Italy provides up to 3,000 troops to UN force
Italy said on Tuesday it would contribute 2,000 to 3,000 troops, about one third of the European contribution, to a U.N. force for Lebanon provided Israel did not violate the truce. Foreign Minister Massimo D’Alema said Italians would be supported by Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium and other nations in the force which Italy has offered to lead. Full Story