Tackle root causes of Middle East violence, says Lebanese Prime Minister

Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora told Members of the European Parliament on 27 September 2006 that it was time to tackle the root causes of the conflicts in the Middle East, rather than just the symptoms. Europe had a unique role to play in finding a lasting peace, he said. Speaking to a special open meeting of the Conference of Presidents, the Lebanese Prime Minister gave his account of the causes, conduct and consequences of the summer 2006 war, which led to a lively debate with Members both offering support and challenging his views.