Lebanon on verge of civil war
Informed Comment: Beirut Ramping Up
Joan Cole has reports from the ground. Apparently the Lebanese government has attacked the Hezbollah political party. There are also violent clashes between Sunni and Shiite groups.
WHAT LED TO THE PRESENT CRISIS:
In the beginning of the week, the Lebanese government removed the head of security from the airport, a government employee who was a supporter of the opposition was sacked, and Hezbollah controlled surveillance cameras were removed from the airport. The impact of the decision has been explosive, yesterday Nasrallah explained in his speech that the decision should be revoked and that anyone tampering with their surveillance system was essentially acting for the benefit of Israel.