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"The current dispute, triggered by [[Hezbollah]]'s kidnapping of two Israeli soldiers, illustrates the explosive nature in the region. The response of Israel, as the record would indicate, was swift and disproportionately forceful," Kamal wrote.

===Profiles===

*[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/middle_east/2001/israel_and_the_palestinians/default.stm "Middle East Crisis: In Depth"], BBC.