Lebanon government blamed over fighting

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The fighting at the camp left more than 120 people dead

The Lebanese press blames the political deadlock for the government's perceived inability to drive out Islamist fighters from a Palestinian refugee camp, with one paper accusing Syria of direct involvement in the fighting.

Elsewhere, papers consider France's invitations to host Lebanese talks and the passing of a deadline for setting up of a tribunal to try suspects in Rafik Hariri's killing, arguing there is too much emphasis on regional and international mediation.

Commentary by Rauf Shahuri in AL-ANWAR

What encouraged the gang of Fatah al-Islam to take this bloody adventure in Nahr al-Bared camp is the state of extreme chaos spreading in the country. What constitutes a rift in the backbone of the army is the governmental vacuum resulting from the escalating political crisis and which has been going on for months without any perspective or hope.

Commentary by Husam Itani in AL-SAFIR

All of a sudden, the Syrian regime has succeeded in sending hundreds of gunmen into Nahr al-Bared camp to carry out their aggression on the Lebanese army. All of a sudden, it has turned out that the al-Qaeda organisation is in control of the Lebanese arena to the extent that it has put its file under its direct supervision.

Commentary by Ra'uf Shahuri in AL-ANWAR

The Lebanese people have relied too much on Arab, regional and foreign mediation and endeavours. They believe that they would represent some sort of pressure on the government and the political elite to find a way out and a solution to the ongoing crisis. Any endeavour of such kind would be futile if it is not accompanied by a true will and sincere intentions by the conflicting parties.

Commentary by Muhammad al-Hamuri in AL-SAFIR

Everyone should be prepared for the door of hell which the UN Security Council resolution 1757 has opened to the region. It would ruin anyone who objects to the expansion of the US influence or stands on its way.

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