ASSESSMENTS
The Bekaa's Crucial Role in the Israeli-Hezbollah Fight
Aug 2, 2006 | 03:50 GMT
Summary
Lebanon's Bekaa Valley will play a critical role in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Its eastern edge forms the border with Syria, making a spillover of the conflict possible. It is also Syria's economic lifeline, one Damascus would hate to lose. And the valley's easily defensible geography means Israel will face a tough struggle in its efforts to subdue the heartland of both Hezbollah and Lebanon's Shiite population.
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