Lebanon abandoned by international community - former PM Siniora

Fouad Siniora tells the BBC that Lebanon as a state has been kidnapped by Hezbollah.

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Fouad Siniora said it was unacceptable to leave Lebanon to fall, and there was a lack of initiative when it came to trying to restore peace.

"We are now in a very difficult situation that requires real effort locally, as well on the Arab side and internationally.

"You can push things - sometimes to the brink of falling - in a major catastrophe without really realising what it means later on.

"It's happening at a time when the American administration is so busy with the elections.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70zke9lqjro

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