CIAO DATE: 09/2008
July 2008
The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Hizballah has much to celebrate. With the formation of a national unity government in Lebanon last week, it is now well positioned to block any effort to dismantle its military wing. Today, the organization is celebrating the release of five Lebanese prisoners and the remains of several Hizballah and Palestinian militants. But even as Hizballah enjoys the political dividends of its successes, its military wing finds itself under pressure at home and abroad.
Resource link: PolicyWatch #1389: Hizballah's Military Wing Under Pressure Despite Political Gains [PDF] - 14K