On the recordDecember 27, 2006
While Hezbollah's actions are deplorable, and as I've said, Israel has a right to defend itself, the excessive use of force is to be condemned.
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Kofi Annan
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transcripts.cnn.comKofi Annan: “While Hezbollah's actions are deplorable, and as I've said, Israel has a right to defend itself, the excessive use of…”
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Kofi Annan comments on the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, emphasizing the need for proportionality in military response.
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