Israel hits civilian vehicle near UN Lebanon humanitarian convoy (2 dead)

[Karmadillo]

I can't understand why Israel would bomb 40 metres from a U.N. convoy. It almost makes one think Israel is attempting to make the delivery of aid more difficult. The article notes aid agencies are already having troubles reaching those in need in southern Lebanon. Bombing near convoys won't make things any easier.

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L06742085.htm

TYRE, Lebanon, Aug 6 (Reuters) - An Israeli aircraft fired on a vehicle travelling just ahead of a United Nations humanitarian convoy on Sunday, killing at least one civilian, U.N. and Lebanese security sources said.

The strike drew a swift reaction from the U.N., which has complained along with other aid groups that Israeli bombing and a naval blockade are preventing them from helping many of the 800,000 to 1 million people displaced by the war.

"A truck on the opposite side of the road of the U.N. convoy was heading to Beirut. When it was about 40 metres (yards) away from the convoy, it was hit, apparently by a rocket," said U.N. spokesman for Lebanon Khaled Mansour.

"We are investigating the matter. It's a cause for deep concern that it was so close to a convoy whose details were conveyed to the warring factions."

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[Kagemusha]

1. Why would Israel make delivery of aid easier?

Really, I'm wondering. Why? It's clearly not part of the military strategy.

[acmavm]

2. Israel is not trying to make the delivery of aid more difficult. They are

trying to make the delivery of aid IMPOSSIBLE.

Israel is a nation with a renegade government (just like the bush** administration) and the sooner something happens to isolate and corner these thugs the better.

[Poll_Blind]

3. Was courting ethnic nationalism the best thing for the Jewish people?

Ever since Labor croaked in the 80's and was replaced by a strong Likud that brought more and more conservative policies and military agression into the Middle East it seems as though the question has become more and more pronounced.

PB

[Little Star]

4. They are no longer using the 'mistake' excuse. Whats up with

that? They are just like our government. Lahoud recently said they are trying to starve our people. Guess he was right.

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,20025528-23109,00.html

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Lebanese President Emile Lahoud condemned the bombardments as an attempt to "break the communications between the sons of the same country in order to starve them and put pressure on them."

[chimpymustgo]

5. Mission Accomplished. More dead Lebanese. No medical aid.

How is this not ethnic cleansing?

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