Things are escalting quickly between Hezbollah and Israel, gas is at $77 a barrel and the White House doesn't have a clear position. CNN reports:
According to a statement from Siniora, "President Bush affirmed his readiness to put pressure on Israel to limit the damage to Lebanon as a result of the current military action, and to spare civilians from harm," The Associated Press reported. The Bush administration did not comment on the conversation.Another report has him defending Israel:
US PRESIDENT George Bush yesterday defended Israel’s attacks on targets in Lebanon but said the Israelis should be careful not to weaken the fragile government there.While another now has Bush claiming that Israel will stop:
Fouad Siniora, the Lebanese prime minister, said in a statement that he had spoken with Bush. "President Bush affirmed his readiness to put pressure on Israel to limit the damage to Lebanon as a result of the current military action, and to spare civilians from harm," the statement said. The White House confirmed the call.So which one is it?
