Posted by: zanshin, 2009-01-28 05:28

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Date: 2009-01-27 (Tuesday)
"The reckless and cynical use of civilian installations by Hamas and indiscriminate firing of rockets against civilian populations are clear violations of international humanitarian law."
-- John Holmes, United Nations Humanitarian Affairs Chief, told the UN Security Council






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