In the last few hours of Israel's unwarranted attack on Lebanon, they increased their use of cluster bombs. These are notorious for failing to detonate, and have a similar effect to anti-personnel mines which are illegal. There was no tactical or strategic justification for the use of these weapons, especially at such a late stage in the conflict. The main effect of their use has been to impede the return of the civilian population and the delivery of vital aid to areas which are most in need.
According to a press report, 5 more lives have been claimed by these devices in Lebanon on Christmas eve, and two Belgian soldiers on mine-clearing operations have been injured according to a BBC news item yesterday. Fatalities due to cluster bombs since the official cease-fire on 14/8/06 stand at at least 28.
...and some deluded people still insist that the Israelis are just defending themselves???
Joe McGonagle
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