We have published articles on both sides of the question, and the argument is far from settled. But the latest evidence includes  this remarkable statement from Nasrallah himself, "We did not think, even one percent, that the capture would lead to a war at this time and of this magnitude," Nasrallah told Lebanon's New TV network. "You ask me, if I had known on July 11 ... that the operation would lead to such a war, would I do it? I say no, absolutely not, for humanitarian, moral, social, security, military and political reasons. Neither I, Hezbollah, prisoners in Israeli jails nor the families of the prisoners would accept it." The MSM instructed us during and immediately after the war that Israel, not Hezb'allah, was being blamed by the Lebanese for the destruction. However, one must suspect that Hezb'allah staged no only photographs but also interviews. And, of course, it would not be very healthy for a Lebanese man in the street to blame Hezb'allah speaking to a journalist...(Read Full Post)