ISRAEL - Aug 9 - Israel Set For Big Push North To Litani.

From: APS Diplomat Recorder | Date: August 12, 2006 | Copyright information

The Israeli security cabinet votes for a major escalation of the Lebanese conflict, authorising the army to advance to the Litani river, up to 18 miles north of the border, to halt rocket fire from Hizbullah guerrillas. The decision was made as Israeli troops battled Hizbullah forces near the border, almost a month after they first crossed it. Arab media said 11 Israeli soldiers were killed in Aug 9 fighting, although the Israeli army confirmed only five deaths. Sayyed Hassan Nasral...

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