I have been watching this newest conflict in the Middle East with an increasing sense of a mix of dismay and horror. Though fairly uneducated about the whole long and complicated history of the region, I have formed an opinion, not infallible, but mine at this point. I am a person who is prone to choose the "underdog" and is always skeptical about anything the Bush Administration supports so fully. With my very independent personality and background combining with a lack of personal connection to Israel, my sympathies lie with the Lebanese/Palestinian people. You may disagree, many will I am sure, but it is better just to be open about where I stand from the start because this can get to be such an emotionally and bitterly debated issue.
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Given my particular feelings about the conflict and the different parties involved, I find it easy to believe that the Israelis did, in fact, deliberately target the UN Observers, as was claimed earlier by UN Secretary General, kofi Annan. However, it did come as a shock to have heard someone such as Annan say it outright. I don't believe he is one for sensationalism, and in his position, I think that sort of thing would cost him dearly. So, what do you think??? I think he must have some pretty convincing evidence to come out so boldly.