By Andrew L. Jaffee

Just two weeks ago, “Syria and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah … rejected US accusations that they are seeking to topple the Lebanese government with Iran’s help.” Hmmm… If that is so, then why have “All five Shia Muslim pro-Syrian ministers in the Lebanese government” just resigned? Here’s more, and check out the Hezbollah sophistry:

The resignations came just two days before the government was due to discuss a draft UN document on a tribunal for those suspected of killing former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri last year.

The tension in Lebanon has been building since this summer’s war between Hezbollah and Israel and ahead of the formation of the tribunal.

“To pave the way for the majority to practise what it wants freely and so that we don’t cover what we are not convinced of… we announce the resignation of our representatives in the current cabinet,” said a joint statement by Hezbollah and Amal.

Huh? What the hell does that mean? The truth: Hezbollah is afraid of what will be uncovered if Rafik Hariri’s murder is investigated. I would wager money that Hezbollah would rather bring down the Lebanese government before allowing the truth to come out.