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Shelling of UN Base in Lebanon
April 18, 1996
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today expressed his deep regret
on the deaths of dozens of innocent Lebanese refugees killed by
Israeli shell fire while sheltered in a United Nations base in
Lebanon. He deplored the attack which also seriously injured
a number of Fijian UN peacekeepers. He expressed his condolences
to the Government of Lebanon as well as to the families of the
victims.
"This tragedy is a dramatic illustration of the human cost
to innocent civilians caused by the escalation of violence between
Israel and Hizballah in the past several weeks. This cannot continue,"
said the Prime Minister.
Mr. Chrétien called on all parties to immediately halt
their attacks and resume diplomatic negotiations towards a comprehensive
peace in the region. Canada strongly supports the diplomatic
efforts now underway to bring an end to the current exchange of
attacks.
PMO Press Office: (613) 957-5555
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