The U.N. Security Council met for several hours Saturday with no word on the fate of a draft resolution to halt the 25-day war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The proposal is backed by the United States and France. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton called the draft a "fusion" of ideas. He said the plan would put in place "a lasting solution for the problem. Obviously this resolution alone isn't that solution, but it's the beginning." Lebanon Prime Minister Fouad Siniora said, however, that the draft was "not adequate." Hezbollah quickly responded, too, saying it will agree to a cease-fire only when all Israeli soldiers leave Lebanese land. The draft resolution makes no mention of a withdrawal. And Sunday, Israel's justice minister, Haim Ramon, said Israel doubted Hezbollah would abide by any resolution if it passed, according to Reuters News Service. Israel will continue its military actions, he said.
