Analysis: While PM is convinced he has a firm grasp of the material, he must realize that his subordinates in the defense establishment are fallible and not every action or policy they offer is sacrosanct

Opinion: All Lebanese political faction, except the Shi'ite Amal party and Hezbollah, favor a compromise agreement that leaves Karish to Israel and the Qana gas filed to Lebanon; a deal would bolster those in Beirut opposing Hezbollah and increase U.S. sway over Lebanon