Israeli President Moshe Katsav blasted the International Red Cross for not visiting three Israeli soldiers kidnapped by Hezbollah last October. He also criticized the United Nations and the international community for their silence. “If we were talking about citizens of another country, I’m convinced that the international community would demand that visits be allowed,” Katsav said.
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