WASHINGTON (AFX) - US President George W Bush, responding to the deaths of more than 50 civilians in an Israeli air attack in Lebanon, called Sunday for an end to the fighting in the Middle East 'for the sake of children.'
Speaking before the start of a children's baseball game at the White House, Bush renewed his call for a 'sustainable peace' after the attack overnight on the Lebanese village Qana, in which many children were among the casualties.
'Today's actions in the Middle East remind us that the United States and friends and allies must work for sustainable peace, particularly for the sake of children,' Bush said. newsdesk@afxnews.com afp/ak COPYRIGHT Copyright AFX News Limited 2005. All rights reserved. The copying, republication or redistribution of AFX News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of AFX News. AFX News and AFX Financial News Logo are registered trademarks of AFX News Limited