To the Editor:

Re "Hezbollah Shrine to Terrorist Suspect Enthralls Lebanese Children" (Nabatiye Journal, Sept. 3):

Hezbollah's shrine to the slain terrorist mastermind Imad Mugniyah demonstrates how terrorist groups use and indoctrinate children into their blood-soaked culture of hatred, martyrdom and violence.

It also offers a real glimpse at the stark realities facing Lebanon, Israel and the international community.

It is frightening that a group that perpetrates and venerates deadly terrorism is set to take on a leading role in Lebanon's transitional government, with cabinet seats and veto power.

And if there was any doubt that Hezbollah is rebuilding its arsenal in the aftermath of the 2006 Lebanon war, the high-tech rockets and other munitions on display in Nabatiye should serve as a wake-up call to world leaders about the continuing threat that this Iranian-backed group poses to Israel, Lebanon and the entire region.