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[DiipuSurotu]

The whole area where this happened is controlled by the Hezbollah. Still can't find confirmation that Termos himself was a member of that organization.

If someone died in similar conditions in Nazi Germany, there would have been Nazi flags at their funeral but that would say nothing of their personal affiliation.

 

[Chuck Norris]

Hezbollah is not really a terrorist group. They have many, many members who are just ordinary Lebanese citizens

 

[CountAntonius]

Absolute hero and beacon of hope for humanity.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

The whole area where this happened is controlled by the Hezbollah. Still can't find confirmation that Termos himself was a member of that organization.

Every single reputable article I can find refers to him as a member. Not sure why they'd just throw that in, but who knows how cloudy this whole situation is. LIke what is a "member of Hezbollah" really?

 

[DiipuSurotu]

Every single reputable article I can find refers to him as a member. Not sure why they'd just throw that in, but who knows how cloudy this whole situation is. LIke what is a "member of Hezbollah" really?

I believe you. For some reason none of the French-language articles refer to him as such however. Maybe they're just sugar-coating it.

 

[Hasphat'sAnts]

His daughter lived? Thank goodness.

I saw this on reddit yesterday and they kept saying his daughter died with him. Bummed me out so much.

 

[panty]

I don't have anything good to add. That man is hero.

Enough said.

 

[LNBL]

Every single reputable article I can find refers to him as a member. Not sure why they'd just throw that in, but who knows how cloudy this whole situation is. LIke what is a "member of Hezbollah" really?

Hmm yes, but they don't state where this information comes from? I'm thinking they are assuming it because of the cloth/flag on his coffin.

 

[Kikujiro]

OP should mention the man was a member of Hezbollah, a terrorist organisation responsible for kidnapping, murder of hostages and truck bombings of American and French citizens.

He sacrificed himself to save hundreds of innocent lives, while you're cowardly spending your day on the internet trying to defame him. Being part of Hezbollah doesn't make him a murderer nor a terrorist. "American and French citizens" aka marines in a conflict.
You're a pretty pathetic.

 

[Vampirolol]

Real hero.

 

[Velcoro]

True hero. Glad his daughter is alive after that incorrect reddit post.

 

[hunnies28]

Such a selfless action.

 

[Azih]

Hezbollah is a political party with a lot of support and membership among the civilians of Lebanon. Especially Southern Lebanon.

 

[Beefy]

As I said on the other thread. Hero!

 

[Bigboss242]

Damn got chills reading this.
Rip.

 

[Hazmat]

Hero. The pictures of him with his kids made we tear up a little.

 

[Mr. Giggles]

He saved lives of innocent civilians.

A true hero o7

 

[nelsonroyale]

A heroic act. Sad for his passing. RIP.

 

[User1608]

A hero regardless of his past affiliation. RIP.

 

[Dazza]

This man was a true hero

 

[NHarmonic.]

Such an incredible man, an amazingly brave soul.

 

[diunxx]

Lebanese excellence.

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

Incredible man.

RIP

Thank you for posting this. People need to be aware that this tragic event happened and that not only France is in mourning for its people.

 

[Animal]

What an incredible and selfless act. RIP.

 

[wamberz1]

A true hero.

The fact that his daughter survived is fantastic news.

 

[Pancake Mix]

Amazing...wow. What a boss.

RIP. He will clearly be missed.

 

[Rydeen]

To everybody mentioning his membership in Hezbollah, remember that Oskar Schindler was a registered member of the Nazi Party, just saying.

 

[CraigerGamer]

Every single reputable article I can find refers to him as a member. Not sure why they'd just throw that in, but who knows how cloudy this whole situation is. LIke what is a "member of Hezbollah" really?

For all we known Hezbollah may be claiming him as their own for political purposes. It's just seems strange that the highlight of who he is in that yahoo link was his political organization. But maybe that is a defining characteristic in that part of the world.

 

[Fularu]

Before you guys quote kenshin more, just know that he's a hardcore phalangist and hates the Hezbullah with a passion, probably even more than Nintendo if that was possible.

The Hezbullah isn't a terrorist organization. Its labbel was earned because they inflicted heavy losses to the israeli occupation forces in southern lebanon and whoever's deemed a terrorist by Israel is a terrorist for the rest of the world, be it eraned (like say, Hamas or the palestinian Islamic Jihad) or not (like the Fatah or the Hezbullah).

 

[FlutterPuffs]

To everybody mentioning his membership in Hezbollah, remember that Oskar Schindler was a registered member of the Nazi Party, just saying.

Yep.

He sacrificed himself to save hundreds others. That's being a hero.

 

[koryuken]

We need more people like him on this Earth.
RIP.

 

[akira28]

In some of these places in order to get work as a teacher or nurse don't you have to "join" Hezbollah if you're going to be in their institutions? They do provide a lot of social infrastructure for their region, out of necessity, mostly.

 

[psynergylover]

man what a choice; he could've easily got him and his daughter to saftey but sacrificed himself for the lives of many

 

[excelsiorlef]

To everybody mentioning his membership in Hezbollah, remember that Oskar Schindler was a registered member of the Nazi Party, just saying.

Also let's not pretend the Nazi party and Hezbollah are in any way analogous

 

[Massive Duck. C.M.]

Before you guys quote kenshin more, just know that he's a hardcore phalangist

I learned a new word today

 

[Chariot]

Great man. We should honour him for his deed of selflessness, no matter if he was hezbollah. It doesn't change that he threw himself into death to save people. To save lives.

 

[Rydeen]

Also let's not pretend the Nazi party and Hezbollah are in any way analogous

That wasn't my point, but okay.

 

[TheKaeptain]

Hero.

 

[excelsiorlef]

That wasn't my point, but okay.

No I know it was an addition on my part. In case anyone goes yeah but the Nazis were still eeeeevil

 

[Fularu]

I learned a new word today

It was/is a lebanese faction during the civil war.

They're the ones who perpetrated the Sabra and Shatila massacres under israeli supervision.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabra_and_Shatila_massacre

 

[a916]

He was a brave hero. RIP.

 

[Firest0rm]

Before you guys quote kenshin more, just know that he's a hardcore phalangist and hates the Hezbullah with a passion, probably even more than Nintendo if that was possible.

The Hezbullah isn't a terrorist organization. Its labbel was earned because they inflicted heavy losses to the israeli occupation forces in southern lebanon and whoever's deemed a terrorist by Israel is a terrorist for the rest of the world, be it eraned (like say, Hamas or the palestinian Islamic Jihad) or not (like the Fatah or the Hezbullah).

How do you know he's a phalangist? Curious as to what he's said in the past.

 

[Chariot]

How do you know he's a phalangist? Curious as to what he's said in the past.

I don't know if he is a phalangist, but look for any Israel thread and you'll find kenshin defending it's actions. I recommend the last Gaza War thread.

 

[ZSaberLink]

A brave hero... rest in peace.

 

[No Love]

Hero. The pictures of him with his kids made we tear up a little.

Me too. Hero. Cheers to Adel Termos, what an amazing person.

 

[Shaanyboi]

RIP

Thanks for sharing OP

 

[SomedayTheFire]

Amazing man.

 

[bobbytkc]

He did something I can never do. Makes me feel sad.

 

[ElyrionX]

Just out of curiousity, would he have survived if he ran away and looked for cover instead?

 

[Viridian6]

A true hero.