THE Israeli raid on the Free Gaza flotilla has generated an outpouring of clichés from the usual suspects. It is almost impossible to discuss the Middle East without resorting to tired accusations and ritual defenses: perhaps a little house cleaning is in order.No. 1: Israel is being/should be delegitimizedIsrael is a state like any other, long-established and … [Read more...] about Israel Without Clichés By TONY JUDT in the NY Times June 9, 2010
Nobel-winning Elders deplore Gaza flotilla attack
The Elders group of past and present world leaders, including former South African president Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, on Monday condemned as “completely inexcusable” the deadly Israeli attack on a flotilla carrying aid for Gaza.At least 10 people are reported to have been killed when Israeli commandos raided the boats on Monday in an operation that has … [Read more...] about Nobel-winning Elders deplore Gaza flotilla attack
International solidarity and the Freedom Flotilla massacre
Editorial, The Electronic Intifada, 31 May 2010 Israeli naval ships flanking the Mavi Marmara. Israeli soldiers aboard the Mavi Marmara. A passenger aboard the Mavi Marmara carries a bloody stretcher. Early this morning under the cover of darkness Israeli soldiers stormed the lead ship of the six-vessel Freedom Flotilla aid convoy in international waters and … [Read more...] about International solidarity and the Freedom Flotilla massacre
Activists killed in international waters: Protests underway
Jewish Voice for Peace condemns Israel's attack and killing of members of the Freedom Flotilla aiming to bring much needed aid to the besieged Gaza Strip. Haaretz reports that at least 10 activists have been killed. Al-Jazeera reports that as many as 16 activists are dead. The names of the dead are not yet known. The flotilla passengers included retired US diplomats … [Read more...] about Activists killed in international waters: Protests underway
International Activists Cause Their Own Deaths By Attacking Non-confrontational Israeli Commandos?
By Belén Fernández May 31, 2010 "Palestine Think Tank" -- At a press briefing this morning following the massacre by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) commandos of passengers on board the Mavi Marmara, one of the boats pertaining to the Freedom Flotilla attempting to break the siege of Gaza, IDF spokeswoman Avital Liebovitch claimed that the passengers had engaged in “severe … [Read more...] about International Activists Cause Their Own Deaths By Attacking Non-confrontational Israeli Commandos?