By W. Thomas Smith, Jr.
The AP is reporting: "The United States and Lebanon on Monday set up a joint military commission to bolster military cooperation - a move that follows the first visit by the newly elected Lebanese president to Washington. ...
"At the time [of Lebanese Pres. Michel Sleiman's September visit to Washington], U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates was quoted as saying the Lebanese army was given nearly $400 million in military assistance. A further $60 million worth of aid, including helicopters, ammunition and Humvees, is awaiting Congress' approval."
Both nations have reportedly "signed three new military contracts worth $63 million" in U.S. grants to the Lebanese Army for "secure communications, ammunition and infantry weapons:" Military aid which will ultimately end up in the hands of Hezbollah, according to Middle East terrorism expert Dr. Walid Phares. Read more ...
The AP is reporting: "The United States and Lebanon on Monday set up a joint military commission to bolster military cooperation - a move that follows the first visit by the newly elected Lebanese president to Washington. ...
"At the time [of Lebanese Pres. Michel Sleiman's September visit to Washington], U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates was quoted as saying the Lebanese army was given nearly $400 million in military assistance. A further $60 million worth of aid, including helicopters, ammunition and Humvees, is awaiting Congress' approval."
Both nations have reportedly "signed three new military contracts worth $63 million" in U.S. grants to the Lebanese Army for "secure communications, ammunition and infantry weapons:" Military aid which will ultimately end up in the hands of Hezbollah, according to Middle East terrorism expert Dr. Walid Phares. Read more ...
Source: Family Security Matters
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