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G8 Mideast statement targets Iran, Syria: US 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 16 3:06 PM
The United States said that a Group of Eight statement on the Middle East crisis implicitly targets Syria and Iran as backers of extremists who attack Israel, even though it does not name them.Syria vows to respond directly to any Israel strike AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 16 9:14 AM
Syria has warned it would respond directly and by all means necessary to any Israeli attack on its territory, in its first official reaction to Israel's offensive on neighboring Lebanon.Iran warns Israel of 'unimaginable losses' if Syria hit AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 16 2:51 AM
Iran warned its arch-enemy Israel of "unimaginable losses" if it attacks Syria and vowed that it was standing by the Syrian people.Gov't tells Iran, Syria to calm Middle East crisis AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 16 2:25 AM
Iran and Syria must demonstrate that they are trying to ease the escalating crisis in the Middle East, Prime Minister Tony Blair's spokesman has said at the G8 summit here.UAE, SYRIA AIM TO BOOST TRADE TIES Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - 57 minutes ago
Regulations / Law The UAE-Syria Technical Committee is working on eliminating all trade obstacles to boost economic relations between the two countries. Different topics were agreed upon including the flow of goods and certified addresses approved by the Economic Social Council at a meeting which took place in Dubai.UAE, Syria Aim To Boost Trade Ties Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - 57 minutes ago
The UAE-Syria Technical Committee is working on eliminating all trade obstacles to boost economic relations between the two countries. Different topics were agreed upon including the flow of goods and certified addresses approved by the Economic Social Council at a meeting which took place in Dubai.Blair Joins Bush in Blaming Iran, Syria Over Violence (Update3) Bloomberg.com - Jul 16 5:35 AM
July 16 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair joined President George W. Bush in blaming Iran and Syria for the escalation in violence in the Middle East, raising pressure on the two nations as missiles fired from Lebanon killed eight people in Israel.SYRIA AND IRAN BLAMED FOR CRISIS IN LEBANON Daily Record - 8 minutes ago
PRIME Minister Tony Blair has pointed the finger at Iran and Syria over the latest Middle East crisis. He said the two countries were determined to see democracy fail in the region.US Accuses Iran, Syria of Complicity in Mideast Violence Voice of America - Jul 16 12:35 PM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says Iran and Syria are fomenting conflict in the Middle East by supporting Hezbollah and other militant groups.Syria sends humanitarian aid to Lebanon People's Daily - Jul 16 5:55 PM
Syria on Sunday sent humanitarian relief to neighboring Lebanon which has been under an Israeli air, sea and land blockade for five days, the official SANA news agency reported.Syria warns to respond directly to any Israel attack People's Daily - Jul 16 4:55 PM
Syria vowed on Sunday that it would respond directly and harshly if it is attacked by Israel, the official SANA news agency reported.Don't attack Syria, Iran warns Israel The Age - Jul 16 12:23 PM
Iran has warned Israel of 'unimaginable losses' if the Israelis attack Syria, adding that the Islamic republic is 'standing by the Syrian people'. -Syria vows harsh response The Australian - Jul 16 12:00 PM
SYRIA vowed today a "harsh and direct" response if attacked by Israel, showing no sign of bowing to US pressure to abandon support for Hezbollah.Israel points Syria as assistant in Haifa attack People's Daily - Jul 16 4:57 PM
Israeli Transportation Minister and former Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz declared on Sunday that the missile which struck the northern Israeli city of Haifa was made in Syria.Lugar: Iran, Syria could prod Israel-Hezbollah conflict WISH-TV Indianapolis - Jul 16 2:26 PM
INDIANAPOLIS Senator Richard Lugar of Indiana says the violence between Israel and Hezbollah could take a "worrisome" turn if Iran and Syria become actively engaged in...Syria, Iran 'not in Israel's sights' The Australian - Jul 16 11:29 AM
ISRAEL has no plans "at this present moment" to attack Iran and Syria, the country's chief spokesman told US television today, although he charged both countries with playing a key role in recent kidnappings of its soldiers.G8 statement 'targets Iran, Syria' The Australian - Jul 16 12:30 PM
THE US said today a Group of Eight statement on the Middle East crisis implicitly targets Syria and Iran as backers of extremists who attack Israel, even though it does not name them.Lugar: Iran, Syria Could Prod Israel-Hezbollah Conflict WAVE 3 Louisville - Jul 16 1:44 PM
Sen. Richard Lugar said Sunday the violence between Israel and Hezbollah could take a "worrisome" turn if Iran and Syria become actively engaged in the conflict.Blair Joins Bush in Blaming Iran, Syria for Mideast Conflict Bloomberg.com - Jul 15 11:50 PM
July 16 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair joined President George W. Bush in blaming Iran and Syria for violence in the Middle East, raising pressure on the two nations during a fifth day of Israeli attacks in Lebanon.Syria vows harsh response The Advertiser - Jul 16 12:02 PM
SYRIA vowed today a "harsh and direct" response if attacked by Israel, showing no sign of bowing to US pressure to abandon support for Hezbollah. "Any aggression against Syria will have a firm and direct response not limited in time or means," Information Minister Mohsen Bilal said in a statement.Syria vows to respond directly to any Israel strike Channel NewsAsia - Jul 16 8:02 AM
DAMASCUS : Syria has warned it would respond directly and by all means necessary to any Israeli attack on its territory, in its first official reaction to Israel's offensive on neighbouring Lebanon.Syria vows to retaliate Gulf Daily News - Jul 16 3:52 PM
DAMASCUS: Syria yesterday warned it would respond directly and by all means necessary to any Israeli attack on its territory, in its first official reaction to Israel's offensive on neighbouring Lebanon.Bush calls on Syria to control Hezbollah The Plain Dealer - Jul 16 4:16 AM
Strelna, Russia- President Bush on Saturday abandoned his earlier calls for Israeli restraint in its escalating conflict with Hezbollah, instead calling on Syria to rein in the militant Shiite Muslim group.Bush asks Syria to stop Hizbollah attacks Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 15 7:41 AM
President Bush demanded on Saturday that Syria rein in Hizbollah attacks on Israel but Russia's Vladimir Putin said Israel's military response should be "balanced."Bush: Syria should press Hezbollah CNN.com - Jul 15 6:39 AM
President Bush called on Syria Saturday to exert its influence on Hezbollah militants so they will "lay down their arms."Israel has no present plans to attack Syria, Iran: spokesman Khaleej Times - Jul 16 8:48 AM
WASHINGTON - Israel has no plans at this present moment to attack Iran and Syria, the country s chief spokesman told US television on Sunday, although he charged both countries with playing a key role in recent kidnappings of its soldiers.Syria not attacked by Israel: Syrian official Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 15 6:54 AM
Syria was not targeted in any attack by Israel on Saturday, a Syrian information official said.Syria vows harsh response if Israel attacks Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 16 2:33 AM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria vowed on Sunday a "harsh and direct" response if it is attacked by Israel. "Any aggression against Syria will have a firm and direct response not limited in time or means," Information Minister Mohsen Bilal said in a statement.SYRIA: Damascus blasts Israeli aggression against Lebanon IRIN - Jul 16 6:13 AM
DAMASCUS, 16 Jul 2006 (IRIN) - The government has facilitated the entry into Syria of thousands of Arab and foreign tourists who, for the last four days, have been fleeing Israeli aggression in Lebanon.No Israeli attack on Syria: Syrian official Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 15 7:02 AM
Syria was not the target of any attack by Israel on Saturday, a Syrian information official said.Hundreds evacuate from Lebanon, Syria AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 16 4:37 PM
Hundreds of exhausted evacuees flew into Cyprus Sunday as Western countries moved their citizens from the Middle East amid continued Israeli bombardment of Lebanon.Syria vows to respond directly to any Israel strike Khaleej Times - Jul 16 6:02 AM
DAMASCUS - Syria warned on Sunday it would respond directly and by all means necessary to any Israeli attack on its territory, in its first official reaction to Israel s offensive on neighbouring Lebanon.Syria vows to respond directly to Israel strike ABS-CBNNEWS.com - Jul 16 3:41 AM
DAMASCUS - Syria on Sunday warned it would respond directly and by all means necessary to any Israeli attack on its territory, in its first official reaction to Israel's offensive on neighboring Lebanon.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-07-16 17:40 GMT: Israel minister says Syria supplied rockets for Hezbollah attack on Haifa Interactive Investor - Jul 16 10:01 AM
HAIFA, Israel (AFX) - An Israeli cabinet minister on Sunday accused Syria of arming Hezbollah with the rockets that exploded around the port of Haifa, in which eight people were killed at a railway depot.Israeli raid hits Lebanon-Syria border Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 15 6:23 AM
Israeli warplanes fired four rockets at a border crossing point between Lebanon and Syria on Saturday, witnesses said.Blair attacks Iran and Syria over Middle East violence Daily Mail - Jul 16 7:01 AM
Prime Minister Tony Blair blamed Iran and Syria today for the latest flare-up in the Middle East. Mr Blair insisted they and fellow leaders would "work very hard to find a common and unified position" on the crisis in their talks at the G8 summit Syria vows to respond directly to any Israel strike Middle East Online - Jul 16 4:22 AM
Bilal: any Israeli attack against Syria will provoke unlimited, direct, firm response using all means necessary.Bush wants Syria to step in Sun-Sentinel - Jul 16 12:12 AM
STRELNA, Russia · President Bush on Saturday abandoned his earlier calls for Israeli restraint in its escalating conflict with Hezbollah, instead calling on Syria to rein in the militant Shiite Muslim group.Iran and Syria to blame, says Blair PA via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Jul 15 11:57 PM
Prime Minister Tony Blair has blamed Iran and Syria for the latest flare-up in the Middle East.Bush calls on Syria get Hizbollah to stop attacks Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 15 2:27 AM
President Bush called on Syria on Saturday to exert its influence to persuade Hizbollah to stop attacks against Israel.Iran warns Israel of 'unimaginable losses' if Syria attacked Channel NewsAsia - Jul 16 1:02 AM
TEHRAN : Iran warned its arch-enemy Israel Sunday of "unimaginable losses" if it attacks Syria adding that the Islamic republic was "standing by the Syrian people".Bush, Blair blame Syria, Iran iafrica.com - Jul 15 11:40 PM
US President George W. Bush said here on Sunday that Israel had "every right to defend itself" against attack from militants backed by Iran and Syria but must be "mindful of the consequences."Syria Releases a Stern Warning to Israel Israel National News - Jul 16 4:27 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Syria on Sunday warned Israel that if she attacks, the response will be serious and unrestrained, sending a message to Jerusalem to refrain from expanding the current counter-terror offensive in Lebanon.Bush Blames Hezbollah, Syria for Mideast Violence Fox News - Jul 15 6:49 AM
President Bush on Saturday blamed the Islamic militant group Hezbollah and a compliant Syria for the escalating violence in the Middle East, taking a sharper stance than Russian President Vladimir Putin.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-07-16 06:41 GMT: Blair accuses Iran, Syria of causing Middle East crisis Interactive Investor - Jul 15 11:00 PM
SAINT PETERSBURGLONDON (AFX) - British Prime Minister Tony Blair for the first time accused Iran and Syria of causing the latest crisis in the Middle East.Israel may strike specific targets in Syria: official People's Daily - Jul 15 7:25 PM
A Syrian official has warned that Israel might strike specific targets and places in Syria just like what is happening now in Gaza and Lebanon, the independent Syria- News website reported on Saturday.Bush points finger at Hezbollah, Syria Market Watch - Jul 15 5:02 AM
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) - U.S. President George W. Bush on Saturday called on Hezbollah to lay down its arms and pointed his finger at Syria as Israeli war planes continued their assault on the militant group's strongholds in Lebanon. Hundreds Evacuate From Lebanon, Syria San Francisco Chronicle - Jul 16 5:44 PM
Hundreds of exhausted evacuees flew into Cyprus Sunday as Western countries moved their citizens from the Middle East amid continued Israeli bombardment of Lebanon. The Mediterranean island a short flight from the Syrian and Lebanese coasts has become... Iran carrying out 16 major projects in Syria: Minister ArabicNews.com - Jul 15 4:38 PM
Iran's Minister of Industries and Mines Ali-Reza Tahmasbi today said that Iranian experts were currently carrying out 16 major industrial and mining projects in Syria with a total value of one billion dollars.Israel answers attack with lethal blows AP via Yahoo! News - 46 minutes ago
Hezbollah and Israel traded fierce barrages for a sixth day Monday, as the latest eruption of warfare in the Middle East showed no sign of easing. Rockets struck deep inside Israel, killing eight people in Haifa and bringing waves of retaliatory airstrikes from Lebanon's north to south and in the eastern Bekaa Valley near Syria.Syria right behind Hizbollah Stuff - Jul 15 2:26 PM
DAMASCUS: Syria will support Hizbollah and Lebanon against Israel's attacks on the country, the ruling Baath Party said today, defying the Jewish state and its chief ally Washington.Syria, Iran seen as behind kidnappings AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 14 12:28 PM
The fighting between Israeli forces and Islamic militants in Lebanon hasn't touched Iran or Syria yet, but many analysts think those countries were the hidden hand behind Hezbollah's capture of two Israeli soldiers.Bush blames Hezbollah, Syria for Mideast violence in news conference with Putin San Diego Union-Tribune - Jul 15 8:39 AM
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, 6:14 a.m. July 15 (AP): President Bush on Saturday blamed the Islamic militant group Hezbollah and a compliant Syria for the escalating violence in the Middle East, taking a sharper stance than Russian President Vladimir Putin.Under-fire Syria 'ready for anything' AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 14 11:18 AM
Syria is bracing itself for "any eventuality" as the regime nervously eyes a relentless Israeli operation over the border in Lebanon and faces up to increasingly hostile US rhetoric.Syria, Iran linked to soldiers' abduction AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 14 11:01 AM
Iran's warning against any Israeli retaliation on Syria, and its taunts that Israel can't hurt Iran, highlight what many see as the real hand behind Hezbollah's capture of two Israeli soldiers.Report claims Syria may face offensive UPI - Jul 15 12:08 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria, July 15 (UPI) -- Israel has given Syria 72 hours to release two captured soldiers or face a possible offensive, Al-Hayat, the London-based Arabic newspaper, reported.Ahmadinejad: We Will Retaliate if Syria Attacked Zaman Online - Jul 15 2:16 PM
Iran President Mahmud Ahmadinejad said that an Israel attack against Syria would be considered an attack on the whole Islamic world and would be met with strong retaliation.Syria was not attacked by Israel Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 15 6:52 AM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria was not targeted in any attack by Israel on Saturday, a Syrian information official said. "No Syrian installation, military or civilian, has been targeted in any part of the country," the official told Reuters. Israeli Bombs Fall Near Syria as Ripples Grow Common Dreams News Center - Jul 15 10:23 AM
Israeli Bombs Fall Near Syria as Ripples GrowBush places blame on Hezbollah, Syria Albuquerque Tribune - Jul 15 11:17 AM
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - President Bush today blamed the Islamic militant group Hezbollah and a compliant Syria for the escalating violence in the Middle East, taking a sharper stance than Russian President Vladimir Putin.UN Security Council debates Lebanon crisis; US blames Iran, Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 14 10:11 AM
Lebanon has urged the UN Security Council to help end ongoing Israeli airstrikes on its territory, but received short shrift from the United States, which blamed the crisis on Iran and Syria.Eight militants die in Syria clash Tiscali - Jul 15 1:13 PM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Eight Muslim militants were killed in a clash between Syrian security forces and an Islamist group in a farm in central Syria on Thursday, the state news agency SANA reported.Israel steps up raids after Haifa attack AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 16 4:20 PM
Hezbollah and Israel traded rocket and missile barrages without letup for a fifth day Sunday, as the war that has suddenly flared in the Middle East showed no sign of easing. Hezbollah rockets struck deep inside Israel, killing eight people in the northern city of Haifa, and Israel answered with even more lethal blows across Lebanon and into the Bekaa Valley near Syria.Syria not attacked by Israel: Syrian official RedNova - Jul 15 9:06 AM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria was not targeted inIsrael raids no-man's land on Lebanon-Syria border ABS-CBNNEWS.com - Jul 15 7:56 AM
MASNAA, Lebanon - Israeli warplanes on Saturday for the first time struck the no-man's land between Lebanon and Syria at the Lebanese main crossing point of Masnaa, police said.Syria must stop Hezbollah from attacking Israel: Bush Yahoo! India News - Jul 15 7:03 AM
St. Petersburg, July 15 (DPA) US President George W. Bush Saturday warned Syria to stop the Hezbollah militant group from launching rocket attacks on Israel from southern Lebanon.Spirits Are High in Syria s Capital as Leaders Openly Show Support for Hezbollah New York Times - Jul 15 4:58 PM
The mood in Damascus was defiant, even gleeful, on Saturday as Hezbollah continued its rocket attacks on northern Israel.No Israeli attack on Syria: Syrian official RedNova - Jul 15 9:07 AM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria was not the targetIsraeli raid hits Lebanon-Syria border RedNova - Jul 15 9:06 AM
MASNAA, Lebanon (Reuters) - Israeli warplanes fired four rockets at a border crossing point between Lebanon and Syria on Saturday, witnesses said. No further details were immediately available.Hundreds evacuate from Lebanon, Syria Syracuse.com - Jul 16 5:05 PM
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) Hundreds of exhausted evacuees flew into Cyprus Sunday as Western countries moved their citizens from the Middle East amid continued Israeli bombardment of Lebanon.At least 100 killed: Syria vows to respond directly-Foreign residents ordered to leave Beirut News From Bangladesh - 1 hour, 55 minutes ago
Israeli intensified its relentless bombardment of Lebanon, now in its fifth day, killing 38 civilians on Saturday and striking targets close to the centre of Beirut as fears mounted the conflict could spiral into regional war.Syria, Iran may be keys in captures The Charlotte Observer - Jul 15 12:14 AM
Iran's warning against any Israeli retaliation on Syria -- and its taunts that Israel can't hurt Iran -- highlight what many see as the real hand behind Hezbollah's capture of two Israeli soldiers.Syria and Iran told to rein in Hizbollah India Daily - Jul 15 8:22 AM
Syria and Iran came under growing pressure on Friday to restrain the Lebanese Hizbollah and Palestinian Hamas groups as Israel intensified its military offensive against Lebanon.Syria says fully backs Hizbollah against Israel Boston Globe - Jul 14 7:03 PM
Syria will support Hizbollah and Lebanon against Israel's attacks on the country, the ruling Baath Party said on Friday, defying the Jewish state and its chief ally Washington.Syria welcomes presence of Iranian investors: minister Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 15 4:37 AM
Syria - Iran - Investment Syrian Minister of Industry Fuad Isa Juni here on Saturday said Damascus welcomes the active participation of Iranian investors and businessmen in Syria.Bush, at G8 summit, says Israel has 'every right' to defend itself AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 16 9:08 AM
US President George W. Bush laid the blame for an upsurge in Middle East violence squarely on militants backed by Iran and Syria, saying Israel had every right to defend itself but should be "mindful of the consequences."Israel: Syria not a target News 24 South Africa - Jul 15 10:36 AM
Syria is not a target in the Israeli offensive launched four days ago against Lebanon, a top Israeli general says.Iran carrying out 16 major projects in Syria: Minister Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 15 4:52 AM
Iran - Syria - Committee Minister of Industries and Mines Ali-Reza Tahmasbi said here Saturday that Iranian experts were currently carrying out 16 major industrial and mining projects in Syria with a total value of dlrs one billion.Bush backs Israel as G8 leaders struggle for Mideast response AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 16 9:45 AM
World leaders have labored to forge a united response to the raging Middle East crisis as US President George W. Bush defended Israel and blamed militants backed by Iran and Syria.Bush Calls On Syria to Rein In Militants Los Angeles Times - Jul 16 12:08 AM
The White House says that Hezbollah is the root of the problem and that Damascus, one of the group's benefactors, is 'very much involved.'Turkey concerns over possible Syria's action Turks.US - Jul 15 7:19 AM
Developments in the Middle East over the past few days are beginning to cause serious concern in Ankara, with worry focused on the possibility that Syria could be prompted to enter the fray.Israeli aircraft bombed the highway between Beirut, Lebanon, and Damascus, Syria, again India Daily - Jul 15 7:08 AM
Israeli aircraft bombed the highway between Beirut, Lebanon, and Damascus, Syria, again July 15, killing at least three civilians, Lebanese security officials said. The Israeli aircraft fired four missiles at a bridge near the Masnaa crossing point on the border with Syria in the Bekaa Valley.Iran heaps praise on Hezbollah fight against 'tumour' Israel AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 16 6:47 AM
Iran has rallied behind allies Hezbollah and Syria, praising the Lebanese Shiite militant movement's battle against "infected tumour" Israel and warning the Jewish state against widening the conflict.UAE, Syria boost economic ties AME Info - Jul 15 4:29 AM
UAE and Syrian trade officials came together yesterday in the first meeting of the UAE-Syria Joint Technical Committee, which was formed last month, reported the Khaleej Times. Both sides agreed to boost economic ties and smooth out obstacles hampering bilateral trade.Syrian official says no Israeli attack on Syria Tiscali - Jul 15 7:13 AM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria was not the target of any attack by Israel on Saturday, a Syrian information official said. "No Syrian installation, military or civilian, has been targeted in any part of the country," the official told Reuters.Bush calls on Syria get Hezbollah to stop attacks Khaleej Times - Jul 15 3:58 AM
ST PETERSBURG, Russia US President George W. Bush called on Syria on Saturday to exert its influence to persuade Hezbollah to stop attacks against Israel.Israel raids Syria-Lebanon border, claims Iranian troops involved in fighting Al Bawaba - Jul 15 7:01 AM
Israeli warplanes launched four missiles at a border crossing point between Lebanon and Syria on Saturday, witnesses said. A Syrian army position is located in the area.Israeli raid hits Lebanon-Syria border Tiscali - Jul 15 6:28 AM
MASNAA, Lebanon (Reuters) - Israeli warplanes fired four rockets at a border crossing point between Lebanon and Syria on Saturday, witnesses said. No further details were immediately available. A Syrian army position is located in the area.Palestinian refugees in Syria take to the streets Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 15 2:46 AM
Syria - Lebanon - Israel Palestinians residing in Al-Yarmouk refugee camp in Syria staged a demonstration in support of Hezbollah Secretary-General Seyed Hassan Nasrullah amid continuing attacks of the Israeli regime on targets in northern and southern Lebanon.Will Syria be drawn in? Little Speck - Jul 15 3:16 AM
Escalating war Will Syria be drawn in? It could engulf Damascus, backers of Hezbollah, and possibly Iran, a prospect that scares oil market. media Jul 15, 2006Bush defends Israel as leaders struggle for Mideast response AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 16 6:16 AM
Key world leaders struggled to draft a response to the raging Middle East crisis as US President George W. Bush defended Israel and blamed militants backed by Iran and Syria.Syria must stop Hezbollah from attacking Israel: Bush New Kerala - Jul 15 6:38 AM
St. Petersburg: US President George W. Bush Saturday warned Syria to stop the Hezbollah militant group from launching rocket attacks on Israel from southern Lebanon.US blames Iran, Syria Gulf Times - Jul 15 3:01 AM
UNITED NATIONS: Lebanon urged the UN Security Council yesterday to help end ongoing Israeli air strikes on its territory, but received short shrift from the US, which blamed the crisis on Iran and Syria.Israeli Bombs Fall Near Syria as Ripples Grow New York Times - Jul 15 9:46 AM
Israel hit Beirut and other targets with wide-ranging airstrikes today while Hezbollah forces continued their rocket barrage into northern Israel.US presses G8 to blame militants for Mideast crisis AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 16 4:03 AM
US President George W. Bush blamed militants backed by Iran and Syria for the Middle East bloodletting, as key world leaders held crisis talks on Israel's devastating military assaults in Lebanon and Gaza.Israel Hits Hezbollah's Beirut Offices, Road to Syria (Update9) Bloomberg.com - Jul 14 10:06 AM
July 14 (Bloomberg) -- Israel pounded Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut and a highway linking the Lebanese capital to Syria after the terrorist group fired rockets at Israel, as the three- day-old conflict escalated.Syria will back Hezbollah: Baath Party News Interactive - Jul 14 8:33 PM
SYRIA will support Hezbollah and Lebanon against Israel's attacks on the country, the ruling Baath Party says, defying the Jewish state and its chief ally WashingtonItaly discusses Hizbollah with Syria Sydney Morning Herald - Jul 14 5:25 PM
Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi talked with President Bashar al-Assad over the phone to discuss Israel's attack on Lebanon and Syria's ally Hizbollah, the state news agency SANA said.Syria 'ready for anything' News Interactive - Jul 14 6:33 PM
SYRIA is bracing itself for "any eventuality" as the regime nervously eyes a relentless Israeli operation over the border in Lebanon and faces up to increasingly hostile US rhetoric.Syria says fully backs Hizbollah against Israel Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 14 4:55 PM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria will support its allies Hizbollah and Lebanon against Israel's attacks on the country, the ruling Baath Party said on Friday.