cher@ihlpm.UUCP (cherepov) (06/28/85)
-- Predominant opinion around the world is that Israeli transfer of shiites from Lebanese territory was a violation of Geneva convention. However Israelis disagree. One of their US supporters is Jean Kirkpatrick who said that according to her interpretation of laws and situation the transfer does not violate international law. Reagan thinks the opposite. I recall that question hinges on status of people held - prisoners of war vs. plain arrested citizens. Could someone with better knowledge of situation comment on laws and their applicability to Shiites moved to Israel? Thanks. Mike Cherepov