Saudi Arabia: "There was never a Saudi-Syrian initiative!"

"... Here it is important to note what an American official told our newspaper last Saturday, when he said: "we have all read with interest what has been said about the Saudi – Syrian initiative, and I find it interesting that the discussions over this initiative are usually found in media sponsored by Syria, which means there is a (Syrian – Hezbollah) trend in the stories being published [about this].” This is true, for we cannot find one piece of information about the initiative in any other media, whether it is independent, or even outside of Lebanon!

The truth is that Hezbollah is in real trouble, especially if we recall the party’s earlier statements, when it called for friendly and sisterly countries to prevent the issuance of an indictment from the International Tribunal. Therefore, talk of a Saudi-Syrian initiative was only a matter of security, for it is true that although there may be ideas [in this regard], there are also important truths, most notably: who is actually able to disrupt the indictment process of the International Tribunal? Therefore, it doesn’t matter what Hezbollah’s media says, or what its visitors to Syria say, ....... There was never a Saudi-Syrian initiative in place, despite the fact that people are now being accused of destroying it. The crux of the matter is that Hezbollah is facing a new problem with regards to Arab public opinion, especially the Lebanese Sunnis. The party, which has escaped from its troubles in the past, must now escape from its own arrogance and ego. Yet the solution to Hezbollah’s current predicament is not in its own hands, and the party is now at the mercy of many in Lebanon, and beyond. This is the story that we must wake up to in the coming days!"