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The tenuous cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon is an important first step in resolving this latest cycle of violent attacks and reprisals. But there will be no end to the violence until the underlying issues behind the conflict are addressed by all the parties to the conflict.
TOLES © 2006 The Washington Post.
Reprinted with permission of UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE.
The U.S. can help ensure that all parties observe the cease-fire, that no new weapons enter the conflict zone, and that the international community provides full support to the United Nations peacekeeping effort.
Urge your members of Congress to support the U.N. peacekeeping effort in Lebanon and to call for a halt to all weapons shipments to the region, including weapons shipped from the United States to Israel.
What Others Are Saying
Brit Tzedek v'Shalom: The Need for a Ceasefire
U.S. Cardinal Describes 'Lesson in Frustration' in Lebanon Visit (Catholic News Service)
Back from Middle East, Ecumenical Delegation Conveys Churches' Concerns (World Council of Churches)
The Sabeel Center: Israel's Summer Games
What Quakers Are Saying
Ohio Valley Yearly Meeting: Minute on a Ceasefire in Lebanon and Israel
American Friends Service Committee: An Appeal for Those Who Suffer in the Crossfire
Atlanta Friends Meeting: Minute on the Middle East Crisis
Sources of More Information
Hizballah: A Primer (Middle East Research and Information Project)
Just World News (Helena Cobban)
How to Send Aid to the Middle East
More resources from FCNL
Updated:
08/18/2006
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