The Lebanese have had rough month. And it may get rougher. Especially in south Beirut. There have been tit for tat bombings in the area, and scores dead.
Purported Israel’s strike on Syria seen in wider context of Hezbollah, Iran
President Bush is going to Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt for meetings with Middle Eastern leaders this week. Few are optimistic for major diplomatic results despite a schedule filled with world leaders.
Iranian President Ahmadinejad was on a two-day trip to Lebanon, touring its southern border. It was seen as a show of support for the militant group Hezbollah. Marco Werman talks with journalist Thanassis Cambanis, the author of �A Privilege to Die’
Lebanon rival political leaders is scheduled to take up the contentious of Hezbollah’s weapons. But the armed Shiite movement is already setting preconditions that might derail the talks before they get off the ground.
Hezbollah blames Israel for the car bombing that killed one of its senior members in Syria yesterday, while Israel says it had nothing to do with the death of Imad Mughniya, but as The World’s Quil Lawrence reports, many in Israel aren’t so sure.
Car bombs kills top Hezbollah member
The World’s Aaron Schachter reports on reaction to a car bombing in Syria today that killed Imad Mughniyeh, a senior member of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
