Lebanese soldiers patrol a street in Beirut, Lebanon, 13 May 2008. The military had said that as of 6:00 am (03:00 GMT) its troops were ready to resort to force to bring an end to the violence pitting after almost a week of clashes between the Western-backed government and Hezbollah-led opposition. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH
People walk past a armored personnel vehicle as Lebanese soldiers secure the area in Beirut, Lebanon, 13 May 2008. The military had said that as of 6:00 am (03:00 GMT) its troops were ready to resort to force to bring an end to the violence pitting after almost a week of clashes between the Western-backed government and Hezbollah-led opposition. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH
Lebanese soldiers patrol a street in Beirut, Lebanon, 13 May 2008. The military had said that as of 6:00 am (03:00 GMT) its troops were ready to resort to force to bring an end to the violence pitting after almost a week of clashes between the Western-backed government and Hezbollah-led opposition. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH
A girl holds her doll as she crosses a barrier of sand with her mother in Beirut, Lebanon, 13 May 2008. The military had said that as of 6:00 am (03:00 GMT) its troops were ready to resort to force to bring an end to the violence pitting after almost a week of clashes between the Western-backed government and Hezbollah-led opposition. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH
Lebanese soldiers patrol a street in Beirut, Lebanon, 13 May 2008. The military had said that as of 6:00 am (03:00 GMT) its troops were ready to resort to force to bring an end to the violence pitting after almost a week of clashes between the Western-backed government and Hezbollah-led opposition. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH
Hezbollah members mourn over the coffin of Hussein Chalhoub, who was killed in clashes, during his funeral in the village of Teirfelsay, southern Lebanon on 13 May 2008. The coffin is wrapped in a Hezbollah flag. A least 62 people have been killed in six days of violence across Lebanon between government and opposition supporters, the worst sectarian fighting since the 1975-1990 civil war, a security official said. EPA/ HASSAN BAHSOUN
Lebanese soldiers patrol a street in Beirut, Lebanon, 13 May 2008. The military had said that as of 6:00 am (03:00 GMT) its troops were ready to resort to force to bring an end to the violence pitting after almost a week of clashes between the Western-backed government and Hezbollah-led opposition. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH
People walk past a armored personnel vehicle as Lebanese soldiers secure the area in Beirut, Lebanon, 13 May 2008. The military had said that as of 6:00 am (03:00 GMT) its troops were ready to resort to force to bring an end to the violence pitting after almost a week of clashes between the Western-backed government and Hezbollah-led opposition. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH
Lebanese soldiers patrol a street in Beirut, Lebanon, 13 May 2008. The military had said that as of 6:00 am (03:00 GMT) its troops were ready to resort to force to bring an end to the violence pitting after almost a week of clashes between the Western-backed government and Hezbollah-led opposition. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH
GariMay 13th, 2008 - 15:34:06
Hi,
I have relatives that live in Anjar, Lebanon. The only reason I can think of as to why they are retiring in Lebanon is because it is their homeland.
I would think, however, at some point you would be forced to look at the reality of the situation and say this is too risky lets go back to America and be with our children and grandchildren.
Very sad indeed!
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