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Thread #92618 Message #1784508
Posted By: Ron Davies
15-Jul-06 - 07:15 PM
Thread Name: BS: Gaza Strip 28/9 June 2006
Subject: RE: BS: Gaza Strip 28/9 June 2006
Main question appears to be: Israelis think that by making life miserable for the Lebanese in general, they will generate enough pressure within Lebanon itself to disarm Hezbollah. Will this happen? I would guess it is unlikely--more likely outcome is to stiffen Lebanese resistance---and support of Hezbollah.
But one thing is clear--the US has little if any leverage on this, even if Bush were to try--which he won't.