Libya seeks UN Security Council meet on Goldstone report

[Scurrilous]

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"Libya has requested a meeting of the United Nations Security Council to discuss a report that accused Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas of committing war crimes during Israel's offensive in Gaza, diplomats said Tuesday.

A spokesman for the mission of Vietnam, which currently holds the council's rotating presidency, said the Libyan request was being considered. A Libyan spokesman, however, said he understood a meeting would be held on Wednesday."

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"Libya holds two key positions in the UN which make it easier for the country to initiate a session on the report - it is a member of the Security Council, and one of its representatives is currently serving as the president of the General Assembly. Libya has the authority to convene the UN Security Council to vote on the Goldstone report in the name of the Muslim nations or the Arab League.

If the Security Council session on the Goldstone report, should one take place, ends without a resolution or an American veto, Libya could convene the General Assembly, whose vote cannot be vetoed.

Another arena where the Goldstone report could come up for vote in the UN's fourth committee, which deals with political issues and holds sessions within the framework of the General Assembly."

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1119203.html

[Don Caballero]

1. The Libyans deserve nothing

They are amongst the biggest anti-semites in the world.

[oberliner]

2. What is your opinion with respect to Libya's request?

Do you support Libya's call for a meeting of the security council?