Dai Williams, independent researcher
Eos, Surrey, UK
Summary
On 11 August 2006 the UN Human Rights
Council (HRC) and other organizations called for UN investigation of
suspected illegal weapons and other war crimes during the Israel /
Lebanon conflict. Carbonized bodies and large fireballs indicate
that Israeli forces may have used uranium bunker buster warheads or
other weapons of indiscriminate effect. Suspected weapons and their
hazards are described. Procedures for forensic investigation and
priorities to protect Lebanese and international personnel are
recommended.
Environmental
radiation testing is an immediate priority in Lebanon and
neighboring countries. Previous UN post-conflict inspections in the
Balkans, Afghanistan and Iraq were long delayed and prevented from
analyzing any bomb or missile targets for uranium. But increased
uranium dust was measured in other countries e.g. in Hungary and in
the UK. International support is needed to ensure fast and effective
scientific investigations in Lebanon and to prevent delays or
subversion of UN and any other environmental testing.
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