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The Israeli–Syrian–Lebanese Triangle: The Renewed Struggle over Lebanon

The Israeli–Syrian–Lebanese Triangle: The Renewed Struggle over Lebanon The Israeli – Syrian – Lebanese Triangle: The Renewed Struggle over Lebanon EYAL ZISSER At the beginning of 2005, it seemed for a moment that Lebanon had reached a turning point in its history. After a generation of Syrian influence and control over Lebanon, Damascus was compelled, as a result of local Lebanese, wider regional, and even international pressure, to withdraw its military forces from that country. With this move Syria, at least for the time being, lost its dominant standing in Lebanon. The assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister, Rafik al-Hariri, in the heart of Beirut, on 14 February 2005, was the straw that broke the camel’s back and led to the collapse of Syria’s position in Lebanon. However, this upheaval did not end with the withdrawal of Syrian forces during March 2005. A short time later, in May – June 2005, Lebanese parliamentary elections were held and the anti-Syrian camp in Lebanon emerged the clear victor. This camp was headed by the Sunni leader and son of Rafik al-Hariri, Sa’d al-Din al-Hariri, and the Druze leader, Walid Jumblatt. They turned their backs on Syria, under whose auspices they had taken refuge for many years, to ally themselves http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Israel Affairs Taylor & Francis

The Israeli–Syrian–Lebanese Triangle: The Renewed Struggle over Lebanon

Zisser, Eyal
Israel Affairs , Volume 15 (4): 16 – Oct 1, 2009
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The Israeli – Syrian – Lebanese Triangle: The Renewed Struggle over Lebanon EYAL ZISSER At the beginning of 2005, it seemed for a moment that Lebanon had reached a turning point in its history. After a generation of Syrian influence and control over Lebanon, Damascus was compelled, as a result of local Lebanese, wider regional, and even international pressure, to withdraw its military forces from that country. With this move Syria, at least for the time being, lost its dominant standing in Lebanon. The assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister, Rafik al-Hariri, in the heart of Beirut, on 14 February 2005, was the straw that broke the camel’s back and led to the collapse of Syria’s position in Lebanon. However, this upheaval did not end with the withdrawal of Syrian forces during March 2005. A short time later, in May – June 2005, Lebanese parliamentary elections were held and the anti-Syrian camp in Lebanon emerged the clear victor. This camp was headed by the Sunni leader and son of Rafik al-Hariri, Sa’d al-Din al-Hariri, and the Druze leader, Walid Jumblatt. They turned their backs on Syria, under whose auspices they had taken refuge for many years, to ally themselves

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