Hezbollah officials announced the kidnapping on the terror organisationā??s television channel, al-Manar. The Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for these attacks.

The Israel-Lebanon border: history of terror

On 24 May 2000, the government of Israel completed the withdrawal of its forces from southern Lebanon to the international border, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 425. The primary objective of this action was to ensure the security of Israel and its citizens, and to promote stability and peace in the region. Israel declared that it has no territorial aspirations in Lebanon, and hopes to see the Lebanese government restore and exercise its sovereignty and authority throughout the border region from which Israeli forces have left.

Israelā??s full implementation of the Resolution 425 and its withdrawal to the international border did not stop the ongoing terror attacks conducted by Hezbollah and other terror organisations operating from Lebanon. The Lebanese government has in fact failed to act against these terror groups operating in its territory and secure the calm and security of the international border between Israel and Lebanon. In the ongoing terror attacks that have occurred since the Israeli withdrawal in 25 May 2000, 21 Israeli citizens have been killed and 71 wounded.

In June 2005 parliamentary elections were held in Lebanon. Although they did not win an outright victory, Hezbollah maintained a significant presence in Lebanese politics. The two Shiite terror organisations, Hezbollah and Amal, account for about 25 percent of the representatives in parliament. This highlights a broad base of support the two terror groups receive amongst the Shiite population in Lebanon, who make up 40 percent of the population. The outcome of the elections and Hezbollahā??s current parliamentarian participation continues to undermine the stability of the Lebanese state.

The international community, including the UN Security Council has repeatedly called upon the Lebanese government to dismantle Hezbollah and other terror organisations operating under its jurisdiction. The Lebanese government has failed to abide by these international demands. In fact, a Hezbollah member is a minister in the Lebanese government; thus the terror organisation is receiving de facto recognition and support from the state of Lebanon.
http://www.bicom.org.uk/publications/

If ANY country put up with this type of crap on this scale for so long...they'd be saying enough is enough too! If Lebanon were to go to the U.N. and ask for assistance in getting rid of Hezbollah, I'm sure the bombs would stop....don't count on THAT though.

Have a good one!:thumbsup: