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Hezbollah to mark 'victory' over Israel 
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Hezbollah's leader called Sunday for a massive rally in Beirut's bombed out southern suburbs to mark the militant group's "victory" over Israel during the monthlong fighting this summer.Israel sets up panel to investigate its handling of the Lebanon conflict International Herald Tribune - Sep 17 12:43 PM
After a month of debate in Israel, the government on Sunday established a committee to investigate the political and military leadership's handling of the invasion of Lebanon.Israel says 'a few months' to avoid nuclear Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 17 10:39 AM
Israel's Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni said on Sunday that the world may have as little as "a few months" to avoid a nuclear Iran and called for sanctions.Israel Approves Investigation into Lebanon War Washington Post - Sep 17 7:49 AM
JERUSALEM, Sept. 17--Israel's cabinet on Sunday approved the appointment of an investigative committee nominated by Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to examine how the government and military managed the recent war in Lebanon.Abbas delays unity talks over Hamas Israel stance International Herald Tribune - Sep 17 9:49 AM
The Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, froze talks on forming a unity government after Hamas said it would not accept interim peace agreements with Israel, two of his aides said Sunday.One wounded after Gaza militants fire rockets into Israel AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 17 5:02 AM
One Israeli was lightly wounded after Palestinian militants in Gaza fired two rockets from the coastal strip into Israel.Federation adds $75,000 to money raised for Israel The Palm Beach Post - 22 minutes ago
When war broke out between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah this summer, members of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County had a personal connection to the turmoil.Israel says GI release talks progressing AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 16 11:53 PM
Israel is making progress in its efforts to secure the release of a soldier captured by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip, diplomatic and security officials said Sunday in the first sign from Israel that a deal could be worked out with the serviceman's captors.Nonaligned nations blast Israel attacks AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 16 10:57 PM
Representatives of 118 Nonaligned Movement nations condemned Israel's attacks on Lebanon and supported a peaceful resolution to the U.S.-Iran nuclear dispute in the final declaration Saturday of a summit that brought together some of the United States' staunchest foes.Non-aligned nations blast Israel attacks USA Today - Sep 16 9:54 PM
Representatives of 118 Non-aligned Movement nations condemned Israel's attacks on Lebanon and supported a peaceful resolution to the U.S.-Iran nuclear dispute in the final declaration Saturday of a summit that brought together some of the world's staunchest American foes.Israel plans Lebanon war inquiry BBC News - Sep 17 4:43 AM
Israel's cabinet approves plans for a government inquiry into the planning and conduct of its war with Hezbollah.Bodies of Theodore Herzl's two children to be moved to Israel CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Sep 17 4:02 PM
JERUSALEM (AP) - The bodies of two children of Theodore Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism, will be transported from France to Israel to be buried near their father, in keeping with his century-old will, the government said Sunday.Olmert appoints commission on war, but critics in Israel s military cry foul JTA - Sep 17 1:26 PM
JERUSALEM, Sept. 17 (JTA) A month after the Lebanon war ended in a tentative truce, Israel has embarked on a public reckoning.Palestinian unity talks called off over Israel recognition The Herald - Sep 17 5:20 PM
PALESTINIAN President Mahmoud Abbas has called off coalition talks with Hamas because of US demands that a national unity government must recognise Israel.Former congressman explains role of Israel in U.S. policy Daily Vidette - 2 hours, 29 minutes ago
Former congressman Paul Findley spoke Thursday night on the role of Israel in U.S. policy at the Global Review session hosted by the International House. The focal point of Findley's speech was the unconditional support of Israel by the United States Congress.After its war with Israel, Hezbollah is at odds with Lebanon's government USA Today - Sep 16 2:34 PM
A month after fighting in Lebanon ended, hostilities with Israel have given way to a political struggle between the Western-backed government and Hezbollah as Lebanese troops try to take control of the Islamic militant group's longtime southern stronghold.Israel says 'a few months' to avoid nuclear Iran Stuff - Sep 17 3:26 PM
WASHINGTON: Israel's Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni said today that the world may have as little as "a few months" to avoid a nuclear Iran and called for sanctions.Israel Forms Committee to Investigate Lebanon War New York Times - 1 hour, 28 minutes ago
Many Israelis, including a large number of disgruntled reserve soldiers, have been demanding an inquiry.Non-Aligned Movement Nations Condemn Israel s Nuclear Weaponry Israel National News - 2 hours, 2 minutes ago
(IsraelNN.com) The 118 Non-Aligned Movement nations meeting in Cuba released a strong condemnation focusing on Israel, and include the United States. Israel s recent military offensive against Hizbullah in Lebanon was condemned as an act of terror, as is America s presence in Iraq.Non-Aligned slam Israel over 'unlawful' acts, rights of Palestinians AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 16 12:42 PM
Developing countries of the Non-Aligned Movement were to voice "grave concern" over what they charge is Israel's violent trampling of Palestinian rights.Nonaligned Nations Blast Israel Attacks ABC News - Sep 16 11:49 PM
Nonaligned Nations Condemn Israel, Support Peaceful Resolution to U.S.-Iran Nuclear DisputeHizbullah says Israel only captured 2 of its fighters The Daily Star Lebannon - Sep 17 1:03 PM
Hizbullah said on Sunday that two of its fighters were detained in Israel following the war, not three as the International Red Cross claimed. Hizbullah media officer Hussein Rahhal told The Daily Star on Sunday that the party's initial information was "that two Hizbullah fighters were captured by the Israelis" during the 34-day Israeli offensive against Lebanon.Non-Aligned Movement Condemns Israel Attacks Los Angeles Times - Sep 17 12:06 AM
Representatives of 118 Non-Aligned Movement nations condemned Israel's attacks on Lebanon and supported a peaceful resolution to the U.S.-Iran nuclear dispute in the final declaration of a summit that brought together some of the world's staunchest American foes.Dueling diplomats: Iran and Israel top agenda for week-long IAEA conference The Daily Star Lebannon - Sep 17 1:01 PM
The United Nations' nuclear watchdog opens a general conference Monday that will be dominated by the crisis over Iran's atomic ambitions and an Arab push against Israel having nuclear weapons. The week-long gathering of the 140 nations of the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency comes with the United States.Israel to examine its handling of Lebanon war Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 17 6:57 AM
ISRAEL'S cabinet has appointed a commission to investigate the way the Government and military handled the Lebanon war, bowing to calls for an inquiry but rejecting veterans' demands for an independent investigation. -Warren Buffet Visiting Israel Israel National News - Sep 17 5:12 PM
(IsraelNN.com) American billionaire Warren Buffet, who paid up to $4 billion for the Iscar Metalworking company this year, is in Israel for a 36-hour visit. He is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Finance Minister Avraham Hirchson.NAM Condemns Israel, Supports Iran BruDirect.com - Sep 17 4:52 PM
Havana - Representatives of 118 Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) nations condemned Israel's attacks on Lebanon and supported a peaceful resolution to the USIran nuclear dispute in the final declaration Saturday of a summit that brought together some of the world's staunchest American foes.Israel approves inquiry into Lebanon war Yahoo! India News - Sep 17 7:17 AM
Jerusalem, Sep 17 (DPA) Israeli cabinet approved Sunday the setting up of an inquiry commission headed by a retired judge to investigate Israel's handling of the recent war in Lebanon, Israeli media reported.Israel, U.S. Students Win Helicopter Design Competition Israel National News - Sep 17 2:42 PM
(IsraelNN.com) Students from the United States and Israel have won an international contest to design a helicopter. Sponsored by the Bell Helicopter company and the American Helicopter Society, the contest was won by students from Technion and Penn State universities.Israel Approves War Probe Washington Post - Sep 17 2:56 PM
Cabinet backs investigative committee nominated to examine management of conflict in Lebanon.Israel sets up beefed-up inquiry into Lebanon war AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 17 1:36 PM
The Israeli cabinet voted to set up a beefed-up government inquiry into the conduct of the Lebanon war after widespread public pressure to investigate the 34-day offensive that failed to achieve its main objectives.Remains Of Herzl's Children To Be Reburied In Israel Israel National News - Sep 17 1:57 PM
(IsraelNN.com) The remains of two of Theodore Herzl's children will be brought to Israel this week from France for reburial, according to the wishes of the Zionist leader. Herzl's remains were brought to Israel in 1949.Israel appoints Lebanon war commission UPI - Sep 17 6:23 AM
JERUSALEM, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- Israel's cabinet appointed a commission Sunday to investigate the way the government and military handled the Lebanon war.One wounded after Gaza militants fire rockets into Israel Khaleej Times - Sep 17 7:35 AM
JERUSALEM - One Israeli was lightly wounded Sunday after Palestinian militants in Gaza fired two rockets from the coastal strip into Israel, military sources said.Serving up a daily diet of news for Bible-believing Israel-lovers hungry for Israel-related news from an Israel-savvy Jerusalem Newswire - Sep 17 9:21 AM
A top Israeli Arab Muslim cleric told 50,000 followers in northern Israel Friday that Jewish rule over Jerusalem would soon come to an end, and the city would become the capital of a new Muslim caliphate.No injuries noted as quake shakes Israel UPI - Sep 17 5:38 AM
JERUSALEM, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- Police across Israel reported no injuries or damage from a moderate earthquake that shook portions of the country Sunday morning.Israel Sets Up Panel to Examine Lebanon War New York Times - Sep 17 10:43 AM
Many Israelis, including a large number of disgruntled reserve soldiers, have been demanding an inquiry since the fighting ended on Aug. 14.U.S. diplomats begin viewing Lebanon war as success - Haaretz - Israel News Haaretz Daily - Sep 17 8:01 AM
WASHINGTON - Far removed from the military and political squabbles rocking Israel, something has changed in the way Washington leaders are assessing the outcome of the Lebanon war.Israel beefs up Lebanon war probe Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Sep 17 4:55 AM
Israel's Cabinet has voted to set up a strengthened Government inquiry into the conduct of the Lebanon war. It has voted 20 to 2 to establish a five-member government commission chaired by retired judge Eliyahu Winograd and also comprising two university professors and two retired generals.Minor earthquake shakes central Israel; no injuries or damage reported The Star Online - Sep 17 2:22 AM
JERUSALEM (AP) - A minor earthquake shook central Israel Sunday, an official at Israel's Geophysical Institute said.Non-Aligned states condemn Israel, US Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Sep 17 5:54 AM
A summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) has ended in Cuba with agreement on a final statement condemning Israel's recent intervention in Lebanon. The group of more than 100 countries has also supported Iran's right to continue its nuclear program.Non-Aligned slam Israel over 'unlawful' acts Middle East Online - Sep 17 4:22 AM
The 118-member movement voices 'grave concern' over Israel's trampling of Palestinian rights.UN should stick to defending Lebanon from Israel: Hezbollah AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 16 3:17 AM
A top Hezbollah leader said the Shiite group would have no problems with UN peacekeepers as long as they limit their work to defending Lebanon against Israel and do not pursue other agendas.Serving up a daily diet of news for Bible-believing Israel-lovers hungry for Israel-related news from an Israel-savvy Jerusalem Newswire - Sep 17 6:36 AM
King Abdullah of Jordan said Saturday that this summer's Lebanon war proves Israel has no future in the region unless it agrees to the "just" peace terms being demanded by the Arab world.ISRAEL'S NEW SUPPLY DOCTRINE COLLAPSES Middle East Newsline - Sep 17 3:13 AM
TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's new concept of military logistics has collapsed.A shift in U.S. policy toward Israel? - Haaretz - Israel News Haaretz Daily - Sep 17 4:16 AM
A shift in U.S. policy toward Israel? Leesburg, Virginia - The first sign came late last week when an Israeli official told me to pay careful attention to Philip Zelikow's key note speech at the Washington Institute's "Weinberg Founders conference".Nonaligned Nations Blast Israel Attacks phillyburbs.com - Sep 16 8:49 PM
HAVANA - Representatives of 118 Nonaligned Movement nations condemned Israel's attacks on Lebanon and supported a peaceful resolution to the U.S.-Iran nuclear dispute in the final declaration Saturday of a summit that brought together some of the world's staunchest American foes.Nonaligned nations condemn Israel, criticize United States Seattle Times - Sep 17 12:18 AM
Representatives of 118 Nonaligned Movement nations condemned Israel's attacks on Lebanon and supported a peaceful resolution to the U.S.-Iran...Serving up a daily diet of news for Bible-believing Israel-lovers hungry for Israel-related news from an Israel-savvy Jerusalem Newswire - Sep 17 3:21 AM
A watered-down commission of inquiry into the handling of the recent Lebanon war was overwhelmingly approved by Israel's Cabinet Sunday.Iranian Newspaper Blames Israel and the USA for Pope s Remarks Israel National News - Sep 17 5:42 AM
(IsraelNN.com) An Iranian newspaper blames both Israel and the United States for the statements made by Pope Benedict, interpreted as offensive by the international Muslim community.Abbas halts talks coalition with Hamas AP via Yahoo! News - 25 minutes ago
Coalition talks between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and the militant group Hamas have stalled over U.S. demands that a national unity government recognize Israel, Palestinian officials said Sunday.Israel says hands over most of south Lebanon to UN Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 17 5:09 AM
Israeli forces have withdrawn from more than 80 percent of Lebanese territory conquered during the offensive against Hizbollah, handing it over to U.N. peacekeepers, the Israeli army said on Sunday.Just peace key to Israel future Gulf Times - Sep 17 1:01 AM
AMMAN: King Abdullah II of Jordan yesterday painted a grim picture for the Middle East if the status quo persists in the region, and cautioned that Israel "will have no future" without a just and comprehensive settlement that guarantees the rights of the Palestinians.Sources: Sign of life from Shalit; Israel says progress made Haaretz Daily - Sep 17 12:46 AM
Security sources refused to confirm or deny reports that Israel had received a sign of life recently from abducted soldier Corporal Gilad Shalit, who is being held in the Gaza Strip.Non Aligned Nations Condemn Israel Israel National News - Sep 17 12:12 AM
(IsraelNN.com) The organization of unaligned nation s released a condemnation of Israel following the war in Lebanon.New government not to recognize deals with Israel: Haneya People's Daily - Sep 16 6:54 PM
Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haneya said on Saturday that his new government would not recognize the signed agreements with Israel.SPEAKING THE UNSPEAKABLE: CAN ISRAEL SURVIVE? Richard Reeves via Yahoo! News - Sep 15 3:43 PM
NEW YORK -- At a book party in New York last Wednesday night, a former newspaperman came up to a Washington Post columnist and said: "So, will there be an Israel in 2020?"Israeli cabinet approves inquiry of Lebanon war Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 17 3:04 PM
Israel's cabinet appointed a commission on Sunday to investigate the way the government and military handled the Lebanon war, bowing to calls for an inquiry but rejecting veterans' demands for an independent probe.News Analysis From Israel - The Evil Will Come From the North: Part II Blogcritics.org - Sep 16 7:36 PM
Ma'aleh Levona, Israel 24 Elul 5766; 17 September, 2006 On 6 September, I wrote part I of this article, not ever realizing that there might be a part II. In that article, I cited a DEBKAfiles report of a naval buildup off south Lebanon , DEBKAfile analyzed the buildup as part of a joint American - NATO - Israeli plan to attack Iran, and possibly Syria. I read the same piece and offered Israel To Hold Lebanon War Inquiry CBS News - Sep 17 9:48 AM
The Israeli Cabinet on Sunday authorized an inquiry into the government's handling of the recent war in Lebanon. The inquiry headed by a retired judge will look at decisions by political and military leaders.US slams Iran, chides Israel and other allies over lack of religious freedoms AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 15 3:36 PM
The United States assailed Iran for its worsening treatment of religious minorities, but also chided Israel and some other allies in its annual report on religious freedoms around the world.The Nasdaq loves Israel Haaretz Daily - Sep 16 3:51 PM
Now that the number of Israeli companies has hit 75 on the Nasdaq, Israel is the foreign country with the largest number of firms traded on that U.S. market.Israel stocks higher; dual-listed shares up; CPI steady Market Watch - Sep 17 7:23 AM
TEL AVIV (MarketWatch) -- Israeli stocks were higher after rises in a number of stocks dual-listed in New York and Tel Aviv and after the consumer price index held steady in August. Israelis in war-battered north want heads to roll over Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 17 12:56 PM
"We don't need inquiries. We just want to see heads rolling," is a common refrain in Israel's northern town of Kiryat Shmona, battered by over 1,000 rockets during the Lebanon war.Blake Fleetwood: Rosh Hashanah: A Time to Find Peace HuffingtonPost - 2 hours, 21 minutes ago
Israel is reeling from the results of its humiliating war with Hezbollah. On the one hand it earned the disgust of almost the entire world community for the resulting civilian casualties and destruction of Lebanon's infrastructure. On the other hand Hezbollah was not defanged and came out looking better than ever to the Muslim world. Teshuva, in Jewish tradition, is moral self-examination Militants launch rockets from Gaza at Israel, wounding Israeli People's Daily - Sep 17 5:23 PM
Two home-made rockets launched by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip hit southern Israeli city of Sderot on Sunday, wounding slightly an Israeli civilian, Palestinian sources said.US slams Iran, chides Israel, other allies over lack of religious freedoms AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 15 8:05 AM
The United States assailed Iran for its worsening treatment of religious minorities but also chided allies like Israel, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in an annual report on religious freedoms around the world.UN should stick to defending Lebanon from Israel: Hezbollah Channel NewsAsia - Sep 16 6:41 AM
TYRE, Lebanon : A top Hezbollah leader said the Shiite group would have no problems with UN peacekeepers as long as they limit their work to defending Lebanon against Israel and do not pursue other agendas.Abbas, Israel FM to meet next week: official AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 16 2:21 PM
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas will meet Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meeting in New York next week, a senior Palestinian official told AFP.Hezbollah Chief Plans 'Victory Rally' ABC News - Sep 17 6:19 PM
Hezbollah Leader Calls for Massive Rally in Beirut Suburbs to Mark 'Victory' Over IsraelPope's Comments Rile Muslims in Israel KYW News Radio 1060 - Sep 16 7:52 AM
Pope Benedict XVI's disparaging comments about Islam were assailed by one of the foremost Muslim leaders in Israel, Sheikh Raedh Salah. He told a crowd of 50,000 in central Israel that he hoped they were a slip of the lip.Up against the wall Salon.com - 2 hours, 15 minutes ago
Israel continues building a mammoth barrier in the name of border security. Opponents charge that it's carving more land for Jewish settlements -- and assaulting Palestinians' human rights. Israel Appoints Commission of Inquiry Into Lebanon War Voice of America - Sep 17 8:50 AM
the army battled Islamic Hezbollah guerrillas for 34 days. The decision follows a stormy debate over who should take responsibility for a campaign that was widely seen as a failure.Palestinian president halts talks with Hamas, demands more concessions USA Today - Sep 17 5:01 AM
U.S. demands that a new Palestinian government recognize Israel have forced moderate President Mahmoud Abbas and the militant group Hamas to delay talks on forming a coalition, Palestinian officials said Sunday.UEFA lift home tie ban on Israel AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 15 6:12 AM
UEFA has lifted the ban on international matches being played in Israel, but only in the region of Tel Aviv.UN should stick to defending Lebanon from Israel: Hezbollah Khaleej Times - Sep 16 7:14 AM
TYRE, Lebanon - A top Hezbollah leader said Saturday the Shiite group would have no problems with UN peacekeepers as long as they limit their work to defending Lebanon against Israel and do not pursue other agendas.Palestinian officials allege torture The Christian Science Monitor - Sep 17 2:30 PM
Three ministers claim Israel used a banned method of interrogation - known as the - on them. Israel Limits West Bank Residency Permits NPR - Sep 17 8:49 AM
The Israeli government is now restricting residency permits in the West Bank. Non-residents who leave without a permit may not be allowed to return. Some say the decree is aimed at reducing the Palestinian population in the West Bank.UEFA lift ban on Israel home ties CNN.com - Sep 15 3:09 AM
European football's governing body has lifted a ban on home matches in Israel a month after the end of the war with Hizbollah guerrillas.Abbas freezes unity government talks with Hamas AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 17 3:05 AM
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas has frozen negotiations to form a national unity government with Hamas due to disagreements over existing deals with Israel.Red Cross says it met Hezbollah captives in Israel Khaleej Times - Sep 16 5:02 AM
TYRE, Lebanon - The International Red Cross said on Saturday its officials had met three captured Hezbollah fighters in Israel and urged the Jewish state to declare the number of Lebanese guerrillas in its jails.Abbas freezes unity govt talks, blames Hamas: aides Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 17 2:38 AM
President Mahmoud Abbas has frozen talks on forming a Palestinian unity government after Hamas said it would not accept interim peace deals with Israel, two of his aides said on Sunday.Trailing Vazquez keeps crown when rival trainer throws in towel AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 17 1:47 AM
Israel Vazquez kept his World Boxing Council super bantamweight crown here when the trainer for challenger Jhonny Gonzalez threw in the towel to end the all-Mexican showdown.Israel sets up beefed-up inquiry into Lebanon war TODAYonline - Sep 17 8:47 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. The Israeli cabinet has voted to set up a beefed-up government inquiry into the conduct of the Lebanon war after widespread public pressure to investigate the 34-day offensive that failed to achieve its main objectives.Israel hands over most of south Lebanon to UN ABS-CBNNEWS.com - Sep 17 7:26 AM
JERUSALEM - Israeli forces have withdrawn from more than 80 percent of Lebanese territory conquered during the offensive against Hezbollah, handing it over to UN peacekeepers, the Israeli army said on Sunday.Israel to investigate Lebanon war Aljazeera - Sep 17 6:42 AM
The Israeli cabinet has appointed a commission to investigate the way the government and military handled the Lebanon war.Israel sets up beefed-up inquiry into Lebanon war Middle East Times - Sep 17 5:26 AM
JERUSALEM -- The Israeli cabinet voted Sunday to set up a beefed-up government inquiry into the conduct of the Lebanon war after widespread public pressure to investigate the 34-day offensive that failed to achieve its main objectives.Challenging times ahead for Lebanon and Unifil Financial Times - 2 hours, 29 minutes ago
On the corner of a deserted, half-built house a few hundred metres from the "blue line", the UN's demarcation between Lebanon and Israel, a flag flutters in the breeze.Israel: 18 Hamas Lawmakers to Stay in Jail New York Times - Sep 14 11:03 PM
Eighteen Hamas lawmakers who were ordered released from Israeli military prisons on Tuesday will remain in custody at least until next week while military prosecutors appeal the ruling, an Israeli military court in the West Bank said. It scheduled a hearing on Monday for the lawmakers including the speaker of the Palestinian parliament, Aziz Dweik, and three cabinet ministers. Israel has arrested Israel sets up beefed-up probe into Lebanon war ABS-CBNNEWS.com - Sep 17 4:26 AM
JERUSALEM - The Israeli cabinet voted Sunday to set up a beefed-up government inquiry to investigate the conduct of the Lebanon war, a senior government official told AFP.Abbas freezes unity govt talks, blames Hamas: aide Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 16 10:47 PM
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has frozen talks on forming a unity government after Hamas said it would not accept existing peace deals with Israel, an aide said on Sunday.Israel to probe Lebanon war NDTV - Sep 17 6:02 AM
The Israeli Cabinet has authorised a government inquiry into the handling of the war against Hezbollah. The Cabinet stopped short of setting up an independent state commission for the probe as demanded by critics.Inaccurate Map Led to Fatal Strike on U.N. Post, Israel Says New York Times - Sep 14 9:48 PM
The airstrike that killed four United Nations observers in July was the result of inaccurate maps, Israel said in a report.Israel Cabinet approves government inquiry into war in Lebanon Outlook India - Sep 17 5:30 AM
The Israeli Cabinet today authorised a government inquiry into the handling of the war against Hezbollah, stopping short of setting up an independent state commission for the probe as demanded by critics.Canada to host Israel in 2007 Fed Cup TSN - Sep 15 10:21 PM
Team Canada will face Israel from April 21-22, 2007 on Canadian soil. Team nominations, venue and court surface will be announced at a later date.IN MY OPINION: Israel Gutierrez | For Coker, it gets worse Miami Herald - Sep 17 12:25 AM
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- It must be a bizarre feeling, experiencing a fairy tale in reverse. Larry Coker is doing it. His story started with an enchanting ride to the national title in 2001. It ended Saturday with a gory train-wreck scene, the field covered with the blood red of Louisville as fans celebrated what was, or what seemed to be, a huge win for their program and putting the final credits on Most of south Lebanon handed over - Israel Independent Online - Sep 17 8:31 AM
Israeli forces have withdrawn from more than 80 percent of Lebanese territory conquered during the offensive against Hezbollah, handing it over to UN peacekeepers, the Israeli army said.12.30PM Monday September 18, 2006 By Corinne Heller The New Zealand Herald - Sep 17 5:36 PM
JERUSALEM - Israel's cabinet has appointed a commission to investigate the way the government and military handled the Lebanon war, bowing to calls for an inquiry but rejecting veterans' demands for an independent probe.UEFA lifts ban on home matches in Israel Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 15 3:22 PM
European soccer's governing body on Friday lifted a ban on home matches in Israel a month after the end of the war with Hizbollah guerrillas. -Hezbollah calls for 'victory' rally Aljazeera - Sep 17 5:27 PM
Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah's leader, called on Sunday for a massive rally on Friday to mark the group's "victory" over Israel.