Wikileaks Exposes More Cables: US Strongly Supports Seniora Gov., “Israel” Grateful for US Support

More Wikileaks cables on the scandals of US's and its allies' policies that have been taking place behind the scenes are being published, with one important document revealing more information on the situation in Lebanon.

It is a cable issued by the US Embassy in Tel Aviv, which demonstrates the "Israeli" stances on the developments of the crisis in Lebanon since 2005.

According to the cable dated 15 August 2007, "Israeli" Mossad Chief Meir Dagan said that "The U.S. and "Israel" are on the edge of achieving something in Lebanon, and so cannot afford to drop their guard. What is necessary is finding the right way to support PM Siniora."

Degan urged "caution with respect to Lebanon, noting that the results of efforts there to bolster the Siniora government would impact Syria and Iraq."

Dagan also urged caution in providing assistance to the Siniora government in Lebanon, noting Syrian and Iranian efforts to topple the government of Lebanon.

Moreover, the cables quoted Dagan saying "He (Seniora) is a courageous man, Syria, Iran and Hizbullah are working hard against him. Dagan noted that much of what is animating the leadership of Lebanon to take on Syria is personal: "Hariri, Jumblat and others had their parents executed by the Syrians."

On his turn, during the meeting with Dagan, Under Secretary William Burns replied that "the U.S. is trying to give PM Siniora as much support as possible, and that we would continue to consult closely with "Israel" on Lebanon."

He also reiterated support to "allies" and players in the region "Because Egypt also plays a vital role in the region, the U.S. would also renew its security assistance commitment to that country."

Under Secretary Burns cited the MOU as tangible evidence of the USG's commitment to "Israel", and stressed that the U.S. would support all of its friends -- Arabs included -- in the Middle East, and will remain engaged in the region for the long term.

Burns shared USG thinking about the Siniora government in Lebanon, and urged that the U.S. and "Israel" continue to consult on Lebanon.

"Israeli" Mossad Chief Meir Dagan thanked Under Secretary Burns for America's support of "Israel" as evidenced by the previous day's signing of an MOU that provides "Israel" with USD 30 billion in security assistance from 2008-2018.

Dagan observed that the signing of the MOU on security assistance could not have come at a better time, and stressed that "Israel" appreciated America's support.

In his turn, the Under Secretary agreed about the timing, noting that the U.S., "Israel" and like-minded countries were facing multiple threats around the world, and that the Middle East is a very dangerous region.

He said that the MOU serves as a concrete reminder that the U.S. stands by its long-term security commitments to its friends, and is ready to help them with their needs. Burns also noted that the Middle East is now at the heart of American interests.

He said he sees no hope for the Palestinians, and that "Israel" looks at Syria and Lebanon, and sees only instability.

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