US stands by Israel as world condemns attack on Syria

ONLY the United States stood behind Israel last night in the face of international condemnation of the reprisal air raid on Syria that plunged the Mideast into deeper turmoil.

President George Bush reiterated that Israel has the right to defend itself but urged restraint.

The air attack, on a terror training camp, according to Israel, led Syria to demand UN Security Council condemnation of Israel a move Washington is likely to veto.