Rifi: We're Still at Beginning of Storm, Those Who Wage Jihad Must Expect Counter-Jihad
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Former Internal Security Forces chief Maj. Gen. Ashraf Rifi said the deadly twin bombings that hit Tripoli on Friday are “a chance for us, as Lebanese, to shoulder our responsibilities in protecting our people, whether in Dahieh, Tripoli or anywhere else.”
“I had warned all officials seven months ago that Lebanon had entered the storm, and unfortunately every party engaged in a scheme until things reached this extent,” Rifi said in a phone interview with LBCI television.
Earlier on Friday, scores of people were killed or wounded in twin bombings that targeted two mosques in Tripoli, one near the apartment of Rifi who, according to media reports, was lightly wounded in the hand.
The attacks come eight days after 27 people were killed and around 300 wounded in a car bombing that rocked the Beirut southern suburb of Ruwais, a Hizbullah bastion.
“We are still at the beginning of the storm and I warn again that we must think how to protect the country from the storm that has become very dangerous,” Rifi added.
When asked on what he based his warning to officials seven months ago, Rifi said: “It was based on information and we are security experts.”
“Those who wage jihad in a certain place must expect counter-jihad. Every action has a reaction,” the ex-ISF chief added.
“We tell the Lebanese and all officials that the threats will target everyone … We must all realize the presence of these threats and no one should rejoice for the death of the other as danger will target everyone. I call on officials to realize the threats that we have brought to the country and to exert efforts to fend them off,” Rifi, who hails from Tripoli, said.
23 August 2013, 18:13
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Did you read the article? What did he say that is wrong or just a knee Jerk reaction to anything Rifi says.
23 August 2013, 18:55
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Sure you do. Except you believe their martyrs will end up in hell since they died not believing in the concept of imamah which makes one a kafir and hell bound according to shia belief. Taqiya doesnt fool many people anymore.
23 August 2013, 19:34
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Apple orange... You should put religion aside for now.. This is about humanity do u know what that means.. Do your bit and please stop spreading hate..
23 August 2013, 22:17
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I believe you're referring to Al-Qaida/ISIS/Nusra/et. al who are fighting alongside the FSA so they can pay us a visit next when they get kicked out, or consolidate power in a lackluster state like Iraq.
24 August 2013, 00:18
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Rifi is a competent man, I hope they'll carefully listen to him.
24 August 2013, 00:23
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Israel did a lot of harm to Lebanon but didn't kill Hariri. Hariri's assassination was perpetrated by Hezbollah on the orders of Bachar. If it wasn't true, they'd have escorted the four wanted terrorists to the Hague.
Who broke hariri's arm a few months before blowing downtown Beirut? Was it Natanyahu or Assad?
24 August 2013, 01:38
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A good lesson to Nasrallah that what he did in Syria and is still doing will only bring problems to Lebanon. Very short sighted of you Nasrallah! Your leadership is starting to disappoint and may get you out of the Hizballah leadership.
24 August 2013, 02:40
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It is time to speak our minds and not worry about offending anybody, religion or horse manure. For Lebanon to survive, we need to stay away from this deadly feud that has reached a boiling point amongst the Muslims and rid ourselves from the toxic chains of religion. Unless the implicated parties can achieve this, all three branches of the government, including the military must be bestowed and intrusted to a neutral party, the care takers of the Country. No implicated sect or religion should hold seats in the Parliament and must accept what is decided for them which will be better than the current situation. Otherwise, Lebanon will be another Iraq, Syria or Palestine. Since the alleged "civil war", you've taken Lebanon and its people to the gates of hell and back numerous times, and it must be stopped
24 August 2013, 02:53
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Independents will one day rule this country in full accordance with the constitution and work ethics!! May the day come soon!!!!!!!!!!!
ALL CURRENT POLITICIANS ARE ALL THE SAME, BIPARTISANSHIP IS THE BANE OF LEBANON
24 August 2013, 02:50
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We tell the Lebanese and all officials that the threats will target everyone … We must all realize the presence of these threats and no one should rejoice for the death of the other as danger will target everyone...........
WHat is wrong with this statement Mr. "theresistance"? I can see how a non-lebanese mind warped mind might read this as unpatriotic.
24 August 2013, 04:29
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There we go blaming others for our bad deeds. I do declare that the misplaced Palestinians and their weapons inside Lebanon is "a root" cause of Lebanon's demise, and, therefore, I blame Israel's existence and position as an indirect cause and effect. Israel's implication in our demise is furthered by their relentless pursuit to keep the Palestinians at bay and keep their boarders safe. Israel will not hesitate to attack Lebanon again if they fear any inclination of Palestinian aggression from Lebanese soil.
24 August 2013, 04:30
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But Lebanon's hands are not clean, we were the ones who ultimately allowed this to happen. We allowed Palestinian victims who are sworn enemies of Israel to camp on our lands directly across their arch enemies, thereby painting a huge bullseye on our foreheads. It is time for us to ask whose interest did the armed Palestinians serve in Lebanon? If tomorrow Israel is wiped off from the map, these internal religious feud amongst the Arab in the Middle East will still go on, and, if I might add, it would be deadlier. If others are to be blamed for our failures, is it because we are already weak and divided and easy to take advantage of. So, our failures is a preexisting condition.
25 August 2013, 01:13
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I say this with respect, but as a 7th generation Australian I am always perplexed by people from all countries i.e. UK, Ireland, Lebanon, Syria and so on. If you came here for a better life and no doubt you have, then why not embrace your new country which has given you safety and wealth which far exceeds all your expectations. I married a German migrant and til the day he died he was full of praise for this safe haven we know as Australia. He was very glad he had been given a second chance.
If you heart truly lies in the homeland you left, then why not go back there and help to save you motherland. We, have little tolerance for people who come to our motherland and just take all the benefits which they cannot find in their lands, and set up their lives to mimic what they could not acquire in Lebanon. We feel your are just using us and we are not amused.
