Rubin adds that actions such as the air strike have the potential to further drive a wedge between Damascus and the people of Lebanon. It must also impact on Hariri's whole program for his visit to Washington next week. He must be feeling the pressure. Hariri is to meet US President George W. Bush next Tuesday. Although the Lebanese premier is likely to have substantive talks only with Secretary of State Colin Powell and National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice, Bush is expected to urge him to do more to secure the border with Israel.
Analysts here say that in practice, Lebanon has little elbow-room.
Rubin adds that the latest developments have clearly informed the United Nations and the international community that, having been certified as complying with UN resolutions on Lebanon, Israel now has an unquestionable moral right to support on this issue. We have done our part - now do yours. Specials Support Israel's soldiers in their time of need. The Fund for Strengthening Israel's Defense. Exclusive on-line auctions.