The Murder of Hariri Could Boomerang

(Jerusalem Post) Orly Halpern - Hariri was the key figure of the Lebanese opposition to the Syrian presence in Lebanon. The bomb that ripped through his armored motorcade may have a boomerang effect. Lebanese opposition leaders on Monday sounded braver than ever, saying their country was "captive" and holding the Syrian and Lebanese governments responsible for Hariri's death. Lebanese and foreign analysts say the opposition will now "double its efforts" to push Syria out and gain power in the parliamentary elections in May.


2005-02-15 00:00:00

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