October 18,2006
Haaretz.com (Israeli newspaper)
"French forces: Stop Lebanon Overflights or We'll Open Fire"
By Gideon Alon, )
The commanders of the French contingent in UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) have warned that if Israeli warplanes continue their overflights in Lebanon, they may have to open fire on them.
Defense Minister Amir Peretz said that despite the warnings, Israel would continue to patrol the skies of Lebanon as such operations were critical for the country's security. Israel claims it had gathered clear evidence that Syria was transfering arms and ammunition to Lebanon and that unless the arms transfers are stopped, Israel will be forced to take independent action, Peretz said.
Maybe the French have the right idea. We certainly need no more conflict/fighting/war in this world. Since the "WMD's" debacle I find it extremely difficult to believe any number of issues as have been raised by the Israelis or The U.S.
2006-10-18
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