At the heart of the matter

Article Abstract:

Militant Islamic group, Hizbullah, believes that the area of southern Lebanon known as Shabaa Farms, belongs to Lebanon, and they will attack the Israeli troops guarding the area until Israel withdraws completely. Because the Israelis consider the area to be part of the Golan Heights, they continue to occupy the zone, resulting in continued Hizbullah guerrilla attacks.

Israel, Military policy, Hezbollah

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Inheriting the storm

Article Abstract:

Jordan's King Abdullah II and Syria's President Bashar Assad are considered to be examples of modern Arab leaders, but they are both weighed down by the ancient conflicts that they have inherited. Neither leader is able to devote their full resources to the task of reform in their countries because of the burden of of inherited enmities and their related problems.

Syria, Powers and duties, Jordan, Abdullah II, King of Jordan, Assad, President Bashar

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'We are kidnapped'

Article Abstract:

A personal account is presented from a reporter of his experiences in the turbulent life of the Mideast. While conducting an interview with the commander of a militant group, the reporter is kidnapped in a protest against the British and United States support for Israel.

Personal narratives, United States foreign relations, Palestinian Territories, Journalists, Palestine (Historical region)

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