Lebanon Elections June 7th

Lebanese vote on June 7 in a poll that pits an alliance including Hezbullah – an Iranian- and Syrian-backed Shiite group that Washington classifies as terrorist – against an anti-Syrian coalition now holding a majority in parliament.

Vice President Joe Biden, the most senior US official to visit Lebanon in 26 years, took a swipe at Hezbullah on Friday, by saying: "I urge those who would think about standing with the spoilers of peace not to miss this opportunity to walk away from the spoilers,".

Hezbullah criticized Biden's visit, which followed one by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in April, as meddling in Lebanon, and denounced US support for Israel.

"The high American interest in Lebanon raises strong suspicion as to the real reason behind it, especially since it has become a clear and detailed intervention in Lebanese affairs," Hezbullah said in a statement.

Many analysts predict gains for Hezbullah and its allies, who include Christian leader Michel Aoun, in a tight vote which may lead to the formation of another national unity government.


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