to enforce their media effect.
source:http://dover.idf.il/IDF/English/News/today/10/06/2202.htm
A report by the Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center reveals the true organizers and supporters of the Lebanese provocation flotilla to the Gaza Strip
"We estimate that the purchase of the ships and the organization of the flotilla were carried out with the involvement and help of Syria and Hezbollah," thus reported the Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center (ITIC) on Tuesday (June 22). According to ITIC, Hezbollah and Syria do not want to reveal their true identity out of fear of complications with Israel, and are thus trying to hide behind the identity of fictitious spearhead organizations and operatives who are irrelevant to Lebanese inner politics.
This is a well-tried system of using fictitious terror organizations in order to hide the identity of the real organizations. The central operatives being credited with standing behind the provocation flotilla from Lebanon to the Gaza Strip are junior ranking operatives without relevance in Lebanese inner politics, who belong to organizations supporting Hezbollah and Syria.
Hezbollah supports the continuation of sending flotillas to Israel. During an assembly held following the take-over of the Turkish Mavi Marmara ship, the Secretary General of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, emphasized that more and more ships should depart for the Gaza Strip, and that more Lebanese should participate in the flotilla operations. "Today, the European delegation announced that it has called for participation in a second flotilla, and it has already received hundreds of requests from Europe. Where are the Arabs? Where are the Muslims? Where are the Arab and Islamic peoples?" said Nasrallah.
Strong involvement of Hezbollah-related media
Nevertheless, Hezbollah is careful not to identify itself openly as connected to the Lebanese flotilla, fearing complication of political issues with Israel and also understanding that this will clash with the image of the flotilla as a humanitarian aid effort. In response to the various reports on the matter, Hezbollah has published an explicit denial of its involvement. The announcement emphasized that the organization does not wish to be involved in the events in order not to provide Israel with a pretext. Yasser Qashlak, the Palestinian organizer, also claims that there is no connection whatsoever between the ships and Hamas, Hezbollah or Iran.
Despite that, before the provocative incidents at sea and especially after them, the public relations department of Hezbollah extensively covered the events. A strong involvement of Hezbollah-related media can also be seen regarding the Lebanese flotilla, as the events are covered in order to enforce their media effect.
source:http://dover.idf.il/IDF/English/News/today/10/06/2202.htm
Monday, January 25, 2010
Maj. Gen Eizenkot: No Tension in the North
24 January 2010 , 13:09
Maj. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot comments on the security situation in the North of Israel
On Sunday (Jan. 24), the GOC of the Northern Command, Maj. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot, said that there is no truth to media reports on tension between Israel and Lebanon. “This is a virtual escalation that has no basis in reality.” The comments were made during a conference at the Institute for National Security Studies held in Tel Aviv.
Maj. Gen. Eizenkot spoke against the reports that another conflict in the North is only a matter of time. “The Lebanese side also has an interest in preserving the current calm,” he said, and added however that Syria keeps equipping Hezbollah with weaponry, and because of that “we are in a constant state of preparedness”.
“Hezbollah has not carried out any terror attacks since the Second Lebanon War, but it is growing stronger and we are preparing for any scenario. We will know how to act effectively. Nasrallah’s speeches are empty threats, he knows that important infrastructures have been damaged, and he would be happy to return to the days prior to July 2006,” said Maj. Gen. Eizenkot. “The Iranian threat is very significant and influential in the Northern regions of Lebanon. The hidden factors of the threat are the government’s Quds Forces who are working on the equipment and training of Hezbollah, building strongholds in the South as well,” he added.
source: http://dover.idf.il/IDF/English/News/today/10/01/2402.htm
Maj. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot comments on the security situation in the North of Israel
On Sunday (Jan. 24), the GOC of the Northern Command, Maj. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot, said that there is no truth to media reports on tension between Israel and Lebanon. “This is a virtual escalation that has no basis in reality.” The comments were made during a conference at the Institute for National Security Studies held in Tel Aviv.
Maj. Gen. Eizenkot spoke against the reports that another conflict in the North is only a matter of time. “The Lebanese side also has an interest in preserving the current calm,” he said, and added however that Syria keeps equipping Hezbollah with weaponry, and because of that “we are in a constant state of preparedness”.
“Hezbollah has not carried out any terror attacks since the Second Lebanon War, but it is growing stronger and we are preparing for any scenario. We will know how to act effectively. Nasrallah’s speeches are empty threats, he knows that important infrastructures have been damaged, and he would be happy to return to the days prior to July 2006,” said Maj. Gen. Eizenkot. “The Iranian threat is very significant and influential in the Northern regions of Lebanon. The hidden factors of the threat are the government’s Quds Forces who are working on the equipment and training of Hezbollah, building strongholds in the South as well,” he added.
source: http://dover.idf.il/IDF/English/News/today/10/01/2402.htm
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