Allies urge Israel to practice restraint after Iraqi bombing

Title

Allies urge Israel to practice restraint after Iraqi bombing

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

18 Jan 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:02:02

Description

Mobile missile launchers have been used to attack Israel, which is now being pressured not to join the Allies on the offensive, as this would be a propaganda victory for Saddam Hussein. Foreign Secretary, Douglas Hurd, speaking in the House of Commons, urges Israeli restraint. Israeli Ambassador to London, Yoav Biran claims that Israel has suffered for its caution, and the Israeli Government has a responsibility to defend its citizens. Simon Israel reports.

Contributors

Douglas Hurd; Simon Israel; Yoav Biran

Keywords

USA; Israel; UK; Air warfare; International relations; Missiles; Wars (events); Kuwait; Iraq; Gulf War (1990-1991)

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