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State to pay NIS 1.6 million over killing of Palestinian girl
Aviad Glickman
Published: 25.09.11, 18:11
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1. PROOF POSITIVE, AGAIN
Mark from Georgia ,   USA   (09.25.11)
We always hear that Israel doesn't have justice? Well this is proof positive that it does! When have you ever heard of a Palestinian person, or their government, that endorses violence against Jewish civilians: 1) Ever go to court? 2) Have a legitimate trial? 3) Find the Palestinian Government (Fatah, Hamas, PA, PLO), or person guilty? 4) Ordered to ay a fine to the family of the Jewish person who suffered the loss? NEVER, is the answer to that question. THE PALESTINIANS NAME STREETS AFTER THEIR TERRORISTS. Israel puts them on trial, that's the difference. Here we will see whining about the two soldiers not being brought to trial. Complaints the money wasn't enough and whatever other demonizing they can do against Israel. This will be the diversion, so you will not notice the truth, Israel has one of the most respected legal systems in the world. This case proves it. Even the attempted cover up didn't work, if the facts are true.
2. R.I.P.
Avi ,   TA   (09.25.11)
3. poor little girl.
Gabriel ,   Leiden, Netherlands   (09.25.11)
4. #1 Mark
rob ,   Orangevale Ca. USA   (09.25.11)
Hey Mark. I love Georgia, I was just thru there on my way to Alabama. Deer season ya know. What I'd like to see from a guy that regularly posts here, is some compassion. Not always, just now. It's not the time to scream about 'see I told ya so". A typical American trait. Yeah, I admit it aint pretty. You live here in America and know justice when you see it. All the nationalist feelings aside. Killing children is wrong. Say it Mark. I know you will read this. This child did not hurt anybody. Peace.
5. Will the PA be ordered to pay for the Fogel's death?
Bunnie Meyer ,   Los Angeles, CA USA   (09.25.11)
6. organizers of the riot laughing to the bank
yoni ,   tel aviv   (09.25.11)
organizers of the riot and those who took part in it take no responsibility and walk off scott free while our soldiers and police are blamed by the B'Tselem Arab rights advocates. Once again proves that btselem has nothing to do with human rights only arab anti israel rights. have you ever heard of a case of btselem standing up for someone killed by the other side? have you ever heard of btselem caring about human being that are Jewish? who are these antisemites? self hating jews
7. #1 what justice?
Israel Israeli ,   Tel Aviv   (09.25.11)
Maybe justice for Arabs, but no justice for Jews. "Moderate" Arab leader Abbas uses inciting and racist textbooks, including his own Holocaust denying PhD thesis in Arab-controlled schools in Judea and Samaria. This education, as well as Abbas venomous speeches, lead to the murder of Yonatan Palmer. If there was justice in Israel, Israel would take 1.6 million NIS from the monies that go into Abbas' pocket and give it to the Palmer family.
8. To n° 1
Marcela Araújo ,   Brazil   (09.25.11)
I agree with you completely...
9. "state to pay....."
les ,   canada   (09.25.11)
no 10 year old deserves to die! all parents who put their children in that situation should be jailed for life! but to pay them for being a "celebrated parents of a martyr"? that says everything about the present israeli "system". but maybe i am wrong. maybe the pals are going to pay for the murder of the fogel children, the palmer baby, and all others brutally murdered over the years. i am hanging my head in shame
10. With all my sympathy & condolences to the parents:
Ozraeli ,   Australia   (09.25.11)
1) Why & how was the B'Tselem Pathologist's Report considered more reliable than the Border Police? 2) Where is the family's responsibility in allowing a 10 year old to be in the proximity of a demonstration which had the potential for violence, tear gas, stone throwing, rubber bullets, water cannon, etc? Is there no negligence or partial responsibility on their part? It wasn't the Macy's Columbus Day Parade, y'know.; 3) If the father is a "Peace Activist",what was he doing in the middle of a violent demonstration? This perpetual use & exposure of Pal children to this violence is really sick. My condolences to the family.
11. #4; rob, I UNDERSTAND, BUT...
Mark from Georgia ,   USA   (09.25.11)
I wish no children would ever have to die, and I grieve that such a gorgeous little girl was accidentally killed. My condolences go out to the parents and friends, but that doesn't mean you can't make a point. But, it's not as you put it either, when you wrote 'see I told ya so", which is something I Never said, and minimizes the point I was making. The Palestinian government does NOT put their people whether citizens or military on trial for killing civilians, period. In fact the opposite is true, they make heroes of them. Plus intentionally target civilians. That's an important difference between the two peoples (the Jewish and Arabs), with regard to cultures, morality, values and their justice systems. Just as police injustice, brutality and cover-ups are prosecuted here in the USA. they are dealt with in Israel as well. Sadly, there is no better time to make the point as when the story breaks. Because 2 weeks from now...as you know...nobody will remember or care, they will have moved on to the other 2 dozen stories.
12. And what do the surviving Fogel members get?
Jayjay ,   Israel   (09.25.11)
The Leftist courts disgust me. ANd was it a Arab pathologist that make this claim? Was there even a proper Autopsy?
13. The difference
Marcela Araújo ,   Brazil   (09.25.11)
In this case, the muslim girl was hit by an accidental shooting... ... While in the case of israeli baby who died, the baby's father who was driving the car, was hit by a stone that was thrown intentionally by the person who shot... ... That is the difference. Ps: Will baby's mother, or this family's relatives, receive one million dollars from PA?
14. To n° 6
Marcela Araújo ,   Brazil   (09.25.11)
Absolutely correct...
15. #11 Mark I know you understand but...
rob ,   Orangevale Ca. USA   (09.25.11)
Everybody will agree with the premise of your statement as the raw truth concerning the warped, so called justice system of the Palis. I too. The point I was making is the callousness of your first TB. The Palestinian (sic)people will bare the pain of their own making. Yet another child killed. Let not the children pay for the follies of the adults in both countries. Obviously without them (both Jewish and Arab children) the middle east is doomed. You are a thoughtful, informed, (*if not a little biased) and decent enough to understand the point I was making also. Enjoy your day, Its always a pleasure to speak to those passionate for the defense of Israel. Rob
16. tamaraohnona@gmail.com
T ,   Canada   (09.25.11)
you want to talk compensation for children's unnecessary death fine.. 3 innocent children of the Fogel family!
17. Time to demand Palestinians pay compensation
Brian Cohen ,   Judean Peoples Front   (09.25.11)
It's time for the world to demand justice for Palestinian war crimes and crimes against humanity. There is not only solid evidence, but factual statements from Palestinian leaders praising war crimes carried out by Palestinians against innocent civilians - both Israelis and dozens of foreign nationals - murdered in cold blood by armed Palestinians who were sent by either Fatah or Hamas. Fatah and Hamas are the two parties governing the Palestinians. Let them start paying for their crimes. And let's make sure that it comes from their personal coffers, and is not just American and Euro taxpayers money being shoveled around. ----------- "Whether or not attacks actually result in civilian casualties, they are in violation of international law, which also prohibits attacks aimed at spreading terror among the civilian population. The patterns of attacks and statements by members and leaders of Palestinian groups also indicate that they have no qualms about launching attacks against civilians and that they in fact carry out such attacks intending to kill and injure Israeli civilians. Such attacks constitute war crimes." Amnesty International
18. @12 Jayjay
rob ,   Orangevale Ca. USA   (09.25.11)
1st, I'd say it was none of your business what the surviving Fogels got. They are Israeli, and the country will support them to the fullest extent they can, and with love and concern. 2nd, I'd say the pathologist would know the difference between a rock and a rubber bullet. It's not like it's new thing over there. The thing that gets me is your racist remark about the pathologist. Who cares what nationality he is. Did Goldman help you out more by being a Jew? Pathological reports are rather straightforward Jayjay. Do you think the Israeli equivalent of the "arab ' pathologist didn't review the report? C'mon.The leftist courts are the people of Israel's courts. It's a good thing rightest and leftest courts follow the law. Theres no other way Jayjay. Rob
19. # 4
Birdi ,   Israel   (09.25.11)
Like it or not, accept it or not, Mark @ # 1 is 100% correct in that the Palestinian killer/terrorist always goes free, is never put on trial & there is no justice system laid down by the Pal government for the Pal people. Thats a fact.
20. # 18
Birdi ,   Israel   (09.25.11)
As an Israeli citizen, Jay has every righht to know how much her/his government pays the remaining Fogel family. No doubt Jay works & pays taxes. Part of Jay's taxes go to the Fogel family.
21. little girl
mike ,   montreal   (09.25.11)
there shoud be a price for every kassam that is send from GAza that is taken out of the taxes given back to the territories and a price for every jewish life taken or injured by terrorist.again give and dont get nothing
22. #18 Rob
Jayjay ,   Israel   (09.25.11)
First of all Rob...who is responsible for this kids death? The ISraeli soldier firing rubber bullets to dispel a riot, or the parents of this poor child that educate hatred into him and allow him to attack Jews? Secondly, I am Israeli....i live here. I do have a right to know how much the Fogels got...if anything at all! And i was implying that the Palestinian government gave them nothing! i meant if the Pathologist was from WB, when i said Arab. I asked that because Muslims in WB usually dont allow autopsies......and their own pathologists have been caught lying in the past. The leftist courts here in Israel are a disgrace, They attack Jews in WB, while turning a blind eye to Arab crimes. The whole court and political system here, isnt held accountable for their decisions.
23. BIG MISTAKE
zionist forever   (09.25.11)
We give one family a pay off then everybody who has lost family in this conflict will be petitioning the Israeli courts for compensation. If the father is a peace activist then he won't mind if he doesn't get financial compensation so lets not waste taxpayer money. In war mistakes happen lets just leave it as a punishment for the border guard who screwed up and call it quits.
24. Israeli judiciary in a dreamland
(09.26.11)
Very poor judgement. The parents should not have had their child at a such a gathering. This sort of thing is and will undermine the country. In reality , it isnt "fair' - the law isnt seen to be applied evenly. Its a farce.
25. Appeal.Appeal.Appeal...Dont pay a cent
(09.26.11)
Keep the matter in the courts forever. Dont pay these money-grubbers a cent.
26. Court
Esther ,   New Zealand   (09.26.11)
How long will it be before this leftist court is sacked - How can it be deleted ?
27. Now its going to pay to bring children to riots !!
rachel ,   usa   (09.26.11)
28. This article makes me Sick to my stomach
Eli ,   Israel   (09.26.11)
Don't get me wrong I dont want the girl to die but this is WAR the arabs waged on Israel and in a war bullets fly and people get hit. Will the arabs pay the Fogel family for intentional murders, will any of the Jewish families get paid for all the murders conducted by Arabs!!!! This girl's death was an accident, these leftist anarchist are working around the clock to destroy the Jewish State, they wont lift a finger for a Jew but they will do anything for a Terrorist. How can any normal sane Israeli allow this to go unchallenged, I am losing faith, we have lost the will to fight for our survival, this makes me sick, the enemy is not Hamas it is Liberal JEWS.
29. What about the fogel family, who will pay for this??
Hodaya ,   Israel   (09.26.11)
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