Is Isreal's use of cluster bombs on Lebanon a terrorist act?

Question

There are currently 100,000 unexploded bomblets littered about civillian areas in Lebanon, dropped by Isreal during the last four days of conflict when the resolution was near. Can we now classify Isreal as a terrorist state, since they've so clearly terrorised Lebanese citizens?

Answer 1

Of course it is, Israel's actions against Lebanon have been atrocious killing thousands of innocent people with no regard for civilian casualties.

Answer 2

The U.S. introduced final week that have been going to inspect no count if Israel used the U.S. presented cluster bombs. i will think of the reaction would be incorporate extra rhetoric approximately how Hezbollah , unprovoked, attacked undesirable defenseless Israel and that if Israel did wreck the settlement the U.S. had whilst they bought the bombs to Israel, that it became an truthful mistake. What rot...Bush won't do something to offend the potential brokers so i will assure not something would be performed. Israel can defy the UN at will. The U.S. does to boot. yet of direction, Iran won't be able to. Sorry all, yet Bush is foremost us all into yet another pre-election(mid-term) conflict which will basically serve to silence the critics of a real democracy and value many extra American lives. The worst section is such rather some have faith Bush is physically powerful even with the reality that there is not any evidence that Iran is utilising their nuclear flowers for something extra advantageous than potential. Why not permit Bush and Iran debate? Then enable a loose vote interior the UN to be certain who believes who in the previous invading yet another u . s . a ..

Answer 3

No. Hezbollah was born out of the withdrawal from Lebanon of first line Syrian troops after a prolonged occupation. Lebanon has never had a military that was worth it's boot leather. Hezbollah has continually stated it's intent to commit an act of genocide to eliminate the Israeli People. Syria and Iran have both stated there intent not only to destroy Israel, but also to "Eliminate the western society and the United States and all it's Allies" (Direct quote from the Ayatollah of Iran as reported by multiple international news sources). The Lebanese people are Victims of Hezbollah, and of the Syrian and Iranian Aggression. That led to the War as it stands now. Israel Declined to invade Lebanon until several weeks of daily rocket attacks had already passed. Even with the United nations resolutions the Israelis did not have to stop their attacks. They chose to do so when the Lebanese people and government ask for international support to remove Hezbollah.

Answer 4

This is insane! There is no way 100K bomblets remain unexploded, and like the first answerer, if there was, Israel and every other country in the world who maintains this as an arsenal would be asking for refunds on such an unreliable weapon! Your agenda is clear, so try asking yourself if Lebanon is a terrorist state for harboring Hizbullah! They got what they deserved, too bad Israel stoped short of REALLY finishing the job.

Answer 5

If in fact there are 100,000 bomblets in Lebanon, many of them will be visible and can be disposed of safely. That's a bit different from Hezbollah's exploding missile warheads that EACH contained 40,000 ball bearings, to kill or injure anyone within a 100 yard circle. Regardless, Israel REACTED to the attack by Hebollah terrorists. Message to Hezbollah -- Don't pull the tiger's tail unless you have a plan for dealing with his teeth.

Answer 6

No Hezbollah aggression, no bomblets.

Additionally, if there are 100,000 unexploded bomblets in Lebanon and I was Israel, I would ask for a refund.

Answer 7

Every country has a righ to defend itself and its citizens. Casualty-less wars a socialist & liberal fanasy. Cluster bomblets were used by the Alliance in Serbia, & no one complained the Coalition used them two occasions in Iraq, no one complained. You and legions of others complain when the Jews defend their themselves and their families. Rember please that Hizbullah crossed into Israel killed thre soldiers and kidnapped two others . This was an unprovoked attack, and what are the Israelis supposed to do World public opinion wants then to lie down surrender. Forget it. Incidentally, white phosphorus, napalm and fuel air ordanance is worse and you don't complain. Hezbullah's aiming of rockets into residential neighborhoods, schools, and hospitals (miles away from military taregets), draws no protest from you. Hizbullah's siting of offices, command poosts and bunkers in or near residential buildings, and U.N. observation posts is o.k.?
Abdul, or whatever your real name is; go away. This is not a question, it is clumsy, crude propaganda by a gang that perpetrated 9/11.
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Answer 8

Israel gave warnings including phone calls to every home before attacks were made. Lebanese chose to protect Hezbollah & there is always a cost of who you side with in a war or a fight. No Israel is not a terrorist country but it is a very hatred country due to extreme bigotry. I do not understand that kind of blind bigotry.

Answer 9

Hell these people have been accusing Israel of being terrorists since David slew Goliath with a slingshot.

Answer 10

Is Israel terrorizing Lebanese or is Hezbollah hiding behind women and children and firing rockets from the roof of schools?

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