معهد واشنطن لسياسات الشرق الادنى: ما يشهده لبنان الان هو مجرد هدنة والرابع عشر من اذار تتسلح وتتدرب

Regardless of the outcome of the ministerial statement,it will constitute at best only a temporary ceasefire in the battle between the March 14 coalition and the
opposition.

While the compromise nature of the document will ensure that no party is entirely satisfied, it will also leave critical questions about Lebanon's future unresolved.


No doubt, many Lebanese will breathe a sigh of relief when the statement is published, and start to look forward to the parliamentary elections -- and a new government -- next spring.


But given developments of recent months, a weak statement will offer little comfort for March 14 and its constituent groups. Instead of providing a respite, these groups will likely focus on preparing -- arming and training -- for the inevitable next round with Hizballah.

هذا الحديث كان قد صدر في اواخر تموز 2008
وما شهدته الساحة اللبنانية من من ذلك الوقت حتى هذا التاريخ يؤكد صحته