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Gaza rocket damages public building
Shmulik Hadad
Published: 31.07.10, 22:29
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1. Missle lands Saturday Night
dbanai ,   Beersheva, Israel   (07.31.10)
Where is the Iron Dome?????????
2. More Pal war crimes, more silence from "human rights" orgs
Brian Cohen ,   Judean Peoples Front   (07.31.10)
This is a clear and obvious war crime. An anti-personnel missile fired indiscriminately at an Israeli civilian target. The silence is deafening, and makes anybody who respects international law sick to their stomach. One law for Israel, but no laws for the Palestinians. The Palestinians have successfully snookered the world into believing that the Palestinians can kill Israelis with impunity. Their only problem, of course, is that we don't accept that. Remember, folks. The pressure by Obama on Abbas is useless, since Abbas cannot sign any peace treaty with Israel. Hamas does not want peace. Hamas controls the Gaza Strip. Nothing happens in Gaza without Hamas being able to do something about it. Hamas chooses war. We don't want it, but they'll certainly get it again from us.
3. Please can we quickly bomb 20 sites?
Jonathan   (07.31.10)
Please can we quickly bomb 20 sites? So that we can get back into the negotiations table without any further delay ? Hamas is testing our policy, fair enough. I don't want us to fail the test - I want an EXCELLENT mark here. p.s. I'm sure that the UN will support Hamas. No need to wait for the 'condemnation'. It will come right after our response, rest assured.
4. OK, IAF! Go Get 'EM!!!
M, Hartley ,   Atlanta, US   (07.31.10)
5. Mr. Barak, who invited you to speak for us?
chanel ,   land of Yisrael   (07.31.10)
The land of Yisrael was given to every single Jew as an eternal inheritance and no one has any right to negotiate on my/our behalf. Further, the Lubavitcher Rebbe warned decades ago (and now we see it before our eyes) that even "talk" about giving away land, will endanger millions, and certainly have consequences for the entire world which anyone with a sane mind wouldn't wish to live through.
6. Who are these "state" officials? Which state?
michael redbourn ,   arad - israel   (07.31.10)
"They said" .. This kind of reporting is similar to, "a normally reliable source", and the article would have been better without it. Mike
7. You can blame the damned Iranians for this. They need a
Ken Quinn ,   Amsterdam   (07.31.10)
You can blame the damned Iranians for this. They need a DIVERSION.
8. Sarah got her wish
Avigdor ,   Haifa   (07.31.10)
Well this is what Sarah b wanted with her “Bring it on. Oh, please. Make my day” more violence and destruction on Israel. Are you happy now Sarah?
9. retaliation must cause Gazan casualties
David ,   NJUSA   (07.31.10)
no more attacks on empty buildings. get the leaders everytime.
10. IDF took the bait
Mark ,   USA   (07.31.10)
If only the IDF hadn’t fallen into the trap. Hamas didn’t fire the first 3 rockets and the IDF fired more than 3 rockets and killed a hamas leader, now Hamas can claim revenge for the IDF heavy handedness and the cycle of violence will increase and increase If only israel had given a measured response instead of getting into this one man upmanship.
11. Ultimatum
he readers ,   Vestal, NY USA   (07.31.10)
An ultimatum from Israel to Hamas, the Gazans, the USA, the EU, and the UN is in order. The readers of this forum know what the ultimatum should say, but ...will it say it. Will Netanyahu say it? I doubt it. It will be the same old, same old: a large attack by Israel which will not be nearly large enough, followed by apologies to the USA, Un , and Eu by the Israel Ministry of Apologies.
12. 2"Palestinians can kill Israelis with impunity" Where?
lydia ,   Brisbane   (08.01.10)
Palestinians didn't targeted little Samah9Y and her mother with flechettes bombs. Palestinians didn't leave little 4Y Haitham fighting for his life, they didn't murder Nema Abu Said, the 33-year-old mother of 5. Kasim and Muhammad were victims of Israel trial by missiles NOT Palestinians indiscriminate slaughter of unarmed civilians illegally corralled in a ghetto called Gaza. PM Erdoan after Cat lead was right when he stated that ISRAELIS are killlers. Note he didn't say Palestinians or Hamas were.
13. Mary, USA # 10 . . .
maniaco ,   SoCal, USA   (07.31.10)
14. Mark, USA # 10 . . .
maniaco ,   SoCal, USA   (08.01.10)
Whew, I'm sure glad you don't make policy for Israel. And I don't want to call your post "STOOPID" but how else would it be framed? "If only the IDF hadn't fallen into the trap [trap!!!!!]," says Mark, USA brightly. "Hamas didn't fire the first 3 rockets . . . " How do you know that ? Because Hamas said so? Plus, who gives a flying f*ck WHO fired them? ham-ass is responsible, PERIOD. For everyone else except Mark, USA, please check out the lead pic here: http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/meast/07/31/gaza.airstrikes/index.html?hpt=Sbin And someone please send a copy to Elvis "Israel Concert Canceller" Costello so he can book a concert in The Strip for his people.
15. Proportional response
Barry ,   Eilat Israel   (08.01.10)
Why don't we take back a 1 mile wide strip of Aza / Gaza for every rocket that lands. That is about 36 rockets and the problem is solved and a proportional response.
16. @#7: I thought it was Bashar Assad who needed the diversion
quotes from Israeli ,   talkbackers   (07.31.10)
right now. And for #1. Iron Dome will only be operational in November. Until then, it's Strimel of Steel for us. @#2: so true that it hurts. And finally, for Mr. Obama, if this is how peace begins, we want none of it.
17. Where is the outcry?
Ram ,   London   (07.31.10)
Why doesn't the Israeli government complain to Obama and the EU about the rocket attacks? They can also warn that they will always retaliate and therefore they will be justified in doing so.
18. @10
Sadie ,   USA   (08.01.10)
Mark, you are the one that took that bait. Are we reading off the same page, same set of facts. IF ONLY, if only Hamas didn't fire grad missiles into Ashkelon and into Sapir College, this would not be a news story at all.
19. The latest attacks just a new
Anna ,   Montreal, Canada   (08.01.10)
maneuver that had being calculated by the Arabs to help Abbas to avoid "on the legitimate grounds" the direct talks with Israel. Hamas is targeting innocent civilians, Israel is retaliating with much deadlier and precise weapons. After Israel will perform another deadly surgical removal of several more terrorists Hamas will scream: "Israel is massacring our women and children". Erdogan, Ahmadinejad, Assad and Co. will strongly condemn Israel. And Abbas will get out victorious from the dangerous for him situation withing the next 48 hours. No, Arabs don't want to create Palestine. Each time when the decision has to be made they turn their backs at the very last moment.
20. Retaliation
graczek ,   Maryland, USA   (08.01.10)
Bear in mind that this series of rocket attacks, unfortunate though they may be, are by way of retaliation for the extra-judicial murder of a senior leader of legitimate resistance against the illegitimate entity that currently (though not much longer) occupies its land. More to come!
21. #10 - Grads don't get into the Strip with Hamas
William ,   Israel   (08.01.10)
That kinds of arsenal doesn't enter the strip without the aid and approval of Hamas. Whether they fired it, or some pissed off Gazan teenager who can't release his sexual tension, the return address is the exact same.... after all, it was Hamas that declared this war, and puts all resources towards it, instead of infrastructure or economy.
22. #12 - Do you need the extended list of dead Israeli civilian
William ,   Israel   (08.01.10)
Like the attacks on Israelis around Hebron? In Jerusalem? The pregnant mother shot at point-blank range along with her 4 children? The buses hit with such a powerful bomb that pieces of Israeli bodies were found in apartment buildings on the 10th floor? Or pizza parlors, cafes, restaurants, etc? Notice one location that was missing here - army personnel and bases. Makes their motive VERY obvious when you show the target is really civilians. But Lydia, let me ask you this. Your post are always noticeably absent of condemnation of Hamas' use of civilians, especially children, in their stupid war, and their use of civilian locations like schools, hospitals, and mosques. Can one assume you agree with their tactics, despite their obvious result in war crimes?
23. Stop allGaza aid shipments and electricity NOW!
Holden ,   Victoria Canada   (08.01.10)
Simultaneous with air attacks on population centres and the leadership cadres in Gaza, all aid emanating from Israel must immediately be halted. No more 100 truckloads a day. Also continuous drone bombing of Rafah area to nail the smuggling tunnel outlets. And no more electricity or water. Let the EU take care of what's left of Gaza afterwards. It's their own doing anyway so who cares?
24. rockets hit israel
joel ,   usa   (08.01.10)
israel should give the gaza terrorists thge does of their own medicine, 10 times more!
25. Ask obumma to autograph photos of peace partner work.
Bunnie Meyer ,   Los Angeles, CA USA   (08.01.10)
26. Time to Act on Gaza
Brod ,   USA   (08.01.10)
Israel should not repeat the insanity of tit for tat on the rocket attacks from Hamastan. Israel should do a 1967 sweep on this tiny enclave, slicing them in 4 pieces and mopping out the thugs and fanatics. Israel should control the Southern border of Gaza with Egypt and its coastal sea. A new government in Gaza made up of technocrats who are pro-Israel should be installed. Gaza should be demilitarized and dearmed. Israel should be in control of security.
27. #10 YOU ARE A
Eran ,   Singapore   (08.01.10)
JERK and you prove it time and time again with your moronic postings. This one is one of the most .. Syop writing. You have not a clue...
28. Hmmm....a 2nd "Cast Lead" operation in the brewing?
Cameron ,   USA   (08.01.10)
Careful, Gaza folk. You starting to walk the razor's edge.
29. Your completely wrong
Ilan ,   New York   (08.01.10)
Read about hamas indoctrinating children and killing palestinians. Your delusion knows no end. Hamas in the past 6 months has practiced the killing of its own children on more than one occasion and this has nothing to do with israel but with them trying to take out fattah and simply shooting kids who get in the way. Gaza would not have a blockade if their intent was not to wipe israel off the map and they stopped firing 10 000 rockets in 5 years in to its soil. Hamas loves playing the victim and getting world attention because if they had peace it would mean they would actually be forced to build hospitals and schools instead of spending money on missiles
30. Unfortunately for your senior leader
Anna ,   Montreal, Canada   (08.01.10)
he was in the right place making rockets and sending them to the civilian areas at the right time to get his mantra. Don't wish to your neighbor bad. It will may come back to you. Illegitimate entity in this story is only one, Hamas who is endangering and traumatizing little children all over again. These rockets were orchestrated the same way like flotilla provocation,kidnapping of Gilad Shalit and many others "heroic" hate-motivated homicides. Palestinians stole the name from Jews who were called Palestinians before 1948. But the name doesn't make ethnic group legitimate nation. This group needs a balanced mix of economical, political and cultural credentials in order to successfully create a structure called Nation. How Gaza and PA can be called a Nation If two major political fractions in these territories can't reconcile? Each one of them has stronger ties one to Jordan and the other to Egypt. If you support Gazans, if you really want them peace and prosperity stop your provocations and there will be no more retaliation with the targeting real murderers.
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