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Italy Will Lead Force in Lebanon Only If Israel Stops Fighting

HeadlineAug 22, 2006

The Lebanese government is accusing Israel of repeatedly violating the nine-day-old ceasefire. On Monday night, Israeli troops in South Lebanon shot and killed three Hezbollah fighters. Italy has agreed to send 3,000 troops to South Lebanon and lead the international force to police the region. But Italy’s Foreign Minister said Italy would only do so if Israel stopped fighting.

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