Naharnet Exclusive: Guy Says 'No Imminent War on Lebanon, We Expect More from Syria'

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British Ambassador to Lebanon Frances Guy on Wednesday reassured that there is no imminent war between Hizbullah and Israel looming on the horizon.
Guy described as "reassuring" Tuesday's remarks of Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak who stated that his country will not attack Lebanon unless Hizbullah starts the war.

She also reminisced the latest speech of Hizbullah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in which he stressed that war will only be in response to an Israeli attack.

"Syria's role in the region is improving; however, we expect further cooperation," Guy said in an interview with Naharnet.

The British ambassador expressed optimism regarding the Lebanese-Syrian relations "which are developing in a positive direction and leaning toward more seriousness."

As to the January murder in Dubai of Hamas top military commander Mahmoud Mabhouh, Guy said that an investigation is taking place in Britain that will be followed by an investigation on Israeli soil in order to take the appropriate measures.

Mabhouh, a founder of Hamas' military wing, was found dead in a room of the luxurious Al Bustan Rotana Hotel near Dubai's airport on January 20.

Twelve British, six Irish, four French, three Australian and one German passports were used by 26 named suspects, according to Dubai police, who say they fled the Gulf emirate on flights to Europe and Asia.

Israeli officials have refused to confirm or deny the charges against Mossad but the killing has caused a diplomatic headache for the Jewish state with the states whose passports were used summoning its envoys to hear angry protests.

Beirut, 10 Mar 10, 22:28


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