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PA: Goldstone caved under pressure
Elior Levy
Published: 03.04.11, 16:11
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1. 1500?
Jacob ,   Holon, Israel   (04.03.11)
It's always interesting how the number of casualies continually increases... after the war they said 1200, then a few months later they said 1300, wikipedia says 1100-1400, and now this guy says 1500
2. palestinians "Furious"
steve ,   usa   (04.03.11)
Anything that impairs the Palestinians' international claim, though its completely fictitious, that they are the world's premier "victim class" will make them furious. "Victims" brings the Palestinians billions of dollars in unconditional aid each year. It's their biggest industry and they must fight to remain the world's champion victim!!
3. Palestinians furious?
Sheik Rattle & Roll ,   USA   (04.03.11)
I wonder why? Is it because Goldstone ignored the fact that Israel dropped leaflets letting the Palestinians know that they where targeting missile batteries or weapon caches. Or are they furious because Hamas targeted Israeli civilians using unguided missiles.
4. # 2
John ,   Herzliya, Israel   (04.03.11)
Agree 100%. And that's the reason why they are in such a "hurry" to establish their own state. No more milky cows all over the world, donating shejtan's currency. I just hope that one day the world will finally see who and what they are supporting.
5. Better this way
Paul ,   Israel   (04.03.11)
So gratifying to see the Palis get their knickers in a twist after their propaganda campaign hit a glitch. We are still to see an investigation into the war crimes of the Palis who indiscriminately fired rockets at civilian targets in Israel, FROM civilian areas in Gaza, including populated apartments, schools, and on one occasion from a schoolyard.
6. Yes
John ,   Herzliya, Israel   (04.03.11)
...the Islamic group provided the investigation team with all necessary material... And even more. They also wrote the scenarios, prepared the scenes, provided actors and directed the piece. Real Pallywood. And Goldstone bought it.
7. Abbas
Moragh   (04.03.11)
Really now! Why does anyone bother to pay attention to silly old abbas. One can see on his face what he is. And why is his name and photo even included in the newspapers etc. He isn't ANYTHING with the 'so-called' Palastiniens. He's just another onlooker without a clue!
8. UN still awaiting on Hamas implementing report first
Eric ,   Tel Aviv & NY   (04.03.11)
When Hamas gives creditable evidence that they have investigated even 1 of the many charges of war crimes then maybe the UN can take their request seriously.
9. UNRWA has 30 000 employees.
rachel ,   usa   (04.03.11)
.The arabs have been supported by the world as refugees for 60 years they count on the welfare checks to continue . How are they going to make a living if they are not considered refugees anymore . The leaders won't have money for beautiful houses,Mercedes Benz and swiss bank accounts. They also have to compensate the idiot's families who blew themselves up ..What do you think they do it for nothing? they are stupid but not that stupid ....long live Israel !!!
10. Now sue Golstone for defamation of character !!!!
rachel ,   usa   (04.03.11)
11. Slander once uttered cannot be recalled
Paul ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (04.03.11)
The idiocy of Goldstone's report, defying all logic, and ignoring the obvious immorality of the terrorist Hamas organization, cannot never be corrected. It will haunt him to the grave. Hamas is a stain on humanity, beloved by those who disdain the world.
12. denial
John Williams ,   England   (04.03.11)
Abbas denied the holocaust and now he shows he is in denial about everything apparently. Stupid Abass***d!
13. #1
Lio ,   London   (04.03.11)
Yes - just as the number of rockets fired over the years, ranging in numbers from 3000 to 12000...
14. Sometimes I can't help myself
El ,   Canada   (04.03.11)
but laughing at what the Palestinian leaders are saying, "Israel pressured Goldstone into taking back the report", the funny but sad thing is, is that if you have seen Israel they have no power within the international community. The even funnier thing was when he said "Israel did not attempt to help Goldstone's findings but we just gave us much as we could find (and even probably make up).
15. #13
(04.03.11)
13,000 rockets into israel in 5 whole years leading to the gaza operations called cast lead. 246 more rockets and nortars since the goldstone report came out of gaza. you do the math. hameed aboughaze, iranian
16. at #13, rocket number changing
El ,   Canada   (04.03.11)
The reason why the rocket number changes is because Israel is constantly under fire by Hamas and other terrorist organization. So we do not lie about the rockets fired because the number is always increasing. While Operation Cast Lead is over but yet they are over-exaggerating it, as usual
17. Not because of Israeli pressure
(04.03.11)
He realised he was being used to give a "kosher" stamp on the UN's bias. This about turn has made him look incredibly idiotic and foolish. However its good that he finally was truthful.
18. furious? Good!
Ariel   (04.03.11)
I am always very happy to see when people like Abbas, Rabbo and others are furious. It means that they were caught lying. Let them be furious many more times.
19. THE TRUTH AT LAST
Mark from Georgia ,   USA   (04.03.11)
If you Google "Colonel Richard Kemp Challenges Goldstone Report." You'll see his testimony in front of the UN (Video), it speaks for itself. Israel was completely innocent of all charges.. This from a man with extensive experience in fighting terrorism all over the world. So of course the UN ignored his statements.
20. #1 - Hammas counted everyone killed in those 3 weeks
William ,   Israel   (04.03.11)
whether due to the war or not. Those elderly who died of natural causes, adults who were sick, terminally ill patients....all dead because of Cast Lead (atleast that is what they say).
21. !500 dead....most being Hamas terrorists
William ,   Israel   (04.03.11)
Hamas admitted in December that over 1000 killed in Cast Lead were infact their terrorist members. There goes the "war crime" claims! Together with Hamas' admission and Goldstone admitting Israel did NOT intentionally target civilians (the basis for ALL war crime accusations against Israel), the "Palestinians" have just lost their key point to gain support - all based on a lie.
22. Sounds more like Goldstone was pressured by the UN
William ,   Israel   (04.03.11)
even before he began the investigation. Listen to how much flak he received for even suggesting Hamas needs to be investigated as well.
23. Baloney
Douglas Fireman ,   Chicago, USA   (04.04.11)
"Fatah senior official Nabil Shaath claimed that despite Goldstone's comments, Israel still carries the sole responsibililty for the killing of innocent Palestinian citizens." Baloney! In my opinion, Hamas is responsible for carrying out war crimes against its own people. Military bunkers, amunition dumps, rocket launchers etc. are purposely built and placed among the Gazan population. No wonder there were many deaths among the Gazan people during Operation Cast Lead. Had Hamas built bomb shelters for their people rather than putting them in harms way, then far fewer would have been killed. during Operation Cast Lead. In order to promote their selfish goals and objectives Hamas leadership has used and abused their own people. It's time that they be held responsible for crimes not only against Israel, but crimes against their own people as well. Their crimes have prevented peace loving Palestinians from living amicably with their neighbors in the region.
24. # 13
Birdi ,   Israel   (04.04.11)
Hundreds more rockets & mortar rounds have been directed at civilian targets in southern Israel. That comparativley few Israelis have been killed by the unlawful rocket & mortar attacks from Gaza in no way minimizes the criminality. The UN Human Rights Council should condemn these heinous acts in the strongest terms.
25. Goldstone
Steve ,   Australia   (04.04.11)
Goldstone's report was already recognised by anyone who cares about truth as a shameless whitewash of the crimes of the IOF. This bit of shamelessness will change nothing, merely proving the disgusting and increasingly loathed power of the Israel lobby. Just remember demon people, what goes up, must come down. One day you're going WAY back down where you belong, demon people.
26. It is only the pressure of reality dispossessing insanity.
Kyle Broflovski ,   South Park, CO   (04.04.11)
One wonders whether it required more pressure for Goldstone to recant his biased report or for Abbas to sit and negotiate for more than a week without calling it quits. Then again there's also the question of the amount of pressure necessary to get Netanyahu to lift his rear from Yvet's throne and caw 'peace for land' a couple times.
27. # 25
Birdi ,   Israel   (04.04.11)
Hey demon Steve, the Israel Dfence Forces are called, IDF.not IOF. WE belong where we are right now, on top, looking way down at you there in oz !!
28. #25 I guess you better take your pills , your evil is
rachel ,   usa   (04.04.11)
eating you up
29. #25 Steve- Australia
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (04.04.11)
What is it with some of you Aussies, pretending to be eve so concerned about the Palestinian's, never giving a crap for what you have done to your own Aboriginies, from whom you have stolen the land in the first place ? Steve, sniff under your own armpits Look what I found about the “Apartheid” that’s going on under your nose, where’s your concern, you must have known about it ! UN Anti-Racism Committee Slams Apartheid Australia Racism By Dr Gideon Polya 29 August, 2010 Australi 's explicitly racist policies against Indigenous Australians and refugees have been slammed by a recent Report from the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) in Geneva http://www.countercurrents.org/polya290810.htm Steve, you stole their homeland, their future and their children It's best you tend to your own shortcoming's first
30. to Steve,Australia 25
john Darren ,   cairns-Australia   (04.06.11)
You are not a true Australian-you are an ignorant Jew hater probably an Arab.I, as an Australian veteran am deeply ashamed by you comments-calling Jews demon people.You have no idea what the truth is concerning Israel and it's constant war against terrorists.I on the other hand do .Go to Gaza where you really belong.
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