Israel 2

http://www.timesofisrael.com/head-of-extremist-jewish-group-calls-christ...

Here is a nice story about the rights of Israeli Palestinians.  Apartheid is alive and well.

Quote:

A flight from Athens to Tel Aviv has been delayed for almost two hours after a group of Israeli Jewish passengers refused to fly with Palestinians on board, reportedly accusing them of being “terrorists”.

Aegean Airlines flight 928 was stuck on the tarmac on Sunday night as the altercation continued, with the Jewish passengers preventing the plane taking off by standing up until the two passengers they complained about were removed.

The Greek crew did not initially understand the cause of the dispute, Maariv newspaper reported, and continued with preparations as the two passengers from East Jerusalem were bombarded with accusations.

The complainants claimed the Israeli Arab citizens could be “terrorists”, according to Israel Radio, and demanded to search their luggage even after they had left the aircraft, but were refused by stewards.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/flight-delayed-after-isra...

Nasty piece of Trudeau bashing propaganda in that second link NDPP. So I ask you, what would Mulcair say? I would suggest that he would say about the same thing because we all know that he wouldn't say the opposite on Israel. Such as 'we don't have Israel's backs' or 'Israel doesn't deserve to exist', and other comments that would be direct contradictions of Trudeau's words.

But could we maybe suppose that Mulcair would say nothing? Would that be a possibility, in order to further our common cause of not legitimizing Israel's horrendous human rights abuses. 

Would you ask that Mulcair do that and then would you mount criticism against him for not saying enough? As you did just a few minutes ago on another thread.

NDPP, we must be honest between ourselves, all of us, and recognize that we can't change the rotten state of the world overnight. We can't pull together as the antiwar side against the Conservatives and their appeasement of the US war policies until we do.

iyraste1313 wrote:

any student of Mulcair´s NDP would tellyou exactly what he´d say....¨while we strongly support the Israeli´s occupation,its apartheid policies and genocide in Gaza, we recognize that people have the right to free speech,as long as they aren´t too revealing of the truth¨

Of course we can´t change the rotten state of the world overnight...therefore we must be careful with our strategyto never compromise our principles,build our movements from the ground up...enter into stragic alliances from time to time and never never enter into any kind of support for the mendaceous social democratic types, set up to always coopt whatever potential movement from the left!

A breathe of fresh air! A voice from the darkness! Man, did you ever nail it and that's the sort of smack down Mulcair deserves and his supporters deserve in order to bring them down from their high and mighty perches. 

And in fairness, Trudeau may have said too much during the campaign, for which he is being criticized now, he committed a ettiquette slip in his speech that is in question. I suggest that it was meant to be preceived as purposeful for the more perceptive amongst us who honestly care about such things.

iyraste1313 wrote:

UN Security Council to Consider defining all Israeli Settlements in Occupied Territories as Illegal By Anthony Bellchambers Global Research, January 29, 2016 Region:

 

The UN Security Council is now considering a resolution by President Abbas of the PA that will define all Israeli settlements in the Occupied Territories as illegal under international law and to make the Israeli state subject to sanctions........

...things are moving everywhere now at breathtaking speed!

It really is time for activists in Canada to be putting on the pressure on Dion...I don`t envy him or his government.....I`d say it`s a good time to be investing in the tranquilizer business!

Most likely the best we can expect is an abstention from Canada. Or maybe not even that. As some would say, and I say to the Liberals, keep your powder dry and wait for the world that opposes the US to be in a position to win the final battle against the apartheid state. The resolution would go a long way if it could get by the US but it won't and so no need to make a huge deal about it.

Alan Hart is a former ITN and BBC Panorama foreign correspondent who has covered wars and conflicts wherever they were taking place in the world and specialized in the Middle East. 

American Jews and Israel: A divorce in the making?

....from veteranstoday.com

.......but it won't and so no need to make a huge deal about it.....

you may be in for surprise! Maybe not this time! But soon!

The USA is no longer the power they once were...with retreats all over the globe.....this may be a dangerous mistake now, for them to deny this resolution, on some grounds for protecting Israel security!

from Ban Ki-Moon, NYT!! Writing on the wall for some historic change?

“Some sought to shoot the messenger — twisting my words into a misguided justification for violence. The stabbings, vehicle rammings and other attacks by Palestinians targeting Israeli civilians are reprehensible. So, too, are the incitement of violence and the glorification of killers.

“Nothing excuses terrorism. I condemn it categorically. It is inconceivable, though, that security measures alone will stop the violence. As I warned the Security Council last week, Palestinian frustration and grievances are growing under the weight of nearly a half-century of occupation.

“Ignoring this won’t make it disappear. No one can deny that the everyday reality of occupation provokes anger and despair, which are major drivers of violence and extremism and undermine any hope of a negotiated two-state solution.

“Israeli settlements keep expanding. The government has approved plans for over 150 new homes in illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. Last month, 370 acres in the West Bank were declared ‘state land,’ a status that typically leads to exclusive Israeli settler use.

“At the same time, thousands of Palestinian homes in the West Bank risk demolition because of obstacles that may be legal on paper but are discriminatory in practice.

“Palestinians — especially young people — are losing hope over what seems a harsh, humiliating and endless occupation. Israelis are also reeling from near-daily attacks and losing sight of the possibility of a comprehensive peace with the Palestinians…

“We continue to work with Israel and the Palestinian Authority to rebuild Gaza and prevent another devastating conflict, and to press Palestinians for genuine national reconciliation. Of course, a lasting agreement between Israel and Palestine will require difficult compromises by leaders and peoples on both sides.

“Israeli authorities need to unequivocally support the Palestinian Authority and Palestinian institutions. This requires significant shifts in policies toward the West Bank and Gaza, while safeguarding Israel’s legitimate security concerns.”[3]

From Activistpost.com

Monsanto Exposed As Source For White Phosphorus Used In Gaza Massacre

FEBRUARY 7, 2016

By Justin Gardner

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Israeli outrage over US Judea-Samaria labeling ‘deception’...from veteranstoday.com

...so all goods imported to USA from these territories whether Israeli citizen made goods or not.....settlerpopulation or not...will no longer be called Israeli? Opening the door to BDS?  Interesting to understand the game going on here...but no doubt Israel is in deep trouble! Are they to be the next sacrificial lamb? As the USA makes its power plays in the Middle East?

http://www.timesofisrael.com/plurality-of-jewish-israelis-want-to-expel-...

Nearly half of Jewish Israelis agree that Arabs should be expelled or transferred from Israel, and a solid majority (79 percent) maintain that Jews in Israel should be given preferential treatment, according to a Pew Research Center in Israel survey published on Tuesday.

Now wouldn´t it be interesting to add some Canadian entities to this lawsuit, such as Air Canada and Mountain Equipment Cooperative ad nauseum.....any takers to help?

Palestinians Sue US Tycoons for $34.5 Billion over Jewish West Bank Settlements By Sputnik Global Research, March 09, 2016 Sputnik 8 March 2016 

A group of Palestinians have filed a lawsuit for $34.5 billion against several US-based tycoons, charities and firms over their support of Israel’s settlements on the occupied territories of the West Bank, media reported.

According to the Al Jazeera broadcaster, Palestinian activist Bassem Tamimi and 35 other Palestinians accused on Monday Las Vegas casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, philanthropist with interest in property in East Jerusalem Irving Moskowitz, megachurch pastor John Hagee and some other entities of financing the construction of Israeli settlements on the occupied territories.

The lawsuit also names such companies as Dead Sea-based cosmetics maker Ahava, industrial powerhouse Israel Chemicals Limited, as well as religious charity Christian Friends of Israeli Communities, according to the broadcaster.

No comments from their offices have been received.

According to lawyers quoted by the outlet, the suit filed in the Federal District Court of Washington, DC will lead to a trial no earlier than in five years.

In the long-standing conflict between Israel and Palestine, Palestinians seek recognition of their independent state, proclaimed in 1988, on the territories of West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip.

Most of the areas claimed by the State of Palestine were seized by Israel in 1967 during the Six-Day War. The Israeli government refuses to recognize Palestine as an independent political and diplomatic entity. Israel has continued to build settlements in the occupied territories, prompting condemnation from the United Nations.