As far as Sharon is concerned, his death or disappearance will not change anything. The difference between the Israeli factions is less one of substance than of degree. There will [at most] be a change in the map of Israeli political alliances. |
But, of course, at no time did it occur to me that Syria could assassinate Hariri. |
Hariri received many threats. Assad told me he had delivered some very, very harsh words to Hariri ... something like 'I will crush anyone who tries to disobey us'. |
His fall has already begun. I don't think his regime will last out this year. |
I would not exclude any political group as long as it respects the democratic process. |
No Syrian security service could take such a decision unilaterally. |
Syria is now in the center of the danger zone. |
This regime cannot be reformed, so there is nothing left but to oust it. |