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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