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Originally posted by bilmore
That was point one. Point two was that there was nothing good, for the Lebanese, about Syria's occupation, and casting them out will result in more freedom for the Lebanese.
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It may also result (ultimately) in a peace treaty between Lebanon and Israel.
It is reasonable to think that the U.S. policy towards Syria and Lebanon over the past year has had something to do with any Syrian withdrawal, if it happens (including the U.N. Sec. Council resolution we spear-headed). When the U.S. and France stand together on an issue, you know the train is really rolling that way.
Arafat's death and the resulting opening/increased hope for peace between Syria and Israel may also be part of the reason. In any event -- a Syrian withdrawal from Lebanon would be great for Israel, and pose real problems for Hezbollah.
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