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Fri 07 Jul 2006US's clear support for offensive puts it at odds with European alliesMost of the international community wants an immediate ceasefire, writes Denis StauntonThe Bush administration's unequivocal support for Israel's continuing military campaign in Lebanon has put Washington at odds with its European allies, the UN secretary-general and most Middle Eastern governments.