Expressing deep concern at the ongoing violence in the Middle East, and particularly the current hostilities between the State of Israel and Hezbollah which have intensified since July 12, 2006.

Calls for: (1) cessation of the targeting by any side in the hostilities in Lebanon of infrastructure vital to non-combatants, which also increases the likelihood of the loss of innocent civilian life; (2) immediate opening of a secure humanitarian corridor via the seaports and airports of Lebanon to alleviate the suffering of the people of Lebanon; and (3) an immediate cease-fire.

Urges a comprehensive and just solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict.