I hope the move can replace Israeli ports for most goods, some items, non perishable thing like steel and cement that go for projects that Hamas can submit a request for supplies that get monitored so the material actually ends up where it is supposed to. Egypt would be more for mall types of things. Since the UN staff would have already been aware of the request they could draw up the list of needed supplies and set up a time-line for delivery (on time and in usable condition).
I agree.
You seem to be using that word a lot these days, are you involved in a Israeli Moosehead Operation called 'catfish'?
I understand as has been shown countless times, you have serious inability to use deductive reasoning, but here's the quote in full...
Anyways, the Catfish are calling, have fun, do try and play nice. And above all, try and use some reason and logic when you post. Then I won't have to embarrass you, yet again, when I come back, lol.
Obviously I'm talking about Catfishing. I am well aware of your deviancy in reasoning skills, so in the future if you see me use the word catfish, remember, I'm talking about a fish. No some silly imaginary "operation" your misty mind conjures up.
So the Palestinians were attacking the Israelis under a white flag while they were surrendering at the same time.
I understand your inability to separate fact from fiction, but not only is that plausible, it's been done countless times throughout history. So spare me the stupidity.
I doubt the true story has come out yet. Israel has a well known history of deception and cannot be considered a trustworthy, objective source of information.
But Hamas, a group of proven thieves, liars, murders and criminals are?
Regarding this story, Israel was caught fabricating radio transmissions it claims originated from the Mavi Maramara:
That link says nothing of the sort, this is another piece of evidence, that not only are you willing to lie to try and smear Israel, you're willing to insult our intelligence in the process.
They've since pulled that video off the internet.
BS, both video's are still there for comparison, to prove that people like you are morally bankrupt.
Which calls into question all images and audio released by the IDF.
Only if your an idiot.
This reporter who witnessed the Israeli raid on the Mavi Marmara claims the IDF starting using lethal force before they boarded the ship:
YouTube - Interview with Al Jazeera's Jamal ElShayyal: One of the passengers on the Mavi Marmara
But that was already proven false by
Al jazeera's own live links, lol.
Autopsies on some dead activists indicate they were shot several times in the back of the head at close range, consistent with an execution after they were subdued, not self defense as they attacked Israeli commandos:
And yet no witnesses have said anything even remotely resembling that happened. Remember? The witnesses claimed the Israeli's were blindly firing into...first, sleeping crowds. Then crowds of activists defending themselves. Now, it was an execution, lmao. But all the inconsistency won't stop you from swallowing all of it, lol.
When you shoot someone who is attacking you, the bullets normally don't hit them from behind.
Unless you're shooting someone attacking your fellow Soldiers. who have their backs turned to you. Which has already been established.
If Israeli commandos were on a murderous rampage, who can blame people for defending themselves with weapons of opportunity.
If Israeli Commando's were on a murderous rampage, there would be a lot more then 9 dead. Only a moron would use the words murderous rampage to describe 9 dead out of thousands aboard multiple ships.
The detachment from reality used to formulate misleading headlines, heart wrenching stories, are all part of the propaganda machine you endorse, support and believe in, 100%. And yet you claim we are the victims of a pro Israeli propaganda machine, because we believe in the rule of law?
I'm not saying I'm buying all of this, since the activists also have motivation to lie and deceive just like the Israelis. But enough evidence exists to say with confidence that the Israeli version of events is provably incomplete and in some cases deliberately fabricated.
So in other words, you actually do believe all of that, lol.
Which is why this incident should be thoroughly investigated by an independent body. Israelis, Turks, activists and other groups involved should have the same right to present and question evidence.
I actually agree. As I have already stated, several times.
I trust none of the above. Which is why an inquiry controlled by any of these groups would be useless. I am aware that I have posted previously that I believe Hamas pretty good about keeping their word and respecting their agreements, unlike Israel or any of the other Palestinian militant groups. At the same time, Hamas is biased and has an extreme viewpoint of the world based on their zealous interpretation of the Qu'ran.
What you said there is an inconsistency and cancels out your own assertions. I bet you don't, can't or won't even recognize how either.
I suspect they don't break their word because they piously believe God would punish them.
That doesn't stop them from supporting the genocide in Darfur, inventing a connection between "Zionists" and Nazi's, stealing, attacking aid groups or otherwise criminal behavior. Seems logic and reality have prove you wrong yet again.
Let's have an independent inquiry by objective third parties.
I agree, so who's objective enough? Let me guess, the UN?
On the other hand some of the best sources of information and the strongest condemnation of Israel's apartheid system come from inside Israel.
Hold on, didn't you just claim Israel wasn't to be trusted?
I don't believe the average Canadian is well informed about this conflict...
I agree, you being a prime example.
and in general most Canadians have a strong pro-Israeli bias resulting from Western Media bias in favor of Israel and against the Palestinians.
Funny, my opinion, which is actually pro reality, not pro Israeli, comes from multiple sources, non of which are Western Media. Yet that hasn't stopped you from making this claim about me on many occasions. But only you are allowed to make claims about people here, without any sort of proof, or they get threatening PM's from you, lol.
Yes, most of your posts are.
I am well read on this conflict and I consider all sources.
So long as they support your ideology.
I admit I have a soft spot for the oppressed and a strong desire for justice.
You have no need of justice, this is simply proven by your own blind bias and the bigotry used to fill post after post with hearsay, rhetoric, half truths and out right lies, in an attempt to smear the whole of Israel.
I am against any form of violence.
But you defend neo Nazi terror groups, with a stated policy of genocide?
Please explain the logic in that.
But I would support non-violent means to break this blockade.
But you're defending and trying to justify the violence used in this one? Please explain the logic in that.
Israel can't simultaneously stop thousands of boats loaded with humanitarian aid from dozens of countries.
So you support a blitzkrieg type flotilla, that may end in the deaths of hundreds? I thought you were a pacifist?
If it was well organized, of sufficient scale and non-violent, I'm tempted to fly to Turkey and join them.
Contrary to your opinion, I actually hope you don't. Given the fact that you may not be surrounded by all peaceful protesters, and Israels steadfast belief in "Never Again". The chances of you getting killed are actually quite high. I wouldn't want to see that happen. But I admire the passion it takes to do it.
Actually that's misleading. From what I read, the paint guns were attached to automatic weapons loaded with bullets.
1, There is as far as I know, no such gear, except for the M203 spud launcher, which can launch tear gas canisters. Which is not considered a paintball gun.
2, Video footage clearly shows straight out, paintball guns.
Those are the guys who switched over to lethal force.
Ya ok, just make it up as you go along.
I find it unlikely that Israeli soldiers would go on a mission without an option to resort to lethal force.
I do too, but for completely different reasons, lol.
Non-violent resistance has defeated military forces:
This is true, but unfortunately some people on the Miva Marmara weren't there to be peaceful.
Even if they were able to do this it would be a huge expense and diversion of resources which would continue to keep the world's attention on Israel's blockade of chocolate, potato chips, macaroni and cheese and other existential threats to Israel.
They stupidly stopped those items at one point or another. They do not however, continuously stop that type of food stuffs from crossing the border.
In all honesty though, I think processed mac and cheese should be considered a chemical weapon, non?
The idea of running the blockade, especially with Iranian naval escort, is insanity that will cause great bloodshed and death.
Agreed, but that won't stop the morally bankrupt from supporting the idea.
For some of these people, asking that was a little stupid, lol. Sorry Colpy, I couldn't resist.
Can everyone stop calling others "idiots" or generally attacking each other
personally. Attack the message, not the messenger....sort'a thing?
It's hard to do that when people say this is my opinion, and then try and post morally bankrupt, illogical, irrational, unreasonable, nonfactual BS behind it.
Uhmn ... my dear uninformed chat-partner. Let the record show that establishing a naval blockade is an act of war. She cannot be coaxed into doing something she is already doing? What are you a ...... friend of bad logic?
No that would be you who is the friend of bad logic, since Colpy was referring to bringing Iran into the battle. Not the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel.
But thanx again for exposing your serious flaws in logic, deductive reasoning, and comprehension. Yet again.
I would not participate in anything involving a military escort. The presence of war ships would not further the cause to lift the Israel's blockade of fresh meat, cheese, macaroni and chocolate. I understand that the very idea of these items entering Gaza has caused Israel's leaders great concern and fear for their safety, but I think the threat toi Israel's existence posed by baby diapers and pajamas has been exaggerated.
Again, those items are not always stopped.
As far as I know, none of the ships in this aid flotilla were smuggling arms of any kind. The only weapons I saw were things kitchen utensils, sticks and stuff people normally throw in the garbage. Can you provide a link which supports your allegation that this convoy was smuggling Iranian missiles into Gaza?
Are you suffering from the same issues as mhz? It doesn't matter what wasn't there. The laws are quite clear on this.
I understand that the laws don't support your ideology, but you can't simply ignore them and replace them your own version, to justify and bolster your ideology.
As far as I know their cargo consisted of medicine, food, clothing and materials for building shelter. In other words, the basic necessities of life which Israel has arbitrarily deemed to be an existential threat.
So?
See my previous post. Israel has the right to inspect all ships entering Gaza and search for arms. But if all they contain is humanitarian relief, then they have no right to stop them.
So long as they allow the boarding party access without conflict. That didn't happen.
And that's the point the humanitarian activists have made and will continue to make until they finally end the disease and malnutrition problems created by Israel in Gaza.
Then keep sending aid, just do it right and it will get there.
If the rules are followed it can be done quite fast and without violence.
Again you concede, thank you for finally getting it.
I never said that about Hezbollah. I was referring to Hamas only, which entered into ceasefire agreements with Israel many times and always held up their end of the agreement, despite violations by Israeli and other Palestinian militant groups. Even Israel admits that Hamas doesn't violate their ceasefire agreements.
YouTube - Israel admits: "No Hamas rockets were fired during ceasefire" FULL INTERVIEW
But you conveniently forget to mention or acknowledge building tunnels is a breach of the ceasefire, lol.
While Hamas's original charter calls for an end to the Zionist state of Israel and the creation of a Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital, they have never advocated a holocaust of Jewish civilians and in February 2006 effectively agreed to recognize and normalize relations with Israel in exchange for a full withdrawal and a solution to the refugee problem.
Hmmm, I guess you read Article 7 of their charter, with a blindfold on.
So yes, Hamas has a record of respecting their agreements, unlike Israel which has violated their agreements over and over. I challenge you to prove this statement inaccurate.
I'll use just one, because I've done this countless times, only for you to ignore it, over and over...
UN official condemns Hamas attacks on Gaza NGO's - Monsters and Critics
BTW, I came across this accusation by the activists who captured the Israeli commandos:
The activists claim the commandos had a list of people to identify and assassinate. Autopsies performed on the several victims found the cause of death to be consistent with people being shot in the back of the head execution style.
Would you like some tinfoil to go with that conspiracy'?