1227:, urging his supporters to take to the street and start a series of peaceful protests against the government. In his speech, Nasrallah had cited the need for a "national unity" government, in order to "preserve Lebanon's independence and its sovereignty, prevent Lebanon from falling under any foreign tutelage, to strengthen the foundations of security, stability and civil peace, to cooperate in addressing the suffocating social and economic crisis, to address the political crises through true representation of all Lebanese movements and groups, to give real participation in the country's administration and to deal with various crises and face various existing challenges local, regional and international."
292:, leader of the opposition, declared the situation deadlocked, but expressed an unwillingness to escalate the protests into a civil war. He suggested the status quo would continue until the regularly scheduled elections in 2009. Nevertheless, a new wave of sectarian violence started in Lebanon in May 2008. Responding to the government's crackdown on Hezbollah's secured network the militants belonging to the organization and its allies blocked Beirut airport as well as main city streets, paralyzing life in the capital. On 8 May 2008, gun battles erupted between Hezbollah supporters and pro-government loyalists, while the leader of the organization called the government's decision "a declaration of war".
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1141:, Iran, and Hezbollah were planning to topple the Lebanese government in order to stop the creation of the Hariri tribunal. Syria's ambassador to the US rejected the allegations as "ridiculous" and added "We, in Syria, respect the sovereignty of Lebanon", while an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said the claims were "aimed to create divisions among Lebanese people and their government." Hezbollah said the US backing of the government of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora was "a blatant interference" in Lebanon's internal affairs, and vowed to pursue its demand for a national unity government.
1348:. He said that unnamed members of the government had asked US envoys to get Israel to destroy Hezbollah because "the Lebanese couldn't," and had tried to help Israeli forces determine his whereabouts during the war. Prime Minister Siniora denied the accusations of collaborating with the Israelis, an incendiary charge in the Arab world, and told cheering supporters that Nasrallah was threatening a coup. Despite the politically charged crisis, schools and businesses in Lebanon remained open, indicating a certain level of normalcy.
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1344:, to mark "a historic and decisive" demonstration in central Beirut and intensify the pressure on Prime Minister Fouad Siniora. He emphasized that the protest was "peaceful and civilized," and demanded that the death of Ahmad Mahmoud should not be served as an excuse for violence. He also claimed the government had conspired with Israel and ordered the Lebanese Army to seize weapons being delivered to Hezbollah, and calling for an independent committee to investigate events during
1179:, bringing the Cabinet one seat closer to the nine empty seats that would force it to collapse. He was a young, outspoken opponent of Syria's occupation of Lebanon and its influence in the country. Analysts said Gemayel's death was likely to worsen tensions in the already divided country. Hours after the assassination, the Security Council approved the draft accord for the creation of the Hariri tribunal, sending it to the Lebanese government for final approval.
277:, in which it demanded one more than one third of the Cabinet seats. This would give them veto power, as well as the ability to collapse the government. The government refused the demands. The opposition was also seeking to hold early parliamentary elections, hoping to remove the current majority held by the March 14 Alliance. Conversely, the March 14 Alliance majority was seeking to hold early presidential elections to replace pro-Syrian President
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935:'s cabinet, as well as the majority of the democratically elected parliament. Pro-Syrian and the Aoun Movement politicians held a minority of the seats in both the Cabinet of Ministers and the Parliament. Even though they held a majority, the pro-US group were not able to secure a two-thirds majority. Unlike other democracies, Lebanon cannot be ruled by a simple majority.
1040:, did not rescue its two captured soldiers, Hezbollah declared victory. By resisting destruction at the hands of a far more powerful opponent, Hezbollah's support in Lebanon increased significantly amongst sectors of the population. The ruling government, by contrast, was seen by some as impotent in comparison, for its failure to effectively combat the Israeli forces.
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1199:, was not expected to bring the matter before the Parliament for a vote on the same constitutionality grounds. Both Hassan Nasrallah and Nabih Berri, the leaders of Hezbollah and Amal, respectively, stated that they supported the creation of the tribunal, despite their opposition to the Cabinet that passed the accord supporting it.
1409:. Prime Minister Fouad Siniora said "We don't want Lebanon to be an arena of the wars of others." Lebanese Ministers, under siege by protesters, have been sleeping in Ministry offices and doing laundry in the bathrooms. Also, Syria was reported to be supplying Hezbollah with arms. Meanwhile, an opinion poll published in
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Downtown Beirut. A former Sunni parliament member and leader of a small pro-opposition Sunni group, Fathi Yakan, led them in prayers to show Muslim unity and dispel fears of sectarian strife and urging national unity. "This mass protest is not for Shiites or for Sunnis or any other sect. It is for
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plan to stabilize the
Lebanese political crisis. According to the plan, the number of ministers in the Lebanese government would grow to 30; two thirds representing the parliamentary majority, one-third representing the opposition. The plan would also give the new government power to establish a new
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and cars on major thoroughfares in and around the capital, enforcing a general strike called for by the opposition. Police and troops, deployed in the thousands across the country, worked to open roads, sometimes negotiating with protesters, but refrained from using force. Nonetheless, riots and
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where Fouad
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presidential envoy, Osman Ismail, said a road map had been set up to deal with the situation in
Lebanon. However, according to many analysts, it was described as being rigged with mines that could explode anytime. And ultimately, Fouad Siniora stated that Lebanon was witnessing a very difficult
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warned his supporters that the situation could get out of control. Lebanon's Army commander Gen. Michel
Suleiman urged politicians to compromise and warned that the military may not be able to contain further protests, despite the deployment of thousands of soldiers.
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government considered redeploying troops in
Lebanon, without regard for the UNIFIL forces already in the country, if the Hezbollah-led protest succeeds in toppling the current Lebanese government. An Israeli government staff and a journalist from the
1546:. With Lebanon being a popular holiday destination, businesses also fear that the drop in tourism will further impact their business, with Paul Achkar, head of the Lebanese hotel association, stating that hotel occupancy is currently 25% of normal.
1427:, requesting that Hassan Nasrallah disarm Hezbollah in exchange for an end to the Israeli siege of the country. However, Hariri's representatives denied the letter, claiming it was misquoted and merged the content of two separate messages.
1315:– Violent clashes between pro-government and anti-government groups flared up in Beirut, stoking fears of a possible civil war. The clashes claimed the life of 21-year-old Amal supporter, Ahmad Ali Mahmoud, and left 21 others injured.
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that the opposition was being unreasonable. "There is also the risk of outside interference in these demonstrations. That can lead to very serious confrontations and even lead to the destruction of
Lebanon," he said.
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1533:. Stores and restaurants in Beirut were forced to keep their doors closed, and the pedestrian streets were deserted. With the holiday season coming up, including Christmas for the large Christian community, and
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rejected the proposal to create the Hariri tribunal, citing the
Cabinet as unconstitutional. The Cabinet is expected to seek parliamentary approval for the tribunal without the President's signature, however
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for endorsement. Pro-Syrian leaders in Lebanon argued that the Cabinet did not have the authority to approve the accord because it lacked the sectarian representation called for in the Lebanese constitution.
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published a report that expressed concern about the ability of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora's government to push for fiscal and economic reforms amid the acute political division in the country.
1656:"Rétrospective – décembre 2006 : Retour sur le mouvement d’opposition au gouvernement Siniora… où joie et bonne humeur contrastent avec la haine prônée aujourd’hui par le clan Hariri"
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called the vote "null and void", deeming the Cabinet unconstitutional due to its lack of Shi'a representation. In addition, the Speaker of the Parliament and leader of Amal,
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that lasted 34 days. The conflict resulted in the deaths of over 1,100 Lebanese, the majority of whom were civilians, and the destruction of a significant amount of national
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showed 73% support for the establishment of a national unity government, with opinion evenly divided on the opposition claim that the government had lost its legitimacy.
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The ongoing protests were estimated to cost the Lebanese economy approximately $ 70 million a day, or $ 560 million thus far, according to Lebanon's Economy Minister,
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Full text of Nasrallah`s speech on the invitation to participate in an open sit-in in Beirut – Source: Moqawama.org, November 30, 2006
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called for a resumption of the March 2 "National Dialogue" among all of Lebanon's political leaders, set to begin three days later on
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declared an overnight curfew. According to Hezbollah-owned Al-Manar, the shooting was started by pro-government militiamen.
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Full text of Nasrallah`s speech with Members of Public Action Committees – Source: Moqawama.org, November 19, 2006
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television that Hezbollah would not provide the government with advance notice of when it would begin protests.
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Fathi Yakan, Calls for Anti-American Jihad in a Friday Sermon to Opposition Demonstration in Beirut
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supporting the opposition. The Christian community was split between the two factions, with
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on 21 May, defusing the 18-month crisis. The agreement called for the election of General
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all of Lebanon," he said, accusing the government of being an agent of the United States.
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to try suspects in the assassination of former Prime Minister
2818:"Your World Today", CNN International. Aired December 5, 2006
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by Mohammed Ben Jelloun, Swans Commentary, January 15, 2007.
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television, Mustafa Ismail, a Hezbollah envoy, said that
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warned that the goal of both Hezbollah and its sponsor,
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Lebanon's Constitution and the Current Political Crisis
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Hezbollah and the Political Ecology of Postwar Lebanon
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in northern Lebanon. In an interview with Dubai-based
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Lebanese opposition demonstration on December 1, 2006
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1837:"Hezbollah sees deadlock, Lebanon crisis continuing"
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2364:"Lebanon's political balance in danger"
2336:The New York Times (December 1, 2006).
1898:Lebanon Sees More Than 1,000 War Deaths
1886:"CRS Issue Brief for Congress: Lebanon"
1830:
1828:
1644:
970:'s Free Patriotic Movement, pro-Syrian
332:
321:
27:Series of political protests in Lebanon
2814:
2812:
2193:"Security Council OKs Hariri Tribunal"
684:Israeli occupation of Southern Lebanon
3427:Syrian Civil War spillover in Lebanon
3400:Double Qaim-Maqamate of Mount Lebanon
2689:"Beirut under curfew after clashes",
2550:Reuters (Sun Dec 10, 2006 11:57am ET)
2434:"Hezbollah calls for more protests",
2408:Associated Press (December 5, 2006).
2395:"Tense Beirut buries unrest victim",
2316:Associated Press (December 2, 2006).
2191:Washington Post (November 22, 2006).
2173:"Lebanese Christian leader shot dead"
1712:Patience, Martin (January 26, 2007).
1681:Chassay, Clancy (December 13, 2006).
1223:, issued a televised message through
1102:– Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament
724:Syrian Civil War spillover in Lebanon
612:Double Qaim-Maqamate of Mount Lebanon
7:
2421:Forbes (12.07.06, 1:47 pm ET).
2112:"Lebanon approves court amid crisis"
1976:"UN hails Israel's Lebanon pullout "
1948:Gulf News Daily (January 23, 2007).
1654:MPLBelgique.org (December 1, 2011).
258:supporting the government, and most
2786:"Jordan's king warns of civil wars"
1693:from the original on April 11, 2008
133:Resignation of US-backed government
1997:"US issues Lebanon 'plot' warning"
1019:Rafiq Hariri International Airport
25:
2760:"Protests blow to Beirut economy"
2609:Maher Zeineddine and Rym Ghazal,
2524:"Lebanese leader blocks UN court"
2075:"Nasrallah prepares for protests"
1750:from the original on May 14, 2008
1461:– Following the relative calm of
1369:– Lebanon's pro-Syrian President
2924:
2569:Time/CNN (Monday, Dec. 11, 2006)
2382:Al-Manar TV (December 4, 2006).
2073:Al Jazeera (November 19, 2006).
1839:. Beirut: Reuters / Boston Globe
872:
343:
222:. The opposition was made up of
80:
2988:Syrian Social Nationalist Party
2470:Lebanese opposition shows unity
2362:Toronto Star (December 4, 2006)
1963:"Israel accused of war crimes "
1738:Ladki, Nadim (August 6, 2007).
1557:Position of foreign governments
1289:Protestors on December 10, 2006
1277:Aoun supporters wearing orange
297:one week of clashes in May 2008
244:Syrian Social Nationalist Party
3269:Popular Nasserist Organization
3122:Popular Nasserist Organization
2852:Hezbollah's Democratic Demands
2788:. Retrieved December 13, 2006.
2646:Ya Libnan (January 23, 2007).
2487:Daily Star (December 6, 2006)
2351:"Political ferment in Lebanon"
2224:. Retrieved December 12, 2006.
2195:. Retrieved December 12, 2006.
2182:. Retrieved November 30, 2006.
2143:. Retrieved December 12, 2006.
2139:FOX News (November 13, 2006).
2084:. Retrieved December 12, 2006.
2043:. Retrieved December 12, 2006.
2030:. Retrieved December 12, 2006.
1999:. Retrieved December 12, 2006.
1888:. Retrieved December 12, 2006.
1835:Ladki, Nadim (April 8, 2007).
1822:. Retrieved December 18, 2006.
1809:. Retrieved December 18, 2006.
1562:Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan
1540:2006 Israel-Hezbollah conflict
1167:– Lebanon's Industry Minister
1120:, Hezbollah Secretary General
1116:– In a televised interview on
1:
2869:Christian Politics in Lebanon
2798:Hezbollah plots coup: Siniora
2784:BBC News (November 27, 2006).
2762:. Retrieved December 8, 2006.
2758:BBC News (December 8, 2006).
2749:. Retrieved January 18, 2007.
2706:. Retrieved January 27, 2007.
2693:. Retrieved January 26, 2007.
2677:. Retrieved January 27, 2007.
2657:. Retrieved January 27, 2007.
2637:. Retrieved January 23, 2007.
2526:. Retrieved December 9, 2006.
2522:BBC News (December 9, 2006).
2491:. Retrieved December 7, 2006.
2425:. Retrieved December 7, 2006.
2412:. Retrieved December 6, 2006.
2386:. Retrieved December 4, 2006.
2373:. Retrieved December 4, 2006.
2353:. Retrieved December 1, 2006.
2349:BBC News (December 1, 2006).
2340:. Retrieved December 1, 2006.
2327:. Retrieved December 1, 2006.
2211:. Retrieved December 1, 2006.
2039:Naharnet (November 1, 2006).
2026:Naharnet (October 27, 2006).
1978:. Retrieved January 26, 2007.
1965:. Retrieved January 26, 2007.
1952:. Retrieved January 23, 2007.
1939:. Retrieved January 23, 2006.
1919:. Retrieved January 23, 2007.
1818:Reuters (December 18, 2006).
1671:. Retrieved January 14, 2007.
1219:– On the eve of the protest,
2931:Political parties in Lebanon
2726:. Retrieved January 18, 2007
2633:Reuters (January 23, 2007).
2242:. Retrieve December 1, 2006.
1974:BBC News (October 1, 2006).
1961:BBC News (August 23, 2006).
1915:Reuters (January 23, 2007).
1858:Ladki, Nadim (May 8, 2008).
1465:, Sunni and Shiite students
1090:Special Tribunal for Lebanon
1065:Special Tribunal for Lebanon
729:Lebanese presidential crisis
689:Syrian occupation of Lebanon
18:2006–present Lebanese revolt
3405:Mount Lebanon Mutasarrifate
3263:Progressive Socialist Party
3026:Progressive Socialist Party
2803:September 30, 2007, at the
2745:September 30, 2007, at the
2475:September 27, 2007, at the
2301:September 28, 2007, at the
2220:MSNBC (November 25, 2006).
2207:Forbes (November 25, 2006)
2171:Al Jazeera English (2006).
2080:September 30, 2007, at the
2058:September 30, 2007, at the
2014:September 30, 2007, at the
2009:Lebanon unity talks delayed
1935:September 29, 2007, at the
1489:Progressive Socialist Party
1096:to the Lebanese government.
714:2007 North Lebanon conflict
618:Mount Lebanon Mutasarrifate
268:2005 parliamentary election
204:2006–2008 Lebanese protests
35:2006-2008 Lebanese protests
3851:
2775:. Retrieved March 9, 2007.
2584:December 14, 2006, at the
2555:December 12, 2006, at the
2323:September 1, 2010, at the
2282:Reuters (Nov 30, 2006)., "
2178:November 26, 2006, at the
1568:King Abdullah II of Jordan
1354:– Shi'a and Sunni Muslims
709:2006–08 political protests
3741:
3657:
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3288:
2976:Lebanese Democratic Party
2653:January 27, 2007, at the
2441:December 8, 2006, at the
2158:December 8, 2006, at the
1903:February 6, 2012, at the
1400:accepted in principle an
1358:together in front of the
1129:national unity government
1057:Palestinian refugee camps
734:Maritime boundary dispute
275:national unity government
138:national unity government
55:1 December 2006
39:
3395:Emirate of Mount Lebanon
3210:Lebanese Communist Party
2773:The Daily Star (Lebanon)
2722:October 1, 2007, at the
2717:Al Jazeera International
2598:The Daily Star (Lebanon)
2436:Al Jazeera International
2269:January 3, 2007, at the
2264:Al Jazeera International
1598:On December 5, 2006 the
719:2008 conflict in Lebanon
582:Emirate of Mount Lebanon
240:Lebanese Communist Party
188:2008 conflict in Lebanon
3275:National Dialogue Party
3074:Free Patriotic Movement
2970:Free Patriotic Movement
1576:Palestinian territories
1551:Standard Chartered Bank
1516:moment in its history.
1360:Mohammed al-Amin Mosque
1281:hats, December 10, 2006
1015:civilian infrastructure
232:Free Patriotic Movement
146:using 1960 election law
63:– 21 May 2008
3608:International rankings
3449:Anti-Lebanon Mountains
3175:National Liberal Party
2874:June 26, 2008, at the
1633:2015 Lebanese protests
1628:2011 Lebanese protests
1578:, and one in Lebanon.
1566:On November 27, 2006,
1522:
1471:Beirut Arab University
1290:
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1067:(Asad reportedly told
929:elections in July 2005
920:
669:Palestinian insurgency
3572:Speaker of Parliament
3195:17 October Revolution
3169:Independence Movement
2886:May 12, 2008, at the
2673:June 7, 2011, at the
2600:; (December 13, 2006)
2369:June 6, 2011, at the
1475:Lebanese Armed Forces
1288:
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1063:'s objections to the
918:
749:2020 Beirut explosion
694:2005 Lebanon bombings
630:Allied administration
100:Widespread corruption
2611:Daily Star (Lebanon)
1995:(November 1, 2006).
1500:Arab League meetings
1169:Pierre Amine Gemayel
1036:attacks on northern
1028:'s leadership, halt
1001:On July 12, 2006, a
525:Kingdom of Jerusalem
283:President of Lebanon
3815:Protests in Lebanon
3293:Politics of Lebanon
2613:; December 18, 2006
2399:; December 5, 2006.
2273:, November 30, 2006
2118:. November 13, 2006
1866:on October 12, 2008
659:1958 Lebanon crisis
651:Republic of Lebanon
3621:Telecommunications
1448:and member of the
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1051:acted through the
978:'s Amal Movement.
974:'s Hezbollah, and
921:
879:Lebanon portal
762:By city and region
674:Lebanese Civil War
465:Rashidun Caliphate
444:Sassanid interlude
159:Civil disobedience
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3790:Conflicts in 2006
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1450:March 14 majority
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1421:December 13, 2006
1386:December 10, 2006
1342:December 10, 2006
1217:November 30, 2006
1203:November 26, 2006
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1108:October 30, 2006.
940:March 14 Alliance
913:
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501:Ikhshidid dynasty
495:Fatimid Caliphate
477:Abbasid Caliphate
471:Umayyad Caliphate
288:On 8 April 2007,
248:March 14 Alliance
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1327:December 5, 2006
1313:December 3, 2006
1295:December 1, 2006
1221:Hassan Nasrallah
1153:Security Council
1135:November 1, 2006
1125:Hassan Nasrallah
1114:October 30, 2006
1100:October 27, 2006
1086:October 21, 2006
1030:Katyusha rockets
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994:, being held by
972:Hassan Nasrallah
925:Cedar Revolution
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432:Hellenistic rule
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1531:Jihad Azour
1513:Arab League
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1232:The protest
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1197:Nabih Berri
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976:Nabih Berri
968:Michel Aoun
944:Saad Hariri
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67:2008-05-21
59:2006-12-01
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1026:Hezbollah
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2553:Archived
2473:Archived
2439:Archived
2367:Archived
2321:Archived
2299:Archived
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2176:Archived
2156:Archived
2153:VOA News
2122:March 6,
2078:Archived
2056:Archived
2012:Archived
1993:BBC News
1933:Archived
1901:Archived
1843:April 8,
1775:Al Ahram
1748:Archived
1691:Archived
1617:See also
1485:April 23
1317:Al-Manar
1237:Timeline
1225:Al-Manar
1211:Al-Manar
1205:– Sheik
1118:Al-Manar
1080:Timeline
788:Kisrawan
743:Reaction
569:Colonial
549:Ma'anids
483:Tulunids
458:Medieval
354:Timeline
325:a series
323:Part of
242:and the
75:Location
3748:Outline
3672:Cuisine
3650:Culture
3626:Tourism
3586:Economy
3459:Borders
3355:Ancient
3347:History
3335:Lebanon
2397:CNN.com
2253:The Age
1786:May 13,
1754:May 10,
1744:Reuters
1723:May 10,
1697:May 13,
1600:Israeli
1467:clashed
1390:Tripoli
1173:Jdeideh
1055:in the
962:leader
954:leader
942:led by
798:Tripoli
600:Shihabs
364:Ancient
336:Lebanon
212:Lebanon
208:sit-ins
153:Methods
88:Lebanon
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57: (
3769:Portal
3719:Sports
3667:Cinema
3613:Pound
3464:Cities
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1870:May 8,
1594:Israel
1356:prayed
1303:sit-in
1299:Beirut
1177:Beirut
1122:Sayyed
1038:Israel
1034:mortar
996:Israel
958:, and
768:Beirut
543:Assafs
377:Canaan
327:on the
252:Sunnis
236:Marada
142:Early
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3755:Index
3729:Women
3704:Music
3057:(128)
1585:told
1495:riot.
1139:Syria
783:Sidon
773:Chouf
260:Shi'a
256:Druze
128:Goals
3694:Flag
3677:wine
3545:LGBT
3234:Lana
3197:(13)
3153:(19)
3144:(38)
3088:(13)
3082:(14)
3076:(17)
3067:(60)
2951:(16)
2941:(24)
2124:2016
1872:2008
1845:2007
1788:2008
1756:2008
1725:2008
1699:2008
1611:Iran
1572:Iraq
1380:Amal
1032:and
793:Tyre
254:and
228:Amal
202:The
108:Low
52:Date
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2984:(2)
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2116:CNN
1718:BBC
1413:on
1279:elf
960:PSP
210:in
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