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After eschewing criticism, U.S. shifts to urge cease-fire...

Authors :
Lippman, Thomas W.
Harris, John F.
Source :
Washington Post News Feed; 4/19/96, Vol. 119 Issue 136, pA33
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Reports on United States (US) President Bill Clinton's April 18, 1996, call for a cease-fire in Israel's week-old military campaign against Lebanese based guerrillas of the Islamic extremist group Hezbollah. What prompted the abrupt policy shift; United States' policy to give Israel's total support; Clinton's visit to Russia after several airborne conference calls; Hezbollah's response to Israel's tightening pressure.

Subjects

Subjects :
ISRAELI military

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01908286
Volume :
119
Issue :
136
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Washington Post News Feed
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
9608284888