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Kerem Shalom goods crossing reopened
Hanan Greenberg
Published: 04.03.08, 09:48
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1. Brilliant!
Daniel   (03.04.08)
Let's give them more supplies for the Qassams
2. not the only thing coming across the border
alan ,   cape straight   (03.04.08)
this just up on Debka Egyptian ambulances help Hamas smuggle fighters and weapons into Gaza March 3, 2008, 7:24 PM (GMT+02:00) Egypt's two-way ambulance service for Hamas Egypt's two-way ambulance service for Hamas Sunday, March 2, Egypt re-opened Gaza’s Rafah crossing for the first time since Hamas blew up the border wall on Jan. 23 for ambulances to collect some 150 wounded Palestinians. DEBKAfile’s military sources disclose that 27 ambulances also brought in 15-20 Hamas commando fighters, part of the of the 120-strong group rounded up in Sinai and detained on their return from advanced courses in Iran and Syria. They were permitted to cross back into Gaza with a quantity of weapons and ammunition. Israel military sources are watching to see if the incoming ambulances are also carrying shoulder-borne anti-air missiles for shooting down Israeli helicopters and drones, which Hamas has been pressing Egypt to allow them to bring in. So far Cairo has resisted this demand but may have now relented. These sources describe the returning Hamas fighters as highly trained for guerilla warfare against conventional armies and therefore a valuable increment for Hamas’ war against Israel. Our sources also confirm that the incoming group of trained fighters is not the first Cairo waved through the Rafah terminal. Last week, as fighting flared between Israel and Hamas, 17 were admitted to reinforce embattled Hamas. Israel officials imposed a blackout on this incident, reluctant to show the public the two-faced nature of Cairo’s policy of lenience for Hamas behind the mask of cooperation with Israel’s war on terror. The Olmert government also feared the exposure of the real state of affairs on the Gaza-Egyptian frontier notwithstanding its under-the-counter tacit acceptance of the buildup of Egyptian frontier troops to 1,500 in breach of the 1982 peace treaty. Prime minister Olmert prefers to avoid any disclosures that might embarrass Cairo ahead of Condoleezza Rice’s visits to Israel, Ramallah and Egypt, starting Tuesday, March 4. According to our Washington sources, she will rap Palestinian knuckles for Hamas’ missile blitz, but at the same time tighten the screw on Israel to lift its siege of Gaza and reopen the border crossings. (Food and other convoys have never really stopped crossing into Gaza even under fire.) The Mubarak government therefore is not afraid to reopen the supposedly closed Rafah terminal from time to time whenever Hamas demands essential items to fuel its ongoing war on Israel. Print Print Send by e-mail Send to Friend Close window Close window Copyright 2000-2008 DEBKAfile. All Rights Reserved.
3. We're not very smart, are we?
Terry ,   Eilat, Israel   (03.04.08)
Can you imagine if the English during WWII sent humanitarian aid to Berlin while the Nazis were bombing London? Did America deliver humanitarian aid to Tokyo after Pearl Harbor? Have you ever seen anyone deliver humanitarian aid to their enemy during a war? I mean, you might send humanitarian aid AFTER a war, when you win - nothing wrong in being magnanimous in victory - We're not just stupid, we aren't even sane.
4. Why, are we crazy!
Wise Saba ,   Netivot   (03.04.08)
Let them get all their supplies from their friend Mubarek. Close down all borders, do not feed your enemy or feel sorry for them. We are not goyim & we don't turn the other cheek. Destroy your enemy before he destroys you!
5. look at the logo on the truck
observer   (03.04.08)
is it a Israeli logo? why does Israel scarcely allow the supply, but does not supply the allowance?
6. #3 is being human a gyish character; not a jewish one?
observer   (03.04.08)
((We are not goyim ))
7. Are the Gazans “innocent civilian victims” ?
Jean Van Daem ,   Metula   (03.04.08)
A recent rally proves that Gazans stand with Hamas, terrorism. “Jews! We have already dug your graves,” declared Hamas official Mushir al-Masri at a half-million strong rally of support for Hamas in Gaza’s central square. The Hamas official was joined by the terrorist group’s top brass, some via teleconference, at a massive show of support for the Islamist movement that unequivocally broadcast a message of support for terrorism and the ongoing war with the Jewish state among Gaza’s Arabs. “ Estimates ranged from 250,000 to 500,000. The Gulf Times reported “at least 500,000” while others reported “from 300,000-500,000.” The New York Times, Associated Press and AFP agreed that the rally was much larger than a Fatah rally held earlier this month, which was reportedly attended by 250,000 as described at : http://israelagainstterror.blogspot.com/2007/12/gazans-stand-with-hamas-terrorism.html
8. # 6
Wise Saba ,   Netivot   (03.04.08)
Turning the other cheek is a "Christian" thing to do, nothing to do with being human! BTW these terrorists shooting at us are NOT human, the are worse than animals. You don't live here nor have you ever has kassams shot at you, so your opinion doesn't mean anything to us on the front line!
9. It's a Human Disaster I tell you!!!!!!
Gideon Reader ,   In the USA   (03.04.08)
Oh, wait. That would be Olmert the Failed 2.0 that is the human disaster. These poor Hamastoonians are SUFFERING catfish. But have no fear, trucks ARE on the way. What? No Hamantashen? No Strawberry flavored condoms? Tires and windshield wipers(Ooopsie! No rain)for stolen vehicles from Israel? Oh the humanity!!!! Where is Amnesty for the Foolish when they are SO needed. And the government(such as it is, or rather likes to be called) of Olmert the Failed 2.0 chugs on full steam ahead toward the next Winograd Commission's appointment for this F--k UP.
10. Please please dont forget the truck with the fertiliser
Alan ,   SA   (03.04.08)
11. Oh yes! and the metal tubular piping
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12. kerem shalom
ami ,   israel   (03.04.08)
is this a joke ? what a bargain we give them food and they pay ina new currency they pay with quassam rokets we have very clever dealers
13. Stupidity Prompted by Just War Theory
Bill Ross ,   Alabama, USA   (03.04.08)
Yarin Brook explains the stupid reasoning that leads to these kinds of stupid actions in his excellent podcast: http://www.commonwealthclub.org/audio/07-04brook-complete.ram
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