While British headlines scream at Israel for causing a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, few are aware that Hamas has been stealing fuel supplies intended for Gaza’s population and blowing up the crossing points to provoke Israel into closing them, to escalate the conflict and inflame the world. Even fewer are aware that many of the most inflammatory images from the region are fabricated, since both Hamas and Hezbollah routinely stage ‘atrocities’ or artificially exaggerate incidents using doctored footage — courtesy of British journalists who are threatened with murder or kidnap if they fail to toe the line.

Effendi Fayyad, The Gazans MUST stop firing rockets at us The gazans MUST release Gilad Shalit You MUST learn to shut your big mouth because you are nothing but a puppet of Abbas who is a puppet of Hamas Last but not least , you MUST make sure that your driver does not smuggle weapons in YOUR car!

It would be shameful for Israel to allow Gazans to work and study in Israel. Let their government provide for them.

No , let the crossings closed . Even till Shalit returns home . As they have violated the truce in the Gaza strip [ Judea and Samaria were no part of the "truce" ] why should we not ask some concessions from them ? Not many , only our soldier . Then we will see if we can "give" them something

Especially when Gaza is not under the control of those in the PA. Why should Israel open it if PA is unable to exert any control over that area. What's more, they got what they deserved for having violated the truce. They need to realize there are consequences for what they do in Gaza. And it wasn't too soon, either.

Israel should be pressured to uphold its end of the 'ceasfire' while the Palestinians launch rockets and take responsibility for nothing? This is bullshit! I don't care if it was Hamas, Islamic Jihad, or Fatah who launched the rockets. Hamas controls Gaza and is responsible for what goes on there. Stop bitching about Israel and take some damn responsibility for your own actions. This ridiculous Palestinian mentality makes me sick!

If Gaza has 1.5 million people why do they act like animals? Every accord Israel signed has one stipulation, arabs must stop terror before anything can be implemented! Arabs have never stopped terror so how can there even be a roadmap? Israel must nullify all agreements that the arabs have not honored. That means every single one to date. Hmm, does anyone else see a pattern here?

Mr. Fayad Stop making demands on Israel before first making demands on your fellow Arabs: 1. Return Shalit 2. Recognize Israel is a Jewish State (our 1 and only) 3. Stop your Kassams (by the way, with better leadership than our present cowardly group, Israel could have given you the same medicine - a kassam for a kassam, but we won't stoop to that) 4. Stop preaching hate of Israel, in your schools, in your house and all over your communication networks, TV, Internet) 4. Tell your people it is high time they engage in something positive instead of dwelling forever on destruction, suicide bombers and negativism) After you do all that, then let's talk

YOU TELL YOUR ISLAMIC KURAFAT TERRORIST !

There needs to be clear cause and effect rules in place: For every missile, bullet, or attempted bombing there are consequences. Set the rules for each such event the boarder is closed for 1 business day. This way 3 missiles = 3 days closed, and if that falls on a Wednesday, then tough it is closed until Sunday. Treat them like kids, set limits and enforce them. They will respect you for it.

It is time Fayyad will understand that the game of you can not blame gazza for rockets is not working anymore. Rockets that hit Israel must stop period, regardless who fires them. If the Gazzan are so desperate that they have nothing to lose, let them stop the rockets from their side and the situation will change. Do not ask Israel to Change under fire.

A prisoner must be held according to international law. Among other things, it means the red cross must have access. That *should* have been the starting point for any discussion about Shalit. Israel should be strong enough to establish this as a red line that should be easy enough to honor would benefit shalits family and the palestinians b/c it would show that they are not just a bunch of dirty terrorists (unless thats the appearance they want to give). unfortunately spineless politicians who want to hold on to their jobs b/c they have nothing else to do don't demand this. can't they be given a severance package? i'm sure olmert would be fine in 'exile' in the south of france. hell, pay the dude a yearly stipend and buy him an estate there. anything to send him away...

Speaking out of both sides of their mouths is common practice for Muslims. They fired rockets because Israel killed a few IJ roaches in the WB, which it was agreed, was not part of the ceasefire... just like Hamas tried to separate Gilad from the the truce. They want it both ways and they just can't have it that way. They never learn. And that's why most of them live in abject poverty. When will the world awaken and take notice?

Open borders...LOL! Go to hell Fayyad...end!

Ofcourse Israel must do so many things and act "Yes Boss" type to Fayyad. After all he is in charge of his people, his people don't listen to him, so we must!