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  • Army Told Not to Use Israeli Bullets in Iraq (06-24-2004)

    04/18/2006 7:10:51 AM PDT · by white trash redneck · 106 replies · 3,115+ views
    My way news ^ | 06-24-2004 | Anon
    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Israeli-made bullets bought by the U.S. Army to plug a shortfall should be used for training only, not to fight Muslim guerrillas in Iraq and Afghanistan, U.S. lawmakers told Army generals on Thursday.Since the Army has other stockpiled ammunition, "by no means, under any circumstances should a round (from Israel) be utilized," said Rep. Neil Abercrombie of Hawaii, the top Democrat on a House of Representatives Armed Services subcommittee with jurisdiction over land forces.The Army contracted with Israel Military Industries Ltd. in December for $70 million in small-caliber ammunition.The Israeli firm was one of only two worldwide...