Today July 24

NYT: Israel weighs foreighn troops on border. NYT analysis: Israel is embracing the possibility of an aggressive international force on its northern border with Lebanon to bolster its security in its struggle with Hezbollah. NYT: Saudis urge Bush to push for cease-fire in MidEast. Bob Herbert has an op-ed in TimesSelect: It’s too late now, but Israel could have used a friend in the early stages of its war with Hezbollah — a friend who could have tugged at its sleeve and said: “O.K. We understand. But enough.” That friend should have been the United States. Yes, it's too late. W Post: Pakistan expanding nuclear program. Bad news come never alone.

Birthday of Dumas-Père and Amelia Earheart. Jennifer Lopez turns 37, and Michael Richards (the beloved Kramer from Seinfeld TV series) turns 57.