Qatar Blasts “Israel” on Scud Claims

Qatar's Prime minister has charged "Israel" with posing new threats against Lebanon and Syria by accusing Damascus of supplying Scud missiles to Hizbullah.

Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jaber Al Thani, who arrived in Beirut on an invitation from his Lebanese counterpart Saad Hariri, said "Israel" fabricated Scud allegations without providing any evidence.

"Launching threats against Lebanon or Syria is unacceptable and we'll do whatever we can to foil "Israeli" foolishness," said Sheikh Hamad at a press conference.

""Israeli" threats are not strange and it's very important for "Israel" to realize the failure of its previous military adventures and hopefully they have grasped the lessons," he added.

Earlier this month, "Israel's" President Shimon Peres accused Syria of providing Hizbullah with Scud missiles capable of reaching targets anywhere in "Israel". The US has followed the "Israeli" lead by issuing threatening remarks to Syria regarding the allegation.

Both Hizbullah and Damascus, however, denied the allegations and described it as "an attempt by "Israel" to raise tensions in the region."

Hariri had also dismissed the "Israeli" claims as an effort by the regime to justify a new war on his country.