Monday, July 17, 2006
Arab Times: No to Syria, Iran agents by Ahmed Al-Jarallah
...Without mentioning Hezbollah by name Saudi Arabia blamed certain “elements” inside Lebanon for the violence with Israel and said “it is necessary to make a distinction between legitimate resistance and uncalculated adventures adopted by certain elements within Lebanon without the knowledge of legal Lebanese authorities.” While reiterating its support for Palestinian and Lebanese resistance against Israeli occupation, Saudi Arabia has clearly said it is against irresponsible adventures undertaken by certain elements in the region without consulting the legal authorities putting all Arab nations at risk. The Kingdom has also said “these elements must take responsibility for their irresponsible actions and they alone should end the crisis created by them.”
This angry response from Saudi Arabia has politically isolated Hezbollah and Hamas besides holding them responsible for their actions...
Frankly, I'm sure the Saudis are gloating in their palaces at Ahmadinejad's incredible strategic blunder. Instead of establishing himself as the new defender of the faith, he's alienating much of the Muslim world he would like to lead by presenting Israel with just cause to do a lot more than destroy Lebanese infrastructure.