Bush speaks to Saudi king about Lebanon crisis

WASHINGTON, July 19: President George W Bush spoke to Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah about the Lebanon crisis, a White House official said.

''The king expressed his concern about the humanitarian situation in Lebanon,'' the official said. ''The president said we share the concern about innocent civilians who are hurt by this crisis which was sparked by Hizbollah's unprovoked attack on Israel.'' ''They agreed all efforts should be made to assist Lebanese citizens who are displaced or in need,'' the official added.

Reuters

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