Analysis: Hizbullah turns up the temperature in the North

[Chris]

Analysis: Hizbullah turns up the temperature in the North
By JONATHAN SPYER

Israel's border with Lebanon is currently at its most tense since the cease-fire which ended the war of 2006. This tension has been brought on by the combination of a number of factors. Ongoing internal political frictions in Lebanon and a series of recent setbacks suffered by the Iran-led regional bloc are both key elements contributing to the situation. Inflammatory rhetoric and orchestrated provocations by Hizbullah supporters in the south, against the ominous background of the movement's ongoing rearmament, are helping to ratchet up the uncertainty.

Coalition negotiations have been deadlocked in Lebanon in recent weeks. Hizbullah has conceded to the opposition's demand that its bloc receive only 15 ministerial portfolios (one less than the number required for a veto). This does not settle the matter, however. The focus now turns to efforts to ensure that at least one of the 'independent' ministers linked to President Suleiman is of a pro-Hizbullah orientation, ensuring the de facto continuation of the movement's power to block government decisions not to its liking. Feeling itself under internal pressure, Hizbullah has sought once again to cast itself as the force of 'resistance' in Lebanon.

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[Chris]

The Hezzies are just begging for Psalm 83 and Isaiah 17 to be fulfilled. The Hezzies are making a big mistake and that mistake could actually cause Israel to gain more land rather than give away land. Praying for Israel as they fighting these satanic terrorists.

[open door]

The Hezzies are just begging for Psalm 83 and Isaiah 17 to be fulfilled. The Hezzies are making a big mistake and that mistake could actually cause Israel to gain more land rather than give away land. Praying for Israel as they fighting these satanic terrorists.

Chris, do you think that Iran is causing this? Many reasons they could be, only one of which is to draw attention from their own internal affairs. Israel is fortifying itself along the Lebanon/Syrian borders, which is a good thing. Something may start, very soon, in my opinion.