WorldAccording to the Hannibal Directive, kidnappings must be stopped at all costs - even if it means killing your own citizens.

World"The ICC is engaged in anti-Semitism", laments Benjamin Netanyahu, dismissing the court's arrest warrant.

WorldThe Americans threatened to cut off arms supplies if aid was not allowed through.

WorldIsrael continues to refuse to inform its main ally of imminent attacks - but US support is expected to continue.

WorldTwo days after the devastating pager attacks in Lebanon, Israel launched airstrikes against southern Lebanon in what was described as a "new phase" in the conflict with Hezbollah.