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Israel faces fierce battles with Hezbollah 
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Mideast diplomats were pressing Syria to stop backing Hezbollah as the guerrillas fired more deadly rockets onto Israel's third-largest city Sunday. Israel faced tougher-than-expected ground battles and bombarded targets in southern Lebanon, hitting a convoy of refugees.Israel weighs foreign troops on border International Herald Tribune - 54 minutes ago
Israeli officials expressed interest in a multinational armed force as the military again pounded south Lebanon from the air and ground and Hezbollah rockets hit Israel's north.Weighing Foreign Forces: Sea Change for Israel New York Times - 1 hour, 54 minutes ago
After decades of resisting foreign intervention, Israel is embracing the idea of an international force on its northern border with Lebanon.Israel grabs two Hezbollah fighters amid UN fury over killings AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 23 4:17 PM
Israel captured two fighters from Hezbollah as it kept up its blistering air and ground blitz on Lebanon despite accusations from the UN relief chief it was "violating humanitarian law".Rally Supports Israel's Military Campaign WLWT ChannelCincinnati.com via Yahoo! News - Jul 23 4:39 PM
Political leaders, activists and citizens gathered Sunday evening to show support for Israel's latest military campaign.Palestinian militants in Gaza fire rockets at Israel despite reports of cease-fire USA Today - Jul 23 4:09 PM
Palestinian militants in Gaza fired five rockets at Israel on Sunday despite reports that they had agreed to halt such attacks.US, Israel ready to back NATO-led force in Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 23 3:31 PM
The United States and Israel said that they were ready to support an international force led by NATO in south Lebanon to ease tensions.Bolton defends Israel's actions in Lebanon CNN.com - Jul 23 2:34 PM
Against growing international criticism that Israel's response to Hezbollah's July 12 attack has been disproportionate, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Sunday defended Israel's use of force.UN slams Israel over Lebanon strikes as killing rages on AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 23 1:51 PM
The UN relief chief condemned Israel for "violating humanitarian law" over its blistering raids on Lebanon as the Jewish state and Hezbollah killed more civilians in another wave of attacks.Diplomacy intensifies in Israel over Lebanon war Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 23 11:23 AM
Envoys from three European countries joined intensifying diplomacy in Israel on Sunday aimed at ending fighting between Israeli forces and Hizbollah that has wrecked swathes of Lebanon and left hundreds dead.Israel Hits Hezbollah Bases; Rice Visits Middle East (Update1) Bloomberg.com - 54 minutes ago
July 24 (Bloomberg) -- Israel increased its raids on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon as U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice traveled to the region. Soldiers crossed into southern Lebanon early today, the Israeli daily Haaretz reported, citing unidentified military officials.NATO peace force acceptable to Israel International Herald Tribune - Jul 23 9:35 AM
Israel said Sunday that it would accept a NATO-led international force to keep the peace along the border with Lebanon, as its warplanes heavily bombed the region. A Lebanese woman carrying her belongings from her destroyed apartment in southern Beirut on Sunday.Israel Faces Fierce Battles With Hezbollah ABC News - 52 minutes ago
Israel Faces Tough Battles in Southern Lebanon; Arabs Press Syria to Stop Backing HezbollahEU diplomats in Israel in push to stop fighting AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 23 9:23 AM
Top diplomats from France, Germany and Britain converged on Israel on Sunday ahead of a visit by US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as world powers moved to try to end the Lebanon conflict.Israel 'would accept' peace force BBC News - Jul 23 5:52 PM
Israel says it is prepared to accept a peacekeeping force in south Lebanon if it is robust and has a strong mandate.Israel, Hezbollah Continue to Exchange Attacks Washington Post - Jul 23 8:58 AM
HAIFA, Israel, July 23 -- Six Hezbollah rockets fell on Haifa Sunday, about 25 miles from the Lebanese border, killing two people and wounding at least six others in separate attacks, while Israeli forces continued their intensive artillery fire and air strikes on Lebanon.Israel says it would accept NATO-led force AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 23 7:39 AM
Israeli warplanes struck a minibus carrying people fleeing the fighting Sunday in southern Lebanon, killing three people, Lebanese security officials said, and Israel said it would accept a NATO-led international force to keep the peace along the border.Iran president: Israel doomed to 'destruction' by Lebanon USA Today - Jul 23 7:49 AM
Iran's president declared Sunday that Israel had "pushed the button of its own destruction" by launching a military campaign against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon.In pictures: Pro-Israel rally BBC News - Jul 23 5:29 PM
Thousand of people attend a rally to show support for Israel amid the ongoing Middle East crisis.UN relief chief accuses Israel of violating humanitarian law AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 23 7:53 AM
UN humanitarian coordinator Jan Egeland has condemned Israel for "a violation of humanitarian law" as he toured ruins in Beirut left by devastating Israeli air raids on residential areas.Air power shortcomings shadow Israel's next steps in Lebanon Space War - 1 hour, 35 minutes ago
by Jim Mannion Washington (AFP) Jul 21, 2006 Israeli air power alone is capable of damaging Hezbollah but not defeating the Shiite militia, confronting Israel with a choice of a ground offensive in southern Lebanon or a diplomatic settlement, US military analysts said.Israel looks ahead to a buffer force The Christian Science Monitor - Jul 23 2:38 PM
Israel's defense minister said Sunday that NATO troops could help stabilize the Lebanese border. Iran's Ahmadinejad tells Israel to pack up and go AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 23 4:25 AM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Sunday told arch-foe Israel to "pack up" and move somewhere outside the Middle East.EU diplomats in Israel in push to stop fighting AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 23 3:21 AM
Top diplomats from France, Germany and Britain has converged on Israel ahead of a visit by US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as world powers moved to try to end the Lebanon conflict.Israel and Lebanon under fire Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 23 2:33 AM
Israel unleashed more air strikes on Lebanon and Hizbollah fired rockets at Haifa on Sunday as a senior U.N. official demanded a halt to the violence to allow aid to reach desperate civilians.Iran's Ahmadinejad tells Israel to 'pack up' and leave AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 23 3:11 AM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has called for Israel to "pack up" and move somewhere outside the Middle East.Israel planes target Hezbollah strongholds AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 23 1:12 AM
Israeli jets targeted Hezbollah strongholds in a new airstrikes early Sunday, a day after Israel's tanks and bulldozers barreled over the Lebanese border and its forces seized a village from guerrilla group.Palestinians fire 3 rockets at Israel AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 23 2:39 AM
Palestinian militants in Gaza fired three rockets at Israel early Sunday, despite reports that they had agreed to halt such attacks.Regional rallies show support for Israel's fight with Hezbollah The Palm Beach Post - 16 minutes ago
From half a world away, Sharon Levin told Jews in West Palm Beach Sunday about the terrifying wail of air raid sirens that has become commonplace in northern Israel.1,700 rally to defend Israel, raise relief cash The Palm Beach Post - 15 minutes ago
In front of the lectern stood three chairs, each draped with an Israeli flag. They represented the soldiers captured by Hamas and Hezbollah militants and the reason more than 1,200 supporters in south Palm Beach County Sunday loudly cheered Israel's ongoing military strikes in Lebanon and Gaza.Hundreds show solidarity for Israel at rallies The Palm Beach Post - 15 minutes ago
From half a world away, Sharon Levin told Palm Beach County Jews Sunday about the terrifying wail of air raid sirens that has become commonplace in northern Israel.Iran leader's warning to Israel BBC News - Jul 23 9:31 AM
Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad tells Israel it is "doomed to destruction" because of its military actions in Lebanon.Israel pounds Lebanon, seizes village Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 22 11:39 PM
Israel bombed Hizbollah's stronghold in Beirut and civilian targets in east and south Lebanon on Sunday amid reports it planned to move more troops across the border.Israel's Arabic and Hebrew press split BBC News - Jul 23 7:59 AM
Israel's Arabic-language press rages against the Lebanon offensive, while Hebrew papers express broad support.Israel Steps Up Ground Operation Along Lebanon Border NPR - Jul 23 10:11 AM
Israeli warplanes struck cities and towns in southern Lebanon on Sunday, and Hezbollah forces fired rockets into northern Israel. In Lebanon, three civilians were killed. In Israel, two people were killed. Israeli forces press ground operations in southern Lebanon with tanks, bulldozers and foot-soldiers.Calif. Pro-Israel rallies draw political heavyweights The Daily Comet - 8 minutes ago
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa joined thousands of Israel supporters in the withering heat Sunday to rally behind Israel's recent attacks in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip.Israel to move more troops into S.Lebanon: radio Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 22 11:08 PM
Israel will move more troops into southern Lebanon on Sunday as it presses an offensive to drive Hizbollah guerrillas away from the border, Army Radio said.Israel Will Accept a Disarmed Hezbollah Washington Post - Jul 22 9:24 PM
The United States, Israel, the United Nations and the European Union have reluctantly concluded that despite punishing military attacks, Hezbollah is likely to survive as a political player in Lebanon, and Israel now says it is willing to accept the organization if it sheds its military wing and...Israel Will Accept a Disarmed Hezbollah Washington Post - Jul 22 9:15 PM
The United States, Israel, the United Nations and the European Union have reluctantly concluded that despite punishing military attacks, Hezbollah is likely to survive as a political player in Lebanon, and Israel now says it is willing to accept the organization if it sheds its military wing and abandons extremism, according to several key officials. Israel finds Hezbollah tougher than expected The Nation - 46 minutes ago
Israel faced tougher-than-expected ground battles and bombarded targets in southern Lebanon, hitting a convoy of refugees. Israel's defense minister said his country would accept an international force, preferably NATO, on its border after it drives back or weakens Hezbollah.Israel captures two Hezbollah men Aljazeera - 2 hours, 24 minutes ago
Israel has captured two Hezbollah fighters as it kept up its air and ground blitz on Lebanon despite accusations from the UN relief chief that it is "violating humanitarian law".Sheldon Drobny: My Response To Comments: Israel and Palestine HuffingtonPost - Jul 23 8:04 AM
This all started with a post I made several days ago called: ANOTHER LEGACY OF BRITISH COLONIALISM: ISRAEL AND PALESTINE. My attempt was to put into perspective the evils of colonialism, especially British colonialism. The British have been responsible for leaving their empire in a mess as they declined in power during the 20th Century. And the U.S. as its successor after WW II could not put US stands by Israel as envoys hit at bombing Financial Times - 2 hours, 33 minutes ago
The US assured Israel of its political and military support last night as Condoleezza Rice, secretary of state, prepared to meet the Israeli government amid mounting international pressure to halt its bombardment of Lebanon.Netanyahu Says Israel Will `Break' Hezbollah Ability to Attack Bloomberg.com - Jul 23 8:50 AM
July 23 (Bloomberg) -- Benjamin Netanyahu, chairman of Israel's Likud party and leader of the parliamentary opposition, said the solution to the Lebanon conflict is to ``break'' Hezbollah militarily while putting international pressure on Syria and Iran.Israel blasts its way into Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 22 8:36 PM
Israel bombed Hizbollah's stronghold in Beirut and east and south Lebanon on Sunday, hours after seizing a strategic Lebanese frontier village.Israel Says It Would Accept NATO-Led Force ABC News - Jul 23 8:07 AM
Israeli Strike Kills 3 in Lebanon and Rockets Kill 2 in Haifa; Israel Says Would OK NATO-Led ForceOIC May Opt For Exec Committee Meeting On Israel-Lebanon Crisis Bernama - 1 hour, 2 minutes ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) may convene an executive committee meeting instead of an emergency meeting in seeking a solution to the Israel-Lebanon crisis, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar said Monday.Israel Faces Fierce Battles With Hezbollah RedNova - 1 hour, 35 minutes ago
By KATHY GANNON SIDON, Lebanon - Mideast diplomats were pressing Syria to stop backing Hezbollah as the guerrillas fired more deadly rockets onto Israel's third-largest city Sunday.Israel Says Would Accept NATO-Led Force ABC News - Jul 23 7:37 AM
Israeli Strike Kills 3 in Lebanon and Rockets Kill 2 in Haifa; Israel Says Would Accept NATO ForceLatest Lebanon-Israel developments Boston Globe - Jul 23 12:47 PM
Developments Sunday in Israel's offensive against Hezbollah militants in Lebanon: -- Israeli warplanes battered areas across south Lebanon. One attack struck a minibus carrying people fleeing the fighting, killing three people, Lebanese security officials said.War erupted around Brandeis group in Israel The Daily News Tribune - 3 minutes ago
For 21 university scholars connected to Brandeis, their trip to Israel this summer was meant to be a lesson in what it is like to be Israeli. The lesson could not have been clearer.Governor, Mayor Attend Pro-Israel Rally CBS 2 Los Angeles - 1 hour, 30 minutes ago
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa attended a pro-Israel rally Sunday in Los Angeles, drawing criticism from Muslim leaders concerned about violence in the Middle East. Get E-Mail Updates Make Us Your Homepage Calif. Pro-Israel rallies draw political heavyweights KESQ - 29 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and L-A Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa joined thousands who rallied in withering heat today to support Israel in its recent battles with Hamas and Hezbollah.Perdue assures Georgia Jews of support for Israel Atlanta Journal-Constitution - 1 hour, 43 minutes ago
As fighting continues in the Middle East, Israel can count on continued support in its battle with Hezbollah from Georgia and its Jewish residents. Gov. Sonny Perdue made that clear Sunday during a rally that the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta convened at Ahavath Achim Synagogue in Buckhead. "Georgia has always continued to stand by Israel and will continue to do so," Perdue told a UN official: Israel action illegal The Scotsman - Jul 23 5:40 PM
THE United Nations' top humanitarian official yesterday accused Israel of violating international law, as at least ten more civilians died on both sides of the Lebanese border and diplomatic efforts to end the conflict intensified.PBC residents show support for Israel The Palm Beach Post - Jul 23 4:13 PM
Jews showed their support for Israel and their loathe for Hezbollah across Palm Beach County on Sunday.Israel backs EU peacekeepers in Lebanon AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Jul 23 3:27 PM
Israel says it is prepared to back the deployment of a temporary international peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon so Hizbollah is removed from its border.Syria s Role In The Israel-Hizbullah Confrontation Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
The confrontation between Israel and Hizbullah that has unfolded since the abduction of two soldiers on July 12 has prompted considerable speculation about future Syrian policy.Israel attacked by Ministers over air war terror tactics Daily Mail - Jul 23 4:43 PM
As the missile and rocket onslaught continued on both sides of the conflict, Britain has signalled a major U-turn over the crisis in the Middle East with a string of senior ministers sharply criticising Israel's military tactics Walberg would send troops to aid Israel The Daily Reporter - 1 hour, 31 minutes ago
JACKSON Tim Walberg, running against U.S. Rep. Joe Schwarz in the 7th congressional district Republican primary, said Friday he would send American troops to the aid of Israel as the situation in Lebanon worsens.US rushing arms to Israel amid Lebanon bombings: official AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 22 6:48 PM
The United States is expediting an arms shipment of precision bombs to Israel from an arms deal struck last year amid the Jewish state's ongoing assault on Lebanon, a US official said.As fighting goes on, European Jews worry about waning support for Israel JTA - Jul 23 4:05 PM
JERUSALEM, July 23 (JTA) European Jewish officials are warning the Israeli government that public opinion in their home countries is threatening to turn Europe s governments against Israel s military operations in Lebanon.Akron Professor May Be Detained In Israel Over Writings Cleveland - NewsNet5 via Yahoo! News - Jul 22 7:34 PM
The writings by a local college professor could be to blame for him being detained in Israel, NewsChannel5 reported.Israel aims at buffer zone NDTV - 2 hours, 1 minute ago
Israel's push into southern Lebanon appears to be aimed at creating a buffer zone to end rocket attacks by Hezbollah militants on its territory. Israel and its main ally the United States have ruled out a truce in the two weeks of air and ground attacks on Lebanon.Israel pounds Lebanon as casualties mount Tiscali - 3 minutes ago
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Israel pounded Lebanon from the air on Friday in its bloody 10-day-old assault against Hizbollah, but the guerrilla group insisted it would only free two Israeli soldiers it is holding as part of a prisoner swap.Israel agrees to peacekeepers as missiles rain down Sydney Morning Herald - Jul 23 1:39 PM
ISRAEL is willing to accept an international force to oversee security in southern Lebanon, a breakthrough in efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the conflict. -Arabs press Syria to help end violence; Israel faces tough ground battles in south Lebanon IndeOnline.com - 23 minutes ago
SIDON, Lebanon Mideast diplomats were pressing Syria to stop backing Hezbollah as the guerrillas fired more deadly rockets onto Israel s third-largest city Sunday. Israel faced tougher-than-expected ground battles and bombarded targets in southern Lebanon, hitting a convoy of refugees.Israel says prepared to back Lebanon security force Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 23 1:29 PM
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel said on Sunday it was prepared to back the deployment of a temporary international peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon to ensure Hizbollah is removed from its border and to prevent the group from re-arming.News Analysis: Hezbollah-Israel conflict set to shape new Mideast: Egyptian experts People's Daily - Jul 23 5:49 PM
As a conflict between Israel and Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah entered the 12th day on Sunday, Egyptian experts said that the conflict was set to usher in a new Middle East.Israel grabs two Hezbollah fighters amid UN fury over killings Outlook India - Jul 23 6:35 PM
Israel captured two fighters from Hezbollah as it kept up its blistering air and ground blitz on Lebanon today despite accusations from the UN relief chief it was "violating humanitarian law".Israel backs EU peacekeepers in Lebanon The Age - Jul 23 1:08 PM
Israel says it is prepared to back the deployment of a temporary international peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon to ensure Hizbollah is removed from its border and to prevent the group from re-arming.Israel rejects United Nations call for end to hostilities New Kerala - 33 minutes ago
New York: Israel has rejected the United Nations' call for an immediate end to hostilities, saying such a course would take the situation back to status quo ante.South Floridians Try To Rally Support For Israel NBC 6 Miami - Jul 23 6:27 PM
Dozens of people gathered Sunday at Temple Beth Shira in Pinecrest to rally support over the phone for Israel.Israel to accept disarmed Hezbollah The Age - Jul 23 12:22 PM
Devastation: people walk through the rubble of a bombed mosque and religious school in Sidon linked to Hezbollah. Photo: AP THE US, Israel, the United Nations and the European Union have reluctantly concluded that Hezbollah is likely to survive as a political player in Lebanon and Israel now says it will accept the organisation if it sheds its military wing and abandons extremism.Israel agrees to NATO peacekeepers The Age - Jul 23 12:22 PM
Israel will support deployment of a temporary international peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon to ensure Hezbollah is removed from its border. -Israel backs temporary 'peace' News Interactive - Jul 23 6:06 PM
ISRAEL would support the deployment of a temporary international peacekeeping force in south Lebanon , Israeli Defence Minister Amir Peretz said overnight. Safe : Aussie evacuations from Lebanon intensify Plan : Rice leads critical mission to Jerusalem Blog : Was Canberra's response good enough? In-depth : The latest on the Middle East crisis » Israel does not want escalation of Lebanon case IranMania.com - 1 hour, 25 minutes ago
LONDON, July 24 (IranMania) - Israel does not want its massive military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon to escalate and involve Syria and Iran, General Amos Yadlin, chief of military intelligence, said.Israeli warplanes hit minibus, killing 3; Hezbollah rockets kill 2 in Israel Deseret Morning News - Jul 23 12:16 PM
Israeli warplanes struck a minibus carrying people fleeing the fighting Sunday in southern Lebanon, killing three people, Lebanese security officials said, and two people were killed as about 90 Hezbollah rockets fell on northern Israel.Perdue, others state support for Israel WTVM 9 - Jul 23 5:43 PM
ATLANTA Political and religious leaders spoke in support of Israel's military efforts against Hezbollah at a rally today, with some speakers calling for the complete demolition of the guerrilla army.Canada not copying U.S. pro-Israel policy: FM People's Daily - Jul 23 5:49 PM
Canadian Foreign Minister Peter MacKay on Sunday defended his government's pro-Israeli policy as "a voice of reason" and denied that Canada is following the United States in siding with Israel in the current Middle East fighting.Austinites from Israel and Lebanon struggle to get in touch with loved ones. KUT FM Austin - Jul 23 5:20 PM
Two women from Lebanon and a couple from Israel talk about the challenges they've faced as they try to stay in touch with family back home.Israel occupies Lebanese village News From Bangladesh - 2 hours, 17 minutes ago
Israel said Saturday it had taken control of Marun al-Ras after sending in troops in tanks, bulldozers and armoured cars, and the United Nations confirmed Sunday that the Israeli military was in the village.Israel captures two Hezbollah fighters KBCI Boise - 37 minutes ago
SIDON, Lebanon Israeli military officials say their forces have captured two Hezbollah guerrillas. Israel Army Radio reports the two are the first prisoners Israel has taken in the offensive into Lebanon.French FM calls on Israel, Palestinians to resume peace talks People's Daily - Jul 23 5:34 PM
French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy on Sunday called on Israel and the Palestinians to get back to the negotiating table and resume peace talks.Palestine gumen fire rockets at Israel Aljazeera - Jul 23 3:05 PM
Palestinian militants in Gaza fired five rockets at Israel early on Sunday, despite reports that they had agreed to halt such attacks.Palestinians Fire 3 Rockets at Israel ABC News - Jul 23 3:07 AM
Palestinian Militants Fire 3 Rockets at Israel Despite Reports of a Cease-FireIsrael accepts NATO-led int'l peacekeeping forces in south Lebanon: DM People's Daily - Jul 23 4:49 PM
Israel accepts a deployment of NATO-led international peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon, Defence Minister Amir Peretz said on Sunday.Israel shows fighting spirit FOXSPORTS.com.au - Jul 23 6:00 PM
ANDY Ram and Jonathan Erlich have battled back from 4-1 down in the final set to give Israel a 2-1 in the Davis Cup relegation match with Great Britain.Israel looks in control, but hurdles remain in fight with Hezbollah Worcester Telegram & Gazette - 2 hours, 5 minutes ago
Israel may appear to be solidly in the driver's seat in its fight with Hezbollah - pushing relentlessly to weaken the Islamic guerrilla group as much as it can while there is little international pressure for a quick cease-fire.Jewish Floridians head back to Israel to sign up for military service Tampa Bay's 10 - Jul 23 4:30 PM
Boca Raton, Fl - As the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues many Florida residents in the region have gotten out. Still, a few Floridians are heading back to the region or are staying there.Israel partially re-opens Gaza commercial crossing People's Daily - Jul 23 4:49 PM
The Israeli authorities have partially re-opened Karni commercial crossing between Gaza and Israel, well-informed Palestinian security sources said on Sunday.UN Slams Israel Over Lebanon Brutality Arab News - Jul 23 4:13 PM
BEIRUT, 24 July 2006 The UN relief chief condemned Israel yesterday for violating humanitarian law over its blistering raids on Lebanon as the Jewish state killed more civilians in another wave of attacks.Congress Voices Support For Israel KXAN 36 Austin - Jul 23 5:05 PM
In a near-unanimous vote Thursday, Congress passed a resolution backing Israel in this latest conflict. All three congressmen representing Austin and Travis County voted in favor of the resolution.Israel's defense minister calls for NATO force on Lebanon border WHO-TV Des Moines - Jul 23 3:42 PM
JERUSALEM Israel's defense minister is quoted as saying Israel is willing to accept a temporary international peace force along its border with Lebanon.At least 372 dead in Lebanon, 34 in Israel AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 22 4:01 PM
More than 408 people have been reported killed in Lebanon and Israel since fighting broke out July 12 between Israel forces and Hezbollah guerrillas.British Jews rally in support of Israel Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Jul 23 3:32 PM
Thousands of British Jews have rallied in north London to show "solidarity" with Israel and support for its right to defend itself against rocket attacks by Hezbollah.Fatah says ready to accept mutual ceasefire with Israel People's Daily - Jul 23 4:50 PM
A senior Fatah member said on Sunday that the movement was ready to accept a mutual truce or ceasefire with Israel.Militants in Gaza fire rockets at Israel Syracuse.com - Jul 23 4:06 PM
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) Palestinian militants in Gaza fired five rockets at Israel on Sunday despite reports that they had agreed to halt such attacks.Israel on war footing, calls up thousands of reserves News From Bangladesh - 2 hours, 59 minutes ago
A military source said more than 3,000 reservists were called up. Army Radio said it could be six battalions, which might mean up to 6,000 soldiers. Israel has been massing troops, tanks and artillery pieces near the border with Lebanon since the crisis with Hizbollah guerrillas erupted on July 12.Israel violating humanitarian law: UN official: Syria threatens to intervene Dawn - 1 hour, 4 minutes ago
BEIRUT, July 23: The UN relief chief condemned Israel on Sunday for violating humanitarian law over its blistering raids on Lebanon as the Jewish state and Hezbollah killed more civilians in another wave of attacks.