Lebanon: Israel explodes its spy devices in south
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Associated Press
July 3, 2012 - 12:00am


Israel has remotely detonated three spying devices in south Lebanon, the Lebanese army said Tuesday. The explosions occurred Monday evening in the village of Zrariye, north of the Litani river, which runs through southern Lebanon, the army said. The militant Hezbollah group said it discovered the devices before their detonation and hailed that as a major achievement, accusing Israel of violating Lebanese sovereignty.


Israel Disbands Panel on Military Service Rules
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The New York Times
by Jodi Rudoren - July 2, 2012 - 12:00am


Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel on Monday disbanded the committee he had charged with devising a plan for universal military or national service, a move that could lead to a coalition crisis and end the national unity government he formed two months ago.



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