Originally posted by FabianFnasThis convoy is a courageous act and an entirely appropriate way for the international community to say to Israel, "your behavior is unacceptable. Halt your oppression."
Ship to Gaza-Sweden is a grassroots, person-to-person direct action by individuals and people’s movements. We have grown weary of watching our governments look the other way for three years as Israel and Egypt—in violation of international law—have turned Gaza into the world’s largest outdoor prison. In cooperation with Ship to Gaza-Greece, we have purcha ...[text shortened]...
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This is the ninth such convoy, I've heard. There need to be more. But not 6 boats next time -- 60 boats.
Kudos to every nation taking part.
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Originally posted by shavixmirI *love* Israelis propaganda in reaction to the news that 16 people (allegedly) have been killed : "there were also 6 Israeli commandos "hurt" in this attack.." how pathetic
Looks like Israel has shot themselves in the diplomatic foot with this little faux pas.
also, their justification for killing - "those people were *troublemakers* "
Originally posted by RenarsSome Israeli officer was quoted in the NY times along these lines: 'They grabbed my baton! And you know how you go crazy when someone grabs your baton!'
I *love* Israelis propaganda in reaction to the news that 16 people (allegedly) have been killed : "there were also 6 Israeli commandos "hurt" in this attack.." how pathetic
also, their justification for killing - "those people were *troublemakers* "
Originally posted by adam warlockUnless it was really the WH that canceled, this is a stupid move by Netanyahu. Now is the time to meet with Obama; not pout and go home.Defense Minister Ehud Barak said earlier Monday that the organizers of the Gaza aid flotilla were to blame for the violent events aboard the ship.
http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/netanyahu-cancels-obama-meeting-in-wake-of-deadly-gaza-flotilla-clashes-1.293187
Originally posted by shavixmirNo doubt exactly as Hamas had planned from the start. Those Turks must have known perfectly well that no ship was going to be allowed to beat the blockade, and they reportedly refused to allow the Israelis to inspect the cargo to ensure no weapons were concealed.
Looks like Israel has shot themselves in the diplomatic foot with this little faux pas.
Originally posted by Sartor ResartusNo doubt exactly as Hamas had planned from the start.
No doubt exactly as Hamas had planned from the start. Those Turks must have known perfectly well that no ship was going to be allowed to beat the blockade, and they reportedly refused to allow the Israelis to inspect the cargo to ensure no weapons were concealed.
how do you know this?
Those Turks must have known perfectly well that no ship was going to be allowed to beat the blockade, and they reportedly refused to allow the Israelis to inspect the cargo to ensure no weapons were concealed.
So the israelis had the right to kill a few people for good measure?