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08STATE52907
2008-05-19 12:49:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Secretary of State
Cable title:
MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
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UNCLAS STATE 052907
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
SUBJECT: MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
REPORT NO. 19
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TALKS HINGE ON HIZBALLAH WEAPONS; GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE
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UNCLAS STATE 052907
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
SUBJECT: MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
REPORT NO. 19
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TALKS HINGE ON HIZBALLAH WEAPONS; GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE
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1. (SBU) Druze leader Walid Jumblatt says March 14 is
still waiting to see the Hizballah weapons paper developed
by the Qatari PM. Amid shuttle diplomacy, Druze Telecom
Minister Hamadeh said the opposition holds too many
"hidden" cards, adding "we can't reward violence with a
political victory." (Ops/Embassy Beirut e-mail)
2. (SBU) March 14 discussed at length a strategy whereby
ordinary decisions could be taken quickly but important
matters, such as war and peace, would be subject to
approval by a broader majority. (Ops/Embassy Beirut e-
mail)
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PRESSURES ESCALATE; QATARIS REACH OUT TO REGIONAL PARTIES
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3. (U) Majority Leader Saad Hariri threatened to pull out
of the Doha talks unless an "honorable agreement" is
reached. Meanwhile Free Patriotic Movement leader Michel
Aoun confirmed he is staying in Qatar and will not pull
out of the talks. (naharnet.com)
4. (SBU) Embassy Beirut reports the Qatari PM telephoned
the Syrian president and Iranian officials to seek
assistance in making the Doha Dialogue a success. Talks
now focus on treating parliamentary elections law in a way
that respects the concerns of all sides.
(Ops/ Embassy Beirut e-mail, Al-Hayat)
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MARCH 14 INITIALLY APPROVES PROPOSAL
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5. (U) The Qatari proposal calls for the election of Gen.
Suleiman, postponement of the electoral law until after
the presidential election, and formation of a national
unity government. Speaker Berri tentatively agreed
pending consultation with Hizballah. (naharnet.com)
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AIRPORT OPEN TO COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS
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6. (SBU) Hizballah has more presence than usual in the
access roads, with street activity returning to some sense
of normalcy. (Ops/Embassy Beirut telcon)
7. (U) Minimize considered.
RICE
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
SUBJECT: MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
REPORT NO. 19
-------------- -
TALKS HINGE ON HIZBALLAH WEAPONS; GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE
-------------- -
1. (SBU) Druze leader Walid Jumblatt says March 14 is
still waiting to see the Hizballah weapons paper developed
by the Qatari PM. Amid shuttle diplomacy, Druze Telecom
Minister Hamadeh said the opposition holds too many
"hidden" cards, adding "we can't reward violence with a
political victory." (Ops/Embassy Beirut e-mail)
2. (SBU) March 14 discussed at length a strategy whereby
ordinary decisions could be taken quickly but important
matters, such as war and peace, would be subject to
approval by a broader majority. (Ops/Embassy Beirut e-
mail)
-------------- ---
PRESSURES ESCALATE; QATARIS REACH OUT TO REGIONAL PARTIES
-------------- ---
3. (U) Majority Leader Saad Hariri threatened to pull out
of the Doha talks unless an "honorable agreement" is
reached. Meanwhile Free Patriotic Movement leader Michel
Aoun confirmed he is staying in Qatar and will not pull
out of the talks. (naharnet.com)
4. (SBU) Embassy Beirut reports the Qatari PM telephoned
the Syrian president and Iranian officials to seek
assistance in making the Doha Dialogue a success. Talks
now focus on treating parliamentary elections law in a way
that respects the concerns of all sides.
(Ops/ Embassy Beirut e-mail, Al-Hayat)
--------------
MARCH 14 INITIALLY APPROVES PROPOSAL
--------------
5. (U) The Qatari proposal calls for the election of Gen.
Suleiman, postponement of the electoral law until after
the presidential election, and formation of a national
unity government. Speaker Berri tentatively agreed
pending consultation with Hizballah. (naharnet.com)
--------------
AIRPORT OPEN TO COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS
--------------
6. (SBU) Hizballah has more presence than usual in the
access roads, with street activity returning to some sense
of normalcy. (Ops/Embassy Beirut telcon)
7. (U) Minimize considered.
RICE