President Michel Suleiman seems to be engaged in shuttle diplomacy. Taking in consideration that the local players are heavily influenced by outside actors, this is a good initiative. I hope General Suleiman will be able to deliver but thus far he has done a good job.

Minister of State Nassib Lahoud told LBC television on Thursday night that President Michel Sleiman was preparing to propose an Arab initiative to confront terrorism and added that he discussed this issue with King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz during his visit to Saudi Arabia last week. [NOW Lebanon]

The situation in Ain el Hilwe is calmer. I doubt it will ever be stable, however, for the time being,  it may be good enough.

Hizballah believes the visits of the US officials in Lebanon are suspicious. I almost wish they were right. March 14 and / or the US to actually take bold steps? Not likely.