国际英语新闻：News Analysis: Hariri's indictment hints political unrest in Lebanon

Hariri once said in an interview that the false witnesses had a major role in politicizing the investigation. It was the first time that Hariri talked about those witnesses.

Hezbollah insists on bringing those witnesses to justice. Some politicians close to Hezbollah said that the false witnesses are allies of Hariri, mainly journalists and parliament members.

The Shiite group's stance suggests that the armed force, which fought a devastating war with Israel is holding a major political card in his hands, a card that could be part of a greater compromise.

But a governmental source close to Hariri told Xinhua that "the false witnesses file won't be a card in Hezbollah's hands".

It added that "pressure on us won't give results, and the STL work will never be stopped, no matter what happens".

REGIONAL FEARS GROW

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz called on the Lebanese government during a joint visit to Beirut last July to avoid resorting to violence.

"The leaders stressed the importance of stability and the commitment of the Lebanese not to resort to violence and the need to place the country's interests above all sectarian interests," a statement released by the Lebanese presidency said.

The Syrian president and Saudi king visited Lebanon to defuse tension over reports of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) impending indictment against members of Hezbollah.

The two regional powers fear a confrontation between Shiite's Hezbollah and Sunni Hariri. Syria, which backs Hezbollah and is being accused by Israel of providing arms to the group, is trying to avoid escalation of the issue after years of bitterness following the assassination of Hariri.

But Hezbollah source assures that "there won't be a strife between Syria and Saudi Arabia".

"The only danger is in Lebanon, as the country is facing one of is most dangerous and critical phases, and that's why, maybe more regional consultations should be made," it said.