U.S. cites China, Israel, Saudi Arabia for poor human rights
U.S. State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said that the US opposes the use of heavy weapons in urban areas even when they are used against people like Mohammed Deif, who have been responsible for the deaths of American citizens.
US criticizes Israel for attempt to kill Deif
Powell criticizes attempt to kill Hamas leader, says US has never supported targeted assassinations
"We are saddened by these injuries and the loss of innocent lives. The second thing I'd say is we have reiterated to Israel that it should consider the consequences of its actions and take appropriate precautions to prevent the death or injury of innocent civilians and damage to civilian and humanitarian infrastructure," State Department spokesman Adam Ereli said.
Consider the consequences, US urges Israel
Mr. Bush made his comments at a meeting with the president of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, several hours after Israeli helicopter gunships carried out the missile attacks in Gaza, including the failed effort to kill Mr. Rantisi. "I am troubled by the recent Israeli helicopter gunship attacks," Mr. Bush said. "I regret the loss of innocent life. I'm concerned that the attacks will make it more difficult for the Palestinian leadership to fight off terrorist attacks. I also don't believe the attacks help the Israeli security."
In a July 2002 attack, a warplane dropped a one-ton bomb that killed its target — Hamas military leader Salah Shehadeh — but also 14 bystanders, among them several children, prompting an international outcry.
I mean they're only kids.. it's not like they've got a life or anything...
Gee, we're just trying to control the overpopulation of the country and have "zero-growth". Hopefully they're all Christian male children, since they are the most evil children of all and need to die.... (/sarcasm)