A-ha

The war initiated by Israel against Lebanon was premeditated and any claim that it was instigated or justifiable due to any kidnappings was not genuine.

Excerpts:

PM 'says Israel pre-planned war'

Israel's prime minister has said that the strategy used in last year's war with Lebanon was drawn up months in advance, an Israeli newspaper reports.
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About 1,000 Lebanese, most of them civilians, died in the 34 days of fighting along with 116 Israeli soldiers and 43 civilians.
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Along with criticism over its handling of the Lebanon crisis, Mr Olmert's government has been beset by a number of political and financial scandals. (Source: BBC News, March 8, 2007)