"The State Dept. pulled the rug from under me today. The first I know about it is what I read in the newspapers! Isn't that hell? I'm now in the position of a liar and double-crosser. I've never felt so low in my life. ..."

In the celebrations next week surrounding Israel's 60th anniversary, it should not be forgotten that there was an epic struggle in Washington over how to respond to Israel's declaration of independence on May ... via Today's Zaman

"Yes, we hit the streets, protested, cut off roads and blocked the airport. This is civil disobedience as it occurs in any country."

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah claimed a war was declared on Hezbollah, and vowed to continue holding Lebanon under siege until the government overturns decisions impacting the militia. via Ya Libnan

"We do not wish to stand in the way of any attempt to achieve peace between Israel and its neighbors including Syria"

Turkish officials are moving to convene a three-way meeting between Israeli and Syrian representatives, with Istanbul the most likely setting, in an effort to jump-start peace negotiations between the two ... via Haaretz Daily News

Posted by: Mary Katharine Ham at 12:58 PM John McCain on the 60th anniversary of Israel's independence: "I join all Americans in offering my heartiest congratulations to the Israeli people on the 60th ... via Hugh Hewitt

Military flyovers, bunting and pioneers recalling the founding of Israel marked the country's 60th anniversary celebration Thursday. via KCOL-AM Fort Collins