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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 2002
Page
3
The Los Angeles Times reports Ariel Sharon's West Bank operation, described as Israel's largest since 1967, now faces potential stoppage due to miscalculations and opposition from an ally, altering the planned open-ended assault against Palestinian gunmen.
President Bush urged Israel to withdraw from Palestinian areas in the West Bank while sending Colin Powell to the region. Prime Minister Sharon faces political risk if he halts the offensive as Israeli troops push into Tubas amid growing calls for a pause. A Yedioth poll shows 62 percent approval for Sharon as Powell arrives.
President Bush said the United States can still achieve Middle East peace without Yasser Arafat, citing regional leaders who could step in. He backed Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein’s removal and said he could build a coalition. Powell will lead regional diplomacy while Blair visits at Bush Ranch.
Israeli warplanes and helicopters attacked Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon near the Chebaa Farms after Hezbollah fired on six Israeli outposts. Lebanese officials reported about 80 mortar shells and 20 Sagger rockets, with Israeli forces replying with air strikes, tanks, and heavy machine gun fire. no casualties reported.
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