Israel 'broke US arms deal terms' (1 Viewer)

[zeek]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6310945.stm

Israel 'broke US arms deal terms'

Thousands of bomblets have been found across Lebanon
Israel probably violated the terms of its arms deals with Washington by using US-made cluster bombs in Lebanon last year, a US government report says.
The state department looked into Israel's use of cluster bombs in civilian areas of southern Lebanon during its conflict with Hezbollah.

US-made weapons are sold to the Israeli military with restriction on their use.

Cluster bombs can scatter hundreds of small bomblets over a wide area, and their use has been widely criticised.

The International Committee of the Red Cross called for a ban on the use of cluster bombs in populated areas, because of the indiscriminate civilian deaths they caused.

And Amnesty International has criticised Israel for its use of cluster bombs in the final days of the conflict.

Military aid

The US government has now sent a preliminary report on its investigation into the matter to the US Congress.

State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said the report delivered to Congress was not a "final judgement".

Israel takes the concerns raised by the US very seriously

Mark Regev
Israeli spokesman
He refused to elaborate on the report's conclusion, but said the terms agreed with Israel for the use of US-supplied munitions were "likely" to have been violated.

"This is a preliminary finding and because it also involves the agreements about use (of munitions), which are classified, I cannot get into the details," he added.

Congress will now consider the report before deciding whether to take any further action against Israel.

Israel has consistently maintained it uses cluster bombs in line with international law, although in November the military said it would investigate how the bombs were used during the conflict.

Israel denies breaking any agreement with the US and says it is co-operating with investigators.

"Israel takes the concerns raised by the US very seriously. In our response, we have been as detailed, as forthcoming and transparent as possible," said government spokesman Mark Regev.

The US is Israel's biggest military donor, offering about $2bn of aid and assistance each year.

Discuss.

 

[zeek]

on BoS?

 

[S1M0]

So what, you're a zionist now Exphate?

 

[mr EaZy]

didnt u know?


"Israel takes the concerns raised by the US very seriously "

Yeah, and i have a blue bear

 

[S1M0]

Sarcasm Fuck.

I was pointing towards how the thread will end up. Learn to read fool.

Oh wait. Ill be a zzionist now:-

Give the jews Palestine and through the Arabs away.

Happy now?

lol.

Kinda meant to take it light heartedly, but yeah, whatever.

 

[Indian Princess]

OMG such a dreadful news for israel, US will never support them again

 

[Riet]

Hezbollah's tactics are so much better...

 

[sam04u]

Hezbollah's tactics are so much better...

Both groups are fucking terrorist bastards and are the reason why the middle-east fails. At the end of the day, the people in the middle get fucked over. [/thread]

 

[HotShot]

This was already known. the Jews already bought cluster bombs from them and that was considered a violation of UN laws.

 

[onebytwo]

Guys palestine doesn't exist. Point to it on a real map. Not even the Wii's weather channel recognises it's existence.

doesnt mean the people that consider themselves palestinians can be treated like shit

 

[StGeorgeDragons]

http://www.teeth.com.pk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/06/israel-palestine map.jpg

now think why is there terrorism in the world.

 

[sam04u]

Guys palestine doesn't exist. Point to it on a real map. Not even the Wii's weather channel recognises it's existence.

That's because it doesn't exist anymore. Why else did you think those terrorists killed a few dozen Aussies at Bali? And a few thousand yanks in New York? It's because they disagree that their Wii weather channel doesn't recognise its existance. Little Hammady Abu Hammad Ham, Hammdy. Was on his Wii Live and wanted to check the weather of good ol' palestine and it said. "Did you mean phillipines?"

 

[sam04u]

http://www.teeth.com.pk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/06/israel-palestine map.jpg

now think why is there terrorism in the world.

You're wasting your time. :rofl: The whole point of this thread is the double standards which are employed by the U.S and its allies. It's terrorism if you do it, but an unguided tactical bombing when we do it. :rofl: When it comes down to it, it's who ever makes it sound more confusing and has the most Pie charts. Cause everybody likes Pie. Especially Fruit Mince Pies.

 

[S1M0]

You're wasting your time. :rofl: The whole point of this thread is the double standards which are employed by the U.S and its allies. It's terrorism if you do it, but an unguided tactical bombing when we do it. :rofl: When it comes down to it, it's who ever makes it sound more confusing and has the most Pie charts. Cause everybody likes Pie. Especially Fruit Mince Pies.

He has a very good point.

Well, everything except the Fruit Mince Pies.

 

[S1M0]

That's because it doesn't exist anymore. Why else did you think those terrorists killed a few dozen Aussies at Bali? And a few thousand yanks in New York? It's because they disagree that their Wii weather channel doesn't recognise its existance. Little Hammady Abu Hammad Ham, Hammdy. Was on his Wii Live and wanted to check the weather of good ol' palestine and it said. "Did you mean phillipines?"

True AND funny.

 

[onebytwo]

http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/israels-sleaze-blitz-may-be-a-healthy-sign/2007/02/01/1169919474249.html

several israeli politicians being investigated