1.  a) What is Hizballah and what are its goals? 
b) How are Syria and Iran each connected to Hizbollah?

2.  a) What particular security concern is Israel dealing with this month?
b) Why is Hizbollah of particular concern to Israel now?

3.  What reason does Syria have for wanting to be out of the international spotlight?

4.  What reason does Iran have for wanting to be out of the international spotlight?

5.  What pressure is Hizballah currently feeling?

6.  What has Israel done to prepare for possible attacks by Hizballah?

7.  Do you think that Israel has legitimate concerns for taking extra security measures?  Explain your answer.