For others, the issue has been whether Israel's now combined air-, sea- and ground-assault was "proportionate" to the rocket and mortar attacks it has suffered.

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The week-long fighting in Qusair intensified early on Saturday, when activists reported heavy bombardments, including two ground-to-ground missiles and an air strike as well as artillery and rocket fire.

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American and Italian soldiers were helping to build and run tent cities for the refugees, even as Apache attack helicopters, multiple rocket-launchers and sophisticated ground-to-air missiles were on their way for possible use against Yugoslavia.

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