Hezbollah Drill Simulates Takeover Of Beirut
January 19 2011
A number of Arab media outlets have reported that Hezbollah has held a drill simulating a military takeover of the Lebanese capital of Beirut, according to Ynet News (Israel).
The unnamed simulation on Tuesday morning involved taking over the capital and surrounding areas, including the port and airport, a source said. The drill was called a success.
United Nations buildings in Beirut were also said to be targets.
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