Hezbollah rejects ceasefire plan put forward by United States
The Scotsman ^ | July 25, 2006 | BEN LYNFIELD, SUE PLEMING AND HUSSEIN DAKROUB
 

Key quote "the situation on the border cannot return to what it was before 12 July" - Condoleezza Rice

Story in full HEZBOLLAH yesterday dismissed proposals for a ceasefire in Lebanon from the United States secretary of state, Condoleezza Rice, after she made a surprise stop in Beirut on her way to Israel.

The move came as Jan Egeland, the United Nations humanitarian chief, accused Hezbollah of "cowardly blending" among Lebanese civilians and causing the deaths of hundreds during two weeks of cross-border violence with Israel. Earlier Mr Egeland, describing this as "the hour of greatest need for the Lebanese people" appealed for £81 million in humanitarian aid.
 

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