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UK official seeks trial for IDF officers
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Published: 11.04.06, 12:58
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1. Let's put British officers on trial too
Dan ,   USA   (04.11.06)
their war crimes make alleged Israeli ones look like child's play. Not satisfied with the Israeli convinction of the shooter, the British seem to be lusting for more Jewish blood. These people are really getting to be no better than neo-Nazis.
2. Saudi style trial, presenting only one side of the story...
what a 'democracy'   (04.11.06)
3. British State Terror
João ,   São Paulo   (04.11.06)
The British are one fot he most hypocritical people on earth. Instead of sticking their unwanted noses in other people's affairs, they should clean their own filthy backyard - the police chief of London should be behind bars for having killed my countryman in cold blood - so far no arrests, no compensation - England is decaying by the minute.
4. British Police on Trial
Talula Belle ,   Israel   (04.11.06)
One name comes to mind: Jean Charles de Menezes. Seems the British police make terrible mistakes to.
5. Sergeant al-Heib and Corporal Payne
Jonathan ,   Jerusalem   (04.11.06)
A comparable case to that of Tom Hurndall's took place involving members of a British unit - the Queens Lancashire Regiment - serving in Iraq in 2003. In the course of the unit's activities, an innocent Iraqi, Baha Mousa, was beaten to death by a soldier,Cpl Donald Payne, while in British custody. Cpl. Payne was later tried by a British military court martial, on a charge of manslaughter. This is exactly the same procedure as was undergone by Sergeant Taysir al-Heib, who killed Tom Hurndall. There was never any question of handing Cpl. Payne over either to the Iraqi authorities or to an international tribunal, in this directly comparable case. Those British therefore calling for the extradition of Israeli officers and so on are hypocrites, who want one law for the IDF, and another for their own brutal soldiers.
6. British need to realise something
Ron ,   LA   (04.11.06)
1. They were kicked out of Israel and shamefully ran out. 2. They were kicked out of America long time ago, now they are just puddle of America with their Muslim ridiculous joker prince. 3. British need to keep their eyes on Iraq, make sure not to kill more than 100 innocent Iraqis a day. 4. Need to get busy, prepared to go to Iran to fight for us Zionists. 5. Keep their “filmmakers" in wet, cold, dark Londonistan so they can live in comfort and feel righteous. 6. Start to learn Islam, so they can understand what their prince Charles is talking about. 7. Read Guardian, worship Livingston and vote for Respect. 8. Be humble, since they raped half the world for centuries. 9. Shoot less Brazilian men on the tube 10. Send me 2 free tickets for Manchester United, plus First class airline tickets, of course. 11. Get rid of this terrible English accent, learn real English from Texas
7. who cares what the brits say
Intedi Nensak ,   Stockholm, Sweden   (04.11.06)
I'm not the least bit sorry that they died. To call them peace activists is just pathetic. They were pro-terrorist activists. They went into a war zone of their own free will knowing about the danger, so the terroristlovers parents should just shut up. Sucks for them that their terrorist son is dead, but don't go blame someone else for choices that he made himself.
8. The brits people are antisemite...!like always
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9. #5, Jonathan
KAPARA   (04.11.06)
Well said. You are absolutely correct.
10. João, São Paulo: and not a single EU country talks about
Gabrielle Goldwater ,   Geneva Switzerland   (04.11.06)
this either They all sit in the same pot. To top it all - the Media at that time was lying about the Brazilian killed. If this would have been an Israeli policeman - the EU would have already gone wild What is your own government doing about it ?
11. You no what the real problem is?
Judith ,   Haifa   (04.11.06)
They didn't get a Jewish soldier, damn – a non-Jewish ISRAELI soldier killed their son. So now they have to go after the commanders, but what a surprise if they turn out not to be Jewish? What will you do then, go after the Defense minister Mofaz? Surprise surprise, a lot of non-Jews serve in the Israeli army, isn't that confusing for you Brits. Isn't it enough that the soldier that shot Hurndall is serving a prison sentence? Nonetheless I'm sorry an unarmed man died trying to help people. People trying to help people in troubled areas of the world, should take in to account that they might get hurt. I'll never forget the Jewish-American reporter who was beheaded in Iraq just for being Jewish; no one is serving time for that atrocity.
12. British Jury
Reuven Brauner ,   Raanana, Israel   (04.11.06)
We should not judge the motives of the bereaved parents. They have our fullest sympathy and compassion. But, one wonders, is the real motivation of the British jury and other authorities in this matter? Real justice or annoying revenge?
13. Who is going to condemn the UK? Jean Charles de Menezes
Gabrielle Goldwater ,   Geneva Switzerland   (04.11.06)
Jean Charles de Menezes (7 January 1978–22 July 2005) was a Brazilian electrician living in Tulse Hill in south London, England. Menezes was shot and killed at Stockwell tube station on the London Underground by unnamed Metropolitan Police officers, after he was mistaken for a suspect in the previous day's failed bombings. Menezes had no explosives, and was later found to be unconnected with the attempted bombings.
14. Interesting Report Amesti international
Ron ,   LA   (04.11.06)
about British War Criminals in Iraq. http://www.redress.btinternet.co.uk/amnesty.htm Looks like Iraqi government needs to try those criminals immidiately.
15. UK Police involved in A number of innocent Killings
Gabrielle Goldwater ,   Geneva Switzerland   (04.11.06)
The Metropolitan Police have been involved in a number of other incidents in which innocent people have been shot and/or killed, such as: 1983 – Stephen Waldorf, shot and injured whilst driving a mini car. Police were looking for escaped prisoner David Martin, believed Waldorf's girlfriend Sue Stephens was Martin's girlfriend, and on this basis shot Waldorf. Two officers stood trial for attempted murder and attempted wounding but were cleared of all charges; Stephen Waldorf made a full recovery and eventually received £150,000 compensation. 1999 – Harry Stanley, 46, from Hackney, east London, who was shot and killed by Metropolitan Police officers who apparently had mistaken a chair-leg being carried in a plastic bag for a firearm. Other UK police forces have been involved in similar incidents: 1988 – the Attorney General announces that eleven RUC officers investigated by the Stalker/Sampson inquiry into an alleged "shoot to kill" policy are not to be prosecuted. International criticism followed. 1998 – James Ashley, 39, who was shot and killed by Sussex Police while naked and unarmed during a drugs raid at his flat in St Leonards in East Sussex. British military have also faced legal consequences in at least one similar incident: 1988 – three IRA operatives were shot dead in Gibraltar by SAS soldiers, allegedly under a "shoot to kill" policy intended to prevent them from operating any detonator on their person. The three people killed had no explosives or detonators on them, although a timed car bomb was found later. They had been under surveillance for some time prior to the incident. The European Court of Human Rights held, by majority, that there was an opportunity to stop them at an earlier stage without having to shoot them and accordingly their right to life had been infringed [29] Use of deadly force in anti-terrorism policies has resulted in a similar tragedy in the US: December 2005 – Rigoberto Alpizar was fatally shot at Miami International Airport by two United States federal air marshals in similarly questionable circumstances.
16. #6 - Ron Great humor I laughed, and yes
Judith   (04.11.06)
they should give you 2 tickets for Man united, air tickets included. Cheeky buggers!
17. British terrorists in Tel Aviv
Ron ,   LA   (04.11.06)
I wonder if they had a war tribunals for their home grown terrorists, masks, charities, etc. "The situation was such that Britain’s capital became known as “Londonistan” among Islamic radicals. In some areas of London, videotaped sermons are on sale, calling for the killing of all infidels and Jews; leaflets are distributed on street corners, urging Muslims to travel to various hotspots around the world to wage Jihad; while radical preachers incite the faithful to take up arms against the “Crusaders and the Jews.” In the wake of the terror attacks in September 2001, videotapes were distributed calling on all Muslims to prepare for Jihad and promising Paradise and 70 virgins to those who die in the name of Jihad. " "Sheikh Omar bin Bakri Muhammad, born in Syria, is a well-known link between Osama bin Laden’s network and various Palestinian organizations. He is the founder of the London branch of Hizb Al-Tahrir (the Islamic Liberation Party) and of the organization “Jama’at Al-Muhajirun” (“the Emigrants”, a reference to those who accompanied the Prophet Muhammad on his Hijra from Mecca to Medina). Bakri presents himself as the spokesman of Osama bin Laden’s International Islamic Front to Jihad against Jews and Crusaders. This organization, by Bakri’s own admission, is involved in fundraising for Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad and is “in touch” with Hizballah. " Very interesting link tell about Londonistan http://www.ict.org.il/articles/articledet.cfm?articleid=494
18. By what right do Brits judge someone without a defence
Caligula's Horse ,   Solomon's stables   (04.11.06)
without evidence and without wittnisses. The noble souled have no right to disrupt our soverginity because they are one sided hypocits. The REAL court put the Bedouin in prison in order to satsify the Brits which is already a display of spineless whimpering, and that is more than enough. If the British want to continue and humiliate us then we might aswell just return our embassdor and cut all tied with this double faced hypocritical country, this faux trial is a spit in the face of our national soverginity and we would do well to spit back for once.
19. We must support The Jean Charles de Menezes Family Campaign
Gil ,   Tel Aviv   (04.11.06)
http://www.justice4jean.com/ Israelis, Brazillians and fellow Jews everywhere, we must support this campaign especially to fight the cowardly, hypocritical and racist Brits who want one law for them and another for Jews and Brazillians. Pleas check the link and show your support. The Family campaign is calling for the sacking of Metropolitan Chief Commissioner Sir Ian Blair who continued to mislead the public and for an immediate public inquiry into Jean’s murder. kadima!! Am Yisrael Chai!!
20. The Sun set a while ago.
Bill Pearlman ,   Chicago,USA   (04.11.06)
This is absurd. Israel was created so Jews wouldn't be handed over to countries like England on a whim. Second, peace activist is a rediculous term for these people. Third, the days when the royal navy could cruise into a country and dictate policy are long gone.
21. #16 Thanks Judith, I learn from
Ron ,   LA   (04.11.06)
the Greatest comedians in Londonistan , pair of jokers Livingstone and Galloway. Unfortunately we don't have this talent in America. Recently we have good candidate, George Looney and Michael No-More, but they are one trick pony, not like your 2 stand up comedians, total and continuous entertainment. Palestinians like Ray Hanania have their own brand of humor, called Liberation from Humor. One steps on your toes, put some dirt on you and then complains, why you don't get his joke...
22. FREE BELFAST NOW!!
Arie   (04.11.06)
End the occupation of Northern Ireland by the terrorists of London led by Livingstone
23. Freedom from Charles and Camilla and family
Gabrielle Goldwater ,   Geneva Switzerland   (04.11.06)
24. Only look at recent history
Arie   (04.11.06)
One need only look at Brit actions against Jews from WWII until today, or their actions against the Irish and Argentines and Muslims and Indians to see the terroristic state they have heralded and promoted by the likes of Livingstone. When Livingstone, te new Brit hitler is gone, and the Brits make amends to the many Irish murdered, the muslims and Indians murdered, then come back and TRY and lecture anyone else regarding morality!
25. you'll never see UK put palestinains on trial for war crimes
mike ,   usa   (04.11.06)
they prosecute an israeli soldier for a single killing but nothing for any palestinian who is involved in mass suicide terror. hmmm.
26. # 10
Marc ,   EU   (04.11.06)
the EU and the UN are made of countries which have mostly an anti semitic policy. ( and so has the Swiss media! ). If one controlls the media--one controlls the people, there is nothing new about that.
27. Mofaz should be on the list
Nabulsi   (04.11.06)
As Ariel Sharon, the biggest war criminal is dying a slow death, and next biggest criminal is Mofaz, he should be responsible for this unlawful death and thousands of similar ones -- Mofaz keep your arse off British soil and soon off the whole of Europe
28. Well Mr. Nablusi, its a deal.
(04.11.06)
As long as you keep your ass in the squalor and refugee camps, wait, you're already doing that for 60 years... hahaha
29. Put pals on trial who have murdered Jewish British Citizens.
Alan ,   South Africa   (04.11.06)
30. "Peace Activist"
Larry ,   Eastbourne, UK   (04.11.06)
Please, please stop calling Mr Hurndall and others like him peace activists. A true peace activist would be trying to persuade the Palestinians to end terrorism. Mr Hurndall may have been not so much evil as naive, misguided and indoctrinated, but the International Solidarity Movement deliberately seeks to hinder Israel's anti-terror activities and is thus a terrorist-support organisation.
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