War in Lebanon hurts Israel on its bitter anniversary
The yearlong Lebanon invasion has exposed deep Israeli doubts about its aims and costs. Yitzhak Tanik calls the operation beyond expectation as questions persist about Syria, the PLO, and a durable peace. Nearly 500 Israelis have died and 2,750 wounded, with regional allies reshuffled and risks rising.
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Libya could hold five crude atomic bombs says report
Reading Eagle cites a highly reliable U.S. intelligence source stating that Libyan Col Muammar Khadafy may possess five crude atomic bombs with no delivery system. If true, Libya would be the first Islamic nation with nuclear weapons and the claim underscores Middle East tensions.
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