EU accuses Israel of 'disproportionate use of force' in Lebanon

[AnOhioan]

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Thursday criticized Israel for using "disproportionate" force in its attacks on Lebanon following the cross-border raid by Hezbollah guerillas who captured two Israeli soldiers.

The EU also called Israel's naval blockade cutting off supply routes to Lebanon unjustified.

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In the EU's strongest comment on the escalating violence, the statement said "actions, which are contrary to international humanitarian law, can only aggravate the vicious circle of violence and retribution, and cannot serve anyone's legitimate security interests."

It called for the immediate release of the Israeli soldiers, and urged "all countries in the region to work for the restoration of calm in order to avoid the further escalation of the situation into war."

More at
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2006-07-13-eu-israel_x.htm?csp=34

[whistle]

1. Isn't Israel taking its orders from the U.S. White House, State Department

...and U.S. Commanders in Chief? In other words, Israel does not make any military moves unless and until the U.S. tells them to.

[cali]

2. And you know this how?

And of course, you can provide supporting evidence for this assertion.

[muryan]

3. the last thing

this administration would want is more violence stirring up over in the middle east. dubyas foreign policy has already damaged the region enough.

[progressivebydesign]

4. You're joking, right? Bush doesn't give a fuck it drives up oil prices

that's all he cares about. Remember.. he's "a war president". Now we understand what that means.. it means that wars are breaking out simultaneously around him, while he naps, plays video games, and works out.

[fordnut]

5. Bush is controlling

what happens in Iseral because the price of gas will go up and
he will make a hefty profit.this man shouldn't have as much
power that he has.