Tweet
Asalam alaikum Pegham,
lets see wats going on around this region--
USA
Bush had been backing Israel's right to defend itself, but on Sunday he also urged Israel to show restraint.
"Our message to Israel is, look, defend yourself," Bush said. "But as you do so, be mindful of the consequences. So we've urged restraint."
The international community must address the root causes" of the violence taking place in the Mideast, Bush said.
There is a great concern on all sides about civilian casualties, there is a great concern about damage to civilian infrastructure," Rice said. "I don't think that there is anyone here who would say that Israel does not have a right to defend itself. And I think that everyone here would note that the extremists who are attacking not just Israel but the very foundation for peace need to be stopped."
UK
We all want the situation to calm down,"I think it would be a very good signal to send out to the world at this moment that we can agree to such a position," Blair said.
France
French Presidetn Jacques Chirac said he wanted the G-8 nations to call "for a show of moderation on the part of all parties involved, so that we can establish the conditions of a long-lasting cease-fire in the region."
Russia
Russian President Putin appeared to be more in line with European leaders who have condemned Israel's attacks as excessive. Putin has said it was unacceptable for Hezbollah to take hostages and shell others' territory, but also for Israel to use massive force in response.
"It is our impression that aside from seeking to return the abducted soldiers, Israel is pursuing wider goals," Putin said. He did not elaborate.
Back to Bush
While other G-8 leaders have questioned whether Israel's response to the capture of its soldiers went too far, Bush has placed blame squarely on Hezbollah and the nations that back it and has declined to call for a cease fire.
Bush described the escalation of violence as "a moment of clarification" that should show the world how Hezbollah is disrupting the peace process. "It is a moment that requires all of us to work together and send a clear message, not only to Hezbollah, but to the Iranians who financed Hezbollah and to the Syrians who house Hezbollah," Bush said.
Aik nazar arab world per
Cairo: Foreign ministers of 18 Arab countries held an emergency summit in Cairo yesterday over Israel's expanding assault on Lebanon.
Saudi Arab
The Saudi foreign minister appeared to be leading a camp of ministers criticising the fighter group's actions, calling them "unexpected, inappropriate and irresponsible acts."
"These acts will pull the whole region back to years ago, and we cannot simply accept them," Saudi Al Faisal told his counterparts.
Supporting his stance were representatives of Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq, the Palestinian Authority, the UAE and Bahrain, delegates said on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the talks.
Syria
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Mua'alem lashed back at Al Faisal, asking: "How can we come here to discuss the burning situation in Lebanon while others are making statements criticising the resistance?"
Lebonan
Lebanese Foreign Minister Fawzi Salloukh presented his fellow Arab League members with a draft resolution condemning Israel's military offensive and supporting Lebanon's "right to resist occupation by all legitimate means."
Hezbollah
Salloukh, a Shiite close to the mainstream Amal faction as well as the militant Hezbollah, said Arab governments were not doing enough to protest Israel's assault on Lebanon.
"What our Arab brothers have called "involvement' has only resulted in frustration and bitterness among Arab people," Salloukh told participants at the meeting.
"If [Arab] governments are not serious and determined ... our people will sooner or later take things into their own hands," he said.
Kuwait
In Kuwait, Sa'ad Hariri, head of the anti-Syrian bloc in Lebanon's parliament, told reporters that his country "should not become a playground" for Mideast fighting.
"Israel has to understand that Lebanon is not a terrorist state but a state fighting for freedom, and the Lebanese have to unite and stay united," Hariri said.
lets see wats going on around this region--
USA
Bush had been backing Israel's right to defend itself, but on Sunday he also urged Israel to show restraint.
"Our message to Israel is, look, defend yourself," Bush said. "But as you do so, be mindful of the consequences. So we've urged restraint."
The international community must address the root causes" of the violence taking place in the Mideast, Bush said.
There is a great concern on all sides about civilian casualties, there is a great concern about damage to civilian infrastructure," Rice said. "I don't think that there is anyone here who would say that Israel does not have a right to defend itself. And I think that everyone here would note that the extremists who are attacking not just Israel but the very foundation for peace need to be stopped."
UK
We all want the situation to calm down,"I think it would be a very good signal to send out to the world at this moment that we can agree to such a position," Blair said.
France
French Presidetn Jacques Chirac said he wanted the G-8 nations to call "for a show of moderation on the part of all parties involved, so that we can establish the conditions of a long-lasting cease-fire in the region."
Russia
Russian President Putin appeared to be more in line with European leaders who have condemned Israel's attacks as excessive. Putin has said it was unacceptable for Hezbollah to take hostages and shell others' territory, but also for Israel to use massive force in response.
"It is our impression that aside from seeking to return the abducted soldiers, Israel is pursuing wider goals," Putin said. He did not elaborate.
Back to Bush
While other G-8 leaders have questioned whether Israel's response to the capture of its soldiers went too far, Bush has placed blame squarely on Hezbollah and the nations that back it and has declined to call for a cease fire.
Bush described the escalation of violence as "a moment of clarification" that should show the world how Hezbollah is disrupting the peace process. "It is a moment that requires all of us to work together and send a clear message, not only to Hezbollah, but to the Iranians who financed Hezbollah and to the Syrians who house Hezbollah," Bush said.
Aik nazar arab world per
Cairo: Foreign ministers of 18 Arab countries held an emergency summit in Cairo yesterday over Israel's expanding assault on Lebanon.
Saudi Arab
The Saudi foreign minister appeared to be leading a camp of ministers criticising the fighter group's actions, calling them "unexpected, inappropriate and irresponsible acts."
"These acts will pull the whole region back to years ago, and we cannot simply accept them," Saudi Al Faisal told his counterparts.
Supporting his stance were representatives of Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq, the Palestinian Authority, the UAE and Bahrain, delegates said on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the talks.
Syria
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Mua'alem lashed back at Al Faisal, asking: "How can we come here to discuss the burning situation in Lebanon while others are making statements criticising the resistance?"
Lebonan
Lebanese Foreign Minister Fawzi Salloukh presented his fellow Arab League members with a draft resolution condemning Israel's military offensive and supporting Lebanon's "right to resist occupation by all legitimate means."
Hezbollah
Salloukh, a Shiite close to the mainstream Amal faction as well as the militant Hezbollah, said Arab governments were not doing enough to protest Israel's assault on Lebanon.
"What our Arab brothers have called "involvement' has only resulted in frustration and bitterness among Arab people," Salloukh told participants at the meeting.
"If [Arab] governments are not serious and determined ... our people will sooner or later take things into their own hands," he said.
Kuwait
In Kuwait, Sa'ad Hariri, head of the anti-Syrian bloc in Lebanon's parliament, told reporters that his country "should not become a playground" for Mideast fighting.
"Israel has to understand that Lebanon is not a terrorist state but a state fighting for freedom, and the Lebanese have to unite and stay united," Hariri said.
Comment