Sunday, June 6, 2010

Israel’s Piracy 6-6-2010

6, June 2010                           Israel’s Piracy                                   
  
The brutal actions by Israel’s navy boarding the Freedom Flotilla was the latest chapter in Israel’s ongoing efforts to deny the Palestinians of Gaza adequate supplies of food, water and other essential provisions.  Israel’s massive spin operation to justify its piracy was an abject failure. The facts are clear – six ships carrying 10,000 tons of building materials, food, medical supplies and stationary for schools were confiscated by the Israeli navy. No firearms were found which speaks volumes of Israel’s alleged reasons for raiding the ships. All cameras, cell phones and other recording equipment were seized to prevent the world from witnessing details of Israel’s horrific actions. Live ammunition was used which resulted in a cold-blooded massacre of peace activists. Edward Peck, a former US ambassador who was on one of the ships, accused Israel of unnecessary brutality and mendaciousness.

Israel’s blockade restricting food, fuel and medical supplies to the Gaza Strip constitutes a form of collective punishment and is strictly forbidden by international law. We are paying a heavy price for coddling to Israel. Even General CENTCOM commander General David Petraeus, was highly critical of our unconditional support to Israel, stating “our actions are jeopardizing US standing in the region and eroding American security.” The head of Israel’s foreign intelligence service, Mossad, commented that “America has begun to see Israel as a burden rather than an asset.” 


It is time to jettison this burden which reeks of the repulsive policies of apartheid South Africa.

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