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Foreign reporters dub Israel 'military dictatorship'
Daniel Edelson
Published: 08.01.09, 21:42
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61. #39. Yoav,Tel Aviv
ThirstForTruth ,   US   (01.09.09)
It is good to hear your views. Keep spreading the word - pay no attention to the idiots who cannot deal with the truth.
62. Has the world gone mad!
Larry W ,   New York USA   (01.09.09)
Its a war! Journalist don't have the freedom to interfere with operations. On the Battlefield it is a military dictatorship. Thats why you have a chain of command. The primary concern of a commander is to carry out battle plans and protect the commander's men. The Press's concerns are secondary. Di Russia permite the press to report on its deeds in Georgia, did the Allis allow the press into the Ardennes during World War II. Lets call this what it is. A blatent attack on Jews. Under this rule Jews are not permitted the right to defend themselves. Sure 6 million of us can die in ovens and the press will feel sorry for us, but g-d forbid we defend ourselves. The leftwing media across the world, has the collective IQ of a squirrel. Israel Ignore these idiots. I realize Israel is playing to the tune of these no-nothings. But I would have taken a far different approach i I were an Israeli and headed the country. Insult the media, insult Hamas, mock the UN and Finish the job. One questioned about the brutality, state clearly...we are doing what every other soverign nation would do. If you don't like it too bad. This is a war not Kindergarden.
63. Enderlin
bob ,   france   (01.09.09)
ENDERLIN FAKED ALREADY ALL THE STORY MOHAMED ALDURA THIS GUY IS VOMITTING EVERYDAY ON ISRAEL ON THE FRENCH TV CHANNEL FRANCE2 LET'S TAKE HIM OUT OF ISRAEL: HE ANTS TO GO IN GAZZA.PLEASE LET HIM GO , LET HIM STAY THERE FOR EVER (HE IS JEWISH, AND RESERVE OFFICER FROM IDF, A SHAME)
64. Think there is a typo here
Danny   (01.09.09)
Charles Enderlin presumably means the Serbs not Russia. Anyway I don't see his problem, can't he simply lie about what's going on from outside the border? Not like he has ever cared about the facts before....
65. #51, so how do you think all those photos
Danny   (01.09.09)
from Gaza are getting out? By pigeon?
66. "self-hating jews" and "anti-semites"
eric ,   dublin   (01.09.09)
the former appears to be used as a stick to beat those who criticise israel in any way, shape or form and the latter for non-jews who who do the same. i must admit, it is a great way of silencing debate and criticism.
67. To Rami, #53, RE "Jenin refugee camp massacre"
Jake   (01.09.09)
Are you kidding? "Jenin massacre" was what Yasser Arafat called it, with Saab Erekat chiming in about how Israel "massacred 500 innocent Palestinians". Others claimed 1000's of Palestinians killed. Human Rights organizations called it a massacre, at first. These guys are either professional liars or incorrigible dupes. Here are the facts: 1. Israel sent in the infrantry, in order to minimize the risk of heavy civilian casualties if tanks, etc. were used. 2. A bloody battle ensued for several days. 3. 52 Palestinians were killed, mostly militants. 4. 23 Israeli soldiers were killed. Eventually, the human rights organizations and the UN had to admit that there was no massacre, but the damage was already done. Israel was villified, and the event entered into the Arab consciousness as a massacre, and was even dramatised in such films as "Jenin Jenin".
68. to Charles Enderlin, France2
Jerome ,   CA   (01.09.09)
I was a reserve soldier in Gaza before the disengagement, your crew offered me 500euros to point my riffle to a woman's head for the camera! I told you in French " bande de cons anti juif, casse toi ou je te tire la dessus" "A band of stupid anti jewish, take off or I'll shoot you down"
69. Abdallah Gaza
Richard Detective ,   IL   (01.09.09)
Stop attacking # 43. Yes I do believe that Abdallah is indeed a Pal from Gaza. Analysing his post I noticed he used the English world for "Yahud" (Jews). Any other non arab poster would have used the word "Israelis". Watching CNN, BBC or Al Jazira all gazans interviewed wipping for the camera directed their anger referring to "Yahud".
70. Biased reporting
Debra ,   UK   (01.09.09)
The real dictatorship is their biased reporting that circulates and control global media to mislead and incite the international community. IDF excellent judgement. You treat like with like.
71. Don't do it again
Brent ,   Phoenix AZ USA   (01.09.09)
The last time reporters got involved there was loss of life for the IDF. don't make the same mistake twice. if we don't learn from history we are doomed to repeat it.
72. to #66
Mark ,   Hackensack USA   (01.09.09)
to call someone a self-hating Jew is not a matter of debate, it is a matter dealing with historical facts which should be beyond debate....people like #39 and you cannot handle the facts.
73. #30
Gayle ,   USA   (01.09.09)
Ezra not only ABC, but CBS and NBC and of course CNN -- all incredibly biased against Israel, Fox News is the way to go.
74. what journalists?
Mark Katzman ,   San Francisco, USA   (01.09.09)
Life's a b*tch-isn't it? Serves them right-they're all a bunch of rotten propagandists anyway; just chomping at the bit so they can go into gaza and proclaim another "holocaust". Goebbels would've loved them.
75. Simon McGregor-Wood, journalist and MI6 agent.
NewAllegiance   (01.09.09)
He is extremely biased on his nightly newscast segments, prolifically anti-Israel just as Martin Fletcher is, and a known MI6 agent. Nevertheless, the pressure against Israel continues, thank you United Kingdom. We're looking forward to the complete subjugation by Islam of you and your 'empire'.
76. reporters
colin   (01.09.09)
The reporters think that Israel courts can order the army to allow them access to gaza. The lying,biased,reporters whom twist the truth ,false3ify photographs,utilise strips from other countries must be denied all access to gaza from Israel Lwt thwm apply for entrance through Egypt
77. Thanks #56 ,,,and shame on u #43
Amr ,   cairo   (01.09.09)
first yes i dont really believe that u r pal but anyway if u r pal u have vote so next time try to down HAMAS and what isreal did in Gaza kills 700 about 50% are men lets say 300 fighters that is all and let ur small city like 100 yrs back and at the end they all will accept the whole situation before this war..did u understand...NO one get anything just killing...but it is the dream of human power.
78. Enderlin on IDF military
Wallace Brand ,   Alexandria, Virginia   (01.09.09)
Enderlin is that wonderful guy who gave us the hoax on Mohammad Al Dura. His credibility is long gone.
79. A bunch of crap,what about Hammas dictatorship
Don Saliman ,   Nahal Oz, Israel   (01.09.09)
You are cowards,you lambast Israel but are afraid of sying the same of terrorists like Hammas. That goes for the red cross, UN and human right groups.
80. Thank God-
Judith ,   brooklyn   (01.09.09)
Thank God I have a true institution to rely on... not some phony institution that calls for "Amnesty" when its own institution relies on Terrorism as its source. Good luck sir, Ill be sure to help you out when the Islamic Empire decides that Amnesty International and "freedom of press" are infidel institutions that must be expunged. I wish you luck when you flash your press card... and Emperor Imam will deny your life.
81. # 30 Ezra
(01.09.09)
You mean McGregor has also slept with Hanan Ashrawi?
82. Terrorists succeed bc reporters don't report their moves!!!
Allegra Cojab ,   United States   (01.09.09)
Armies should do the same in benefit of the people. There was a detailed report in The national Post newspaper on how TV broad casting in Mumbai's terror attack helped the murderers. As reporters informed the public, second by second, the police force's every move, so did the Pakistani leaders with their suicidal murderers. The killers where told by their TV viewing leaders that diplomats were in the hotel and were warned of police action. How did they know? Because they saw it in TV, happening live. Reporting military actions is in detriment to the country and in benefit of the terrorists. So why do people not complain about terrorists not inviting reporters to follow their moves? DUH!!!! It's time to learn from the mistakes. Hammas will not be caught by surprise if the media wants to report on what Israeli military is doing. In the past, terrorists needed spies within the enemy, today the reporters are enough!!!!!! I have a better idea: why don't reporters start investigating what the secret to end this attacks really is. They should research who is providing ammunition to the terrorists? how? where is the money to pay for it coming from? Who are the leaders? Then reporters would be really helping and not just reporting on money making stories. We don't need them to show Israeli troops in their operations. Go and investigate the really unknown facts.
83. Reporters are looking for sensationalist news
Allegra Cojab ,   United States   (01.09.09)
Reading these biased reporter's news today, is as credible as reading a pop star tabloid. They just want to sell a "juicy" and scandalous story. Good for Israel, DON'T LET THEM IN!!!
84. To Yoav
Allegra Cojab ,   United States   (01.09.09)
Listen, if you don't like the IDF that protecting YOU and your family and risking their life against YOU and your family, then you should move to Sderot and see what they are defending Israel from, not any excuse. You can say that because you are too comfortable in safe and beautiful Tel-Aviv. BTW what are you doing in Tel Aviv, you should be defending your country! not complain about its defense.
85. #57 BBC Hebrew
Libyan guy ,   Italy   (01.09.09)
it seams that you did not read this article, ok ... go once again Israeli High Court of Justice to get a new approval as the one aproved is not valid for BBC Hebrew that are on the border enjoying freedom of press and Israli IDF dictatorship. We don't hear what arabs say, we just see the images and the photos and at that stage no matter what language is yours, it very simple ... a children getitng killed is simply unacceptable.
86. Hey Wood, if the IDF are unprofessional
(01.09.09)
you and your bunch are most surely biased and creating a lot of damage to the people of Israel by publishing your liberal and socialist rants. So, why don't you continue lying from outside the area ?
87. #66 Your kind always runs for cover when engaged in debate
Jake   (01.09.09)
on this topic. So don't whine. There is nothing like an anti-Israel party dying and the party-poopers abandoning ship any time they get pummelled with the FACTS!
88. to bad. go to egypt enter gaza from there report from egypt
ralph   (01.10.09)
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