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Dan Gillerman: I think that there should be at least some mention of the true root cause for this horrible conflict, which is the fact…

On the recordAugust 7, 2006
I think that there should be at least some mention of the true root cause for this horrible conflict, which is the fact that Hezbollah has taken Lebanon, including Tyre, hostage.
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Dan Gillerman

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Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations emphasizes the need to address Hezbollah's role in the conflict.

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