"frozen assets" sanctions extended on 'individuals' who continue to contribute to political and economic instability in Lebanon

Haaretz, here

".... However, the statement continued, ultimately "the actions of certain persons continue to contribute to political and economic instability in Lebanon and the region and constitute a continuing unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States." 

As a result of these actions, the White House has decided to extend by an additional year the sanctions initiated by former president George W. Bush on August 1, 2007. 

The sanctions include the freezing of assets of those individuals suspected of undermining Lebanon's sovereignty on Syria's behalf." 

Assaad Hardan, ...Profession: Member of Parliament, Lebanon and Chief of the Syrian Socialist Nationalist Party.

Wi’am Wahhab..... Former member of the Lebanese Parliament.

Hafiz Makhluf Position: General Intelligence Directorate senior official Military Rank: Colonel, ....a maternal cousin to Syrian President Bashar al-Asad. He is also the brother of Rami Makhluf, Syria’s leading businessman.

Muhammad Nasif Khayr-Bayk, Damascus, Syria Position: Deputy Vice President for Security Affairs Military Rank: Major General, ....As of early 2007, Khayrbik was one of several key advisers to Syrian President Bashar al-Asad.