'Back Off, Israel,' Doesn't Cut It

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Author(s)	Jonathan Chait
Source	Los Angeles Times
Date	August 6, 2006
URL	http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/story/0,,1838688,00.html
Quote	"Israel is hoping to change the equation, to force Lebanon to take control of its border or accept an outside force that would do so. The tactic of striking Hezbollah has some chance of bringing that about. Stopping the attack and hoping for the best has no chance at all."

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This item takes a mixed stance on the position Israel was right to attack Lebanon on the topic 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict.

This item argues against the position United States should call for a cease-fire on the topic 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict.