October 6 – In his first public comments since the Israeli attack in Syria, US President George W. Bush says that Israel has the right to defend its homeland; at the same time Mr. Bush asks Prime Minister Sharon to avoid any further actions that might destabilize the region.
Iisrael: Oma esimestes avalikes kommentaarides Iisraeli rünnaku kohta Süüriale ütles USA president Bush, et Iisraelil on õigus oma kodumaad kaitsta; samal ajal kutsus ta Iisraeli peaministrit Ariel Sharoni üles vältima edasisi samme, mis võiksid piirkonda destabiliseerida.