In reporting the collapse of the Lebanese government following resignations of Hezb'allah cabinet members, the Washington Post, in its Jan. 13 edition, recites a long history of such Lebanese crises ("Political Crisis Shakes Lebanon" front page, by Leila Fadel and Moe Ali Nayel).To emphasize the gravity of the situation, the article reports that "The situation could destabilize this key Middle Eastern nation and perhaps spill over into a regional sectarian conflict.  In 2006, Israel waged a devastating war in Lebanon, leveling much of the southern part of the country and the southern suburbs of Beirut."Why would Israel do this?  There is no explanation whatever of what might have prompted Israel to deliver such a devastating blow. None whatsoever.  According to the Post, Israel went ahead in 2006 and waged a devastating war in Lebanon.  Period.No mention that In the year preceding the start of the Second Lebanon War,...(Read Full Post)