Position of Lebanon in the 2006 Lebanon War Position of Lebanon in the 2006 Lebanon War Lebanon's position in the 2006 Israel–Lebanon conflict from the start was to disavow the Hezbollah shelling and raid on 12 July, while calling for an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of all Israeli forces from Lebanese territory. On 13 July, after an emergency meeting of the Lebanese government, Prime Minister Fouad Siniora stated that the government had not been aware of Hezbollah's raid before it happened "and does not take responsibility for, nor endorses what happened on the international border". On the same day, Lebanon recalled its Ambassador to USA, after he
2010 Kurram agency mass kidnapping areas. The kidnappers were dressed in police uniforms. 4 people were initially abducted from a vehicle belonging to a government power utility. The vehicle was then set on fire. Later 57 more civilians were taken from a convoy going to Parachinar. 50 hostages were released on 16 May 2010. Negotiations for release of remaining hostages were ongoing. No group has yet claimed responsibility. Government sources have stated that an investigation is underway and efforts are being made to recover the kidnapped people. The government blamed the Taliban for the kidnapping. 2010 Kurram agency mass kidnapping 2010 Kurram agency mass kidnapping