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  • Israel Will Ease Grip on Lebanon Open this result in new window
    New York Times - 58 minutes ago
    Israel said it was assured that Lebanese and international forces would stop arms from being smuggled to Hezbollah.

  • Israel will ease grip on Lebanon Open this result in new window
    International Herald Tribune - 1 hour, 4 minutes ago
    Israel announced it would lift its air and sea blockade of Lebanon on Thursday evening.

  • Israel plans to end Lebanese blockade Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 23 minutes ago
    Israel said it would lift its stifling air and sea blockade of Lebanon on Thursday, marking a crucial breakthrough in international efforts to rebuild from the war between Israel and Hezbollah guerrillas.

  • Israel to End Blockade of Lebanon Open this result in new window
    Washington Post - 2 hours, 42 minutes ago
    JERUSALEM, Sept. 6 -- Prime Minister Ehud Olmert announced Wednesday that Israel will lift its eight-week-old air and sea blockade of Lebanon on Thursday evening, removing what diplomats have called the chief obstacle to the country's recovery from a devastating war between Israeli forces and the...

  • Israel to lift Lebanon blockade at 1500 GMT Thursday Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 06 5:21 PM
    Israel will lift its air and sea blockade of Lebanon at 1500 GMT Thursday, having received international assurances over an arms embargo on Hezbollah, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's office announced.

  • Israel to lift Lebanon blockade Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 06 2:48 PM
    Israel said on Wednesday it would lift an eight-week-old air and sea blockade against Lebanon on Thursday, handing over control to international forces.

  • Israel to Lift Blockade of Lebanon Open this result in new window
    New York Times - Sep 06 2:46 PM
    Israel said it received assurances that Lebanese and international forces would block arms from being smuggled to Hezbollah.

  • Israel plans to lift Lebanon blockade Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 06 1:39 PM
    Israel said it will lift its sea and air blockade of Lebanon on Thursday as it faced widespread international pressure more than three weeks after a cease-fire took effect, ending a bloody monthlong conflict with Hezbollah guerrillas.

  • EU calls on Israel to free Hamas ministers Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 06 1:11 PM
    The EU's Finnish presidency called on Israel to free members of the Palestinian Hamas government to help restart the Middle East peace process.

  • Israel to lift blockade of Lebanon Open this result in new window
    International Herald Tribune - Sep 06 11:26 AM
    Israel said it would end the air and sea blockade on Lebanon, saying it received assurances that arms smuggling to Hezbollah would be blocked.

  • EU calls on Israel to halt settlement expansion Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 06 12:31 PM
    The Finnish presidency of the European Union called on Israel to halt construction of its settlements in the West Bank and free members of the Palestinian Hamas government.

  • Israel Plans to End Lebanese Blockade Open this result in new window
    ABC News - 1 hour, 11 minutes ago
    Israel Says It Will Lift Lebanese Blockade, Clearing Way for International Rebuilding Efforts

  • Israel To Lift Lebanon Blockade Open this result in new window
    CBS News - 1 hour, 43 minutes ago
    Israel promised to lift its blockade of Lebanon within a day, marking a crucial breakthrough in efforts to rebuild southern Lebanon. The transfer of supervision would be the first major test for the U.N. force charged with preventing arms shipments.

  • Israel lifting blockade of Lebanon Open this result in new window
    USA Today - Sep 06 9:19 AM
    Israel will lift its sea and air blockade of Lebanon on Thursday evening, the Israeli government said. A statement from the Prime Minister's Office said Wednesday that international forces will replace the Israelis at command positions for Lebanese seaports and airports.

  • Israel says to lift Lebanon embargo on Thursday Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 06 9:26 AM
    Israel said on Wednesday it would lift an eight-week-old air and sea blockade of Lebanon at 1500 GMT on Thursday, handing over control to international forces.

  • Israel to Lift Sea, Air Blockade on Lebanon Open this result in new window
    Washington Post - Sep 06 9:47 AM
    International forces to replace Israel at command positions for Lebanese seaports and airports.

  • Israel will lift air and sea blockade of Lebanon Open this result in new window
    International Herald Tribune - Sep 06 12:52 PM
    Israel announced Wednesday that it would lift its air and sea blockade of Lebanon on Thursday evening, three weeks after the cessation of hostilities, because international forces were ready to deploy in key areas to impose an arms embargo on the Hezbollah militia.

  • Israel to lift blockade of Lebanon Open this result in new window
    CNN.com - Sep 06 9:16 AM
    JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israel will lift its sea and air blockade of Lebanon on Thursday evening, the Israeli government announced Wednesday. A statement from the Prime Minister's Office said international forces would replace the Israelis at command positions over Lebanese seaports and airports.

  • Israel to lift Lebanon blockade at 1500 GMT Thursday Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 06 9:39 AM
    Israel will lift its blockade of Lebanon on Thursday at 1500 GMT, a senior official told AFP.

  • Israel to lift Lebanon blockade on Thursday: Olmert Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 06 8:48 AM
    Israel will lift its eight-week-old air and sea blockade of Lebanon at 1500 GMT on Thursday, handing over control to international forces, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's office said.

  • Israel to Lift Lebanon Blockade; Recovery Begins, Annan Says Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - 2 hours, 33 minutes ago
    Sept. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Israel will today end a blockade of Lebanese air and sea ports imposed during a 33-day conflict with Hezbollah, a move United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan said will aid Lebanon's recovery.

  • Lebanon demands prisoner swap for Israel soldiers Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 06 8:59 AM
    Two Israeli soldiers captured by the Hizbollah guerrilla group will not be released unless there are talks with Israel about the exchange of Lebanese prisoners, Lebanon's Foreign Minister said on Wednesday.

  • EU urges Israel to call off West Bank home plans Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 06 7:25 AM
    The European Union urged Israel on Wednesday to call off plans to build 690 new homes in two Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, branding the move illegal and apt to raise regional tensions further.

  • Israel watchdog to report on domestic failures during war Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 06 4:53 AM
    Israel's top public watchdog says he intended to unveil "in the near future" an interim report on domestic failures during the war in Lebanon.

  • Israel hints at easing blockade Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 06 2:51 AM
    Israel said on Wednesday it could gradually dismantle its blockade of Lebanon as Lebanese and U.N. forces control entry points to stop Hizbollah rearming, and the U.N. commander in the south said a breakthrough could be close.

  • Israel Plans to Lift Lebanon Blockade Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Sep 06 12:33 PM
    Israel Says It Will Lift Air, Sea Blockade of Lebanon; International Troops to Man Checkpoints

  • Israel will lift blockade of Lebanon Open this result in new window
    Boston Herald - 15 minutes ago
    JERUSALEM - Israel said it would lift its stifling air and sea blockade of Lebanon today, marking a crucial breakthrough in international efforts to rebuild from the war between Israel and Hezbollah guerrillas. ...

  • Israel to lift Lebanon blockade Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Sep 06 9:18 AM
    Israel will lift its sea and air blockade of Lebanon on Thursday at 1500 GMT, the Israeli government announces.

  • Israel to lift Lebanon blockade Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Sep 06 9:07 AM
    Israel will lift its sea and air blockade of Lebanon on Thursday at 1500 GMT, the government announces.

  • Israel to lift Lebanon blockade Open this result in new window
    NDTV - 33 minutes ago
    Israel will lift its sea and air blockade of Lebanon on Thursday evening, the Israeli government announced on Wednesday. The step follows international pressure to stop the embargo because a ceasefire is in effect, ending a bloody, destructive month long conflict.

  • Israel Says Lebanon Air, Sea Blockade to Be Lifted (Update2) Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Sep 06 10:05 AM
    Sept. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Israel will end its eight-week blockade of Lebanon at 6 p.m. local time tomorrow, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's office said.

  • Israel Says Lebanon Air, Sea Blockade to Be Lifted (Update1) Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Sep 06 9:51 AM
    Sept. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Israel will end its blockade of Lebanon at 18:00 local time tomorrow, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's office said.

  • Israel Lifting Sea Blockade of Lebanon Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Sep 06 9:18 AM
    Israel Says It's Lifting Sea Blockade of Lebanon, Beginning Thursday Evening

  • Israel Says Lebanon Air, Sea Blockade to Be Lifted Tomorrow Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Sep 06 9:35 AM
    Sept. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's office said that Israel will end its blockade of Lebanon at 18:00 local time tomorrow.

  • Israel to lift Lebanon blockade Open this result in new window
    MSNBC - Sep 06 8:48 AM
    Israel will lift its sea and air blockade of Lebanon on Thursday evening, the Israeli government announced Wednesday.

  • Israel's attorney general disqualifies two members of Olmert's handpicked war probe panel Open this result in new window
    Boston Herald - Sep 06 3:43 PM
    JERUSALEM - Prime Minister Ehud Olmert faced a setback Wednesday after the attorney general announced that two of Olmert's hand-picked appointees were disqualified from a panel investigating Israel's...

  • Israel to lift Lebanon blockade Open this result in new window
    Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 06 2:35 PM
    Israel said it would lift an eight-week-old air and sea blockade against Lebanon on Thursday, handing over control to international forces.

  • Israel To End Blockade Of Lebanon Open this result in new window
    WLBZ Bangor - 1 hour, 51 minutes ago
    Israel's blockade of Lebanon will end Thursday night. It was imposed soon after the battle with Hezbollah began in July, with a goal of keeping the militants from being rearmed.

  • Israel prepares to lift embargo as UN takes control of Lebanon ports Open this result in new window
    The Scotsman - Sep 06 4:37 PM
    ISRAEL will lift its eight-week air and sea blockade of Lebanon today, handing over control to international forces.

  • Israel secure point to progress Open this result in new window
    UEFA News - Sep 06 2:14 PM
    Turkey 0-0 Israel Israel secured a spot in Friday's play-off draw in Nyon after drawing 0-0 in Ankara to end Turkey's hopes of topping Group 13.

  • U.S. activists outraged as Israel proposes cutting Falash Mura aliyah Open this result in new window
    JTA - Sep 06 2:20 PM
    JERUSALEM, Sept. 6 (JTA) Israels Finance Ministry is proposing substantial cuts to Ethiopian immigration next year as part of widespread belt-tightening following Israels war in Lebanon.

  • Israel to lift blockade of Lebanese air and sea ports on Thursday Open this result in new window
    CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Sep 06 1:11 PM
    JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel said it will lift its sea and air blockade of Lebanon on Thursday as it faced widespread international pressure more than three weeks after a ceasefire took effect, ending a bloody month-long conflict with Hezbollah guerrillas.

  • Israel Lifting Sea Blockade of Lebanon Open this result in new window
    San Francisco Chronicle - Sep 06 8:56 AM
    Israel said Wednesday it would lift the sea blockade of Lebanon on Thursday...

  • Israel to lift Lebanon blockade Open this result in new window
    News Interactive - Sep 06 2:47 PM
    ISRAEL says it will lift an eight-week-old air and sea blockade against Lebanon tomorrow, handing over control to international forces.

  • Impressive Israel overpower Andorra Open this result in new window
    UEFA News - Sep 06 1:44 PM
    Israel 4-1 Andorra Dror Kashtan's team were in irresistible form as they made it two wins from two with a dominant display in the Netherlands.

  • Israel to lift blockade Open this result in new window
    Colorado Daily - 37 minutes ago
    JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel said it will lift its sea and air blockade of Lebanon on Thursday as it faced widespread international pressure more than three weeks after a cease-fire took effect, ending a bloody month-long conflict with Hezbollah guerrillas.

  • Lebanese minister says Israel adamant in refusing to implement UN resolution Open this result in new window
    People's Daily - Sep 06 6:23 PM
    Lebanese Minister of Justice Charles Rizk said Wednesday that Israel was still adamant in refusing to implement UN Security Council Resolution 1701 which calls for Israeli troops' withdraw.

  • Israel to lift Lebanon curbs today Open this result in new window
    The Peninsula - Sep 06 5:42 PM
    Beirut Israel said yesterday that it would lift an eight-week-old air and sea blockade against Lebanon today, handing over control to international forces.

  • Israel Israel stroll to Andorra rout Open this result in new window
    FIFA - Sep 06 12:27 PM
    Israel strolled to a 4-1 'home' win over Group E underdogs Andorra in their UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying tie played on Dutch soil on Wednesday. First half strikes by captain Yossi Benayoun and debutant Amit Ben Shushan plus a Shimon Gershon penalty just before the break put the Israelis in control.

  • Lebanese president urges for Israel's full compliance with UN resolution Open this result in new window
    People's Daily - Sep 06 6:07 PM
    Lebanese President Emile Lahoud said Wednesday that Israel's decision to lift its blockade on Lebanon did not ensure Israeli full compliance with a UN resolution.

  • Israel to lift blockade of Lebanon on Thursday: Official Open this result in new window
    People's Daily - Sep 06 5:09 PM
    Israel government announced on Wednesday that Israel to lift its naval and aerial blockade on Lebanon on Thursday at 6 p.m.(1500 GMT).

  • Transformed, she adds Israel to her strengths Open this result in new window
    Baltimore Sun - Sep 06 12:07 PM
    When Stephanie Lerner's parents encouraged her to spend time in Israel before her senior year at Park School, she didn't want to go.

  • Israel to lift Lebanese blockade on Thursday Open this result in new window
    CBC via Yahoo! Canada News - Sep 06 11:50 AM
    Israel will lift its blockade of Lebanon on Thursday evening, leaving United Nations-sponsored troops to patrol the Lebanese border, the Israeli prime minister's office said Wednesday.

  • EU urges Israel to halt new settlement in West Bank Open this result in new window
    People's Daily - Sep 06 5:07 PM
    The European Union on Wednesday urged Israel to freeze its new settlement activity in the West Bank, saying the planned construction threatened the peace process in the region.

  • Israel to lift Lebanon sea blockade Open this result in new window
    The Toledo Blade - Sep 06 11:12 AM
    Israel will lift its sea and air blockade of Lebanon tomorrow evening, the Israeli government said. A statement from the Prime Ministers Office said today that international forces will replace the Israelis at command positions for Lebanese seaports and airports.

  • Israel to lift air and sea blockade of Lebanon tomorrow Open this result in new window
    Times Online - Sep 06 10:50 AM
    Israel said that it will lift its eight-week-old air and sea blockade of Lebanon tomorrow, handing over control of key strategic points to international forces.

  • Israel to lift Lebanon blockade tonight Open this result in new window
    News Interactive - Sep 06 1:47 PM
    ISRAEL will lift a blockade imposed on Lebanon at 1500 GMT Thursday (1am tomorrow AEST), a senior official told news agency AFP on condition of anonymity.

  • Euro 08: Israel beats Andorra 4-1 Open this result in new window
    TSN - Sep 06 4:20 PM
    NIJMEGEN, Netherlands (AP) - Israel won its second straight European Championship qualifying match, beating Andorra 4-1 Wednesday.

  • Israel to lift Lebanon blockade tomorrow Open this result in new window
    Stuff - Sep 06 3:20 PM
    BEIRUT: Israel said today it would lift an eight-week-old air and sea blockade against Lebanon on Thursday (Friday NZ time), handing over control to international forces.

  • Israel to lift Lebanon blockade Open this result in new window
    USA Today - Sep 06 9:02 AM
    Breaking from the wires: Israel will lift its sea and air blockade of Lebanon on Thursday evening, the Israeli government said. The move follows Lebanon's ultimatum to lift the blockade within two days, a goal first indicated by U.N. Secretary...

  • Israel to lift Lebanon blockade at 1500 GMT Thursday Open this result in new window
    New Straits Times - Sep 06 12:54 PM
    Israel will lift the air and sea blockade imposed on Lebanon at 1500 GMT after receiving international assurances over an arms embargo on Hezbollah, the prime minister's office said.

  • Israel 4 Andorra 1 Open this result in new window
    Sporting Life - Sep 06 3:00 PM
    Israel subjected Group E minnows Andorra to another heavy defeat as they cruised to a handsome 4-1 win in the Netherlands. West Ham midfielder Yossi Benayoun got the ball rolling for Israel when he headed home after only nine minutes.

  • Israel Set To Lift Lebanon Blockade Open this result in new window
    Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Sep 06 10:19 AM
    Israel is to lift its air and sea blockade of Lebanon on Thursday. The move will see international forces replace Israeli troops at command positions over Lebanese seaports and airports.

  • Israel to Lift Lebanon Air, Sea Blockade Open this result in new window
    phillyburbs.com - Sep 06 9:58 AM
    JERUSALEM - Israel said it will lift its sea and air blockade of Lebanon on Thursday evening, more than three weeks after a U.N.-brokered cease-fire that ended the fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah guerrillas.

  • Israel to lift embargo on Thursday Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Sep 06 9:29 AM
    Israel said on Wednesday it would lift an eight-week-old air and sea blockade of Lebanon at 1500 GMT (4 p.m.

  • Israel to end blockade Open this result in new window
    Guardian Unlimited - Sep 06 9:56 AM
    Israel will lift its sea and air blockade of Lebanon tomorrow evening, the Israeli prime minister said today.

  • Israel to lift Lebanon blockade today Open this result in new window
    Dawn - 1 hour, 8 minutes ago
    BEIRUT, Sept 6: Israel said on Wednesday it would lift an eight-week-old air and sea blockade against Lebanon on Thursday, handing over control to international forces.

  • Israel to lift Lebanon blockade Open this result in new window
    Guardian Unlimited - Sep 06 10:02 AM
    Olmert says Israel will lift its sea and air embargo tomorrow evening.

  • Israel to lift sea blockade Thursday Open this result in new window
    Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 06 10:10 AM
    _ Israel said Wednesday it will lift its sea and air blockade of Lebanon on Thursday evening, the Israeli government said.

  • Israel refuses to commit to a timetable to end blockade of Lebanon Open this result in new window
    Boston Herald - Sep 06 8:44 AM
    JERUSALEM - Israel on Wednesday refused to say when it will lift its blockade on Lebanon, despite U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan's statement that he hopes it will end within two days. Israel...

  • Lebanon blockade to end Thursday evening, Israel says Open this result in new window
    CBC - Sep 06 10:15 AM
    Israel says it will lift its blockade of Lebanon on Thursday evening, the Associated Press reported on Wednesday.

  • Israel downs Andorra 4-1 Open this result in new window
    Haaretz Daily - Sep 06 4:30 PM
    NIJMEGEN, Netherlands ? Israel strolled to a 4-1 "home" win over Group E underdogs Andorra in their Euro 2008 qualifying tie played on Dutch soil last night.

  • Israel to lift Lebanon blockade at 1500 GMT Thursday Open this result in new window
    Channel NewsAsia - Sep 06 11:55 AM
    JERUSALEM - Israel will lift the air and sea blockade imposed on Lebanon at 1500 GMT Thursday after receiving international assurances over an arms embargo on Hezbollah, the prime minister's office said.

  • Israel stroll to 4-1 win over Andorra Open this result in new window
    Reuters.co.uk - Sep 06 12:22 PM
    NIJMEGEN, Netherlands, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Israel strolled to a 4-1 'home' win over Group E underdogs Andorra in their Euro 2008 qualifying tie played on Dutch soil on Wednesday.

  • Israel to lift Lebanon blockade Open this result in new window
    Baltimore Sun - Sep 06 9:11 AM
    International forces to replace Israelis at posts for airports, seaports Israel will lift its sea and air blockade of Lebanon on Thursday evening, the Israeli government said.

  • Annan Hopes Israel Will Lift Blockade Within 48 Hours Open this result in new window
    Voice of America - Sep 06 8:18 AM
    U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan says he is hopeful that Israel will lift its blockade of Lebanon within two days. Speaking after talks with Turkish officials Wednesday, Mr. Annan said he is working with the participants, meaning Israel, Lebanon and the expanded international peacekeeping force.

  • Perfect Portugal hands Israel its second consecutive defeat Open this result in new window
    Haaretz Daily - Sep 06 4:31 PM
    Israel crashed to a second straight defeat yesterday in its EuroBasket 2007 qualification campaign, succumbing to Portugal 61-67 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Zvi Sherf's charges now need to win their next three games to have any chance at all of going through to the finals next year.

  • Israel to lift Lebanon blockade on Thursday -Olmert Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News - Sep 06 8:46 AM
    JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel will lift its air and sea blockade of Lebanon at 1500 GMT on Thursday, handing over control to international forces, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's office said.

  • Israel to lift 8-week old blockade today Open this result in new window
    The Daily Star Lebannon - Sep 06 12:55 PM
    Israel said Wednesday it would lift an eight-week-old air and sea blockade of Lebanon at 1500 GMT Thursday, handing over control to international forces. Lebanese Information Minister Ghazi Aridi confirmed the move, saying "Lebanon's steadfast position" and "pressures" brought to bear on Israel had tipped the decision.

  • Israel forces leave 5 Lebanese villages Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 05 11:55 AM
    Israeli forces left five villages in southern Lebanon and were replaced Tuesday by Lebanese troops, and U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan said he expected progress within 48 hours on efforts to have Israel lift its blockade under a behind-the-scenes deal negotiated in recent days.

  • Israel beats Andorra 4-1 in Euro 2008 soccer qualifier Open this result in new window
    Slam! Sports - Sep 06 3:32 PM
    NIJMEGEN, Netherlands (AP) - Israel won its second straight European Championship qualifying match, beating Andorra 4-1 Wednesday. Israel captain Yossi Benayoun, Amit Ben Shushan, Shimon Gershon and Tamuz Temile scored a goal each for Israel. Juli Fernandez added a late consolation goal for Andorra.

  • Israel to lift blockade of Lebanese air, sea ports Open this result in new window
    Hindustan Times - Sep 06 12:40 PM
    Israel will lift its sea and air blockade of Lebanon on Thursday evening, the Israeli government announced on Wednesday, following international pressure to stop the embargo because a ceasefire is in effect, ending a bloody, destructive month-long conflict.

  • Israel blockade set to end in Lebanon Open this result in new window
    UPI - Sep 06 12:29 PM
    JERUSALEM, Sept. 6 (UPI) -- Israel announced it will lift the aerial and naval blockade on Lebanon as the U.N. multinational force takes over security in the country.

  • Israel lifted blockade after Lebanon stood firm: Beirut Open this result in new window
    TurkishPress.com - Sep 06 12:50 PM
    BEIRUT - Israel agreed to lift its blockade on Lebanon after Beirut refused to negotiate over terms laid down by the Jewish state, Lebanese Information Minister Ghazi Aridi said Wednesday.

  • Lift blockade or we'll break it, Lebanon tells Israel Open this result in new window
    CBC - Sep 06 8:15 AM
    Lebanon will attempt to break Israel's blockade of its land, sea and air routes if Israeli forces do not allow them to reopen within 48 hours, Lebanon's foreign minister was quoted as saying on Wednesday.

  • Israel set to lift blockade on Lebanon Open this result in new window
    Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Sep 06 12:30 PM
    Israel has announced it will lift its sea and air blockade of Lebanon early tomorrow morning. It has been given assurances that United Nations peacekeepers will enforce an arms blockade to Hezbollah guerrillas.

  • Israel pounds Gaza with fresh air strikes Open this result in new window
    The Daily Star Lebannon - Sep 06 12:46 PM
    A Palestinian teenager and five militants from the governing movement Hamas were killed as Israel pounded the Gaza Strip with fresh air strikes and launched a new ground operation Wednesday. On the domestic front, staff from the Palestinian prime minister's office went on strike Wednesday, joining a widespread work stoppage by civil servants demanding overdue salaries from the government.

  • Israel to lift Lebanon blockade at 1500 GMT Thursday Open this result in new window
    New Straits Times - Sep 06 10:09 AM
    Israel will lift its blockade of Lebanon on Thursday at 1500 GMT, a senior official told AFP. On Tuesday, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan said he was hopeful the blockade would be lifted within 48 hours.

  • Israel To Lift Lebanon Blockade Open this result in new window
    Free Internet Press - Sep 06 2:59 PM
    Israel announced today that it would end the air and sea blockade it has imposed on Lebanon since July 12, saying it received assurances that Lebanese and international forces would block arms from being smuggled to Hezbollah. The blockade will end on Thursday at 6 p.m. local time, said Mark Regev, a spokesman for the Foreign Ministry. We always said that we would be willing to lift the

  • Israel to lift blockade of Lebanese air, sea ports Open this result in new window
    Seattle Times - Sep 06 10:18 AM
    Israel said it will lift its sea and air blockade of Lebanon on Thursday as it faced widespread international pressure more than three weeks after a cease-fire took effect.

  • Adams urges Israel to negotiate peace Open this result in new window
    Gulf Daily News - Sep 06 5:39 PM
    RAMALLAH: Defying Israeli objections, Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams met a Hamas legislator in the West Bank yesterday and advised Israel and the Palestinians to solve their problems using the Northern Ireland formula - through negotiations.

  • Israel to lift Lebanon blockade tomorrow Open this result in new window
    RTÉ News - Sep 06 9:11 AM
    Israel has said it will lift its air and sea blockade of Lebanon tomorrow, handing over control to international forces.

  • Israel to lift Lebanon blockade Thursday Open this result in new window
    INQ7.net - Sep 06 9:09 AM
    JERUSALEM -- Israel will lift a blockade imposed on Lebanon at 1500 GMT Thursday, a senior official told Agence France-Presse on Wednesday on condition of anonymity.

  • Israel to lift blockade of Lebanon Open this result in new window
    KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul - Sep 06 10:31 AM
    Israel said it will lift its sea and air blockade of Lebanon on Thursday evening, more than three weeks after a U.N.-brokered cease-fire

  • Israel to lift blockade Open this result in new window
    News 24 South Africa - Sep 06 2:31 PM
    Israel will lift its sea and air blockade of Lebanon on Thursday evening, the Israeli government has announced.

  • Annan sees end of Israel blockade of Lebanon in 48 hours Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 05 10:03 AM
    Israel should lift its blockade of Lebanon within 48 hours, UN chief Kofi Annan has said as he wrapped up a tour aimed at shoring up a fragile truce in Lebanon and rekindling regional peace efforts.

  • Israel to lift blockade of Lebanese air and sea ports Thursday Open this result in new window
    Outlook India - Sep 06 10:42 AM
    JERUSALEM, Sept 6, Israel will lift its sea and air blockade of Lebanon tomorrow evening, the Israeli government announced today, following international pressure to stop the embargo because a cease-fire is in effect, ending a bloody, destructive month-long conflict.

  • Euro 08: Israel beats Andorra 4-1 Open this result in new window
    TSN - Sep 06 3:43 PM
    Israel captain Yossi Benayoun, Amit Ben Shushan, Shimon Gershon and Tamuz Temile scored a goal each for Israel. Juli Fernandez added a late consolation goal for Andorra.

  • Israel Lifting Sea Blockade of Lebanon Open this result in new window
    WJLA-TV Washington D.C. - Sep 06 9:49 AM
    JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel will lift its sea and air blockade of Lebanon on Thursday evening, the Israeli government said.

  • Israel Given Proof Missing Soldier's Alive Open this result in new window
    Fox 6 News San Diego - Sep 06 9:52 AM
    Egypt has supplied Israel with proof that an Israeli soldier abducted by Hamas in June is alive ...