HOPEWELL CAPE, N.B. — Prime Minister Stephen Harper says Israel’s deadly attack on a UN observation post in Lebanon, which claimed the life of a Canadian soldier, was a “terrible tragedy” and he doubts whether the bombing was deliberate.
Harper, speaking to reporters after a funding announcement in eastern New Brunswick, said the Canadian military would consult with the UN and the Israeli government to find out what happened.
The prime minister also said he wants to know why the post was still manned even though it was in the middle of an obvious war zone.
Me too. So why didn't the Secretary-General of the United Nations order the evacuation of all UNIFIL forces? And even more importantly, why has the Secretary-General of the UN still not given that order? What's he waiting for - orders from Hezbollah?
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Good question, Kate. In the same vein, why didn't the Cdn gov't pull Cdn participation in these futile missions when it became obvious that the UN wouldn't do the right thing? Harper might not like being on the receiving end of his own question, but he should have to answer it.
We can recall our contribution to these missions at any time, as I recall - look at the Aussie reaction. Sauce for the goose must be sauce for the gander as well.
Honestly, I didn't think we could without notice. But its a good question, and if Kofi isn't pulling the plug, why are we waiting? Harper's already announced that Canadian contingent will not make up any future missions - so why isn't he?
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