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Dec032009

Middle East Inside Line: Hezbollah Keeps Its Weapons (Legally) in Lebanon

lebanon-flagOn Wednesday, the 30 members of the Lebanese cabinet approved Hizbullah's right to keep its weapons. The endorsement dismisses a United Nations resolution after the Second Lebanon War calling on Hezbollah to disarm.

Some anlaysts have argued that the Western-backed Hariri Government is not willing to pursue disarmament, as this would raise tensions with Hezbollah, which has veto power over government proposals.

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The worst is yet to come. Lebanon's 2 year term in the UNSC (GA Oct. vote) will make it even more difficult to disarm Hezbollah. Hezbollah will have power and influence beyond its wildest dreams. ....And access to some sensitive info as well.

December 3, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterDave

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