The Wire

And now to the Middle East, and The death toll in the Israel, Hezbollah conflict has risen to at least 420 today, and Israel has been accused of using cluster bombs near residential areas. The New York based Human Rights Watch says it has evidence that the bombs have been used in Lebanon and have killed and injured civilians. Israeli officials say they are investigating the claims but maintain that their bombing conforms with international law. Olfat Mahmoud is the Director of a women’s humanitarian agency in Southern Beirut and works in local refugee camps.