Friday, May 16, 2008

"....The question now is not whether Siniora's government will fall, but rather when and how...."

Zvi Barel in Haaretz, here
"....In internal Druze politics, this is a big deal; in Lebanese politics it is a routine matter. Shifting alliances, the betrayal of partners and the adoption of new ones are part and parcel of Lebanese politics, which in part accounts for its uniqueness...
Siniora is wary of talking about disarming Hezbollah, and said: "We have never sought the disarmament of Hezbollah." ....
....Those who had demanded that Hezbollah lay down its arms are now being told to disarm. ...."

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