Israel is carefully watching the situation in Lebanon where there have been clashes between Syrian troops and Lebanese Christian soldiers. Defense Minister Ezer Weizman toured the northern border Friday and met with south Lebanese Christian leaders. Weizman reiterated Israel’s support for the Christians in south Lebanon.
There will be no Bulletin dated Feb. 20 due to Washington’s Birthday, a postal holiday.
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