U.N. spokesman Fred Eckhard said the job of special representative was not offered to Brahimi and he doubted Brahimi would accept if it was.

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U.N. spokesman Fred Eckhard said Friday the United Nations would allow Israeli and Lebanon officials to inspect the items, which include a military belt and a cargo cart.

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"The reason for the inquiry is that, frankly, the organization was embarrassed and its credibility was hurt by what appears to be a mishandling of this event, " U.N. spokesman Fred Eckhard said.

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