Fog Of War

Did Hariri have one of these?

If the rumors are to be believed, Ex-PM Rafic Hariri had recorded his whole conversation with Syrian President Bashar Assad (the one where Assad had famously threatened him of “Breaking Lebanon on top of his Head”) using some sort of high-end recording pen device offered to him by president Jacques Chirac of France.

The Lebanese Man-on-the-street and housewives are buzzing with similar news.
Most of these largely unfounded tidbits are originating from sources like Elaph or Kuweiti newspapers, some respected (like alraialaam), and some not so respected (like alseyassah.)
Since in a war, the first victim is the truth, The Hariri Media is relaying those unproven rumors and is ignoring the foundations of responsible Journalism.

Take the Hariri pen for instance. All I had to do to find such a device was to google “James bond pen”. I realized that they’re widely available and they’re made in China.
So much for high-tech technology that can trespass its way across a President’s security system.

But I confess, since, as a Lebanese I am not isolated from this war, I find it very difficult to take a neutral stance. Besides, what’s so wrong about your mom telling you how cool Hariri’s gadgets are?