Etceteras

I’m still at Moby Dick — that’s my official summer book. I had been under the impression that it was mainly about Captain Ahab’s attempt to find the whale and kill it. Rather, it’s all about whales in their various manifestations, all tied together with Ahab’s story. Definitely going to finish this one. Peter has Continue reading Etceteras

How the enemy works

Wonderfully detailed article. This is how Hezbollah works. Counterterrorism Blog: Inside Hizballah’s decision-making Hizballah’s decision to kidnap the two IDF soldiers was taken by Sheikh Hassan Nasserallah and the other six members of the Shura Karar, its supreme decision-making body.

War

Via From Beirut to the Beltway: Nasrallah ready for war with Israel, says “no discussion” Hizbullah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah said today he was ready for a full confrontation with Israel adding that no military operation will succeed in setting the kidnapped soldiers free.