Thanks for finding those links; I wasn't challenging to that extent but it's appreciated.
I had thought I heard the French Defense Minister (that might not be the exact title but that's what he's in charge of) did support Israel earlier in the week and I was pleased.
de Villepin is an oily snake and not to be trusted.
Regarding the ports and ships, someone posted on the live thread that the ships doing extractions are accompanied by military ships for security reasons, and that's smart.
I think Hezbollah took out an Egyptian ship last week (accidentally).