Hezbollah joins the fight against Syrian rebels, report

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Hezbollah fighters have lately crossed the area of Hawsh al-Sayyed Ali in Hermel to Syria to help Syrian government troops in their crackdown against the pro-democracy protesters and fight against the rebels, security sources told An Nahar newspaper

According to An Nahar report published on Friday militants from the 910 unit of Hezbullah’s Jihad Council are fighting alongside the Syrian forces in the areas of al-Qussair, Homs and al-Rastan.

Hezbollah has also a strong military presence in the area of Zabadani, the security sources said.

Hezbollah has publicly tied its future to Bashar al-Assad, but as the tide turns against the Syrian president the party has been silent on whether it will join the fight to support him.

The stakes are high for the group which fears that toppling Assad will pave the way for increased Western pressure – if not war – on its strongest ally and founder, Shiite Iran. By losing Assad the group would also be deprived of its strategic partner and main supply line for its arsenal.

Hezbollah has shown no sign of abandoning Assad and Lebanese officials close to the group predicted that it won’t stand idle if the battle worsens.

“They do not have a choice – they are with the regime until the last minute. This is a strategic alliance between Iran and Syria and they are part of it,” said Lebanese analyst Jihad al-Zein

Naharnet/ Agencies

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58 responses to “Hezbollah joins the fight against Syrian rebels, report”

  1. They are making their greatest mistake in the last 30 years since their creation. 

    1. dateam Avatar

      i find it unlikely they would be that stupid…assad hasnt even used his republican guards yet??? anyway what to believe???

    2. master09 Avatar
      master09

      Yes this is the biggest mistake. What will happen next will be the real fight, watch the sunni community and what they will do. I am not one or the other but they hate each other like husband and wife after 30 years …

  2. They are making their greatest mistake in the last 30 years since their creation. 

    1. dateam Avatar

      i find it unlikely they would be that stupid…assad hasnt even used his republican guards yet??? anyway what to believe???

    2. master09 Avatar
      master09

      Yes this is the biggest mistake. What will happen next will be the real fight, watch the sunni community and what they will do. I am not one or the other but they hate each other like husband and wife after 30 years …

      1. Amine123 Avatar
        Amine123

        Unfoprtunately the Lebanese people will pay heavy price for this irresponsible action of the puppets Nasrallah, once the rebels expels the regime Nasrallah is next…

        1. master09 Avatar
          master09

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          master09

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        3. 5thDrawer Avatar
          5thDrawer

          Wow master09 … Running through the ‘twitter fog’ coming from the London games today? Apparently they had some ‘out’ moments …. and after all, it is a Nokia … hehehehe

  3. Lebanon will be involved in war within 15 months, watch and see what your protector gets you into this time

    1. 5thDrawer Avatar
      5thDrawer

      Seems Tripoli is taking off now …. 🙁
      Good timing … Mikati is at the Games in London.
      Of course, it’s Friday again ….

    2. Moe2000 Avatar

      Israel will be no more after this war inshallah back to Germany and poland the Zionists go…

      1. rossoferrari Avatar
        rossoferrari

         Still smoking that stuff eh!!!

  4. Lebanon will be involved in war within 15 months, watch and see what your protector gets you into this time

    1. 5thDrawer Avatar
      5thDrawer

      Seems Tripoli is taking off now …. 🙁

    2. Moe2000 Avatar

      Israel will be no more after this war inshallah back to Germany and poland this Zionists go…

      1. rossoferrari Avatar
        rossoferrari

         Still smoking that stuff eh!!!

  5. Daniel Mudschahid Mach Avatar
    Daniel Mudschahid Mach

    yes such mistake. why they do this. this will end with more caos in this region. i know thats tactic and they need the ally against israel. but what is if the rebels kick assad away? all people of syria libanon, iran turkey… should be strong togethter against all injustice. that the way of the prophet muhammad as. it doesnt matter which religion this people have. Muslim Sunni Shia, Christ. No Prophet act like this. there just one God

    1. 5thDrawer Avatar
      5thDrawer

      Nastyrallah thinks he IS a prophet. Beginner of the next sect. Wants to see his name in lights.

  6. yes such mistake. why they do this. this will end with more caos in this region. i know thats tactic and they need the ally against israel. but what is if the rebels kick assad away? all people of syria libanon, iran turkey… should be strong togethter against all injustice. that the way of the prophet muhammad as. it doesnt matter which religion this people have. Muslim Sunni Shia, Christ. No Prophet act like this. there just one God

    1. 5thDrawer Avatar
      5thDrawer

      Nastyrallah thinks he IS a prophet. Beginner of the next sect. Wants to see his name in lights.

  7. Fauzia45 Avatar
    Fauzia45

    Those who can make a choice are free to do so!!!!!

  8. Fauzia45 Avatar
    Fauzia45

    Those who can make a choice are free to do so!!!!!

  9. gramy349 Avatar
    gramy349

    MOE
    are u saying israel is responsible for HARIRI’s assasinasion?

    1. Moe2000 Avatar

      Yes I am, hezbollah had no reason to kill him what have they gained nothing…. It’s all a smear campaign .

      1. rossoferrari Avatar
        rossoferrari

         Here you go again, stop it man, take a break, too much smoke can cause hallucination. May be you turned to opium, straight from iran.

        1. 73Corty77 Avatar
          73Corty77

          I think you should get the needle out of your arm. and the C@@K out of your ass

        2. 73Corty77 Avatar
          73Corty77

          That is unless you are enjoying it of course

        3. Moe2000 Avatar

          First they blamed it on Syria… Then afterwords Hezbollah that whole stl is total BS… Look at the Goldstone report war crimes in Gaza vanished!!!

    2. Moe2000 Avatar

      Yes I am, hezbollah had no reason to kill him what have they gained nothing…. It’s all a smear campaign .

      1. rossoferrari Avatar
        rossoferrari

         Here you go again, stop it man, take a break, too much smoke can cause hallucination. May be you turned to opium, straight from iran.

        1. 73Corty77 Avatar
          73Corty77

          I think you should get the needle out of your arm. and the C@@K out of your ass

        2. 73Corty77 Avatar
          73Corty77

          That is unless you are enjoying it of course

    3. 73Corty77 Avatar
      73Corty77

      100% they did.

    4. 73Corty77 Avatar
      73Corty77

      100% they did.

  10. gramy349 Avatar
    gramy349

    MOE
    are u saying israel is responsible for HARIRI’s assasinasion?

    1. Moe2000 Avatar

      Yes I am hezbollah had no reason to kill him what have they gained nothing…. It’s all a smear campaign .

      1. rossoferrari Avatar
        rossoferrari

         Here you go again, stop it man, take a break, too much smoke can cause hallucination. May be you turned to opium, straight from iran.

        1. 73Corty77 Avatar
          73Corty77

          I think you should get the needle out of your arm. and the C@@K out of your ass

        2. 73Corty77 Avatar
          73Corty77

          That is unless you are enjoying it of course

        3. Moe2000 Avatar

           First they blamed it on Syria… Then afterwords Hezbollah that whole stl it total BS… Look at the Goldstone report war crimes in Gaza vanished!!!

    2. 73Corty77 Avatar
      73Corty77

      100% they did.

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