"Israel's aggressiveness and the suffering condition of the Palestinians is the greatest poison in the Middle East," said United Nations special envoy to Iraq Lakhdar Brahimi, adding that many share his views, Israel Radio reported Friday.

In an interview with a French radio station, Brahimi said that there is a clear connection between the situation in Iraq and Israel's policy.

Brahimi criticized US President George W. Bush's support of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and his unilateral disengagement plan.

Fred Eckhard, spokesman for UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, said that Brahimi's statements are his personal opinions and do not represent the opinion of Secretary-General Annan.