The Civilian "Toll"

The civilian suffering is really becoming heart-breaking. Make sure you call your representatives today supporting the bill that calls for an immediate cease-fire, multi-party negotiations and an international peacekeeping force.

The Lebanese Prime Minister stated that Israel has used Phosphorus weapons which are against the Geneva Conventions [Houston Chronicle Article]:



Even with the demolition of Lebanon, it is important to remember the tremendous grief experienced by Israelis caught in this conflict as well:



Both sides will benefit from a balanced resolution that would call for an end to the violence, the creation of a viable international peace-keeping group, and multi-party negotiations.