Identifier
Created
Classification
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08STATE53815
2008-05-20 19:49:00
SECRET
Secretary of State
Cable title:
MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
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S E C R E T STATE 053815
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/20/2018
TAGS: AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
SUBJECT: MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
REPORT NO. 21
CLASSIFIED BY: DMURRAY, SENIOR WATCH OFFICER,
S/ES-O, REASON 1.4 (B) AND (D)
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STILL NO DEAL IN DOHA
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S E C R E T STATE 053815
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/20/2018
TAGS: AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
SUBJECT: MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
REPORT NO. 21
CLASSIFIED BY: DMURRAY, SENIOR WATCH OFFICER,
S/ES-O, REASON 1.4 (B) AND (D)
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STILL NO DEAL IN DOHA
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1. (SBU) Media report Qatari-led mediators gave Lebanese
political leaders until May 21 to respond to two proposals
aimed at resolving the ongoing political crisis between
the governing March 14 coalition and the Hizballah-led
opposition. According to post, both proposals support the
election of LAF General Sleiman as president and envision
16 cabinet seats for the majority, three for the
president, and 11 for the opposition. The law governing
electoral districts in Beirut remains a sticking point.
(Beirut 729, Reuters)
2. (C) A promised Qatari proposal on Hizballah arms has
yet to materialize. The opposition continues to thwart
the majority's attempts to secure some sort of commitment,
although backroom discussions continue on this issue.
(Beirut 729)
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EMBASSY CONSIDERS OPTIONS FOR RESUPPLY
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3. (S) Embassy Beirut reports the Lebanese government
denied clearance for a May 21 helicopter support flight,
in an apparent attempt to get the embassy to resume use of
Beirut International Airport (BIA). The embassy and
CENTOM are assessing the security implications of the use
of BIA by mission personnel and U.S. military aircraft.
Post is investigating the use of commercial airlines to
transport official personnel through BIA.
(Ops/Embassy Beirut telcon)
--------------
TRAVEL WARNING UPDATED, AMCITS CALM
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4. (SBU) Post issued an updated Travel Warning advising
Americans of the risks of travel to Lebanon. There have
been no additional inquiries from American citizens
seeking departure assistance. Post notes journalist
husband of an AmCit resident received death threats from
Hizballah for supporting March 14. Other Lebanese
journalists also report being harassed and threatened.
(Ops/Embassy Beirut telcon)
5. (U) Minimize considered.
RICE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/20/2018
TAGS: AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
SUBJECT: MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
REPORT NO. 21
CLASSIFIED BY: DMURRAY, SENIOR WATCH OFFICER,
S/ES-O, REASON 1.4 (B) AND (D)
--------------
STILL NO DEAL IN DOHA
--------------
1. (SBU) Media report Qatari-led mediators gave Lebanese
political leaders until May 21 to respond to two proposals
aimed at resolving the ongoing political crisis between
the governing March 14 coalition and the Hizballah-led
opposition. According to post, both proposals support the
election of LAF General Sleiman as president and envision
16 cabinet seats for the majority, three for the
president, and 11 for the opposition. The law governing
electoral districts in Beirut remains a sticking point.
(Beirut 729, Reuters)
2. (C) A promised Qatari proposal on Hizballah arms has
yet to materialize. The opposition continues to thwart
the majority's attempts to secure some sort of commitment,
although backroom discussions continue on this issue.
(Beirut 729)
-------------- --------------
EMBASSY CONSIDERS OPTIONS FOR RESUPPLY
-------------- --------------
3. (S) Embassy Beirut reports the Lebanese government
denied clearance for a May 21 helicopter support flight,
in an apparent attempt to get the embassy to resume use of
Beirut International Airport (BIA). The embassy and
CENTOM are assessing the security implications of the use
of BIA by mission personnel and U.S. military aircraft.
Post is investigating the use of commercial airlines to
transport official personnel through BIA.
(Ops/Embassy Beirut telcon)
--------------
TRAVEL WARNING UPDATED, AMCITS CALM
--------------
4. (SBU) Post issued an updated Travel Warning advising
Americans of the risks of travel to Lebanon. There have
been no additional inquiries from American citizens
seeking departure assistance. Post notes journalist
husband of an AmCit resident received death threats from
Hizballah for supporting March 14. Other Lebanese
journalists also report being harassed and threatened.
(Ops/Embassy Beirut telcon)
5. (U) Minimize considered.
RICE