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Israeli forces kill 27 in West Bank in 2013, NGO says
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Published: 31.12.13, 14:57
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61. To: No. 45
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (12.31.13)
Thank you, but I never rant. I may occasionally express harsh truths using the harsh language that is warranted, but I don't rant. I eschew political correctness. That is not the same as "ranting."
62. Given that this is supposedly a war zone.....
Mark ,   London, UK   (12.31.13)
.....the number seems very small. As part of their propaganda the Arabs tell us that Israel is the least safe state in the world for Jews. It looks like the Palestinian Territories are amongst the most safe places for Palestinians.
63. To: No. 38
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (12.31.13)
Pebbles do not shatter windshields, cause drivers to swerve off the road, and crash, killing the occupants of the automobile. The Arabs use slings -- is it necessary for me to acquaint you with how David slew Goliath? Ignorant, ill-informed, gullible, terrorist patsy -- so, what are your bad qualities?
64. No: 49 Ouch!
Eaglebeak ,   Left Coast, USA   (12.31.13)
Well I certainly flew into that one. Rest assured I won't be passing out any candy over the death of 27 terrorists.
65. Error?
Mark ,   London, UK   (12.31.13)
Did I write the Territories are the least safe places for Palestinians. I meant to write amongst the most safe for Pallys given what's going on in Syria, Egypt and Lebanon.
66. To: No. 58
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (12.31.13)
Excuse me, but the ersatz "Palestinians" that you so staunchly defend are hardly unarmed -- and they are extraordinarily violent. Do you deny the thousands of missiles and mortars fired into Israel by terrorists? That would be hard to do, it being rather well documented in the press. Do you deny that the State of Israel has a clear and affirmative duty to protect its citizens? Do you further deny that terrorist elements use hospitals, schools and mosques to cache weapons -- thereby turning those hospitals, schools and mosques into legitimate military targets? Would you also deny, in the face of all manner of indisputable evidence, that terrorists use human shields, and launch missiles into Israel from densely populated areas? Here's a news flash: hiding behind civilians, as Arab terrorists are wont to do, constitutes a war crime. Why don't you take up the cause of trying Arab terrorists as war criminals because they endanger civilian populations -- keep in mind that the affirmative duty of a sovereign state to protect its citizens is paramount, and certainly trumps the right of a terrorist rabble to fire missiles and mortars at civilian populations, no matter where they fire them from. I do, of course, realize that Arab terrorists have absolutely no consideration for their own people -- I mean, really; what kind of people sell their children to be suicide bombers, anyway? -- but that in no way, shape or form diminishes Israel's obligation to the safety of its citizens. And you are not knowledgeable enough to recognize Israel's muted military response to all provocation. Trust me -- if Israel wanted to eradicate Gaza in one fell swoop, it could do so with very little effort. But that would be taking a page out of NATO's book -- especially the US Air Force and the RAF -- responsible for the deaths of two million civilians in Afghanistan and Iraq. I don't see you expressing any shock or horror over the carpet bombing of so many civilian areas in Iraq and Afghanistan by NATO forces. Why is that? Why are you so selective in what you deplore? I know the answer to that. Here's a handy little tidbit: you are the perfect dupe. A poster child for the useful idiot campaign. You protest strongly about that of which you are completely ignorant. The ersatz "Palestinians" use you and discard you like a pile of trash. And you are far too stupid to realize when you are being played. More fool you.
67. Daniel # 56
Eaglebeak ,   Left Coast, USA   (12.31.13)
If you think people should be killed just for their race/religion, what kind of person does that make you? Ask a Muslim that question. It sounds like a description of Islam.
68. #58 Did you just leave the cabbage patch?
Cynthia ,   USA   (12.31.13)
Palestinians are proud of their murder of thousands of innocent Israelis. In Gaza they even name streets after their murderous martyrs and wailing mothers receive reward money for the trail of blood left by their sons and daughters. Spare the lecture. The Palestinian history of provoking Israel with thousands of kassams, bombs, suicide attacks, rocks, knives, etc. is well known and well documented. Why Sally would you send your children to attack Israel and not expect Israel to respond? Why launch rockets at Israel and be surprised when the missiles hit back at you? Why play this game, Sally?
69. #38 Who is telling the big lie, Sally?
Cynthia ,   USA   (12.31.13)
The Palestinians use "kids" to throw rocks, plant pipe bombs, throw Molotov cocktails. These are all weapons. A rock can cause a serious head or eye injury, especially to a child. It can also cause the driver to loose control or he car. These kids can be very strong. Remember the youngest Palestinian suicide bomber was 11. You don't have to be strong to commit acts of terror. The Palestinians have proved this. Even B'tselem documents how Palestinians provoke these incidents. But I doubt you care about the Palestinian "kids" because you make excuses for their behavior. When they get hurt, you use the incident for propaganda.
70. No, 63 Now you say 'pebbles'?
Sally ,   UK   (12.31.13)
"Pebbles do not shatter windshields" LOL! So you have gone from "boulders" to pebbles? That's because you can't find a single report of any Israeli having a 'boulder hurled' at them
71. B'Tselem lies again
Zalman kinn ,   Jerusalem Israel   (01.01.14)
Thank you B'Tselem for lying again '' Three Israeli security forces personnel were killed' well one was shot in Hebron one was kidnapped and killed one was stabbed on a bus in the city of Afula in Norther Israel one was shot last week near the Lebanese border. that's at least 4.
72. #70 Last month 2 year old attacked
Cynthia ,   USA   (01.01.14)
A two year old Israeli child was rushed to the hospital with a head injury. The attackers were your rock throwing Arab teens. The rocks shattered the windshield of her parent's vehicle. Another Arab Israeli couple were almost lynched this month as they drove with their family. Pebbles do shatter windshields. Imagine the damage a heavier rock can do to a driver or their passengers. Not funny when you're the victim.
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