Syria has done it before; it sold "Abdullah Ojelan" of the Kurds to Turkey and has delivered Iraqi opposition (previous Baath leaders) to the US in Iraq. The assassination is probably Syria sacrificing a member of Hizbullah again(!) for the sake of something in exchange from the US or Israel. The area where Mugniyah was killed is two steps away from a post of "SSS ", syrian secret services. This area is a high security area, almost forbidden to ordinary people! How much did SSS receive for Mugniyah's head?

The Syrian government forced Öcalan to leave the country in 1998, but did not turn him over to the Turkish authorities. He was captured in Kenya on February 15, 1999, while being transferred from the Greek embassy to Nairobi international airport. The Syrians had nothing to do with that as far as i know. Have you ever heard about Eli Cohen? He was an Israeli spy. He is best known for his work in Syria, where he developed close relationships with the political and military hierarchy for many years. What i am trying to tell you is that the "SSS" are extremely good in working against the poor Syrian people who struggle to make a living, but they aint as good when it comes to the international level or protecting its own citizens.

Of course the truth is to be known in years to come or never. But my "feeling" tells me Mughniyah was a scapegoat for the assassination of Rafiq Al-Harriri, of course assuming he was not involved in killing Al-Harriri. I mean, the Americans and allies wanted to punish someone, innocent or guilty, this act cannot pass indifferently ... and it gotta be some bloody Syrian, we saw Ghazi Kanaan, Col. Imad Suliman etc. disappear in mysterious ways. It was the penance on the part of the Syrians, somehow.

That assistance was intended to strengthen the Lebanese government against Hizbullah. Instead, it was utilized against a country that wants a quiet and stable Lebanon (Israel) and benefited a proxy (Hizbullah) working on behalf of another country (Iran). It's clear, since it's working in cohorts with Hizbullah, that if the latter initiates yet further aggression against Israel, Lebanon will bear responsibility and share in the price.

Thank you for the informative and fascinating commentaries regarding an issue about which I (and probably most readers) have really no insight nor genuine understanding. On occasion, Talkbacks can be this good!

Ditto.

The secret war continues Latest explosions in Lebanon another chapter in clandestine battle Ronen Bergman Published: 10.19.09, 18:40 / Israel Opinion Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, and Hezbollah are engaged in a war. Only the tip of the iceberg surfaces once in a while, yet this is a war in every way, and it takes place every day and every hour. THIS IS ALSO A PRINCIPAL FACT IN THE WHOLE WORLD, ANDIN DEAPEST PEACETIMES. THE WORLDSPOLITICIANS BEHAVIOR BEFORE THE WHOLE WORLD, IS FOR SHOW ONLY, TO THE PUBLIC OPINNION. I DO ALSO AGREE TO THE TALKBACK NUMBER 5. Arn-Orao.

Avenge for Mugniah is coming, no matter what. Hezbollah is not Israel. Israel attack civilians, in bomb chelters but on the otherhand Hezbollah wants Israeli war crimenals and the so called idf.

Comments made by 2 3 &4 are all known facts written in daily newspapers as they occur. The trick is to connect the dots between the events.

Seems as if the sides are always trying to deploy their ultimate secret weapon: Blame Israel!! Anything can be done, by any party to any party, as long as they resort to this weapon! Hatred for Israel seems to be the ONLY thing that unites these people and seems to 'cover all sins'.

Blame the US!! This also works like a charm whenever it's deployed.

I think bombing those weapons depots show depth of desperation in Israel to derail peace process. Or just "sore loser" syndrome. Because, Israel still has few agents from time of occupation which could pinpoint weapons caches. In the end,if 1-2% of Hesbollah weapons was destroyed it won't win the war. By now, Hesbollah achieved what was possible by gun and to increase own support they have to show themselves as responsible governing party. So they won't start shooting back easily.