Do not target civilians, UN tells Israel,Hizbollah
2006-07-14 18:56:17
In a statement released in Geneva, Arbour said Israeli had legitimate security concerns but needed to respect international humanitarian laws and refrain from attacking civilians and civilian objects.
Greece urges Israel, Lebanon to exercise restraint
2006-07-14 15:33:32
Greece on Thursday expressed its great concern over the worsening situation on the Lebanese-Israeli border, urging all sides to display cool-headedness, self-restraint and responsibility.
Mideast flare-up follows Bush to Russia
2006-07-14 15:18:39
President Bush has a straightforward message for Russian leader Vladimir Putin and world leaders at their summit: when possible, speak with a single voice in combating crises such as the flare-up in the Middle East.
Switzerland condemns Israeli military actions in Lebanon
2006-07-14 11:05:16
Switzerland on Thursday condemned Israel's "disproportional" military actions in Lebanon, expressing concerns that those actions could ignite a regional conflict.
Spain urges Israel, Lebanon to calm border conflict
2006-07-14 11:05:16
The Spanish government on Thursday called on Lebanon's militia group Hezbollah to release two Israeli soldiers it had captured a day before and urged Israel to act with moderation.
Brazil confirms 4 citizens killed in Israeli strike in Lebanon
2006-07-14 10:57:38
The Brazilian Foreign Ministry on Thursday confirmed the deaths of four Brazilian citizens in an Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon.
Australian PM calls for restraint from Israel, Hezbollah
2006-07-14 10:57:38
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Friday called for restraint from both Israel and Hezbollah guerrilla in recent military actions and an end to violence.
UK, EU urge all parties to be restrained in Mideast crisis
2006-07-14 10:57:38
Britain and the European Union urged all parties of the Middle east region on Thursday to be restrained in the current crisis.
US vetoes UN condemnation of Israel
2006-07-14 06:47:43
The United States vetoed an Arab-backed resolution Thursday that would have demanded Israel halt its military offensive in the Gaza Strip.
Bush defends Israeli attacks in Lebanon
2006-07-14 09:29:46
President Bush strongly defended Israel's attacks in Lebanon on Thursday but worried they could weaken or topple the fragile government in Beirut. The Mideast violence exposed divisions between the United States and allies and raised fears of a widening war.
Russia condemns Israeli attacks
2006-07-13 16:41:55
Russia on Thursday condemned the Israeli attacks on Lebanon and in Gaza, and called for the release of Israeli hostages.
Bush, Merkel call for restraint in Mideast
2006-07-13 21:01:30
President Bush said Thursday that Israel has the right to defend itself, as it launched fresh attacks on Lebanon after the capture of Israeli soldiers.