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Barak: 2006 war strengthened Hezbollah

Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak says the summer 2006 war backfired on Israel because it resulted in strengthening Lebanon's Hezbollah.

Israel was not prepared for the summer 2006 war, "which turned out into a major launching pad to upgrade Hezbollah's power", Barak said Monday in an interview with the Israeli television.

The Israeli minister was also critical of the Israeli officials More..


Added: Aug 12 2008   In: news_politics

By: danmanjones  New Zealand

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