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Israel's use of cluster bombs probed
NEWS.com.au ^ | August 26, 2006 | Reuters

Posted on 08/25/2006 2:11:39 PM PDT by El Oviedo

THE US is investigating whether Israel violated US rules in its use of US-made rockets armed with cluster bombs in Lebanon, the State Department said today.

"We have heard the allegations they were used and we are taking a look at that," said State Department spokesman Gonzalo Gallegos.

He was responding to questions about an article in Friday's New York Times which said the State Department's Office of Defence Trade Controls opened the probe this week after reports that three types of American cluster bombs were discovered in southern Lebanon and were responsible for civilian deaths.

"Once we have determined that (cluster bombs were used), we will look to see how they were used and who were the targets," Mr Gallegos said.

He said the investigation began after nongovernmental organisations on the ground informed the State Department of the use of cluster bombs on civilians.

"We take it seriously of course and we are looking at the veracity of the claims," he said.

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To: El Oviedo
He said the investigation began after nongovernmental organisations on the ground informed the State Department of the use of cluster bombs on civilians.

Time to alter the words to Napalm Sticks to Kids for 21st century warfare?

21 posted on 08/25/2006 2:49:03 PM PDT by edpc (Violence is ALWAYS a solution. Maybe not the right one....but a solution nonetheless)
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To: Smartaleck
Dresden, Germany; March 3, 1945. Special to the New York Times. According to informed sources,the State Department is investigating the use of so-called "fire bombs" by American Army Air Corps B-29 bombers over the city of Dresden, Germany.

According to sources on the ground, the use of these incendiary devices has resulted in the deaths of tens - if not hundreds of thousands of innocent civilians during the recent campaign by the American military, which, having now invaded Germany, is presently seeking to use its weapons to force Chancellor Hitler to end the war on terms acceptable to the Allies. But critics say...

22 posted on 08/25/2006 2:58:53 PM PDT by andy58-in-nh
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To: TomGuy
So, what about the ball bearing bombs the Hizbulla used? Don't they warrant investigation, too?

Great question.

I'm sure the international human rights groups are looking into this as I type. (/sarcasm)

23 posted on 08/25/2006 3:13:40 PM PDT by Right_in_Virginia
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To: El Oviedo

They ran out of firecrackers?


24 posted on 08/25/2006 3:13:56 PM PDT by showme_the_Glory (No more rhyming, and I mean it! ..Anybody want a peanut.....)
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To: samadams2000
Yes they need to find out why they dropped so few.

What is more effective than a cluster bomb?

Two cluster bombs.

25 posted on 08/25/2006 3:25:54 PM PDT by LasVegasMac (Islam........not fit for human consumption.)
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To: El Oviedo

How bout investigating and irradicating the 300 rockets fired into civilian Israeli areas. That migh tbe a just investigation don't you think?


26 posted on 08/25/2006 3:27:39 PM PDT by jw777
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To: LasVegasMac

And a MOAB chaser.


27 posted on 08/25/2006 3:27:59 PM PDT by samadams2000
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To: El Oviedo

This is the same tired claim made by these folks. If I remember correctly, these weapons were supplied to Israel for self defense purposes and that is exactly what they were used for. The state department has already created enough problems in the middle east, they should butt out of Israel's affairs.


28 posted on 08/25/2006 3:30:25 PM PDT by NY Attitude (You are responsible for your safety until the arrival of Law Enforcement Officers!)
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To: El Oviedo

they didn't use enough . In fact they should drop it onto the kapo Sulzbergers


29 posted on 08/25/2006 3:31:13 PM PDT by avile
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To: samadams2000
And a MOAB chaser.

I'm thinking that the rest of the world is lucky that me and you are not in charge.

:)

30 posted on 08/25/2006 3:39:41 PM PDT by LasVegasMac (Islam........not fit for human consumption.)
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To: El Oviedo
US-made rockets armed with cluster bombs

I hate to be a nit-picker but "cluster bombs" are gravity bombs which are dropped from airplanes. Rockets are individual munitions which may be fired from an airplane or from ground launchers and for the most part have high explosive or shaped charge warheads. I've seen cruise missiles carrying sub-munitions which act in a manner similar to a cluster bomb, but I have never heard of a rocket propelled cluster bomb.

Regards,
GtG

31 posted on 08/25/2006 3:48:18 PM PDT by Gandalf_The_Gray (I live in my own little world, I like it 'cuz they know me here.)
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To: Young Werther

You should see the wound made by .223.:-))


32 posted on 08/25/2006 4:16:58 PM PDT by QQQQ
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To: El Oviedo

If I remember correctly, it was cluster bombs that were dropped on a major Balkan city (populated by civilians), from U. S. bombers flying safely above the range of SAMs as part of Pres. Clinton's NATO-endorsed military excursion against a country that had not attacked the U. S., a "defensive" reaction against no credible threat to the security interests of the U.S.


33 posted on 08/25/2006 8:17:37 PM PDT by Elsiejay (.)
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To: Elsiejay

When were cluster bomb outlawed anyway? Was it during Carter or Clinton?


34 posted on 08/25/2006 8:23:18 PM PDT by El Oviedo
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To: El Oviedo
most of the dispensers were rockets and Arty delivered
35 posted on 09/27/2006 1:57:51 AM PDT by greyarea
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