The UN called for a three day truce in Southern-Lebanon to open up ways for trapped children, elderly and disabled people and supplies but it has been rejected by Israel on the grounds that a humanitarian corridor to the area has already been opened up.
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will be in Israel to discuss proposals for the deployment of the international force on the border.
Israel has indicated that it will stop the fighting as soon as the UN resolution is passed without insisting on the disarmament of Hezbollah but on the condition that Hezbollah will not move back into position close to the border.
However, the UN has stated that the death of its personnel may deter countries from contributing to the border force.
While Israeli strikes have killed no less than 600 people, Hezbollah has continued firing rockets into Israel threatening to attack central cities if the Israeli offensive continued.
Military sources reveal that though Israel would prefer a deal, the fighting could intensify if it doesn't get one.
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