So during a debate about what the Lebanese army’s arms should be used for, Lebanese soldiers so happen to shoot and kill 2 Fateh Al Islam leaders, who are loosely linked to alqaeda.

Call me cynical, but this bizarrely convenient event can offer a face saving way out to all parties involved. The Americans will be able to resume aid to the Lebanese army on the ground that it’s fighting “Alqaeda”, the Lebanese side will be able to say that they did not capitulate to the Americans, and Hezbollah (who is threatened by Alqaeda) will look the other way as American aid resumes.