United Nations
A United Nations envoy said that Syria is ready to accept Israel's retreat from southern Lebanon, which could lessen the possibility of renewed violence along the Israeli-Lebanese border. The envoy, Terje Roed-Larsen, met with Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara of Syria and stated that they were in "full
United Nations
After decades of isolation, Israel has finally accepted a long-sought goal of gaining a foothold in the United Nations by securing temporary membership in a regional caucus. The historic decision, facilitated by European friends and the intercession of Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke, came with significant concessions, including forgoing influential seats
Lebanon
Prime Minister Ehud Barak traveled to Qiryat Shemona in northern Israel, a day after withdrawing troops from Lebanon, and extended an olive branch to the Lebanese president, Emile Lahoud, urging him to begin peace talks. Addressing the Israeli Parliament in a local auditorium, Mr. Barak emphasized that Israel has no
Lebanon
Israel has issued a statement indicating that it is willing to cede a portion of the disputed Shebaa Farms to Lebanon, a move apparently aimed at depriving Syria of an excuse to continue military attacks against Israel. The statement comes in response to earlier reports that Prime Minister Ehud Barak
