Annan says Israeli raid violates truce
UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said an Israeli raid in Lebanon on Saturday violated the UN-backed truce and expressed deep concerns.
Israeli troops could stay in
Lebanon for months: army chief
JERUSALEM, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of
Staff Dan Halutz said on Wednesday that his troops would remain in
southern Lebanon for months, Israel Radio reported.
Hezbollah chief claims "historic victory" over Israel
BEIRUT, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Hezbollah leader Hassan
Nasrallah on Monday claimed a "historic and strategic victory" over
Israel after the cessation of hostilities between the Shiite group
and Israel.