Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon reiterated his country's offer to provide "all help possible" to the United States, following the launch of US-led strikes against Afghanistan Sunday night, his office said in a statement.
"The United States have launched their offensive tonight against the bases of Osama bin Laden's terrorist organization in Afghanistan following the horrible terror attacks on September 11 in the United States," the statement said.
"Over the past three days, US Secretary of State (Colin) Powell has kept Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon informed of the preparations for the US attack and of the measures which have been taken to that effect," the statement added.
"Israel helps and will provide its help but is not taking part in the war," the statement also said -- JERUSALEM (AFP)
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