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  • U.S. continues weapons shipments to Lebanon as regional tensions rise

    06/04/2010 6:42:04 PM PDT · by ErnstStavroBlofeld · 5 replies · 296+ views
    World Tribune ^ | 5/4/2010 | World Tribune
    The United States continues to supply weapons and other security systems to Lebanon's security forces amid rising tensions with Israel and despite concerns in Congress that Hizbullah holds the Beirut government in check. The U.S. government has delivered light weapons, body armor and bomb equipment to Lebanese security forces. This marked the third transfer of military and security equipment to Lebanon in as many months. The U.S. supply has been taking place as Beirut's military has escalated attacks on Israeli fighter-jets on reconnaissance missions in southern Lebanon.Leading members of Congress have expressed concern over the U.S. funding of Lebanon's military...