UN issues 'weakened' statement over outpost bombing

UN Security Council members have issued a statement expressing shock and distress at Israel's bombing of a UN outpost in Lebanon…

UN Security Council members have issued a statement expressing shock and distress at Israel's bombing of a UN outpost in Lebanon and called for Israel to conduct a comprehensive inquiry.

The statement, distributed to council members, is weaker than one proposed by China and other nations which called for an immediate ceasefire.

Tonight's statement is expected to be read at public meeting by France's UN Ambassador Jean-Marc de la Sabliere.

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