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.