Cheney, in Israel, Takes Its Enemies to Task

JERUSALEM -- With negotiations on a new Palestinian state mired in stalemate, Vice President Dick Cheney took a tough stance toward outside threats to the Mideast peace process Sunday, saying extremist groups that attack Israel must be defeated.

"As we continue to work for peace, we must not and will not ignore the darkening shadows of the situations in Gaza, in Lebanon, in Syria, and in Iran," Mr. Cheney said. His remarks referred to the near-daily rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip, where Hamas is in control, and growing tensions with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, as well as concerns that ...