Tuesday, June 05, 2007

National Security Council urged PM to end Lebanon war on 4th day - Haaretz - Israel News

National Security Council urged PM to end Lebanon war on 4th day - Haaretz - Israel News

"It turns out, however, that Livni was not the only one to urge this: On July 16, four days after the war started, the National Security Council recommended in a document that the Israeli offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon be wrapped up as quickly as possible, as most of the possible objectives had already been met.

"In retrospect, however, it is evident that no serious discussion was ever held over recommendations to shorten the war. "

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