Israel to allow direct flow of humanitarian aid into Lebanon

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By Aluf Benn, Haaretz Correspondent and News Agencies

Israel agreed on Thursday to allow humanitarian aid to flow directly into Lebanon as the the Israel Defense Forces continues to press a major offensive against Hezbollah guerrillas, officials said.

The aid will be brought by a French ship to the Lebanese port of Sidon, Defense Minister Amir Peretz said. Israel's decision follows a United States request to open a "humanitarian corridor" that would allow ships to anchor on Lebanese shores to unload their supplies.

Israel has imposed a blockade on Lebanon but has not stopped foreign countries from evacuating their nationals.

"Israel has been in contact with foreign governments, with the UN agencies and with relevant NGOs to try and facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid to Lebanon," Foreign Ministry spokesman Mark Regev said.

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/741023.html

[Spazito]

1. I am glad to see this. Thanks for posting n/t

[alcibiades_mystery]

2. Bomb 'em and feed 'em, bomb 'em and feed 'em...

:eyes:

[I_Make_Mistakes]

3. Yep, feed those that aren't dead yet. I can honestly see both sides

of this situation, but Israel and the US (Godly people, hmmm) seem to find death and destruction the answer to all problems.

It is the saddest thing that I have seen in the last few years, murder in the name of a better future. The three Abrahamic faiths are supposed to follow the command "Thou shalt not murder", yet all three are doing exactly the opposite! Yes, we all follow God, yeah,right!

Christian here! Now, I know why Jesus had to ask God to forgive them for what they do.

[DanCa]

4. It's a good start, now can we stop this war please ?

Thats a request to all sides.

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

5. And, when those goods are being transported to other parts of the country

KABLOOIE! Gee, they could be guns to Hezbollah!

You read it here first.

[rug]

6. That's big of them.

[AusGail]

7. When does this start?

The Israelis bombed a truck carrying Red Cross items a few days ago.

[chimpymustgo]

8. Mighty white of 'em. nt

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