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	Wednesday, May 14, 2008 9 Iyar, 5768

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MIDEAST CRISIS

	EU’s Solana returns to Mideast to support efforts at UN level Two European officials are to visit the Mideast in the coming days to discuss the situation in the region as the Israel-Hezbollah war enters its second month.

After he launched a support campaign for Lebanon, Paris Mayor announced he would also support Israeli civilians.

Israel’s ambassador to Belgium has sharply criticised Europe for having failed to put Hezbollah on the EU terror list.

Israel's ambassador to Russia defended Israeli military operations in Lebanon at a rally in Moscow Wednesday.

More Mideast Crisis:

	“French forces in Lebanon could counter Israeli attacks”
	European Commission welcomes Israel’s decision to lift Lebanon blockade
	Italian troops arrive in Lebanon
	Israeli MK Avital visits France and warns about Hezbollah
	Chancellor distances herself from minister Mideast remarks
	Beckett denies Hezbollah used UK-made goggles
	EU foreign policy failed on Lebanon, Chirac says

The EU and the crisis
	EU condemns "death of innocent civilans"in Israeli air attack
	Adding Hezbollah to EU’s terror list needs unanimity
	EU Ministers to hold crisis talks on Lebanon
	European Union weighs options of peacekeeping force
	French, German and British ministers in Israel
	Solana visits Israel for talks over Lebanon conflict
	EU softens stance on Israeli action against Hezbollah attacks
	European leaders condemn Hizbollah kidnapping of Israeli soldiers

Olmert praises Germany in Lebanon crisis Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has praised German Chancellor Angela Merkel for being a “helpful friend” during the Lebanon crisis.		UK Jews facing “wave of intimidation” over conflict British Jews are currently “facing a wave of intimidation” according to the Community Security Trust, a defence organisation that ensures the safety and security of the Jewish community in the UK.

EJP PICTURE OF THE DAY

Christian, Muslim and Jewish scholars attend the opening session of the Sixth Doha Conference for Interfaith Dialogue in Doha on May 13, 2008.

The two-day conference focuses on dialogue between the Christian, Muslim and Jewish faiths.