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Ecuador accuses Israel of crimes against humanity
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Published: 07.01.09, 09:50
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1. Tell someone who cares.
Talula ,   Israel   (01.07.09)
Where were the demonstrators while Hamas were firing rockets into southern towns? Anyone demonstrating over our military offensive in Gaza supports terrorism. And it's THAT terrorism that's got Palestinians killed.
2. once the dust settles
Ari   (01.07.09)
if israel has enough determination to pursue this until the dust settles, the rockets stop, hamas is out of power and the situation is much improved, israel should sue the head of this commission in international court for libel, slander and incitement, which is exactly what this statement, which was made without any basis in evidence or reality, is. the number of civilian casualties does not equate to 'war crimes', and would not hold up in any international court that was based on justice. the allies in world war 2 killed many civilians. the americans/nato when they bombed yugoslavia to 'liberate' kosovo killed many civilians. the issue of war crimes is based on intent. proportionality is not based on whether your force is proportional to the enemy, it is based on whether your force is proportional to the objective (ie ending rocket fire). however, it is quite clear that intentionally firing 3000 rockets over the last 2 years at civilians with the aim of killing anybody who they landed on is a war crime. there are families that can be brought into court as witnesses who have dead and injured from these rockets, and people whose lives have been changed by years of constant terror. i would also recommend that alan dershovitz sue these people if the israeli government does not. this is nothing but libel.
3. We will see what you say when the Peruvians
bill ,   USA   (01.07.09)
blow your heads up.
4. Another nearly failed state using Israel as distraction
Saul ,   Barcelona   (01.07.09)
from its own internal problems. This is the same Equador that rode the oil-fueled 'revolutionary' bandwagon, along with Venezuela and Iran. Now that the oil prices collapsed, Ecuador's 'progressive' government screwed the foreign investors by defaulting on debt, and screwed its own retirees by expropriating pension funds to pay for the economic mismanagement. As the country nears total economic meltdown, what better way to shift attention than to bash Israel.
5. Vete al infierno, diablo! (Go 2 hell, devil!)
(01.07.09)
This vile dictator who has robbed Venezuela of its democracy has no moral legs to stand on!
6. And I am terrified by such mental retardation
Moshe   (01.07.09)
7. Ecuador
palestinian ,   palestine   (01.07.09)
I love Ecuador
8. # 7 : So move there !
Avi ,   Ramat Gan   (01.07.09)
and have a nice life - thanks
9. Let Them Condemn
Lawrence Tendler ,   Safed Israel   (01.07.09)
10. equador accuses israel
debbie ,   israel   (01.07.09)
TO NO. 2 You are right. The only way to confront these people is in court.
11. Equador
Hugo ,   london england   (01.07.09)
Who are you? And why do you think ANYONE cares what you think?!
12. He's wrong
Petra ,   usa   (01.07.09)
MOST of the world fully supports Israel. He and Venezuela are the few exceptions. Their loyalty can be bought cheaply. And they aren't worth beans. Just another loser. p.s. did his country ever win a war?
13. who is Ecuador ?
israeli ,   israel   (01.07.09)
14. Who?
Neil ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (01.07.09)
Is the only way that Ecuador can get into the news by condemning Israel? My message to Ecuador - no one cares what you think.
15. Ecuador? no thanks.
Joseph D ,   Italy   (01.07.09)
and I am horrified by a lot of ecuadorian people living in my italian town. Trust me.
16. #2: very wisely said! Ecuadorean regime...
Flavio ,   Sao Paulo, Brazil   (01.07.09)
...is a sad clone of Venezuelas, both of themat dire economic straits because of the steep drop on oil prices and ot their own disastrous policies. Both are failed states, their people are very poor - but their politicians are very, very rich, you can count on that! Both are resorting to the usual scapegoat, the Jews. Both blatantly ignore the most basic human rights and deliberately adopt backward, xenophobic policies, refusing to acknowledge that the 21st century has arrived. The idea of bringing them to courts is an excellent one! I feel very sorry for the ecuadorian and the venezuelan jewish communities and urge them to leave those extremeley unfriendly countries as soon as possible!!
17. "Not worth beans"
human ,   Jeddah, Saudi Arabia   (01.07.09)
The people of Ecuador and Venezuela "aren't worth beans." (No. 12) This is exactly how the zionists view the world and others living with them on this planet. This is not racial discrimination; rather racial extermination. This is what you get when you say a word of truth about israeli massacres in Ghaza. And what will you get when you fight back those who stole your land and persecuted your fellow country men and women? A Zionist invades your house, steals all your belongings, and you'll be lucky if he gives you the toilet to live in and his shit for food; and if you open your month, you become a terrorist that must be exterminated. Justice is in the hands of the One who created us all, and it will soon prevail.
18. Excellent... Soon the wold will follow this Example!!
R Hitchings ,   Kirkcaldy   (01.07.09)
19. I am Ecuadorian
Ania ,   Tel Aviv - Israel   (01.07.09)
I am Ecuadorian and live 1 year in Israel. I am not surprised by Ecuadorian comments, they are puppets of Venezuelan goverment They forgot very fast that one Ecuadorian died one year ago in Israel, he was murdered by Hamas.
20. We are horrified by Ecuador's STUPIDITY and RACISM!
The Doc ,   Haifa, Israel   (01.07.09)
They pompously claim that "The world is horrified by the Israeli military offensive ..." . WHO EXACTLY APPOINTED THESE 2C GENERALISSIMOS AS THE SPEAKERS FOR "THE WORLD"?
21. Dear Ecuador,
Reuven Brauner ,   Raanana, Israel   (01.07.09)
As they say in Spanish, "Bla, bla, bla, bla, Amigo."
22. #17, Saudi Arabia, Human Rights Leader
David ,   Chicago   (01.07.09)
I don't think anyone from a country that sent 19 terrorists to kill 3000 people in the US, who's religion is responsible for EVERY conflict in the world today, who hide behind and under the dresses of women and children, should open his mouth and have anything to say about Jews. This is in a country where if you're a Jew, you can't enter. It treats christians like shit, and quite frankly, their own people It is ruled by an autocratic monarchy that can order your genitals removed if you dare open your mouth against it, a religion that kills their daughters for some vague "honor," a throwback to some 7th century barbaric practice. Without oil, you're nothing but a bunch of camel herders and nomads. Uncultured, unrefined, and easily manipulated. So let's set the record straight: 1) Jordan Is Palestine, period. Not our fault that the Brits brought the Hashemite Clan over from Saudi to run it into the ground 2) There is no so called Palestinian. It is the greatest PR farce committed on the world. 3) When Saudi Arabia can field their own army to defend itself and not cry to the infidel americans to protect them, then I'll listen to you. Go back to Drinking the Kool Aid.
23. Its a sad day.
Yunan ,   tel aviv   (01.07.09)
I am ashamed to be jewish.
24. I'm yawning
Chaya ,   Bat Yam   (01.07.09)
25. #17 Stupid, twisted comment in reply
Australian Guy   (01.07.09)
I don't ascribe necessarily to #3's views - but your own comment shows your own distorted frame of reference. Actually, Ecuador and Venezuela are both basket cases as countries - and they certainly would benefit from turning their attention inwardly, rather than grandstanding about an issue that clearly polarizes world opinion. So in that context, their views really "aren't worth beans" as is my opinion ...or yours for that matter. And of course, now lets take a look at where you reside...Saudi Arabia. What a magnificent example she is of freedoms and justice of all sorts. I don't need to expand, do I? Your are correct about justice being delivered...it will prevail, I certainly hope it wont be your kind of "justice" though.
26. #23
(01.07.09)
If you are ashamed to be Jewish, convert. It's that simple. No one is forcing to you stay here. Leave, convert to Islam, and go live in gaza
27. #22 Good Comment David.
Charlton Heston   (01.07.09)
Good points. Always ignored by the 'other side' though unfortunately. These people don't like living in a world as it is now... "full of injustices"..committed by the "Zionists , the US and its minions". They wish to tear it down and replace it with their own " Planet Of The Apes" version. I made a few movies about it..shit scary...wouldn't believe it ...coming true.
28. #23 You poor darling. Well.. DO something about it!
Ronald   (01.07.09)
Make yourself 'un-Jewish' .Leave your home, give it to the Pals. Get over to the nearest ISM office and enlist! Get a job on TV shit-canning Israel! Play your part! Dont spend another moment of regret.
29. ECUADOR SAYS ABOUT HAMAS"" XXXX"
ROLAND SEENER ,   LONDON ENGLAND   (01.07.09)
30. I CARE
Kristosamoraea ,   Santo Domingo Ecuado   (01.07.09)
I care - thank you for telling us all.... even those who can not hear because they are sick and toxic.
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