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Washington Post: Lebanon’s plunge into political crisis raises specter of war with Israel
BEIRUT — Even for a country often used as a battleground by regional powers and their proxies, the sudden resignation of Prime Minister Saad Hariri has opened a new period of political uncertainty and fear in Lebanon.
The tiny nation has often been caught between the political agendas of more-powerful countries. But it now appears more vulnerable to conflict as Israel and Saudi Arabia try to isolate their shared enemy, the Iran-backed movement Hezbollah.
Hariri, a Sunni politician backed by the Saudis, cited Iranian meddling in Lebanese politics as the reason for his decision to step down.
But the fact that he made his announcement in a televised speech from Saudi Arabia left little doubt that his regional patron must have played a role in a move that caught even his aides off guard.
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More News On Concerns Of Another Israel - Lebanon/Hezbollah War
Israel campaigns to keep Hezbollah out of Lebanese government -- The Jerusalem Post
Israel to embark on diplomatic offense against Hezbollah and Iran at UN -- The Jerusalem Post
Hariri Resigns: Lebanon no longer immune to tensions over Hizballah -- New Arab
How might Israel exploit Lebanon's political turmoil? -- Zena Tahhanby Zena Tahhan, Al Jazeera
Israel's Next War: We Ain't Seen Nothing Yet -- Haaretz
Political crisis in Lebanon could lead to renewed Israel-Hezbollah conflict -- Daily Sabah
Is Saudi Arabia Pushing Israel Into War With Hezbollah and Iran? -- Daniel Shapiro, Haaretz
The Israeli-Saudi alliance beating the drums of war -- Richard Silverstein, Middle East Eye
What the political turmoil in Saudi Arabia and Lebanon means for Israel -- Ron Kampeas, Times of Israel
