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IDF gunfire injures 5 in Gaza, Palestinians say
Yoav Zitun
Published: 21.12.12, 19:58
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1. Israel breaching the truce
(12.21.12)
Israel deliberately shooting on civilians and then complains about Hamas firing artisanal rockets on population
2. Israel's Choice: Death Zone or . . .
Mark ben Josef ,   USA   (12.22.12)
Israel has chosen rocket fire and Israeli civilians being shot at for the privileged of keeping the death zone. It does not appear that Hamas or anybody would allow any country both. The IDF and tright wing call it deterrence, but to anybody on the outside, it is a death zone where civilians are shot for their race and nationality.
3. The sixth Israeli violation of the cease-fire
Ben Alofs ,   Bangor, UK   (12.21.12)
So far 30 Palestinians have been wounded in six Israeli violations of the cease-fire, whilst not one shot was fired by Palestinians on the Gaza side. A cease-fire means exactly that: for Israel to stop shooting at Palestinians and vice versa. Gazans, incl. agricultural workers, have a right to be on their side of the fence, as long as there is no shooting. An old pattern seems to unfold again, whereby we see provocation after Israeli provocation until the Gazans had enough and respond, at which point they are made into the aggressors. So take note of the score so far: Israei violations of the cease-fire: 6. Palestinian violations: 0.
4. STAY AWAY FROM MILITARY SITES.
Big bad Jew   (12.22.12)
Can't the pals read? They always seem to be where they aren't supposed to be like, for example, On ISRAEL'S LAND.. Nothing but trouble makers who can't steal more of Israel's land. BUILD BABY BUILD!!!
5. Israel is doing what she had to do a
Alef Bet   (12.22.12)
long time ago - defend her borders to the point of zero tolerance. Whenever Israel shows understanding and allows B.S."politically correct democratic gatherings" of the Hamas terrorists right up on the border fence, everything turns into disaster, anti-armor firing and sniper killings of Israeli farmers. This is the time for the Hamas to get it clearly in their thick skulls - NO MORE. Is that clear Mr Blueberry Bangor know-all and know-nothing?
6. injury
colin   (12.22.12)
The IDF is become a worthless army They injure terrorists instead ok killing the bastards
7. Only pals would come that close
big bad Jew ,   United States   (12.22.12)
and defy orders to stay back. If the pals repeat it, shoot them.
8. #'s 1, 2 & 3
Ariel ,   Modi'in, Israel   (12.22.12)
Sadly I agree with you all... I think that the Israelis should just shoot the bastards dead and then drag their bodies onto the other side of the fence proving to the world that the the troublemakers infiltrated Israel!! And... #'s 1, 2 & 3 you are invited to come and join the arab troublemakers!!
9. #1, #2, #3 wrong
solomon ,   bklyn   (12.22.12)
Israel has shrunk the zone that the 'Pals" must not enter, but there still is a zone. It is Israel's choice, not yours. They could easily have been terrorists, as Hamas hides behind its own. Most other countries would have shot to kill outright. It is the Jews who are targets of arabs because of their race and nationality, not the other way 'round'. How many arabs live in Israel? And how many Jews are allowed to live in Gaza? And the "equivalency" of firing rockets indiscriminately at civilian targets, to firing at people who do not heed warnings and could be a threat, is in your own wishful thinking. You lose.
10. 8 Choosing Rockets
Mark ben Josef ,   USA   (12.22.12)
The rockets fly so long as you prefer to kill and shoot civilians inside Gaza. Dumb.
11. #10 Mark - dumb
solomon ,   bklyn   (12.22.12)
You have it backwards; the security precautions are a result of terrorism, rockets, murder, which is a result of Hamas stating explicitly that their goal is to wipe out Israel. You are either dumb or willfully blind. Take your pick.
12. Gaza
Get Real ,   UK   (12.22.12)
Seems like deliberate provocations at the border fence by the Palestinians to evoke a severe Israeli response to gain sympathy for the Palestinians.
13. Guards Open Fire
L. Welsh ,   Anchorage Alaska   (12.22.12)
I commend the IDF for finally taking stronger action against these instigators and those whose intent is to destroy Israel. It is very clear that Abbas has no control over the Palestinians or a very thought out plan to instigate this to get the IDF to use deadly force so that Abbas can go cry to the world and to the ICC. What a putz Abbas is.
14. # 1 - arabs trying to make the world...
yonathan haokip ,   israel   (12.23.12)
...know that israeli breach trust by demonstrating beyond security zone so israeli soldier shoot them. the arabs in return get what they expect...just shoot them dead...they are all terrorist in disguise of a farmer.
15. Another 'heroic' member of the IDF applauded by the public..
Mikesailor ,   Miami, FL   (12.23.12)
.... for shooting the unarmed and defenceless. Whether 'protesters' or farmers, there isi no doubt that the only vlolence perpetrated in this 'incident' was performed by the IDF. Not even pretence for justification. What bravery!! What a shining example for the 'Jewish' state.
16. To: No. 2
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (12.23.12)
You mean like shooting Mexicans at the U.S. border? Hmm? Shot for their race and nationality? It happened 3,411 times in 2012. Where were your howls in protest?
17. #15 another stupid comment by mikesailor
solomon ,   bklyn   (12.23.12)
who would obviously wait until he found out of a gang member, who had sworn to kill him, and broke into his home, was armed or not.
18. #15 another stupid comment by mikesailor
solomon ,   bklyn   (12.23.12)
who would obviously wait until he found out if a gang member, who had sworn to kill him, and broke into his home, was armed or not.
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