Lebanon and the Lebanese face a new war of attrition due to a] the presence of Balestinians in the Lebanon, b]the support of certain Lebanese towards the Balestinian Cause and c] their internal division.

Hezbolla announces that it will not remain a bystander in the war between Israel and Balestinian Hamas.

Israel on its part warned Lebanon and Hezbolla from any interference in its operation against Hamas in the Gaza strip.

Man: What a way to start 2009! Could this big mess be the beginning of an all-out comprehensive peace settlement for the Middle East?