Israel has sent a stern warning to Syria and Lebanon via UN officials that the construction of the pumping station on the Snir (Hatzbani) River endangers Israel’s water supply. Israel had previously warned that it would not tolerate such actions. UNIFIL officials in southern Lebanon explain that the Lebanese are only installing a four-inch pipe to supply water for the village of Wazzani. But IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Sha’ul Mofaz says that the Lebanese attempt to divert the waters of the Hatzbani River away from Israel is a violation of international charters. He added that the matter is presently a diplomatic one, and that there is no need to talk about war - at present.
On a different topic, Mofaz told Army Radio today that he has asked Defense Minister Binyamin Ben-Eliezer to extend his term as Chief of Staff by another year. Mofaz\'s three-year term in office is scheduled to end this July.
On a different topic, Mofaz told Army Radio today that he has asked Defense Minister Binyamin Ben-Eliezer to extend his term as Chief of Staff by another year. Mofaz\'s three-year term in office is scheduled to end this July.