Egypt: Taking a Public Stand Against Hezbollah

Egyptian and Israeli officials have released information to the press about an alleged Hezbollah plan to target Israeli tourists visiting Red Sea resorts on Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. Egypt has responded to the threat with comments that Hezbollah "will pay a heavy price" for planning such attacks. However, in spite of Egypt's public outrage and increasing pressure on Hezbollah throughout the region, Iran remains committed to its agenda of using Hezbollah as a tool to spread its influence in the Arab world.