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Last update - 20:27 01/03/2008 Lebanese TV: Saudi, Kuwait urge nationals to leave Lebanon By DPA Tags: Syria, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia  Saudi Arabia and Kuwait on Saturday called on their citizens living in Lebanon to leave the country as soon as possible, a Lebanese television report said. Future Television, privately owned by Saad Hariri who heads the majority anti-Syrian bloc in parliament, said Saudi Arabia had advised its nationals to leave Lebanon "as soon as possible." There was no one available at the Saudi embassy to comment on the report. Advertisement A government source said that the Lebanese government was advised about the Saudi decision which called on their citizens to "leave Lebanon if they can and to be very careful in their movements inside the country." Kuwaiti citizens living in Lebanon received urgent messages on their mobiles saying that "all Kuwaiti citizens are asked to evacuate Lebanon as soon as possible." On February 18, Saudi Arabia issued a travel restriction advisory, urging citizens to avoid Lebanon because of the "unstable" security situation in the country. The move was adopted after some factions of the Hezbollah-led opposition have accused Saudi Arabia of blocking a settlement to the ongoing political crisis in Lebanon. It also followed sharp verbal attacks by pro-Syrian figures against Saudi officials. The anti-Syrian majority coalition blames Syria and Iran for obstructing a settlement in Lebanon. Observers have said major Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Gulf states, might boycott the forthcoming Arab Summit scheduled for March 29 in Damascus if the Lebanese crisis persisted. Relations between Saudi Arabia and Syria have been deteriorating since the assassination of Lebanon's anti-Syrian former prime minister Rafik Hariri by a powerful blast that targeted his motorcade in Beirut in 2005. Syria has been widely blamed - a charge Damascus denies. Related articles: Hezbollah says 'won't be intimidated' by US warship deployment Chronology of events in Lebanon since Hariri assassination Siniora's Hezbollah nightmare Bookmark to del.icio.us   Born to bear arms Many children of expatriates return to Israel to serve in the IDF Doctored death? An Independent expert says IDF bullets didn't kill Mohammed al-Dura.   1.   hussie`s goin ta burn 00:05  |  frenz 02/03/08   2.   Having the opportunity 04:54  |  Mark Lincoln 02/03/08   3.   Stay out of Lebanon why RIGHT ??? 06:00  |  M. S. 03/03/08

Today Online U.S. calls for end to violence, return to peace talks Responses: 509 10 Gazans killed, 4 troops hurt in ongoing IDF operation Responses: 270 Barak: IDF has no choice but to continue Gaza offensive Responses: 197 Independent expert: IDF bullets didn't kill Mohammed al-Dura Responses: 188 Harel and Issacharoff: Hamas will now try to avenge Gaza deaths Responses: 111 Rosner's Domain Battle of Ohio: Will Tzipi meet Hillary? No "statement of interest" against terror victims (WTR) McCain, Obama gear up for face off over Iraq Poll: Your solution for the situation in Gaza Prosecutor in AIPAC case to leave before trial? (WTR) More Headlines 07:41 IDF raid winds down, Hamas declares 'victory' 02:20 PM to tell Rice: Israel reserves right to act freely in Gaza 06:28 Lebanon war lessons implemented as Ashkelon comes under fire 02:18 Gov't, IDF: Hamas wants lull in Gaza but only on its own terms 04:16 Minister Ami Ayalon to propose indirect cease-fire talks with Hamas 06:35 Sisters' horrible deaths push Gaza family into media circus 00:40 Long-silenced Iranian Jews find their political voice in America 04:31 Sudanese refugees leave adoptive kibbutzim to earn money 00:50 Israeli airlines worry that Gaza war will ruin Pesach travel 01:30 Rabbi Ovadia Yosef: Pray for soldiers' well-being in synagogue 04:52 Police figures show rise in drug-motivated gas station robberies 20:49 Police halt Israeli Arab rally against Gaza op, arrest 2 at T.A. protest 22:07 Iran leader calls on Muslims to hit Israel 'in face' over Gaza op 22:32 Israel buys supply of pills to protect against nuclear radiation Previous Editions Select Day 02 mar 29 feb 28 feb 27 feb 26 feb 25 feb 24 feb 22 feb 21 feb 20 feb 19 feb 18 feb

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