SCUD ballistic missiles would increase Hezbollah 's threat to Israel . Comment: To reinforce the point , the cable continues : `` Your interest in avoiding war should require you to exert maximum restraint , including restraining Hezbollah and preventing the group 's acquisition of such lethal , long-range weapons . '' U.S. protests to Damascus were met with persistent denials , according to the cables .
SCUD ballistic missiles would increase Hezbollah 's threat to Israel . Comment: U.S. protests to Damascus were met with persistent denials , according to the cables .