Tag Israel

Hamas provokes, Israel over-reacts

Getting tiresome, isn’t it? There will be more funerals on both sides, more maimed and crippled noncombatants, grief-stricken mothers and widows. Harry’s Place says that while Hamas goaded Israel into responding, what they got in return was way more violent…

Slaughter in Gaza

Israel has unleashed hell on Gaza. At time of writing 200 men, women, and children are known to have been slaughtered in airstrikes using US supplied fighter aircraft. Over 300 are known to be injured, many of whom will undoubtedly…

US refuses to support Israel attack on Iran

From John Wight The story which appeared in the Guardian newspaper on 26 September, reporting that President Bush refused to support (which really means refused permission) for an Israeli air strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities recently, is hugely significant for…

Free Gaza boats arrive in Gaza

Thankfully, Israel did nothing to stop them, a move both ethically and tactically wise. The blockade has now been broken. May other boats follow. “We recognize that we’re two, humble boats, but what we’ve accomplished is to show that average…

Free Gaza sets sail from Cyprus to Gaza

Their intention is to break the blockade. Israel has called them pirates. European legislators have endorsed and are participating. They should reach Gaza sometime today. The only question is, what will Israel do? Tikun Olam has excellent continuing coverage. Free…