Not surprisingly, the US and the European Union are at odds over Israel's offensive in Lebanon.
From the linked AP story:
The Europeans fear mounting civilian casualties will play into the hands of militants and weaken Lebanon's democratically elected government. The Bush administration, while
Israel is betting that its campaign will deliver a decisive blow not only to Hezbollah, but to radical Islamic forces throughout the region. So far, though, the widespread Israeli air strikes appear to have only increased the credibility and popularity of Hezbollah leader Sheik Hassan Nasrallah in the Middle East.
Well, let's see. Shortages of food, water and medical supplies are being reported in Lebanon. At least 400,000 people have been displaced from their homes during the conflict. Close to 300 Lebanese have been killed with 1,000 or more wounded, most of them innocent civilians and many children.
I'll place my bet with the Europeans. And just when you thought you'd either seen or heard everything, I'm here to shatter that notion:
Those damn anti-Semites!
From Reuters: A group of Hassidic Jews who do not believe the state of Israel should exist attempt to burn an Israeli flag during a protest rally in support of Lebanon, outside the Israeli consulate in New York, July 18, 2006. The group attends many protest events and speaks out in the community against the actions of Israel. Police stopped them from burning the flag.
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