Ahern criticises US stance on Middle East ceasefire

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern has criticised the US stance on the ongoing Israeli bombardment of Lebanon.

Fri, 28 Jul, 2006 - 12:07
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern has criticised the US stance on the ongoing Israeli bombardment of Lebanon.

The European Union is demanding an immediate ceasefire in the region, but the United States has said a ceasefire should not be hastily imposed and should only be arranged if it can be lasting and sustainable.

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