Mideast Stability Shaken by Israeli Raid on Reactor
The Israeli attack on Iraq's nuclear center spurred Arab calls for U.N. sanctions and a nuclear-free zone while stirring shifts in Middle East diplomacy. Egypt and Syria backed Baghdad, Khadafy mocked leaders, and U.S. mediator Habib sought a ceasefire as Begin's popularity rose at home ahead of elections.
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Syrians Down Israeli Drone As Crisis Reignites
Syrian jets claimed to shoot down an Israeli spy plane northeast of Damascus while Syrian forces staged war maneuvers. Israel acknowledged a drone was downed over Syria or Lebanon during a tense six week crisis. U S envoy Habib toured Saudi Arabia to push de escalation efforts as Baghdad reactor destruction fuels regional strain.
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