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Hezbollah Show of Force
(December 11, 2006)
Heightening the political deadlock, the
pro-Syrian Hezbollah led massive
demonstrations outside government offices
demanding the government’s dissolution
accusing it of “corrupt” leadership but
Lebanon ’s west-backed cabinet vowed not to
give in.”<More>
Israel’s Peace Plan
(November 30, 2006)
Israel unveiled several steps
that, if met, could lead to
serious peace negotiation with
Palestinians leading to
prisoner exchange, withdrawal
of Israeli forces from many
parts of West Bank, ease of
transit checkpoints, and
lifting of financial
sanctions.<More>
Lebanese Political Crisis and West Asia
(November 14, 2006)
The resignation of 5 Shiite Ministers from
the Lebanon Government increased regional
tensions across sectarian and religious
lines and the US Government (USG) applauded
an Argentinean court branding the Hezbollah
“global nexus of terrorism.”<More>
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