U.S. steps up attack on Syria over 'hit list' White House accuses Damascus of creating climate of fear during Lebanon's parliamentary elections By Leila Hatoum Daily Star staff Saturday, June 11, 2005
President George W. Bush stepped up his attacks on Syria last night, after a U.S. official said Damascus had compiled an "assassination hit list" targeting Lebanese political leaders. The accusation comes a week after the assassination of anti-Syrian Lebanese journalist Samir Kassir which has fueled speculation that Syrian intelligence units are still operating in Lebanon.
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