Blaming Damascus
The fresh operations came after US President George W Bush accused Syria of trying to use the crisis in the Middle East to reassert its influence in Lebanon.
He suggested that Hezbollah activities were being orchestrated by Damascus.
"Syria is trying to get back into Lebanon, it looks like to me," Mr Bush said.
The US president reiterated his stance that Israel had a right to defend itself, but said Israel had been asked to be "mindful" of the new Lebanese government of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora.
"It's very important that this government in Lebanon succeed and survive," he said.
Diplomatic efforts continue, with European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana due to hold talks with Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, as well as Palestinian officials and Egyptian mediators.
A UN team that has been in the region over the past few days is preparing to fly back to New York to brief Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who is due to address the Security Council on Thursday.
Israel also conducted separate operations in Palestinian areas.
At least nine Palestinians have been killed in fresh Israeli operations in Gaza and the West Bank.
come sempre e solo : BBC
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/5193662.stm


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