Ibrahim Says Clamping Down on IS Funding Enhances International Confidence in Lebanon

[TomSea]

Ibrahim Says Clamping Down on IS Funding Enhances International Confidence in Lebanon
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by Naharnet Newsdesk 5 hours ago

General Security chief Maj. Gen. Abbas Ibrahim said the security achievement made after unveiling money-changing offices transferring money to the Islamic State group, proves Lebanon's persistence in confronting terrorism and reinforces international confidence in the country, al-Joumhouria daily reported on Thursday.

“What we have done is part of our usual tasks which we have insisted on carrying out no matter what the obstacles are. Arresting this network, displays our follow-up for the financial, economic, and social safety which could probably be one of the most important tributaries financing terrorism,” said Abbas in an interview to the daily.

“The operation proves our engagement in confronting terrorism and drying out its sources as part of the global fight against this scourge,” stressed Abbas.

Continued: http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/226672-ibrahim-says-clamping-down-on-is-funding-enhances-international-confidence-in-lebanon

[TomSea]

It's significant if they can find out who has funded ISIS; very important and there should be adequate response against those who do.

OTOH; a fair number of Lebanese officials are sympathetic to the Hezbollah side, so that needs to be considered too.

That horrific war has raged since 2011; so that brings one to ask, was this previously looked into?

[don-o]

It's significant if they can find out who has funded ISIS; very important and there should be adequate response against those who do.

OTOH; a fair number of Lebanese officials are sympathetic to the Hezbollah side, so that needs to be considered too.

That horrific war has raged since 2011; so that brings one to ask, was this previously looked into?

Is it just me or have we seen a significant change in this fight against ISIS since Jan 20?

@LonestarDream