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Netanyahu: Advance international effort to change laws of war
Roni Sofer
Published: 20.10.09, 19:32
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1. This man is completely wacko!
Marco ,   Spain   (10.20.09)
2. About time
Joe ,   Ohio, USA   (10.20.09)
3. Goldstone Report a President Obama Trojan Horse
Arturo Himmelman ,   Mexico City   (10.20.09)
The Goldstone Report is a President Obama Trojan Horse against the Netanyahu Goverment
4. I am schmucko wacko
El Puerco Marco,Puta ,   MadreImperio Español   (10.20.09)
but will pretend that others are this way I will stay longer out of the wacko house
5. EXACTLY-There cant be one set of Laws for Terros and one set
Alan ,   SA   (10.20.09)
for the Forces the Terros CHOSE to do battle with (their opponents)! How can Terros fight in Civilian Clothes ,hide amongst Civilians , launch attacks from Civilian Areas etc AND THEN ACCUSE THEIR OPPONENTS OF WAR CRIMES . ITS TIME LONG GONE TO REVISIT THE LAWS OF WAR >
6. Music to my ears.
The 11th Man ,   London   (10.20.09)
7. Change the laws of war.
Ron B. ,   Lod   (10.20.09)
The rules of international law governing the use of force by victims of aggression are embarrassingly unjust and would never be tolerated by any domestic criminal law system. They give the advantage to unlawful aggressors and thereby undermine international justice, security and stability. Article 51 of the U.N. Charter forbids all use of force except that for "self-defense if an armed attack occurs. Israel's raid on Uganda's Entebbe Airport in 1976—to rescue the victims of an airplane hijacking by Palestinian terrorists—was also illegal under Article 51. More at: http://xrl.us/bfq4r7
8. Good For Him!!
Christy ,   Boston, US   (10.20.09)
I honestly doubt any nation will follow the current laws if their backs are against the wall anyway. It's true the nations are fighting a new style warfare and new rules must be made to deal with the new reality. No nation should be forced to just bend over and take rocket fire. I don't know any nation that would have been as restrained as Israel for as many years.
9. Agreed we need to change the rules.
Daniel ,   San Jose CA   (10.20.09)
The rules of war have been around since the early days. When armys fight one another on a battle feild it is very different than what Israel faces, or the coalition forces face in Iraq and Afganistan. Terrorist organizations act and fight differently than normal armys. Because of this the UN needs to look at what rules should be followed regarding operations within civilian areas, and how to react or act against forces which utilize civilian centers for operation, fight with out uniforms, use woman and children as combatents. This isn't new or unusual. The fact remains that we can't apply old laws of engagement against this type of warfare. It doesn't work. I am not claiming sides or stating right or wrong but in this new age of armed resistance there needs to be accepted rules but governments on how to act against it so that civilian populations are protected as much as possible while still allowing forces to act apropriately and achieve their objectives.
10. Go ahead, Bibi!
Caroline ,   Netanya, Israel   (10.20.09)
11. Marco#1: is actually Mohamad form Iran.
Saeed   (10.20.09)
12. Have to change U.N.Charter first then INRC Geneva convention
Bloodyscot ,   Dallas, Texas   (10.20.09)
Changing the range of some law possible would help US but little help to Israel. Israel would have to move to having Palestinian become citizens or have their own state for Israel to really compile with Geneva convention rules under INRC.
13. Good for Bibi
Garry Ribble ,   United States   (10.20.09)
Marco in Spain: You're a moron
14. Let Israel join Security Council,no need to change war law
Hasan ,   Kazan, Russia   (10.20.09)
15. War is Death, Killing and Winning
Gail ,   Israel   (10.20.09)
When at war there should be only one Law "To Win". We should be able to protect ourselves and our country and do what ever it takes to accomplish winning. And if we have to retaliate we must give back double of what we are getting with in minutes of getting it. War is really very simple especially here in Israel. All we ever do is retaliate. And we hesitate doing so for so long that we loose respect in the enemy's eyes and they think we are weak. If we were strong and had respect then there would be no more war. Also it is very normal in any country for Civilians to get hurt during a war so why is the world so angry? because children got hurt and people are suffering lol I think the next Law should be "ignore the world and protect our country and people" no matter what it takes
16. No need to change the rules
Gee ,   Zikron Yaakov   (10.20.09)
We need to apply the laws that already exist. The Geneva Convention provides that the aggressor is responsible for any actions that occur as a result of their aggression. The UN Charter is explicit we have the right to use whatever force is required to end aggression. Genocide is defined as killing because of race, religion, sex, etc. No new laws, just enforce the laws that exist. The Arabs have committed so many war-crimes already.
17. Bib Says "Make War Crimes Legal For Israel"
World Citizen ,   the world   (10.20.09)
But G_d forbid that a 90 year of man who was a dog feeder in some German concentration when he was 18 years should not be arrested and die in gaol. Bibi wants this because Israel is special and goyim laws are for goyim only. You couldn't make this stuff up people! it just gets "better and better"!.
18. Netenyahu is a better Comedian than Borat
Tayfun_Turkey ,   Istanbul   (10.20.09)
Lol I am dying of Lauging I think Israeli Cabinet is full of talented Comedians better than Borat and Netenyahu is indeed the best.. A prime minister and a Foreign Minister who could not prevent a UN report accusing Israel of war crimes and pave the way for War Crimes tribunal now thinks to change rules and laws to get rid of a Report. That is not only funy but it means IT IS OVER, Israeli government with such nonsense in facte CONFESSED and SHOWED how IT IS CLUELESS and HOPELESS Yes Netenyahu, Greatest Comedian of All Times, please add a line on War Crimes Laws that Israel is exempted from All War Crimes accusation, submit for vote in UN! Do not forget to wear Borat costumes during ceremony.
19. Checkmate
Supporter of Justice ,   Scotland   (10.20.09)
Hey Marco, The Times they Are A Changing
20. i agree with marco ....
the same one   (10.20.09)
21. Once again, our prime minister
Robert Haymond ,   Ashdod, Israel   (10.20.09)
is bold and intelligent in the face of the injustices foisted upon Israel by civilians and organizations in the international community. I am simply proud that he is at the helm.
22. THere is one simple change that is required.
leo ,   usa   (10.20.09)
If your enemy ignores international rules of fighting a war then your obligation is null and void. Do what you must to kill those who want to kill you.
23. Tayfun_Turkey @ 18, why is it funny?
leo ,   usa   (10.20.09)
If Bibi will succeed it will be so much easier to deal with the terrorists you love so dearly. Why would you laugh? Could it be a nervous laugh?
24. Not to mention The Clown that TYPHOON THE BABOON BUFFOON is
Genuine Tosefta ,   Tveria   (10.20.09)
every single day
25. The rules only changed when Israel started to fight back
Jackie ,   Florida   (10.20.09)
During WW2, British and US bombers demolished civilian areas in Germany, dropped an atomic bomb on two cities in Japan and generally fought against civilians. The rules of law changed to prevent these sort of things happening only after Israel began trying to protect its citizens, attacking armed groups clad in civilian attire and hiding amidst the civilian population.
26. #18 hey Toyfunny, u have a joke, right?
Zooo ,   Germany   (10.20.09)
And repeated it 3 times in short post? BTW, did you know that Turks are cleaning the offices when Germans left home? At evening when Germans need a real laugh they watch Turkish movies.
27. Sure...
D.C.   (10.20.09)
So the whole world must change, not the Israelis. Don't even count that we're going to change the international laws, because you want to kill more. Try to live as a civilized man and learn some moral values instead.
28. #15 Gail.what a crooked logic in your mind.!
George ,   Canada   (10.21.09)
why you didn't win in Lebanon 2000 ,2006, In Gaza 2008 although your army strategics and field marshals followed the same crooked logic as yours. What it will happen if it turn out you won't be a winner at all? Or you are born to be a winner( ...) and being at the side of the suffering LOL.. Lets set up a special laws for the special peoples of Israel.aren't you?
29. To #27 -- It is only half of the world
The Other Ron ,   Pittsburgh USA   (10.21.09)
30. challenge world rules of war not hold investigation as if we
ralph   (10.21.09)
were wrong. it is goldstone and un and uk and france and un which is wrong. stalin had a phrase for goldstone. useful idiot, of which many jews were guilty.
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