Identifier
Created
Classification
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06KUWAIT3418
2006-08-22 11:34:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Kuwait
Cable title:
KUWAIT MEDIA REACTION - AFTER THE WAR
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B/BXN, B/BRN, NEA/PPD, NEA/IPA
LONDON FOR TSOU
PARIS FOR ZEYA
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OPRC KMDR KPAO XF KU MEDIA REACTION
SUBJECT: KUWAIT MEDIA REACTION - AFTER THE WAR
Block Quotes
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
-- Titled "The First War inside Israel" Salah Montasir's piece in
progressive Arabic daily Al-Qabas inquired (8/22):
"Did Hezbollah expect this? No matter what, the Israeli response
was much more violent than what the abduction of two soldiers called
for. Maybe Israeli calculations were based on the idea that as the
Lebanese's homes are destroyed and they have no water or
electricity, that they would revolt against Hezbollah."
-- In "Yes, it is a Victory" Associate Professor at Kuwait
University Dr. Iqbal Al-Rahmani editorialized in moderate Arabic
daily Al-Rai Al-Aam (8/22):
"Of utmost importance is the deep support for the Lebanese
resistance and the Lebanese people. Also of importance, is
transcending sectarian differences. Congratulations to the Lebanese
people, Arabs, Islam, and all the lovers of justice and peace on
this victory that requires support, vigilance, and caution. There
are continuing efforts by the American and Israeli administrations
to directly and indirectly pressure Lebanese politics."
-- "Hezbollah's Arms" was the title of Dr. Jalal Mohamed Al-Rashid's
piece in moderate Arabic daily Al-Rai Al-Aam in which he held that
(8/22):
"Historically, Hezbollah's weapons have never existed to be used
internally. Therefore, fearing them by domestic elements is
unwarranted. These elements should discuss with Hezbollah's
leadership in order to reach Lebanese solutions that originate from
inside Lebanon, not imported from the United States or Israel."
-- Columnist Amna Al-Musawi penned in moderate Arabic daily Al-Rai
Al-Aam a piece titled "The Real Enemy" in which she commented that
(8/22):
"Maybe Bush until now has not read the American report that was
leaked to diplomatic elements detailing the Zionist army's losses in
Lebanon. The report states that 'today, we consider the Israeli
army to be in the same category as Arab armies that have lost their
prestige and is no longer a deterring factor that the United States
can depend on in the region. This is because it took approximately
one month and yet could not achieve military or political objectives
for its government.'"
-- Under the title "Israel's Transgressions and Hezbollah" Abdel
Mohsen Mohamed Al-Hussainy editorialized in moderate Arabic daily
Al-Watan (8/22):
"I do not think Israel's transgressions against Lebanon will cease.
Israel aims to dislodge Hezbollah and has declared war against it
because of Hezbollah's stance. Hezbollah considers Israel a foreign
entity that must be removed from existence. That is why Israel
considers its war against Hezbollah to be an absolute war."
-- Ambassador Abdullah Bishara editorialized under the title "The
New Lebanon, Through Kuwaiti Eyes" in moderate Arabic daily Al-Watan
(8/22):
"We can say that the new Lebanon will come from the rubble. We will
see a south without Hezbollah, with a single rule that is
fundamentally based on security measures to prevent resumption of
military operations as well as demarcating a demilitarized buffer
zone between the blue line and the Litani River, except for Lebanese
government forces and those of the United Nations as per paragraph
11 of the resolution."
-- Member of Kuwait Engineers' Syndicate Salman Mikki Al-Qalaf
commented under the title "What Comes after Resolution 1701?" in
pro-government daily Al-Seyassah (8/22):
"This resolution does not solve anything and does not provide
stability in the region or in Lebanon. It represents a cease-fire
for a limited period of time. We must not forget that American and
British forces have a strong presence in the Middle East, more
specifically in Iraq. While Israel fights Lebanon, Syria is in the
middle and Iran is behind them. We are coming to a critical period
and must be aware of its ramifications."
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KUWAIT 00003418 002 OF 002
For more reporting from Embassy Kuwait, visit:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/kuwait/?cable s
Visit Kuwait's Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/kuwait/
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LEBARON
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/ARP, NEA/PA, NEA/AIA, NEA/PI, INR/NESA, R/MR, I/GNEA,
B/BXN, B/BRN, NEA/PPD, NEA/IPA
LONDON FOR TSOU
PARIS FOR ZEYA
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OPRC KMDR KPAO XF KU MEDIA REACTION
SUBJECT: KUWAIT MEDIA REACTION - AFTER THE WAR
Block Quotes
--------------
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
-- Titled "The First War inside Israel" Salah Montasir's piece in
progressive Arabic daily Al-Qabas inquired (8/22):
"Did Hezbollah expect this? No matter what, the Israeli response
was much more violent than what the abduction of two soldiers called
for. Maybe Israeli calculations were based on the idea that as the
Lebanese's homes are destroyed and they have no water or
electricity, that they would revolt against Hezbollah."
-- In "Yes, it is a Victory" Associate Professor at Kuwait
University Dr. Iqbal Al-Rahmani editorialized in moderate Arabic
daily Al-Rai Al-Aam (8/22):
"Of utmost importance is the deep support for the Lebanese
resistance and the Lebanese people. Also of importance, is
transcending sectarian differences. Congratulations to the Lebanese
people, Arabs, Islam, and all the lovers of justice and peace on
this victory that requires support, vigilance, and caution. There
are continuing efforts by the American and Israeli administrations
to directly and indirectly pressure Lebanese politics."
-- "Hezbollah's Arms" was the title of Dr. Jalal Mohamed Al-Rashid's
piece in moderate Arabic daily Al-Rai Al-Aam in which he held that
(8/22):
"Historically, Hezbollah's weapons have never existed to be used
internally. Therefore, fearing them by domestic elements is
unwarranted. These elements should discuss with Hezbollah's
leadership in order to reach Lebanese solutions that originate from
inside Lebanon, not imported from the United States or Israel."
-- Columnist Amna Al-Musawi penned in moderate Arabic daily Al-Rai
Al-Aam a piece titled "The Real Enemy" in which she commented that
(8/22):
"Maybe Bush until now has not read the American report that was
leaked to diplomatic elements detailing the Zionist army's losses in
Lebanon. The report states that 'today, we consider the Israeli
army to be in the same category as Arab armies that have lost their
prestige and is no longer a deterring factor that the United States
can depend on in the region. This is because it took approximately
one month and yet could not achieve military or political objectives
for its government.'"
-- Under the title "Israel's Transgressions and Hezbollah" Abdel
Mohsen Mohamed Al-Hussainy editorialized in moderate Arabic daily
Al-Watan (8/22):
"I do not think Israel's transgressions against Lebanon will cease.
Israel aims to dislodge Hezbollah and has declared war against it
because of Hezbollah's stance. Hezbollah considers Israel a foreign
entity that must be removed from existence. That is why Israel
considers its war against Hezbollah to be an absolute war."
-- Ambassador Abdullah Bishara editorialized under the title "The
New Lebanon, Through Kuwaiti Eyes" in moderate Arabic daily Al-Watan
(8/22):
"We can say that the new Lebanon will come from the rubble. We will
see a south without Hezbollah, with a single rule that is
fundamentally based on security measures to prevent resumption of
military operations as well as demarcating a demilitarized buffer
zone between the blue line and the Litani River, except for Lebanese
government forces and those of the United Nations as per paragraph
11 of the resolution."
-- Member of Kuwait Engineers' Syndicate Salman Mikki Al-Qalaf
commented under the title "What Comes after Resolution 1701?" in
pro-government daily Al-Seyassah (8/22):
"This resolution does not solve anything and does not provide
stability in the region or in Lebanon. It represents a cease-fire
for a limited period of time. We must not forget that American and
British forces have a strong presence in the Middle East, more
specifically in Iraq. While Israel fights Lebanon, Syria is in the
middle and Iran is behind them. We are coming to a critical period
and must be aware of its ramifications."
********************************************* *
KUWAIT 00003418 002 OF 002
For more reporting from Embassy Kuwait, visit:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/kuwait/?cable s
Visit Kuwait's Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/kuwait/
********************************************* *
LEBARON