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Lebanese leaders hit back at Syria over war 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 17 10:34 AM
Anti-Syrian Lebanese leaders accused Syria on Thursday of trying to exploit the war between Hizbollah and Israel for its own gain after Damascus partly blamed them for the conflict.Lebanese official criticizes Syria's Assad AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 17 3:17 AM
The head of Lebanon's largest parliamentary block blasted both Israel and Syria in a fiery nationalistic speech Thursday to hundreds of supporters.Hariri in bitter attack on Syria BBC News - Aug 17 9:04 AM
Leading Lebanese political Saad Hariri strongly criticises the president of neighbouring Syria, Bashar al-Assad.Iran, Syria to go all-out in industrial cooperation IranMania.com - Aug 17 2:16 PM
LONDON, August 18 (IranMania) - Iran and Syria are going to expand their mutual ties by furthering cooperation in industry, energy, telecommunications, civil development and R&D sectors, a report citing the MOU (memorandum of understanding) signed between Iran s Parsian Company and the Syrian side said, MNA reported.German FM urges Syria to change tack during Saudi visit AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 16 7:42 AM
Germany's foreign minister has urged Syria to play a constructive role in the Middle East, after calling off a trip to Damascus over a fiery speech by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.Syria warns Israel over occupation of Golan AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 16 4:55 AM
Syria has warned Israel that the occupation of the Golan Heights "cannot last forever" and said Syrians would emulate Hezbollah to recover their land.Hariri slams Israel and Syria calls Lebanese to rally behind Prime Minister Al Bawaba - Aug 17 5:01 AM
Parliament's majority leader Saad Hariri blasted both Syria and Israel in a fiery speech Thursday to hundreds of supporters in Qoreitem. "The history of Israel is a black history, a hateful one, of destruction," said Hariri, in a speech hailing the Lebanese army for moving into south Lebanon.Syria to form its own Hezbollah WorldNetDaily - Aug 16 10:14 PM
JERUSALEM On the heels of what it views as a Hezbollah victory against the Jewish state, Syria is forming its own Hezbollah-like guerilla organization to fight Israel in hopes of "liberating" the Golan Heights, an official from Syrian President Bashar Assad's Ba'ath party told WorldNetDaily yesterday.Saudis and Bush pile pressure on Syria Tiscali - Aug 17 1:14 AM
RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has added a key Arab voice to mounting demands that Syria withdraw its troops swiftly from Lebanon, with Washington raising the threat of punishment if it didn t.Lebanese Voices Warn Syria Pushing Hizbullah Takeover Israel National News - Aug 17 4:57 AM
(IsraelNN.com) The son of murdered Prime Minister Rafik Hariri accused Syria on Thursday of using local and foreign battles in which Arab children were killed to incite Lebanese citizens to a possible civil war.Syria warns of fight for Golan Gulf Times - Aug 17 1:31 AM
DAMASCUS: Syria warned Israel yesterday that the occupation of the Golan Heights "cannot last forever" and said Syrians would emulate Hezbollah to recover their land.Officials: U.S. blocked missiles to Hezbollah USA Today - 1 hour, 15 minutes ago
The United States blocked an Iranian cargo plane's flight to Syria last month after intelligence analysts concluded it was carrying sophisticated missiles and launchers to resupply Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, two U.S. intelligence officials say.Syria, Iran leaders praise Hezbollah AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 15 1:29 PM
The leaders of Iran and Syria crowed Tuesday that Hezbollah defeated Israel, with the Iranian president telling a cheering crowd that "God's promises have come true" and the Syrian chief saying U.S. plans for reshaping the Middle East have been ruined.Assad: Recent war confirms correctness of Syria's approach to Lebanon's resistance ArabicNews.com - Aug 16 2:20 PM
Syrias President Bashar al-Assad yesterday said that the recent war proved that Syria's approach to the Lebanese resistance was correct and disproved the approach of other Arab countries to the issue as wrong.Iran and Syria see Hezbollah victory Boston Globe - Aug 16 1:14 AM
TEHRAN -- The leaders of Iran and Syria asserted yesterday that their ally Hezbollah defeated Israel, with the Iranian president telling a cheering crowd that ``God's promises have come true" and the Syrian chief saying US plans for reshaping the Middle East have been ruined.Iran and Syria boast of ruining U.S. plans to reshape Middle East The Philadelphia Inquirer - Aug 16 12:08 AM
The leaders of Iran and Syria crowed yesterday that Hezbollah had defeated Israel, with the Iranian president telling a cheering crowd that "God's promises have come true" and his Syrian counterpart saying that U.S. plans for reshaping the Middle East had been ruined.Iran, Syria praise Hezbollah, mock U.S. AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 15 9:35 AM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Tuesday that Hezbollah has "hoisted the banner of victory" over Israel and toppled U.S.-led plans for the Middle East. Hezbollah's main backers Iran and Syria struck nearly identical tones a day after a cease-fire took effect in Lebanon: heaping praise on the guerrillas as perceived victors for the Islamic world and claiming that Western influence Iran, Syria say Israel, U.S. dealt a big blow Seattle Times - Aug 16 12:28 AM
Buoyed by Hezbollah's ability to stand up to Israel's punishing assaults for 34 days, the group's chief sponsors, Iran and Syria, both struck...US Blasts Iran, Syria, for Lebanon Comments Payvand Iran News - Aug 16 8:26 AM
The Bush administration Tuesday sharply criticized Iran and Syria for claiming victory for Hezbollah in the Lebanon conflict. The Bush administration says that despite its claims of victory, the conflict was a strategic setback for Hezbollah as well for its two main international sponsors. -VOASyria warns Israel over Golan The Australian - Aug 16 5:14 AM
SYRIA has warned Israel that the occupation of the Golan Heights "cannot last forever" and said Syrians will emulate Hizbollah to recover their land.Lebanese Official Criticizes Syria's Assad Los Angeles Times - Aug 17 2:19 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- The leader of Lebanon's anti-Syrian parliamentary majority lashed out at Syrian President Bashar Assad on Thursday, accusing him of trying to sow strife in the neighboring country where it kept an occupation force for 29 years.Syria: U.S. Mideast plan an 'illusion' AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 15 4:40 AM
Syrian President Bashar Assad said Tuesday that the U.S. plan for a "new Middle East" has collapsed following Hezbollah's successes in fighting against Israel. Israel's foreign minister, meanwhile, warned Syria not to intervene in Lebanese affairs or use the Hezbollah militia to influence the Beirut government.Lebanese blast Arab rulers, praise Iran, Syria Khaleej Times - Aug 16 6:40 AM
NABATIYEH, Lebanon - There is little but contempt for Arab rulers among Lebanese Shias whose homes were destroyed in the war between Hezbollah and Israel, but support for Iran and Syria is stronger than ever.Iranian planes grounded in Turkey for weapons search AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 17 4:53 AM
Turkey has grounded two Syria-bound Iranian planes over the past month to search for weapons following Israeli intelligence that Iran is supplying rockets to Hezbollah, officials and media reports have said.Steinmeier cancels visit to Syria after 'negative' speech Expatica - Aug 16 8:32 AM
AMMAN - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier continued Tuesday his visit to the Middle East after cancelling a planned trip to Syria after a 'negative' speech made by the Syrian president.Iran, Syria declare Hezbollah victory, deride U.S. Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - Aug 16 2:28 AM
TEHRAN, Iran The leaders of Iran and Syria crowed Tuesday that Hezbollah defeated Israel, with the Iranian president telling a cheering crowd that God s promises have come true and the Syrian chief saying U.S. plans for reshaping the Mideast have been ruined.Iran, Syria pledge support to Hezbollah, celebrate victory EARTHtimes.org - Aug 16 6:02 AM
Both Iran and Syria, who had largely sponsored Hezbollah, claimed the guerrillas inflicted a defeat on Israel, brought victory for the Islamic world and dealt a severe blow to the western influence in the region.Many experts say that Hezbollah s victory in Lebanon has given a noticeable boost to Iran and Syria s strength, Al Jazeera - Aug 16 3:50 AM
Both Syria and Iran have achieved a political victory, said Dawood al-Shirian, a Saudi Arabian who hosts a talk show on Dubai television. Lebanon once again has paid a heavy price, and Syria and Iran have once again taken credit. Leaders in Iran and Syria cheer Hezbollah 'victory' The Star-Ledger - Aug 15 9:33 PM
TEHRAN -- The leaders of Iran and Syria crowed yesterday that Hezbollah defeated Israel, with the Iranian president telling a cheering crowd that "God's promises have come true" and the Syrian chief saying U.S. plans for reshaping the Middle East have been ruined.Iran, Syria Praise Hezbollah, Mock U.S. ABC News - Aug 15 10:33 AM
Iran and Syria, Hezbollah's Main Backers, Praise Group As Perceived Victory, Mock U.S.Hizballah, Syria Political Maneuvering Raises Concern Crosswalk.com - Aug 17 2:33 AM
(CNSNews.com) - Some politicians in Lebanon are concerned that Hizballah, emboldened after its military campaign against Israel, may be maneuvering -- with Syrian support -- to expand its authority on the national political scene.Iran, Syria Praise Hezbollah, Mock U.S. Los Angeles Times - Aug 15 9:49 AM
TEHRAN, Iran -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Tuesday that Hezbollah has "hoisted the banner of victory" over Israel and toppled U.S.-led plans for the Middle East. Hezbollah's main backers -- Iran and Syria -- struck nearly identical tones a day after a cease-fire took effect in Lebanon: heaping praise on the guerrillas as perceived victors for the Islamic world and claiming that Al-Hariri: Syria worse than Israel Aljazeera - Aug 17 4:42 AM
The leader of Lebanon's largest parliamentary bloc has said the Syrian president's attack on Lebanese politicans is worse than the destruction wreaked by Israel.Steinmeier to Press Syria for Greater Commitment to Peace Deutsche Welle - Aug 15 10:27 PM
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier is on his third Middle East trip within a month. On Tuesday, he visits Syria to win the Syrian government's support for the UN peace resolution in Lebanon.German foreign minister cancels Syria trip after Assad speech Financial Times - Aug 15 7:15 PM
Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Germany's foreign minister, yesterday abruptly cancelled a planned visit to Syria after President Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian leader, delivered a hard-hitting speech that ridiculed Israel's military offensive in Lebanon and warned against disarming Hizbollah.LEBANON-SYRIA: Palestinians anxiously wait to return to Lebanon IRIN - Aug 17 3:43 AM
DAMASCUS, 17 Aug 2006 (IRIN) - On an ordinary August afternoon, the Al-Quds school on the outskirts of Damascus would be empty, its pupils enjoying their summer break. But this year it is playing host to dozens of Palestinian families who fled the conflict in Lebanon.US Blasts Iran, Syria, for Lebanon Comments Voice of America - Aug 15 2:05 PM
The Bush administration Tuesday sharply criticized Iran and Syria for claiming victory for Hezbollah in the Lebanon conflict. Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Shimon Peres meanwhile, who met with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, said Hezbollah may have lost half of its mainline fighting force.New dialogue with Syria possible: Israeli defense minister People's Daily - Aug 15 6:25 PM
It is possible for Israel to renew dialogue with the Palestinians and also with Syria, one of alleged supporters of Hezbollah against Israel in a monthlong offensive, Defense Minister Amir Peretz said on Tuesday.Israel wants U.N. to help monitor border AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 16 5:51 PM
Israel wants an expanded U.N. force to help monitor the Lebanese border to prevent Iran and Syria from replenishing Hezbollah's weapons, Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni said Wednesday.Germany offers sea and border patrols Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Aug 17 3:29 PM
Germany pledged on Thursday to provide police, customs agents, aircraft and ships to a U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon to prevent arms from flowing into the country by land from Syria or by sea.Syria and Iran praise Hezbollah, mock U.S. plans for new a Mideast WPMI 15 - Aug 15 3:00 PM
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Israel and Hezbollah dealt each other serious blows on the battlefield and claimed success afterwards but the real winners could be Iran and Syria.Fruit, vegetable prices likely to drop The Peninsula - Aug 17 6:17 PM
DOHA Fruit prices in the local market are expected to drop in a few days, as imports from the Levant Lebanon, Syria and Jordan which were disrupted after the Israeli bombings in Lebanon, are getting back to normal levels.Syrian immigrants achieve American dream after hellish decade KING 5 Seattle - Aug 17 5:44 PM
A Lynnwood family endured immigration, incarceration and a federal investigation, all to become American citizens. Their saga started more than a decade ago in Syria and the final chapter was written this week.Syria, Iran leaders praise Hezbollah Syracuse.com - Aug 15 1:55 PM
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) The leaders of Iran and Syria crowed Tuesday that Hezbollah defeated Israel, with the Iranian president telling a cheering crowd that "God's promises have come true" and the Syrian chief saying U.S. plans for reshaping the Middle East have been ruined.Experts: $50 Million to Clean Up Lebanon Oil Spill Voice of America - Aug 17 1:05 PM
United Nations agencies say it will cost up to $50 million to clean up an oil spill caused by Israel's bombing of a Lebanese power plant last month. U.N. officials met experts from Lebanon, Greece, Syria, Turkey and the European Union Thursday in Athens to discuss the 15,000-ton oil slick.Syria declares victory in Lebanon conflict Times Online - Aug 15 9:06 AM
The President of Syria said today that the map of the Middle East had been redrawn by Hezbollah's "victory" in its five-week war with Israel.Iran, Syria Praise Hezbollah, Mock U.S. phillyburbs.com - Aug 15 9:49 AM
TEHRAN, Iran - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Tuesday that Hezbollah has hoisted the banner of victory over Israel and toppled U.S.-led plans for the Middle East. Hezbollah's main backers - Iran and Syria - struck nearly identical tones a day after a cease-fire took effect in Lebanon: heaping praise on the guerrillas as perceived victors for the Islamic world and claiming that Western Syria's Assad says U.S. plans for Mideast an illusion Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Aug 15 7:58 AM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Tuesday Hizbollah's "victory" in the recent war versus Israel destroyed U.S. plans to reshape the Middle East, prompting the German foreign minister to cancel a trip to Syria.German FM cancels Syria trip News Interactive - Aug 15 11:52 AM
GERMAN Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier cancelled a planned trip to Syria today because of a speech by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in which he blamed the United States for Middle East troubles.German minister cancels Syria meeting UPI - Aug 15 1:08 PM
AMMAN, Jordan, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Germany's foreign minister called off a meeting with Syria's president after the Middle Eastern leader blamed the region's troubles on the United States.German foreign minister urges Damascus to soften its stance The Daily Star Lebannon - Aug 17 2:16 PM
Germany's foreign minister urged Syria Wednesday to play a constructive role in the Middle East, after calling off a trip to Damascus over a fiery speech by President Bashar Assad. "We will have to wait for signals from Syria" showing whether Damascus is "prepared to reconsider the role it.Select an Edition: AlertNet - Aug 17 10:25 AM
The total recorded leaving Syria plus thousands more who are believed to have returned on unofficial mountain routes meant well over half of the 180,000 Lebanese who were believed to have sheltered in Syria have gone back home since a ceasefire came into force on Monday morning.US government blacklists pair of Syrian intelligence officials The Daily Star Lebannon - Aug 17 2:16 PM
The US Treasury has blacklisted two senior Syrian intelligence officials, accusing them of sponsoring terrorism and destabilizing Lebanon. The treasury named Major General Hisham Ikhtiyar, the former head of Syria's General Intelligence Directorate (GID), and Brigadier General Jamaa Jamaa.Iranian planes grounded in Turkey for weapons search TurkishPress.com - Aug 17 1:02 PM
ANKARA - Turkey has grounded two Syria-bound Iranian planes over the past month to search for weapons following Israeli intelligence that Iran is supplying rockets to Hezbollah, officials and media reports said Thursday.Lebanon peace resolution a 'strategic setback' for Iran, Syria: US AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 14 11:11 AM
The UN resolution to halt the fighting in Lebanon, if successful, will mark a "strategic setback" for Iran and Syria, US State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said.Israel wants UN to patrol Syrian border for weapons Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 16 1:52 PM
Israel's foreign minister on Wednesday urged U.N. peacekeepers to enforce an arms embargo to prevent Hizbollah guerrillas from getting weapons from their backers in Iran and Syria.Syria hails 'a new Middle East' BBC News - Aug 15 5:19 AM
Syria's president says the US vision of the Middle East is an illusion, after what he calls Hezbollah's victory over Israel.German foreign minister nixes Syria trip AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 15 5:31 PM
Germany's foreign minister canceled a trip to Damascus on Tuesday to protest a speech by Syrian President Bashar Assad, who praised Hezbollah and threatened Israel.Syria says America s plan for a new Middle East collapsed Nine O'Clock - Aug 15 12:04 PM
Bush blames Hezbollah, Iran, Syria for fighting. DAMASCUS - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Tuesday it was an honour for his country to support Hezbollah in its fight against Israel, describing resistance against the Jewish state as legitimate.Israel-Syria talks mooted The Age - Aug 15 7:25 AM
ISRAEL is ready to try everything to make peace with Palestinians, an Israeli minister has said in Melbourne. Rabbi Michael Melchior also suggested that Israel might deal directly with Syria, now an international pariah, in order to isolate Iran.Syria: U.S. Mideast Plan an 'Illusion' phillyburbs.com - Aug 15 3:19 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria - Syrian President Bashar Assad said Tuesday that the U.S. plan for a new Middle East has collapsed following Hezbollah's successes in fighting against Israel.Israel fails to kill Hamas chief in Syria: sources People's Daily - Aug 16 4:55 PM
The external Israeli security intelligence service, better know as Mosad, has failed to assassinate Damascus-based Hamas politburo chief Khaled Mashaal, sources in the movement revealed Wednesday.Moscow says no need for new UN text on Syria Tiscali - Aug 16 6:59 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Russia on Wednesday dismissed calls for a new U.N. Security Council resolution intensifying international efforts to end Syrian involvement in Lebanon, just as Britain, France and the United States agreed to circulate a draft text on the matter.Readers' Opinion News From Bangladesh - Aug 17 11:25 AM
Hizb-Ullah, a terrorist organization armed by Iran and Syria, launched an unprovoked attack against an Israeli army border post. As a result some Israeli soldiers were killed and two were kidnapped. Israel had no other option to get the soldiers released.DoD official shares views on Middle East conflicts DCMilitary.com - Aug 17 1:42 PM
The activities in the Hezbollah-Hamas battlespace are being manipulated by Iran, directed by Syria and executed by Hamas in Palestine and Hezbollah in Lebanon, a senior U.S. military official, speaking on background, said Monday.Syria wants dialogue with U.S. on Lebanon Tiscali - Aug 15 9:43 AM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria is willing to engage in dialogue with the United States to solve the confrontation between Hizbollah and Israel, Deputy Foreign Minister Fayssal Mekdad said on Sunday.Syria says fully backs Hizbollah Tiscali - Aug 15 9:44 AM
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - 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.REF : Human Rights Watch-I have not seen, nor heard them mention Syria and Iran. News From Bangladesh - Aug 15 11:25 AM
While I understand the sentiments of those who put the guilt on Israel. I have not seen, nor heard them mention Syria and Iran. Who started the problem?Assad: Recent war confirms correctness of Syria's approach to Lebanon's resistance Islamic Republic News Agency - Aug 15 6:40 AM
Syria - Assad - Resistance Syrian President Bashar Assad here Tuesday said that the recent war proved that Syria's approach to the Lebanese resistance was correct and disproved the approach of other Arab countries to the issue as wrong.Iran and Syria Claim Victory for Hezbollah Los Angeles Times - Aug 16 12:09 AM
The nations deride U.S. hopes for eradicating the militia and belittle Israel's firepower. The White House calls the talk 'blustering.'South Lebanon welcomes country's army AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 13 minutes ago
Villagers throwing rice and Hezbollah supporters holding banners welcomed the country's army to south Lebanon on Thursday after a nearly 40-year absence, and the first airliner landed at Beirut airport since fighting began more than a month ago.German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier canceled a planned trip to Syria in protest of a speech by Syrian India Daily - Aug 15 8:56 AM
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier canceled a planned trip to Syria Aug. 15 in protest of a speech by Syrian President Bashar al Assad praising Hezbollah. The two had been scheduled to hold talks to resolve the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.Germany: FM Cancels Syria Trip India Daily - Aug 15 8:41 AM
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier cancelled a planned trip to Syria Aug. 15 in protest of a speech by Syrian President Bashar al Assad praising Hezbollah. The two had been scheduled to hold talks to resolve the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.The de-Zionisation of the American mind News From Bangladesh - Aug 17 11:25 AM
It is true that a change in the US policy with respect to the Israel-Palestine conflict would change nothing about traditional imperialism the United States would still support traditional elites everywhere, and press countries to provide a favourable investment climate .But the conflict in the Middle East, involving Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, has all the aspects of a religious Retired US generals, diplomats criticize Bush Middle East policy AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 17 3:42 PM
A group of former diplomats and retired generals called on President George W. Bush to open negotiations with Iran, warning that the use of military force would have catastrophic consequences for the region.Trained eye can see right through box of weapons USA Today - 2 hours, 39 minutes ago
In the closed world of spy satellite photo analysis, it's called "crate-ology": the science of identifying a weapon or some other key component by the size and shape of its box.German Foreign Minister Cancels Trip to Syria Israel National News - Aug 15 10:27 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Germany s foreign minister cancelled a planned trip to Syria on Tuesday after the Arab country s President Bashar Assad praised Hizbullah terrorists achievements in their war with Israel.Start Talking to Hezbollah New York Times - 1 hour, 57 minutes ago
If the United States and other key countries could see this conflict through a different lens, there could be a real chance for peace.Bush Says Hezbollah's Support in Iran, Syria Inflamed Conflict Bloomberg.com - Aug 14 2:50 PM
Aug. 14 (Bloomberg) -- President George W. Bush put the blame for Middle East violence on Iran and Syria, two countries he said sponsor terrorists in Lebanon and elsewhere whose aim is to destabilize fledgling democracies.France Declines to Contribute Major Force for U.N. Mission Washington Post - 2 hours, 9 minutes ago
UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 17 -- France on Thursday rebuffed pleas by U.N. officials to make a major contribution to a peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon, setting back efforts to deploy an international military force to help police a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah, according to U.N. and...UN gets generous offers for new force in Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 10 minutes ago
The United Nations received substantial offers of troops for Lebanon that may enable it to field an advance force of 3,500 in two weeks, despite France's refusal to provide a large contingent.U.N. Aide Says a Lebanon Peace Force Can Deploy in 10 Days New York Times - 2 hours, 26 minutes ago
France made a disappointing offer of support, but a top official said the United Nations was on track to meet its goal.Israel might use bomb The Fort Collins Coloradoan - Aug 17 5:10 AM
I predict that Israel will have no alternative but to drop the bomb on Iran and Syria if the fighting continues. They may feel if the shelling continues, they may be invaded. Does that seem reasonable?Syria: U.S. Mideast plan an 'illusion' Syracuse.com - Aug 15 3:20 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) Syrian President Bashar Assad said Tuesday that the U.S. plan for a "new Middle East" has collapsed following Hezbollah's successes in fighting against Israel.Q&A: MIDDLE EAST: Both Israel and Hezbollah Committing 'War Crimes' New York Times - Aug 17 3:03 PM
Q&A: MIDDLE EAST: Both Israel and Hezbollah Committing 'War Crimes'.Israel says Assad has chosen camp of extremism AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 16 2:39 AM
Israel has accused Syria of choosing what it called the "camp of extremism" after its president, Bashar al-Assad, hailed the victory of the Hezbollah militia and ruled out peace talks with Israel.U.N. Pledges $64 Million for Cleanup of Oil Spill off Lebanon New York Times - 2 hours, 56 minutes ago
The 87-mile-long slick stained Lebanon?s shores after Israeli warplanes bombed an oil storage depot last month.U.S. to move quickly on Iran sanctions AP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 58 minutes ago
The United States intends to act next month to have the United Nations impose penalties on Iran for refusing to suspend its enrichment of uranium, a State Department official said Thursday.Syria's Assad blasts US plans for Mideast Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 15 9:12 AM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Tuesday Hizbollah's "victory" in the recent war with Israel had destroyed U.S. plans to reshape the Middle East.Bush let slide Hezbollah's arms stockpiling Sun-Sentinel - Aug 17 12:09 AM
President Bush hopes you won't notice that one reason Hezbollah had all those rockets to rain down on Israel is that his administration was powerless to stop delivery of thousands of pieces of Iranian weaponry through Syria.UN still optimistic about Lebanon force Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 17 5:32 PM
The United Nations received several offers for its expanded peacekeeping force in Lebanon on Thursday despite France's refusal to commit a substantial number of ground troops to the operation.Peretz: Begin Talks with Syria Israel National News - Aug 15 7:57 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Defense Minister Amir Peretz said Tuesday that Israel should prepare for dialogue with Syria, the Palestinian Authority and Lebanon, in the wake of the ceasefire agreement which took effect on Monday.Iran, Syria Lose If Cease-Fire Plan Takes Hold, U.S. Says Fox News - Aug 14 11:43 AM
A U.S. State Department spokesman said Monday that the U.N.-backed Mideast cease-fire plan will put a diplomatic wedge between Hezbollah, Iran and SyriaGerman official cancels trip to Syria AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 15 9:10 AM
Germany's foreign minister canceled a trip to Damascus on Tuesday to protest a speech by Syrian President Bashar Assad, who praised Hezbollah and threatened Israel. Frank-Walter Steinmeier had planned to fly to the Syrian capital from Amman, Jordan, for a round of talks aimed at resolving the crisis between Israel and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon.Q&A: MIDDLE EAST: Israeli Escalation of War Might Hasten UN Action New York Times - Aug 17 3:03 PM
Q&A: MIDDLE EAST: Israeli Escalation of War Might Hasten UN Action.Israel Finds Evidence That Syria, Iran Arm Hezbollah With Russian Weapons Mosnews - Aug 15 3:10 AM
Abandoned Hezbollah positions in Lebanon yesterday revealed conclusive evidence that Syria and almost certainly Iran provided the Russian-made anti-tank missiles that have blunted the power of Israel s once invincible armor, the Daily Telegraph reported.FM Livni: Syria Has Choices to Make Israel National News - Aug 15 5:42 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Foreign Minister Tzipy Livni said Tuesday that Syria will have to make a choice whether to continue its support of Hizbullah attacks or allow Lebanon to build a strong future.France Dismisses U.N. Pleas Washington Post - Aug 17 1:55 PM
Chirac refuses to make a major contribution to peacekeeping mission, sending plan into disarray.Lebanese Forces Welcome Sight In South CBS News - 8 minutes ago
Villagers throwing rice welcomed the country's army to south Lebanon on Thursday after a nearly 40-year absence, and the airport reopened. Meanwhile, the U.N. got pledges of 3,500 troops for its peacekeeping force.Setback for Iran, Syria: Washington Gulf Times - Aug 15 1:46 AM
WASHINGTON: The UN resolution to halt the fighting in Lebanon, if successful, will mark a "strategic setback" for Iran and Syria, US State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said yesterday.