Israel 10-23-2003

23, October 2003                    Stanford Daily, RE: Israel

Response to local letters,  

In defending the extremist views of Daniel Pipes, Sheree Roth displays her obvious bias against Muslims. It is a pity Roth and Pipes choose to ignore the hijacking of the Jewish faith by Sharon and other Israeli fanatics who have unleashed a reign of terror on the Palestinians in pursuit of a 'greater Israel'. Under the smoke screen of routing out terrorists, Israel has occupied large swaths of Gaza and the West Bank, demolished 11,000 homes, murdered hundreds of innocent civilians including women and children. The killing of innocent civilians by suicide bombers is repugnant.

The killing of innocent civilians using helicopter gunships, tanks, and bombs, is equally repugnant. Perhaps Roth is not aware that Israeli reserve pilots refused to bomb civilians and presented a signed petition stating they would not take part in "illegal and immoral" strikes in Palestinians area in the West Bank and Gaza strip. This follows hundreds of reserve soldiers who have pledged not to serve in the West Bank and Gaza strip, stating they will "fight no more to rule, deport, destroy, blockade, exterminate, starve, and humiliate the Palestinian people. Israel's leading human rights group, B'Tselem recently reported that Israel had violated 29 of the 30 Articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Roth and Pipes would do well to heed the advice of the great Rabbi, Eliezer Waldman, who heads a yeshiva of Kiryat Arba who said "soldiers MUST NOT follow and order that is against the commandment of the Torah." Fanaticism and murder is indefensible be it Islamic militants or Jewish terrorists. Finally, I am appalled that the Hoover Institution chose to tarnish its apolitical image by sponsoring Daniel Pipes's talk.

ISRAEL 10-8-2003

8, October 2003           Response to Thomas Friedman, Op Ed NYT  RE: ISRAEL

 ‘Thomas Friedman, Long Spoon Diplomacy’ pA35 October 8, is right to be outraged at the ‘madness of suicide bombers’ but consistently remains silent to the appalling plight of the Palestinians who have suffered. The decision of President Bush to support the Israeli attack on Syria effectively gives a green light for Israel to continue its state sponsored terrorism with impunity. The attack on Syria was a clear violation of international law which is sure to escalate the violence in the Middle East and provoke further attacks on innocent Israeli citizens.  This will further isolate the US and create greater instability in the Middle East. 3,200 innocent citizens, including 800 children have  already perished.

The Bush Administration have created a dangerous precedence with its preemptive attack on Iraq which the Israeli government has exploited with its preemptive attack on Syria. The Palestinians and the Israelis have both become hostage to the extremist elements of their respective societies.

The Jewish lobby has been instrumental in formulating the unwavering financial and political  support of Israel. 3 billion dollars is paid to Israel each year for ‘defense’ needs. The sad reality is that much of this US largess has been used to wage a war of terror and deny the Palestinians a homeland and self-determination. Approximately, $1.6 trillion of U.S. tax money has been given to Israel over the past 30 years much of which has been used to take possession of Palestinian land with the construction of illegal settlements and the ‘apartheid’ wall of hatred. There will be no hope for peace in the Middle East until the US abandons its blatant partially towards Israel and assumes the role of an honest broker.

Israel bombs Syria 10-7-2003

7, October 2003                             Israel bombs Syria

The decision of President Bush to support the Israeli attack on Syria effectively gives a green light for Israel to continue its state sponsored terrorism with impunity. The attack on Syria was a clear violation of international law which is sure to escalate the violence in the Middle East and provoke further attacks on innocent Israeli citizens. This will further isolate the US and create greater instability in the Middle East.   3,200 innocent citizens, including 800 children have already perished.

The Bush Administration has created a dangerous precedence with its preemptive attack on Iraq which the Israeli government has exploited with its preemptive attack on Syria. The Palestinians and the Israelis have both become hostage to the extremist elements of their respective societies.

The Jewish lobby has been instrumental in formulating the unwavering financial and political support of Israel. 3 billion dollars is paid to Israel each year for 'defense' needs. The sad reality is that much of this US largess has been used to wage a war of terror and deny the Palestinians a homeland and self-determination. Approximately, $1.6 trillion of U.S. tax money has been given to Israel over the past 30 years much of which has been used to take possession of Palestinian land with the construction of illegal settlements and the 'apartheid' wall of hatred. There will no hope for peace in the Middle East until the US abandons its blatant partially towards Israel and assumes the role of an honest broker.

Israel bombs Syria 10-7-2003

7, October 2003 Israel bombs Syria
The decision of President Bush to support the Israeli attack on Syria effectively gives a green light for Israel to continue its state sponsored terrorism with impunity. The attack on Syria was a clear violation of international law which is sure to escalate the violence in the Middle East and provoke further attacks on innocent Israeli citizens. This will further isolate the US and create greater instability in the Middle East.   3,200 innocent citizens, including 800 children have already perished.

The Bush Administration has created a dangerous precedence with its preemptive attack on Iraq which the Israeli government has exploited with its preemptive attack on Syria. The Palestinians and the Israelis have both become hostage to the extremist elements of their respective societies.

The Jewish lobby has been instrumental in formulating the unwavering financial and political support of Israel. 3 billion dollars is paid to Israel each year for 'defense' needs. The sad reality is that much of this US largess has been used to wage a war of terror and deny the Palestinians a homeland and self-determination. Approximately, $1.6 trillion of U.S. tax money has been given to Israel over the past 30 years much of which has been used to take possession of Palestinian land with the construction of illegal settlements and the 'apartheid' wall of hatred. There will no hope for peace in the Middle East until the US abandons its blatant partially towards Israel and assumes the role of an honest broker.