re: #499 lawhawk

The US can make declarations that it will not arm Hizbullah, all while shipping weapons systems to Lebanon, but the Lebanese government is comprised of multiple factions, including Hizbullah. The Lebanese military does have access to US weapons it purchased from the US, including a package of weapons including helicopters and other equipment needed to fight Fatah al Islam in the refugee camps in 2008.

But the Lebanese government is a delicate thing, and should things go south, it isn’t inconceivable that Hizbullah would get its hands on US military gear. The March 8 coalition includes Hizbullah, and they have put the screws to the March 14 coalition members, including Walid Jumblatt.

Thanks for the info.

Regardless, it’s just a continuation of previous policy.

The Bush White House armed Lebanon as Avanti and me pointed out.

BBL