Posted on 01/20/2010 5:18:39 AM PST by SJackson
Lebanon is key to regional peace, US Middle East envoy George Mitchell said on a visit to Beirut on Wednesday.
He was in the Lebanese capital on Tuesday and Wednesday at the start of a regional tour aimed at restarting Middle East peace talks.
Mitchell's visit is part of a US effort to forge a wider peace that would end Israel's conflicts with the Palestinians, Syria and Lebanon and normalize Israel's ties with the rest of the Arab world.
In a statement, Mitchell said Lebanon would play a key role in the effort to build a lasting and comprehensive peace and stability in the Middle East.
Later Wednesday, Lebanese Prime Minister Saed Hariri will fly to Paris, where he will meet with French officials, including President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Ahead of the meeting, French sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that Paris expected Hariri to bring up "Israeli military threats," and that French officials would try to reassure the Lebanese premier.
The French officials will reportedly tell Hariri that Israel does not mean to threaten Lebanon and there is no danger of an Israeli military operation in Lebanon.
According to the London-based Arab daily, Lebanese President Michel Suleiman relayed a message to Sarkozy saying that Lebanon fears an upcoming Israeli operation and asking that France work to restrain Israel.
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Given the fact that Lebanon, source George's roots, along with Hamas and Iran are preparing for war with Israel, yes, it's reasonable to state they have a key role in regional peace. That's using your head, George.
Lebanon is (sadly) a key Syrian puppet state, and an unacceptable threat to Israel.
It is so far past time to successfully assist Lebanon that it is pointless to try.
George Mitchell knows that, he is one of the reasons Lebanon was lost.
Mitchell Is a tool for the White House. This White House is not for the State of Israel. IMO!
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