Posted on 09/12/2006 9:42:07 PM PDT by ncountylee
BEIRUT: Iran has distributed more than 40 power generators to municipal authorities in Southern Lebanon over the past week to temporarily restore electricity to villages most damaged during the Israeli offensive. Abdel-Raouf Adib, a representative for the Iranian Red Crescent, said the $1 million program will supply enough fuel to meet the power consumption needs of each southern village for at least three months. By the end of the week a total of 53 generators and the necessary equipment will be delivered - each town will receive between one and three depending on its size.
A representative for the Energy and Water Ministry, which is working with the Red Crescent on the program, said the generators will provide limited power to public utilities and a few private homes while Electricite du Liban (EDL) repairs ruined electricity networks.
"Last week they started delivering power generators to all villages in South, mainly to power the water pumps and wells because all of the grids have been destroyed," Ali Berro told The Daily Star.
Berro dismissed a report published Monday in local daily As-Safir, which said the Iranian Red Crescent had directly coordinated with Hizbullah to deliver generators to the municipal leaders of Khiam and Bint Jbeil.
"There has been no direct coordination with Hizbullah, but Minister Fneish is a member of the party so there is indirect involvement," Berro said.
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Iran's program seems to have UN approval. No surprise there, I guess.
53 generators at a cost of only 1 million? And all accessories, etc.? Sumpin' doesn't add up...
I am suprised that Hezbollah does not invite Syrian troops back in.
Yeah, how many rockets were smuggled in on those crates? RPG's? Light arms?
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