Israel plans to urge the U.S. and other countries arming the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) to stop doing so, following a deadly border skirmish Tuesday. Government officials cited by Israeli media organizations Wednesday said Israel would launch a diplomatic offensive, arguing that weapons intended to be used against terrorists were instead being used against Israelis.

Israel Objects to U.S. Supplying Weapons to Lebanon’s National Army
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
By Patrick Goodenough, International Editor

Israel plans to urge the U.S. and other countries arming the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) to stop doing so, following a deadly border skirmish Tuesday. Government officials cited by Israeli media organizations Wednesday said Israel would launch a diplomatic offensive, arguing that weapons intended to be used against terrorists were instead being used against Israelis.

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