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topic by truth 7/25/2002 (24:41)

reply top I guess sharon was right .. they do own america!!!!!!! U.S. Reviews Israel's Use of Weapons The Associated Press, Thu 25 Jul 2002 WASHINGTON (AP) — Israel's use of American-made weapons in attacks that killed civilians is under review by the Bush administration, Secretary of State Colin Powell said Thursday. He gave no indication that Israel's use of a U.S.-made F-16 jet fighter to execute a Hamas leader violated U.S. law, which specifies the weapons may be used only in self-defense. Fourteen other Palestinians, including nine children, died in the attack early Tuesday. Powell said the administration was concerned about the loss of human life and about targeting an individual in a densely populated area. ``We are constantly reviewing the manner in which equipment provided to the government of Israel is used,'' Powell said. Israel also was looking into the strike, including how it was planned and how it was directed, Powell said at the State Department. ``We are not seeing this is a legal issue,'' said department spokesman Richard Boucher. ``We're not trying to find legalistic technicalities to hang Israel on, or its lawyers on.'' Targeted attacks do not contribute to Israel's security, he said. ``We're looking for ways of contributing to Israel's security and help Israel achieve what it wants, and help the Palestinians achieve their legitimate aspirations, as well.'' Hamas is listed as a terrorist organization by the State Department. It has killed scores of Israelis in suicide bombings. Powell spoke about the Israeli attacks just a few minutes after expressing regret over the killing of Afghan civilians in a U.S. airstrike in Uruzgan province in early July. ``These things do happen in times of conflict, but nevertheless, the loss of life touches us all very deeply,'' Powell said while expressing regret to visiting Afghan Foreign Minister Abdullah. The dead included 25 members of an extended family celebrating a wedding in the village of Kakarak. Israel's target Tuesday was Salah Shehadeh, head of the military wing of Hamas. Israeli officials said he was planning another attack. The attack prompted an international outcry, with critics accusing the United States of complicity because the F-16 is American-made. Boucher said Wednesday there was no basis for reporting to Congress that an American weapon had been used illegally. He said the United States would monitor Israel's actions. ``We urge Israel to consider consequences of actions such as these,'' he said, apparently referring to a negative impact on prospects for peacemaking. | | | | | | | | | | |

reply by Sharon 7/25/2002 (24:45)

reply top I love America!

reply by truth 7/26/2002 (1:16)

reply top Today: July 25, 2002 at 8:30:21 PDT U.N. Can't Agree on Israel Proposal ASSOCIATED PRESS UNITED NATIONS- Arab ambassadors lined up against Israel in a late-night Security Council meeting on the Middle East but could not agree on a proposed resolution condemning the Jewish state for a missile attack which killed a top Hamas militant and 14 civilians, diplomats said Thursday. Wednesday's hastily scheduled meeting was arranged as criticism against Israel surged over its July 23 operation in a heavily populated Gaza neighborhood. Syrian Ambassador Mikhail Wehbe called the military action 'a war crime.' Nine of the victims were children. More than 30 ambassadors spoke at the meeting. But they did not discuss a draft resolution circulated by Saudi Arabia and the Palestinians condemning 'the continued Israeli military aggression against the Palestinian people and the Palestinian Authority.' Diplomats, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Arab ambassadors could not agree on language in the proposed resolution and would meet Thursday to rework a draft. U.S. Ambassador John Negroponte said Washington was concerned with some of Israel's actions but suggested additional U.N. resolutions would not help. In Washington, a U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the United States probably would oppose a resolution if it reaches a vote. The United States has been Israel's protector in the Security Council, often using its veto to prevent Mideast resolutions similar to the one introduced Wednesday. But even the United States, Israel's closest ally, rejected Israeli claims it did not know civilians were in the three-story Gaza apartment building when the missile was launched early Tuesday. Hamas leader Salah Shehadeh, the target, was killed. Aaron Jacob, deputy Israeli ambassador, called the draft resolution, which does not mention deadly attacks against Israelis, 'one-sided.' 'Had we known the result beforehand, we would never have carried out the operation,' Jacob told the council. 'Our regret is sincere and profound.' World reaction has criticized Israel's actions in getting to Shehadeh. Using harsh language, Secretary-General Kofi Annan said this week Israel failed in its 'legal and moral responsibility to take all measures to avoid the innocent loss of life.' The loudest criticism came from the Arab world. 'We call for severe punishment for these crimes committed against Palestinian people,' Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal said Tuesday. Palestinian representative Nasser Al-Kidwa has made more than a half-dozen requests for Security Council action to remove Israeli troops from Palestinian areas. He told The Associated Press he was undeterred by previous failures. 'It's all the more reason to keep trying,' he said.

reply by More truth 7/26/2002 (5:17)

reply top The USA puts it's underpants on backwards when it comes to that shitty little state in the ME. And the UN is totally powerless, useless, toothless and gutless. If their is any other less's I have left out in the equation, please feel free to add.....