(Jerusalem Post) Herb Keinon and David Rudge - Syria's withdrawal of its troops from Lebanon does not mean its influence in Beirut is over, or that Jerusalem will cease to see Damascus as responsible for Hizballah provocations, senior diplomatic officials said Monday. According to Israeli officials, Syria was increasing - along with Iran - its financial support to and direction of Hizballah inside Lebanon. One official said Damascus was going from a situation of "direct control" over Lebanese affairs through its military presence, to "indirect control" through its widespread intelligence apparatus and proxy organizations like Hizballah. "Remember, Syria is not withdrawing their intelligence officers," the official said.
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