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Israel updates US administration on decision to widen Lebanon operation


Israel updated the Bush administration on its decision to widen the ground offensive against Hizbullah in southern Lebanon.

Israel argued that diplomatic efforts failed to secure the demands set by the government and do not guarantee the safety of Israeli citizens, US officials were told. (Ronny Sofer)
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3289814,00.html

(08.11.06, 19:36)

Olmert updates Katsav, Netanyahu, Itzik on Lebanon operation


Prime Minister Ehud Olmert spoke with President Moshe Katsav, opposition leader Benyamin Netanyahu and Knesset Speaker Dalia Itzik to updated them on his decision to widen the ground offensive against Hizbullah in southern Lebanon.

Cabinet ministers have also been updated. (Attila Somfalvi and Ronny Sofer)

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3289815,00.html
(08.11.06, 19:39)

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19:44 Sirens sound in Tiberias (Haaretz)
19:42 Three rockets strike open fields near Ma`alot Tarshiha; no injuries or damage (Haaretz)
19:41 Annan says Security Council to convene Friday evening New York time (Haaretz)
19:38 Security sources say IDF would halt advance if significant progress made in UN (Haaretz)
19:31 Olmert says the cease-fire arrangement is unacceptable (Channel 10)
19:26 Defense sources say cease-fire deal `not ripe, not close to decision` (Haaretz)