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UN: Israel and Hezbollah May Be Committing War Crimes

HeadlineJul 20, 2006

While the U.S. has fully backed what Israel is calling Operation Just Reward, criticism of the war is growing in the international community. A top UN official is warning that Israel may be committing war crimes in Lebanon by attacking civilians. Louise Arbour of the UN High Commission on Human Rights said “International humanitarian law is clear on the supreme obligations to protect civilians during hostilities.” Her comments were also directed at Hezbollah.

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