Legal Activists of Color: Jerusalem Post article - USA would be interested in seeing Israel attack Syria

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http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?c=JPArticle&cid=1153292032964&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

The Jerusalem Post

JPost.com » Israel » Article

Jul. 30, 2006 13:59 | Updated Jul. 31, 2006 0:52
IDF prepared for attack by Syria

By YAAKOV KATZ

... It was also known that Syria had increased its alert out of fear in Damascus that Israel might attack.

Defense officials told the Post last week that they were receiving indications from the US that America would be interested in seeing Israel attack Syria.

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White House Wants A Wider Mid-East War
http://www.alternet.org/story/39981

By Robert Parry, Consortium News. Posted August 7, 2006.

George W. Bush and his neoconservative advisers saw the Israel-Hezbollah
conflict as a chance to get the Israelis to spread the war to Syria and achieve
the long-sought goal of 'regime change' in Damascus.
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...One Israeli source said Bush's interest in spreading the war to Syria was considered "nuts" by some senior Israeli officials...

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Democracy Now!

http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=06/08/07/1436212

Up to 100,000 Protest in London Against Israeli Attacks
Protests against Israel's attack on Lebanon occurred around the world this weekend. In London, the Stop the War Coalition said as many as 100,000 demonstrators marched to call on Tony Blair to back an immediate ceasefire. Demonstrators were urged to pile children's shoes near Blair's residence to protest the large number of children killed so far. Protests were also held in Capetown, Cairo, Indonesia and Morocco.

5,000 Israelis Protest in Tel Aviv Against Attacks
In Israel, over 5,000 protesters marched in Tel Aviv on Saturday to condemn the attack on Lebanon. The protest was one of the largest in Israel since the attacks on Lebanon began. Demonstrators called on Israel to negotiate with Hizbollah.

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http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=06/08/07/1436223

Death Toll in Lebanon Reaches 1000; Humanitarian Crisis Mounts As 1/4th of Lebanese Residents Are Displaced

The Israeli military is reportedly planning to ramp up its attacks on Lebanon by targetting more of the civilian infrastructure as well as symbols of the Lebanese government. One military official told the Israeli newspaper Ha'aretz "It could be that at the end of the story, Lebanon will be dark for a few years." We speak to Catholic Relief Services representative Mark Shnellbaecher, who suggests that Lebanon could run out of fuel within the week, leading to a humanitarian catastrophe that will not be easily solved by ceasefire alone. [includes rush transcript]

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courtesy AFSC

Tell Congress: The U.S. needs to stop supporting conflict in the Middle East

If there is to be an peaceful solution in Lebanon and Israel, the U.S. needs to promote a cease-fire and negotiation.

Ask Congress to support an immediate and unconditional cease-fire in Lebanon and Israel, stop U.S. arms flow to Israel and the region, and request a Presidential report on Israel's misuse of U.S.-supplied weapons to kill civilians.

Call or email Congress today >

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http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/28/opinion/l28latinas.html

The New York Times

Health of Young Latinas (1 Letter)

Published: July 28, 2006

To the Editor:

"Young Latinas and a Cry for Help" (editorial, July 21) clearly demonstrates that sexual and reproductive health is a major concern for young women.

The fact that "Hispanic teenage girls attempt suicide more often than any other group," "become mothers at younger ages" and "tend not to complete their education" highlights the urgent need for health care providers, educators and advocates to join the sexual and reproductive health movement to ensure the fundamental right to services for young Latinas.

The experience of International Planned Parenthood across Latin America shows that the high prevalence of unplanned pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections and H.I.V., and sexual violence among this demographic group makes addressing the sexual and reproductive health needs of young people a local and global priority.

Because Latinas are less likely to complete schooling, where they could receive sexual education and counseling, a more comprehensive strategy is essential to provide information and services for them and other difficult-to-reach populations.

Carmen Barroso
Regional Director, International
Planned Parenthood Federation/
Western Hemisphere Region
New York, July 24, 2006

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