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2004-01-27 Syria-Lebanon

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Posted by Frank G 2004-01-27 11:38:44 AM|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The pressure is coming from inside Lebanon where more and more voices question Hizbullahâs reasons for existence and blame it for bringing misfortune to Lebanonâs stunted development.

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Zisser said that there is a rising number of Lebanese who are questioning Hizbullahâs necessity. Newspaper editorials are saying that there are other, more important matters than the Shaba farms, like the economy.

More power to that light, please.

Posted by Bomb-a-rama 2004-1-27 11:58:24 AM|| 2004-1-27 11:58:24 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Israel is also probably releasing anti PA people as well as a few who ultimately will be intell assets. There may have also been a deal with Syria that certain of their favorite people get released in exchange for something. All these, however are 'maybes'.

Posted by mhw 2004-1-27 12:12:03 PM|| 2004-1-27 12:12:03 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 Any chance the pressure coming from inside Lebanon is actually coming from Damascus?

Posted by ruprecht 2004-1-27 12:57:22 PM|| 2004-1-27 12:57:22 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Until now, he could say he exists because of the Lebanese prisoners

So that's why Israel did it. Hmmm...dangerous game as it gives him credibility. I guess ultimately it will depend on whether it lets the air out of his balloon or not. Only time will tell.

Posted by B 2004-1-27 1:43:17 PM|| 2004-1-27 1:43:17 PM|| Front Page Top

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