The Middle East

Over 60% of Israelis want PM Olmert to resign over the handling of the recent war, and support is spiking for the right leaning Likud party.  There is also a significant movement among the military reserve, demanding change.  Trrops are slowly being committed to the UN force destined for south lebanon.

 

David Frum outlines Hezbollah's use of propaganda (fake news and photos) in some detail.

 

And here's a shocker: after Iran rejected the west's demands to stop enriching uranium, instead of doing something about it, Russia and China are backing Iran's call for more talks.