Monday, July 26, 2010

Israel's Defense Chief Warns Lebanon That They Must Reign In Hezbollah Or Suffer The Consequences

Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak. Photo from Press TV

Israeli Defense Chief Offers Warnings On Iran And Lebanon -- Washington Post

TEL AVIV -- Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak is due to arrive in Washington on Monday bearing two warnings for American policymakers: Sanctions won't thwart Iran's push for nuclear weapons, and Israel will strike directly at Lebanese government institutions if Hezbollah launches rockets at Israeli towns.

In a wide-ranging interview, Barak -- who has become one of Israel's most frequent official guests in Washington -- outlined his vision for arresting Iran's nuclear drive, coping with the Hezbollah threat and forging a deal with the Palestinians.

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More News On Tensions Between Israel And Lebanon

Q&A with Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak -- Washington Post
Barak: If Hezbollah attacks, we'll strike Lebanese gov't -- Ynet News
'If Hizbullah strikes, we hit Lebanon' -- Jerusalem Post
Barak Warns Israel Will Attack Lebanon If Hizbullah Starts War -- Arutz Sheva
Barak: Israel will respond to Hizbullah rockets by attacking Lebanese government institutions -- Al Bawaba
Lebanese military opens fire on Israeli aircraft -- Herald Sun
Israel violates Lebanon's airspace -- Press TV (Iran)
Israel threatens Lebanon with invasion -- Press TV (Iran)
Lebanon to deploy extra troops in south: French envoy -- AFP
Lebanese army boosts troops in south after residents clash with UN peacekeepers -- Winnipeg Free Press/AP

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