Don’t Worry, We’ll Be Careful!
Israel wants the US to sell it new rockets with cluster munitions that scatter over a wide area. And while they may be effective against Hezbollah targets, they have the potential to hurt/kill many civilians. Hmm, that sounds kind of risky…
“The request for M-26 artillery rockets, which are fired in barrages and carry hundreds of grenade-like bomblets that scatter and explode over a broad area, is likely to be approved shortly, along with other arms, a senior official said.
But some State Department officials have sought to delay the approval because of concerns over the likelihood of civilian casualties, and the diplomatic repercussions. The rockets, while they would be very effective against hidden missile launchers, officials say, are fired by the dozen and could be expected to cause civilian casualties if used against targets in populated areas…
The United States had approved the sale of M-26s to Israel some time ago, but the weapons had not yet been delivered when the crisis in Lebanon erupted. If the shipment is approved, Israel may be told that it must be especially careful about firing the rockets into populated areas, the senior official said.”
Oh, okay. Well if Israel may be told to be careful with them, then I guess go for it!
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