[news] Did Hezbollah Thwart a U.S./Israel Attack on Lebanon?

[Mostly Water - "Canadian" and International alternative news feed]

By FRANKLIN LAMB - Counterpunch

According to US Senate Intelligence Committee sources, the Bush administration initially green lighted the intended May 11 Israel 'demonstration of solidarity['] with the pro-Bush administration [Lebanese] militias, some with which Israel has maintained ties since the days of Bashir Gemayal and Ariel Sharon...The plan involved Israeli air strikes on South and West Beirut in support of forces it was assured would be able to surprise and resist Hezbollah and sustain a powerful offensive for 48 hours.  


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