Is lebanon headedfor another war with Israel? Jordan's King Abdullah has warnedof a potential conflict this summer. The flash point: reports that Syria and Iran are supplying Scud missiles to Lebanon's Hizbullah militia. So far there's no evidence that the hard-to-hide weapons have been delivered to Lebanon, but Israel says the missiles, which would put Jerusalem within striking range, are a game changer.Analysts say the dispute is really about a bigger issue: U.S. engagement with Syria. With relations between America and Israel at a new low, Lebanon suspects that hawks in both countries aretrying to torpedo the recent U.S. diplomatic outreach to Damascus, which has close ties to Hizbullah.
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