They have accused Israel of a war of arrogance and warn of a regional war. Tell me why you think they should or should not.
2006-07-25 05:40:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
http://www.fas.org/asmp/profiles/saudi_arabia.htm
For that person who said the Saudis dont have a military.
2006-07-25 05:52:57 · update #1
If Israel does not restrain itself and begins to go after all of Lebanon instead of Hezbolla, other Arab countries will probably come to Lebanon's defense. This could lead to U.S. involvement which could lead to Russian involvement which could lead to WWWIII. It's obvious that Israel was looking for an excuse to do what they are doing and seized on the kidnapping of one soldier as justification but world opinion is now turning to Lebanon's favor as the U.S. continues to back Israel.
The Israelis are playing exactly the same game that Bush played with 9/11 and Iraq.
2006-07-25 06:17:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
The Saudi King has earmarked some 1.3 billion (if I remember right) to get the Lebanese people some humanitarian basics, and to keep the Lebanese government running. Otherwise its all talk, veiled threats and calls for cease fire right now.
Realistically, the Saudis have no real gain by intervening in the conflict militarily. It gets them nothing. They will probably only become involved if the war spreads.
2006-07-25 12:43:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would appear that the only country in the world now that still supports Hezbollah and it's terrorism is Iran.
Saudi Arabia like all the other countries is talking a storm but quietly waiting for the week or so it will take for Hezbollah to be pushed back as far as possible.
Even Syria says that Hezbollah has to be removed from Lebanon and neutralised and they have been funding, arming and training them for years!
Hezbollah set out to unite the Arab world against Israel and destroy it. They appear to have succeeded in uniting the Arab world (except Iran) but not against Israel but for the removal of Hezbollah.
Peace may just have a chance at last!!!
2006-07-25 12:50:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Saudi do not have an army. They are surrounded by 23 American military bases inside the country. They have already promised $500 millions to rebuild what the Jews have destroyed.
2006-07-25 12:44:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're saying that to try and thwart attacks from extremists in their own country. All Arab countries feel a duty to side against Israel even if the terrorists attacked Israel first (as they always do) and use their own innocent people as human shields.
2006-07-25 12:45:33 · answer #5 · answered by Answer King 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all S.A condemned Hizbullah and said israel ahd the right to defend themselves. Second of all Israel would destroy them in a war
2006-07-25 17:13:11 · answer #6 · answered by Josh23232323bluejays 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They have neither the right nor the means to intervene in Lebanon.
2006-07-25 12:42:27 · answer #7 · answered by BoredBookworm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like if they step in, they will help Lebanon get rid of Hezbolah.
2006-07-25 12:43:20 · answer #8 · answered by BigPappa 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
kind abdulla just gave them 1.5 billion! ...and said if they dont stop it would provoke a big war which would "spare no one." sweet... thats like a few pennies for him but big talk...
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1153291995278&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull
2006-07-25 13:02:49 · answer #9 · answered by Piffle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they don't have the balls
2006-07-25 12:43:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋