STRELNA (near St. Petersburg), July 17 - Germany's leader on Monday spoke in favor of sending international peacekeepers into Lebanon but only if the United Nations endorses the move.
Speaking at the Group of Eight summit near St. Petersburg, Chancellor Angela Merkel said an international peacekeeping force could provide much-needed support for the government of Lebanon because it is in a "difficult position." Israel missiles have been hitting targets on Lebanese territory for six days now.
But she said it was up to the UN Security Council to determine a specific form for an international military presence in Lebanon.
