The US criticized Israel for planning to expand its Lebanon offensive in the wake of Israel’s cabinet approving such a move. The Israeli escalation was unwelcome given the efforts to iron out a United Nations resolution that would broker a cease-fire. “We are working hard now to bridge differences between the United States position and some of the positions of our allies,” said Bush spokesman Tony Snow. “We want an end to violence and we do not want escalations.”
The news will probably stick in Israel’s craw, but it fails to heed US advice at its diplomatic peril. It’s about time the US stepped up to stop the ceaseless slaughtering of civilians taking place on both sides as a result of this war.
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