Newsweek reported the potential for another conflict between Lebanon and Israel. King Abdullah of Jordan issued a warning about a potential conflict in the summer.
Hizbullah is reported to be increasing stocks of rockets and missiles, which is leading to the destabilization of the region.
It is alleged that Syria and Iran are passing scud missiles to Hizbullah, and the missiles would put Jerusalem within striking distance.
The dispute has put into question current U.S. engagement with Syria and its potential to dissolve. As Syria still maintains close relations with Hizbullah leader, Hassan Nasrallah, and the Iranian president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Newsweek writes: the moves could "signal that an attack by Israel," which could turn into a broader regional conflict.
Patriotism is proud of a country's virtues and eager to correct its deficiencies; it also acknowledges the legitimate patriotism of other countries, with their own specific virtues. The pride of nationalism, however, trumpets its country's virtues and denies its deficiencies, while it is contemptuous toward the virtues of other countries. It wants to be, and proclaims itself to be, "the greatest", but greatness is not required of a country; only goodness is. -Sydney J. Harris, journalist and author (1917-1986)
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