"We're working towards -- and the states in the region are working towards – gaining his release. Israel. . . .certainly has the right to defend itself. We have called upon Israel to avoid any civilian casualties that it possibly can in its activities."
The Palestinian Authority has "certain internationally recognized responsibilities to stop terror and to dismantle terrorist networks," says State department spokesman Sean McCormack. The U.S. "call[s] upon them to do so."
Mike Tobin is right on the Lebanese border for FOX...very busy right there...Apache's overheard...lots of firing in the background...
Looks like the usual Defartment of state shuck and jive, right on schedule.
Sabramerican, for your pool, I'd say DOS will publicly use the word "restraint" long before Saturday; I'd say 85% likely within the next 36 hours, so say Thursday evening. Mid-day Friday tops. If I'm wrong, may Hillary have to say something nice in public about Tom Tancredo!
The McCormick statement in Post 43 wasn't about the Lebanon situation. In fact, it sounds like it might have been made a day or two ago and incorporated into that editorial.
Something else was said this morning, either by him or by the White House.