Free Sunnis of Baalbek Brigade Warns of Attacks against Army, Calls for Release of al-Atrash
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The "Free Sunnis of Baalbek Brigade” warned on Saturday the Lebanese army that it will be targeted by attacks until it proves its patriotism, calling for the release of Sheikh Omar al-Atrash.
“The Lebanese army will remain a target until it proves its patriotism and its liberation from Iran and Hizbullah,” the brigade said via twitter.
It also slammed caretaker Interior Minister Marwan Charbel, considering him a “minister that follows the instructions of Hizbullah Secretary-General (Sayyed) Hassan Nasrallah.”
The brigade said in another tweet that Charbel is an “expert in targeting Sunnis in Lebanon.”
The "Free Sunnis of Baalbek Brigade” has no known ties with any Lebanese or Syrian group, and it had claimed before responsibility for killing Hizbullah military commander Hassan Hollo al-Laqqis.
The group also demanded the release of Sheikh Omar al-Atrash, urging the army to end all abuses against him in the prisons of “loathing and hatred.”
The brigade called on the Sunni Muslim clerics and scholars to act according to their conscience and give al-Atrash his rights back.
Al-Atrash, 24, has also been charged with detonating bombs and explosive-rigged vehicles, attacking the army in Majdelyoun and al-Awwali bridge areas in the southern city of Sidon in December and launching rockets on Israel.
The Sheikh, who hails from the Bekaa valley and was arrested last month, has also admitted to having ties with Abdullah Azzam Brigades, Jabhat al-Nusra and The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) members.
On Friday, the group announced killing an Iranian military trainer the day before in the Bekaa region.
The operation created an atmosphere of panic and confusion among party members, the statement remarked, the brigade said on twitter.
It also warned of attacks and strikes against Hizbullah supporters in the Bekaa and around Lebanon.
Meanwhile, Mufti of Baalbek Bakr al-Rifai denied later on Friday the brigade's claims, adding that the group "does not exist."
08 February 2014, 15:08
1610
There you go, where are all you hypocrites? This salafi brigade wants to destroy our army too, not just Hezbollah. Everyday passes by, and everything i said comes true.
08 February 2014, 16:21
149
It wasen't true that any Iranian trainer died. Otherwise i wouldn't have typed it. Keep spreading takfiri propaganda guys, show everyone your true colors. Doesn't affect the rest of us whom already knew better.
08 February 2014, 16:33
139
Funny how mustaqbal supporters still manage to hold their hands over the takfiris, even when they give direct threats to the Army.
08 February 2014, 16:57
810
Looks like Mystic seems himself as some kind of prophet - isn't that reserved for your leader Hassouni? or are you planning on replacing him?
19 December 2014, 05:57
10
HA strategies often come to fruition. This is one of their strategies. Get involved in Syria, cause Sectarian rifts in Lebanon to widen, allow takfiris to infiltrate Lebanon, implicate the army with the hope it all ends with a weaker State and a stronger HA. So, you must be one of HA strategists.
19 December 2014, 18:56
00
yea but i loved the previous strategy better, when they manipulated the US with mind tricks to make them import lybian fanatics through turkey so they would attack syria. this resulted in a weaked syria and stronger HA, which in turn allowed HA to have an excuse to invade and occupy syria, so they could finally do what they always wanted: kill babies.
with a little imagination, it all starts to make sense.
08 February 2014, 15:09
149
pop you forget that our Army consists of all faiths, are you going to call the Army secterian too now? Come on
08 February 2014, 15:16
1110
The "Free Salafis of Baalbek Brigade” has no known ties with any Lebanese or Syrian group, and it had claimed before responsibility for killing Hizbullah military commander Hassan Hollo al-Laqqis.
Now they claim that, but our evidence points out Israel were all over it. So they want their name to be put out that they killed a Hezbollah commander? Pathetic, and lies.
08 February 2014, 15:18
1013
The exclamation mark/points were the most coherent part of your argument.
08 February 2014, 16:47
912
@Jaafar: to be honest with you, Sheikh Omar was never into PS4. He was more into C4.
08 February 2014, 15:25
1312
I am honestly sick and tired of this or that calling themselves this or that. Free Sunnis of Baalbek Brigade! Really! What is this country coming to? Are there any Lebanese left or have we all just become random sects in a divided country that has no hope.
Enough with insulting the army people. The army does what it's told. They are not involved in politics. The decision to act is not up to them. Anyone with half a brain knows that.
This whole situation is pathetic. Ra7 el watan and everyone is cheering on their own pathetic loyalties. Shame
08 February 2014, 16:18
1013
when the Iranian infestation is stopped, there will not be a salafi infestation.
the first(Iranian) brought the second(salafi).
they are both terrorists and should be eradicated.
08 February 2014, 16:19
129
Thats what you like to believe Mr. geha, but why do they want us destroyed then? The people will unite against this infestation. They are a threat to all Lebanese, so if you have any small percentage of patriotism in you geha, then you would know i am right.
08 February 2014, 17:50
910
you who knows nothing about patriotism being an Iranian follower, do not even dare to ask me about my patriotism :)
the Iranian filthy sectarian terrorist militia brought the filthy salafi terrorist groups.
enjoy fighting each other and when you are both weak enough we will eradicate both of you :)
08 February 2014, 15:34
1011
loubnani, It does not seem the term" Islamic Resistance in Lebanon" bothers you, strange.
08 February 2014, 15:43
1210
Might be because the Resistance doesn't warn the army of attacks against it? You really are brainless
08 February 2014, 15:43
127
Resistance And LAF is the edge of the same sword. Together will we win against the Salafi storm
08 February 2014, 16:25
1311
Is that what I said popeye or is that what you believe I said? I'm not going to answer what you said cause quite frankly I find it offensive.
08 February 2014, 20:42
57
"Resistance And LAF is the edge of the same sword"… your so called resistance is part of the Iranian guard, enough with your BS you lowlife stooge.
08 February 2014, 15:36
912
southern, you always ask people to stick to the topic. Apply the same to yourself, hypocrite.
08 February 2014, 17:18
710
@bani: I was talking about "hygiene" products which are totally banned in Dahieh.
08 February 2014, 16:35
911
another extremist group sent by bashar to create more chaos that s all....
08 February 2014, 17:12
710
'LOL so no lebanese can work for bashar?'
ft works for bashar, but then, we're not sure he's lebanese...
08 February 2014, 17:17
79
Sounds familiar - Thanks to their stooges HA Lebanon reeks with the stench of Iran!
08 February 2014, 16:37
812
Oh my @Jaafar, Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, could have learned a few tips of military strategy from you!
08 February 2014, 16:50
810
Do you think we can hire the Palestinian concreting company that provides the concrete for israel to build it's separation wall?
We can definitely use a separation wall :)
And perhaps ten years supply of chupachups
08 February 2014, 17:04
89
loads of people that know personally al-atrash, that listened his sermons for years, say that he always condemned takfiris and use of violence.
Lets wait for the investigation...
