August 2006
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Inquiry Opened Into Israeli Use of U.S. Bombs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 — The State Department is investigating whether Israel’s use of American-made cluster bombs in southern Lebanon violated secret agreements with the United States that restrict when it can employ such weapons, two officials said.The investigation by the department’s Office of Defense Trade Controls began this week, after reports that three types of American cluster munitions,...
Irish refused bombs sent to Prestwick airport
EDDIE BARNES AND MURDO MACLEOD
BOMBS destined to be used by Israel are being flown via Scotland only because the Irish government refused to allow them to land on its soil.
Scotland on Sunday can reveal that after the conflict in Lebanon began three weeks ago, Ireland turned down a United States request for planes carrying 600lb so-called bunker busters to refuel at Shannon airport in Co...