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Israel's latest military operations reflect a fighting machine bolstered by U.S. weaponry, jet fuel and technology transfers -- and more is on its way.U.S. and EU at odds over Israel offensive AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 19 5:30 PM
A rift is emerging between the European Union and the United States over whether Israel should cease its offensive against Hezbollah guerrillas.US supports Israel but worried about length of military strikes AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 19 4:16 PM
The US administration kept up its support for Israel's military strikes in Lebanon as US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice held extensive talks with Arab allies.Israel kills 15 Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 19 3:17 PM
Israeli troops killed 15 Palestinians in clashes in Gaza and the occupied West Bank on Wednesday in one of the worst days of violence since Israel launched an offensive to free an abducted soldier.Lebanon demands compensation from Israel AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 19 2:48 PM
Israeli troops clashed with Hezbollah guerrillas on the Lebanese side of the border Wednesday, while Lebanon's prime minister reported a death toll of 300 and demanded compensation from Israel for the "unimaginable losses" to the nation's infrastructure.Lieberman gets pro-Israel groups' support AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 19 11:24 AM
Pro-Israel groups, afraid of losing one of their staunchest supporters in Congress, are pouring money into beleaguered Sen. Joe Lieberman's campaign as he tries to fend off a tougher-than-expected primary challenge.Israel's Attacks Deepen Lebanese Split Over Disarming Hezbollah Bloomberg.com - 8 minutes ago
July 20 (Bloomberg) -- Israel's bombing is fueling a dispute among Lebanon's factions over disarming Hezbollah, whose cross-border attack sparked the conflict.US issues travel warning for Israel, West Bank and Gaza AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 19 12:26 PM
The US State Department issued a travel warning for Israel, Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza, reiterating "threats to American citizens and US interests in those respective locations."Nazareth boys first Arab deaths in Israel rocket attacks AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 19 12:09 PM
In the narrow streets of Nazareth's Muslim district, two children became the first Arab Israelis to be killed by Hezbollah's hail of rockets on northern Israel.US claims world backs Israel, others urge ceasefire AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 19 10:52 AM
The United States said that Israel continued to have broad international support for military operations against Hezbollah, as violence along its border with Lebanon entered a second week.Israel says no time limit in war on militants AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 19 9:01 AM
Israel's security cabinet has ordered the twin offensives in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon to continue without a time limit despite a call from the EU for an immediate end to the conflict.Lebanon PM appeals for truce, vows to make Israel pay AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 19 10:14 AM
Lebanon Prime Minister Fuad Siniora has called for an immediate halt to Israel's offensive, requesting urgent international humanitarian aid and vowing to make Israel pay compensation to Lebanon.No Israel ceasefire call before Hezbollah free soldiers: Blair AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 19 8:45 AM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair has refused to demand that Israel stop the bombardment of Lebanon before the Hezbollah militia they are targeting release kidnapped Israeli soldiers and halt rocket attacks.Hezbollah ready for long war against Israel AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 19 7:57 AM
Hezbollah has warned that it had enough rockets to continue hitting Israel "for months" and that Israeli warplanes had failed to cut its supply lines despite eight days of bombardments.Red Cross: 'serious questions' over Israel's assault on Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 19 8:15 AM
The International Committee of the Red Cross has said that it has "serious questions" over Israel's conduct, as civilians bear the brunt of the Jewish state's strikes on Lebanon.International support firm for Israel: White House AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 19 8:47 AM
The White House has said that Israel continues to have broad international support for military operations against Hezbollah, as violence along its border with Lebanon entered a second week.Hamas PM slams Israel for 'reshaping' Middle East AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 19 7:26 AM
Palestinian prime minister Ismail Haniya, head of the Hamas-led government, has slammed Israel for trying to "completely reshape" the Middle East through its Gaza and Lebanon offensives.Israel's goals in the present conflict The Christian Science Monitor - Jul 19 4:51 PM
Israel must show its military strength in order to deter terror attacks. Israel's tight window for action The Christian Science Monitor - Jul 19 4:51 PM
Israel is ramping up efforts to destroy Hizbullah before calls for a cease-fire intensify. Tony Dokoupil: Israel's Microclimates HuffingtonPost - Jul 19 6:15 PM
JERUSALEM-Concerned emails have been trickling into my inbox from an increasingly extended network of friends and relatives since violence erupted in Gaza and along the Lebanese border last week. They all hit the same notes: "You still in Israel?" "Just making sure you're OK," "It looks pretty bad over there." Indeed, I am still here, on a five week sortie of work and play, and it does look Israel says diplomacy moving forward to end crisis CNN.com - Jul 19 4:24 AM
Israel began moving forward Tuesday on a diplomatic effort to end the conflict in the Middle East, Israel's foreign minister said.Mideast Cease-Fire Not Imminent by Joshua Brilliant, UPI Israel Correspondent Tel Aviv, Israel (UPI) Jul 18, 2006 Space War - 2 hours, 16 minutes ago
Israel began considering United Nations' proposals Tuesday on how to end the fighting with Lebanon, but a cease-fire is not imminent.US, Israel agree to wait before world steps in Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 19 3:00 AM
The United States and Israel have initially agreed to wait one week, while the pounding of Hezbollah targets continues, before seeking a buffer zone and an international force in southern Lebanon, a US daily has said.Lebanon Demands Compensation From Israel ABC News - Jul 19 3:17 PM
Lebanese PM Puts Death Toll at 300 During Offensive, Demands Compensation From IsraelGaza, Lebanon assaults to go on with no time limit: Israel AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 19 4:01 AM
Israel's security cabinet has met and decided that the country's twin offensives in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon would continue with no time limit, a senior government official has said.Despite violence, some S. Florida Jewish families moving to Israel Sun-Sentinel - 1 minute ago
As Hezbollah rockets fall in Israel, families in the north spend nights in bomb shelters, and the rest of the country worries where the next target will be. Yet some South Florida Jews are more determined than ever to move there.Israel-Hezbollah Fighting Picks Up CBS News - Jul 19 1:25 PM
Israeli troops and Hezbollah guerrillas were clashing on the border, while Israeli jets continued to flatten targets in Lebanon and Hezbollah rockets reached Israel. A U.S. government-chartered ship finally set sail from Beirut with evacuees.The Current State of Israel Newsweek - Jul 19 2:33 PM
A visit to Israel illustrates the harsh realities of the Palestinian conflict--and refutes some assumptions about this troubled land. Rift Between U.S., EU Emerges on Israel ABC News - Jul 19 12:46 PM
Rift Emerges Between U.S., European Union Over Whether Israel Should Halt Lebanon OffensiveState's pols sign on to ad backing Israel Boston Herald - 25 minutes ago
Massachusetts political and business leaders have placed an advertisement in the Herald and the Boston Globe today supporting Israel's right to defend itself as it continues to launch an ongoing...Arab Americans Say Israel Targeting Civilians, Urge Ceasefire Crosswalk.com - 26 minutes ago
(CNSNews.com) - Several members of Congress and the Arab American Institute Wednesday called for an immediate ceasefire on the part of Israeli military forces in Lebanon. They accused Israel of targeting civilians and their civilized infrastructure, not Hizballah.Hezbollah, Israel Clash as Need for Truce Disputed (Update3) Bloomberg.com - Jul 19 11:02 AM
July 19 (Bloomberg) -- Israeli soldiers fought Hezbollah forces within southern Lebanon for the first time since the conflict began a week ago as the U.S. and Israel resisted diplomatic efforts to halt the hostilities.Israel hits Lebanon from air and by land Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 19 12:12 AM
Israel struck Lebanon from the air and made limited attacks across the border on Wednesday, killing 41 civilians, as thousands awaited evacuation to flee a conflict that has entered its second week with no end in sight.Israel's maximal option Salon.com - Jul 19 3:03 PM
Part of Israel's war strategy may be to push the Shiites out of Lebanon's south. That would be a humanitarian disaster -- and it won't work. Israel exposes House split The Hill - Jul 19 6:38 PM
House Majority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) approached Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on the floor Tuesday evening to see if she would attach her name to the most recent version of a joint resolution supporting Israel in its battle with two militant Islamic groups.Israel Says It Destroyed Half of Hezbollah's Power The Online NewsHour - Jul 19 6:24 PM
More than 60 people died in the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah Wednesday, many of them civilians. Analysts discuss whether Israeli forces can eliminate Hezbollah's military capabilities.Tank Shells From Israel, With Love Spin - Jul 19 2:53 PM
Tank Shells From Israel, With Love Young girls in Israel are photographed writing faux love messages on large tank shells directed at Lebanon. Hundreds Of Jews Are Relocating To Israel CBS 2 New York - Jul 19 6:21 PM
Queens s natives Risa and Baruch Grajower and their four young children...are leaving behind their house, their jobs, and family to start a new life in Israel. But with missiles and rockets flying back and forth over Israel s borders, isn't Grajower worried for her family's safety? Missile War Is a New Challenge To Israel's Long Rule of the Sky Washington Post - Jul 18 9:17 PM
JERUSALEM, July 18 -- Israel and the radical Islamic groups Hamas and Hezbollah are waging war for the first time largely in the skies, exchanging rocket fire, artillery rounds and airstrikes in battles that military officials and analysts here say could redefine the regional conflict for years to come.Bush Urged To Give Israel More Time for Attacks Forward - 35 minutes ago
WASHINGTON Bucking calls in the international community for a cease-fire in the Middle East, Jewish organizations launched a major lobbying offensive in the nation's capital this week to give Israel more time to deal a decisive blow to Islamist militants in Lebanon and Gaza.Congress Is Giving Israel Vote of Confidence Washington Post - Jul 18 8:41 PM
Democratic and Republican congressional leaders are rushing to offer unalloyed support for Israel's offensive against Hezbollah fighters, reflecting a bipartisan desire to not only defend a key U.S. ally but also solidify long-term backing of Jewish voters and political donors in the United States,...Israel warns Damascus but says it will avoid all-out war Financial Times - 2 hours, 27 minutes ago
As Syria came under Israeli and US pressure yesterday not to interfere in the Lebanon crisis, senior Israeli officials said Israel had no interest in a conflict with the regime in Damascus.Bush Supports Israel's Move Against Hezbollah Washington Post - Jul 18 9:17 PM
In blunt language, President Bush yesterday endorsed Israel's campaign to cripple or eliminate Hezbollah, charged that Syria is trying to reassert control of Lebanon, and called for the isolation of Iran.Israel may send in troops - Neither side eager to end fighting Times-Reporter - 1 hour, 23 minutes ago
JERUSALEM Israel declared Tuesday it was ready to fight Hezbollah guerrillas for several more weeks and possibly send ground forces into Lebanon, raising doubts about international efforts to broker an immediate cease-fire in the fighting that has killed more than 260 people and displaced 500,000.Charles Krauthammer: An opportunity for Israel to liberate south Lebanon New Hampshire Union Leader - 40 minutes ago
THERE IS CRISIS and there is opportunity. Amid the general wringing of hands over the seemingly endless and escalating Israel-Hezbollah fighting, everyone asks: Where will it end?Evangelical Christians swarm the U.S. Capitol in support of Israel San Antonio Express News - Jul 19 4:25 PM
As tensions in the Middle East tension continued to rise, Israel received pledges of unwavering support Wednesday from evangelical Christians who swarmed the U.S. Capitol.US Lawmakers Consider Resolution Supporting Israel Voice of America - Jul 19 5:35 PM
The House of Representatives, following similar action by the Senate, is expected to unanimously approve a strong resolution supporting Israel in its conflict with Hezbollah and Hamas.Bush attempts to give Israel room to go after Hezbollah Chinapost.com.tw - 2 hours, 9 minutes ago
The Bush administration is trying to hold off international pressure for an immediate halt to the Israeli assault in southern Lebanon, apparently to allow Israel a short window to do as much damage as possible to the Hezbollah guerrillas.Lebanon and Israel: U.N. Security Council Should Send Fact-Finding Mission to Investigate Attacks Against Civilians, Amnesty International - Jul 19 4:42 PM
Amnesty International today called on the United Nations Security Council to authorize and deploy an immediate U.N. fact-finding mission to Lebanon and Israel to investigate attacks against civilians and civilian objects and other breaches of international humanitarian law. The organization deplored the failure of G8 member states to put the protection of civilians above politics in their Israel pounds Lebanon from air and by land Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 18 8:09 PM
Israel struck Lebanon from the air and made pinpoint attacks across the border on Wednesday as thousands awaited evacuation and the death toll mounted in a conflict that has entered its second week with no end in sight.Israel links missile defense assets as attacks increase World Tribune - Jul 19 4:29 PM
TEL AVIV Israel is urgently pooling its missile defense assets to defend against Hizbullah medium-range rockets as the frequency of attacks continues to increase.Teens staying away from turmoil in Israel Milford Daily News - 27 minutes ago
After spending a night in the Israeli desert, two Milford High School juniors are climbing to Masada, the ancient Jewish fortress, today, safely distant from the escalating conflict between Israel and the Hezbollah militants in Lebanon.By hitting Hizbollah, Israel warns Iran and Syria Stuff - 1 hour, 3 minutes ago
JERUSALEM: Israel's onslaught against Lebanese Hizbollah guerrillas, while triggered by a deadly raid last week, was long in the works and aims to change the region's military balance, Israeli defence sources said on Wednesday.Missile War Is New Challenge For Israel, Long Ruler of Skies Washington Post - Jul 18 7:45 PM
JERUSALEM, July 18 -- Israel and the radical Islamic groups Hamas and Hezbollah are waging war for the first time largely in the skies, exchanging rocket fire, artillery rounds and air strikes in battles that military officials and analysts here say could redefine the regional conflict for years to...Hizbollah ignites broad conflict with Israel Stuff - 1 hour, 3 minutes ago
BEIRUT: Hizbollah may have been seeking a morale-boosting prisoner swap with Israel, but its seizure of two Israeli soldiers has sparked a far wider confrontation for which Lebanese and Israeli civilians are paying the price.Rift emerges between U.S. and EU over whether Israel should hold its fire KTRE-TV East Texas - 26 minutes ago
JERUSALEM The division between the United States and the European Union over whether Israel should end its massive offensive in Lebanon is widening.Israel Will Keep Fighting NPR - Jul 19 7:19 AM
Increased diplomatic efforts are unlikely to bring a quick end to the week-old war between Israel and Hezbollah militants. An Israeli general says the fighting could continue at least another week, if not longer.Paschal grad is safe in Israel Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Jul 19 3:18 PM
Maayan Krompass is wary in Tel Aviv, but most of Israel has avoided the fighting farther north.Groups collect for Israel relief JTA - Jul 19 3:41 PM
American Friends of Magen David Adom-ARMDI. Magen David Adom has dispatched 150 ambulances and personnel to the northern part of Israel and has mobilized the MDA National Blood Services Center to supply additional blood to hospitals in areas under attack.Pro-Israel lobby: helping or hindering policy making? Australian Broadcasting Corporation - 2 hours, 34 minutes ago
TONY JONES: Well, to discuss the role of the pro-Israel lobby and its degree of influence and whether it exists here in the same way as the US, we're joined now by Ted Lapkin, director of policy analysis at the Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council. He's in our Melbourne studio.Israel offensive to backfire: Lebanon PM The Australian - Jul 19 5:17 PM
ISRAEL'S military campaign in Lebanon would fail, Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Siniora has warned in an interview published in London today, hinting that it could instead increase support for Hezbollah.Pro-Israel lobby heavily influencing US policy, academics say Australian Broadcasting Corporation - 2 hours, 34 minutes ago
TONY JONES: The latest conflict between Israel and its neighbours has again highlighted the critical role played by the United States in the Middle East. But two leading American academics have sparked a war of words over their claim that US-Middle East policy has become unbalanced because of the activities of a right-wing pro-Israeli lobby, which tries to shut down critics by labelling them Hartford rally's for Israel WTNH-TV New Haven - 2 hours, 17 minutes ago
(Wtnh july 19, 2006 10:06 pm)_ The Mideast Crisis is stirring strong emotions in Connecticut. The Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford organized a rally in support of Israel and its people tonight.Lieberman Gets Pro-Israel Groups' Support Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - Jul 19 12:42 PM
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Pro-Israel groups, afraid of losing one of their staunchest supporters in Congress, are pouring money into beleaguered Sen. Joe Lieberman's campaign as he tries to fend off a tougher-than-expected primary challenge. The three-term lawmaker is struggling to dispatch millionaire businessman Ned Lamont in the Aug. 8 primary. Lamont's fierce criticism of Lieberman's backing of For American Jews, current crisis is test of their connection to Israel JTA - Jul 19 2:26 PM
LOS ANGELES, July 18 (JTA) Israel s military operations in Lebanon may represent a greater test of American Jewry s resolve and engagement with the Jewish state than of Israel s military capacity.Lebanon-Israel developments Boston Globe - Jul 19 9:04 AM
Developments Wednesday in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon: -- Israeli troops crossed into Lebanon in search of tunnels and weapons, Israeli military officials said. Israel said two soldiers were killed, and Hezbollah reported the death of one guerrilla.Israel apologizes for deaths of 8 in Lebanon CBC via Yahoo! Canada News - Jul 19 12:50 PM
Israel apologized Wednesday for the raid in Lebanon that killed eight members of a Montreal man's family, and Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay has called the man to express his sorrow over the tragedy.Rift emerges between U.S. and EU over whether Israel should hold its fire Fort Wayne News Channel 15 - Jul 19 6:23 PM
JERUSALEM The division between the United States and the European Union over whether Israel should end its massive offensive in Lebanon is widening. The Bush administration is...Downer in talks with Israel over stranded Australians Australian Broadcasting Corporation - 2 hours, 31 minutes ago
PETER CAVE: There are also serious concerns about 200 other Australians believed to be in Lebanon's besieged southern town of Aytaroun, which is just eight kilometres from the border with Israel.Marshalling The Pro-Israel Forces Jewish Week - Jul 19 4:29 PM
Jewish leaders head to Israel, Washington to demonstrate solidarity and encourage politicians to stay the course.Talib Kweli Weighs In On The War In Israel SOHH - Jul 19 9:01 AM
Following a free performance at the Apple Store in Manhattan, NY, (July 18) Talib Kweli took time to weigh in on the war in Israel. Visit SOHH.com for the complete story. Jewish camp staff have their minds on relatives in Israel The Arizona Republic - Jul 19 8:27 AM
For members of Shemesh Day Camp at the Jewish Community Center in Scottsdale, particularly a mother with a son traveling in Israel and visiting Israeli counselors, news of the conflict is mixed into everyday conversation.Rift emerges between U.S. and EU over whether Israel should hold its fire Boston Herald - Jul 19 12:28 PM
JERUSALEM - A rift is emerging between the European Union and the United States over whether Israel should cease its offensive against Hezbollah guerrillas. The Europeans fear mounting civilian casualties...US gives Israel a week before ceasefire call The Age - Jul 19 12:23 PM
THE US is allowing Israel a week to inflict maximum damage on Hezbollah before backing international calls for a ceasefire in Lebanon, according to British, European and Israeli sources.Israel continues bombardment of Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 18 3:47 PM
Israeli warplanes battered Lebanon on Tuesday, killing 31 people, and more Hizbollah rockets hit northern Israel, killing one, with little sign that diplomacy would halt the week-old conflict any time soon.Time will tell Israel's true character The Daily Utah Chronicle - 21 minutes ago
Like a group of petulant school children, Israel and its neighbors just can't seem to get along. For decades, they have fought and squabbled among themselves, starting one low-intensity brushfire after another and burning up whatever political progress was made in-between.Local rabbi was in Israel as tensions were mounting Winchester Star - 3 minutes ago
Winchester When Winchester-based Rabbi Jonathan Brown arrived in Israel in early July, he considered traveling to Haifa as a tourist.US gives Israel free rein for a week Sydney Morning Herald - Jul 19 12:26 PM
THE United States is giving Israel a window of a week to inflict maximum damage on Hezbollah before weighing in behind international calls for a ceasefire in Lebanon, British, European and Israeli sources say. -Sir Menzies criticises Israel The Herald - Jul 19 6:07 PM
Tony Blair clashed with Sir Menzies Campbell in the Commons yesterday over the government's refusal to condemn publicly what many regard as the disproportionate response by Israel to Hizbollah attacks.Ermita: RP will not take sides in Israel-Lebanon war INQ7.net - Jul 19 3:50 PM
THE PHILIPPINES will remain neutral in the face of rising hostilities between Israel and Lebanon, Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said Wednesday.Group warns of WMD attack on Israel, calls for 'new Iran' World Tribune - Jul 19 12:43 PM
A Washington-based group said Hizbullah's ongoing rocket and missile attack is intended to "swamp regional defenses" so that Iran's strategic missiles can "deliver WMD against Israel."Despite Violence, Group Of New York Families Move To Israel NY1 News - Jul 19 5:17 PM
More than 200 people said goodbye to New York Wednesday as they boarded a one-way flight to Israel, even as the violence continues in the Middle East.U.S. issues travel warning to Israel, West Bank, Gaza People's Daily - Jul 19 5:40 PM
The U.S. State Department issued a travel warning for Israel, the West Bank and Gaza on Wednesday.U.S. and EU at odds over Israel offensive India Daily - 1 hour, 37 minutes ago
A rift is emerging between the European Union and the United States over whether Israel should cease its offensive against Hezbollah guerrillas. The Europeans fear mounting civilian casualties will play into the hands of militants and weaken Lebanon's democratically elected government.Northern Israel hit by fresh rocket attack People's Daily - Jul 19 4:57 PM
A renewed wave of Hizbollah- fired Katyusha rockets rained over northern Israel on Wednesday afternoon, local media reported.Iraqi Denounces Israel?s Actions New York Times - 1 hour, 43 minutes ago
The denunciation was a sharp break with the U.S. position and were noticeably stronger than those made by Sunni Arab governments.Palestinian militants fire rockets onto Israel People's Daily - Jul 19 4:55 PM
Palestinian militants fired rockets onto southern Israel on Wednesday while Israeli forces detained two Palestinians in raids in the West Bank.What Does Israel Want? Newsweek - Jul 19 6:47 AM
July 17, 2006 - Efraim Halevy knows more than most about the law of unintended consequences. A few years before the outbreak of the most-recent Palestinian intifada , agents from Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, which Halevy directed from 1998 to 2002 , tracked Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal to the Jordanian capital of Amman.EU vows to try its best to end Israel-Lebanon crisis People's Daily - Jul 19 4:56 PM
The European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Javier Solana on Wednesday said that EU will do its utmost to end the current Israel-Lebanon crisis as soon as possible.End Israel's Crimes Against Humanity & Aggression Scoop.co.nz - Jul 19 2:35 PM
Israel's violence and aggression against the people of Palestine and Lebanon has already cost the lives of hundreds of people and may provoke a horrific regional or global war.Rally in DC to support Israel WTVM 9 - Jul 19 3:37 PM
WASHINGTON Supporters of Israel stood out in the warm lunchtime sun in the nation's capital to make their voices heard.Israel bombs bunker where Hezbollah militants might have been living Fox 6 News San Diego - Jul 19 3:25 PM
Israel is waiting to see if it killed the leader of Hezbollah with a huge bombing raid in south Beirut.Arabs divided on Hezbollah over Israel AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 18 1:40 PM
When Israel withdrew from southern Lebanon six years ago, the Arab world showered Hezbollah with praise. Today, Arabs are deeply divided about the guerrilla group, with many vilifying it for provoking Israel's attack on Lebanon.Groups Launching D.C. Lobbying Blitz for Israel Forward - Jul 19 1:53 PM
WASHINGTON Bucking calls in the international community for a cease-fire in the Middle East, Jewish organizations are launching a major lobbying offensive in the nation s capital this week to give Israel more time to deal a decisive blow to Islamist militants in Lebanon and Gaza.Israel pounds Lebanon, civilians fear worse to come Reuters via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
Israeli warplanes pounded Lebanon on Thursday and frightened civilians feared the bombing would get worse once thousands of foreign nationals complete their evacuation from the stricken Arab country.Canadian PM s pro-Israel stance ruffles migrants Financial Times - Jul 19 1:16 PM
Stephen Harper, Canada s Conservative prime minister, has stirred up a domestic political storm by adopting a robust pro-Israel stance on the crisis in the Middle East.In break with Bush, Iraqi leader assails Israel International Herald Tribune - 2 hours, 45 minutes ago
Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki of Iraq forcefully denounced the Israeli attacks on Lebanon.Local Teens Talk About Experience In Israel During Conflict Cleveland - NewsNet5 via Yahoo! News - Jul 18 2:14 PM
Two Stark County high school graduates are glad to be home after spending more than two weeks in Israel.Archbishop criticises Israel over Lebanon attacks Times Online - Jul 19 9:22 AM
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has condemned Israel for contributing to a "vicious circle of attack and retaliation" in Lebanon.Lebanese prime minister says 300 killed from Israel's week-old bombardment in Lebanon Deseret Morning News - Jul 19 10:10 AM
Lebanon's prime minister said Wednesday that 300 people have been killed, 1,000 have been wounded and a half-million displaced in Israel's week-old onslaught on Lebanon.