Iraq PM denounces Israel over Lebanon, Gaza

[sabra]

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/MAC552358.htm

Iraq PM denounces Israel over Lebanon, Gaza

BAGHDAD, July 15 (Reuters) - Iraq's U.S.-backed government denounced Israel's "criminal" raids on Lebanon and Gaza and the prime minister warned of the risk of an escalation of violence.

In a rare public foray into affairs beyond its borders, the premier's office said in a statement: "Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki denounces the Israeli raids on Lebanon and warns of the consequences of escalation in the region.

"The prime minister calls on Arab foreign ministers to meet to take a clear stand that condemns the criminal acts in Lebanon and Gaza and affirms this assault will make Lebanon's people more united and cohesive in the face of the Israeli challenge."

Arab foreign ministers held an emergency meeting in Cairo on Saturday to discuss ways to end Israeli attacks.

[bigdarryl]

1. Iraq response

So much for DEMOCRACY also the new Iraq Constitution doesn't recognize Israel.

[IndianaGreen]

4. AIPAC wanted Saddam gone

so now that they have to accept an Islamic Republic in Iraq.

[daleo]

2. So the leader of an occupied country is against invasions?

I am a bit surprised he dared to say this publicly, though.

[Master Mahon]

3. What? US loosing control of it's puppet????

[IndianaGreen]

5. The US is too busy "turning corners" in Iraq to take notice

of what the powerless Iraqi government says.

[Demit]

6. I have to wonder if he didn't get the go-ahead from Bush to make this

statement. Bush can't speak against Israel, diplomatically, but he can get his disapproval out there tacitly through his puppet.

[BulletproofLandshark]

7. Oops!

Looks like someone didn't read the script.

[leQ]

8. i wonder what bush's approval is among iraqis.. anybody know?

[robinlynne]

11. now there's a question.

[The Magistrate]

9. The Present Regime In The U.S., Sir

Really does not have this puppet government down nearly well enough to play at it....

"LET'S GO GET THOSE BUSH BASTARDS!"

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