Palestine calls for Arab League emergency meeting to condemn Israel's attack

[News_Editor]

Palestine calls for Arab League emergency meeting to condemn Israel's attack

2011-04-09 21:47:03 GMT+7 (ICT)

RAMALLAH (BNO NEWS) -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday called for an emergency meeting of the Arab League to discuss the recent Israel's military attacks on Gaza, Palestine News and Info Agency WAFA reported.

According to Saeb Erekat, member of the PLO Executive Committee, Abbas is looking for a unified Arab voice to put a stop to the aggression and condemn Israel's attacks, which have killed 17 Palestinians and injured many more.

Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa told Abbas that the meeting will be held on Sunday at noon.

Earlier on Saturday, Israeli strikes killed three Hamas militant commanders and one civilian in the southern Gaza Strip.

Three Palestinian civilians on Friday were killed in airstrikes by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in Gaza Strip, in retaliation to a series of rockets fired at southern Israel. On Thursday, IDF strikes in Gaza resulted in the death of five Palestinians in response to a Hamas attack at an Israeli school bus.

According to the IDF, approximately fifteen terrorists were killed and an additional fifty injured as a result of IDF activity since the attack on the children's school bus on Thursday. It added that over the past 48 hours, terror organizations in the Gaza Strip fired over 70 Grad missiles, rockets and mortars at the Israeli home front.

In March, terrorist organizations fired 38 rockets and 87 mortar shells at southern Israeli communities. The total 128 attacks were the highest of the year compared to 61 in February and 83 in January.

IDF holds the Hamas terrorist organization solely responsible for any terrorist activity emanating from the Gaza Strip. In March, Israel deployed the Iron Dome missile defense system to protect Israel's southern communities from rocket threats coming from the Gaza Strip.

-- © BNO News All rights reserved 2011-04-09

[coma]

No figures on civilian casualties from the IDF. And if they did provide them they would refer to them as human shields. Not civilians.

[Steely Dan]

This is pure pantomime. The 'emergency' meeting was no doubt envisaged well in advance, like prior to the recent flare up in hostilities. It is of course a precursor to more provocation by Hamas in preparation for the inevitable referral to the UNHRC.

[Ulysses G.]

On Thursday, IDF strikes in Gaza resulted in the death of five Palestinians in response to a Hamas attack at an Israeli school bus.

Blame Hamas as usual.

[chuckd]

The Arab League might be too busy trying to extricate itself from Libya to worry about the Palestinians again this week.

[geriatrickid]

The Arab League might be too busy trying to extricate itself from Libya to worry about the Palestinians again this week.

Tut tut.

Never too busy to condemn Israel. It makes for a nice distraction from suppressing and torturing fellow arabs.

[bangkokeddy]

The Arab League might be too busy trying to extricate itself from Libya to worry about the Palestinians again this week.

Tut tut.

Never too busy to condemn Israel. It makes for a nice distraction from suppressing and torturing fellow arabs.

Tut tut.

Just few week ago the green light of the Arab League to a no-fly zone was most welcomed.

I believe that the Zionist are on the wrong side of history. I believe that the Palestinian people are anxious for freedom and the removal of somebody who has suppressed them for decades now. We are going to be in contact with the opposition, as well as in consultation with the international community, to try to achieve the goal of the Zionists being removed from power.

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/obama-gaddafi-is-on-wrong-side-of-history/145658-2.html

[Ulysses G.]

I believe that the Zionist are on the wrong side of history. I believe that the Palestinian people are anxious for freedom and the removal of somebody who has suppressed them for decades now. We are going to be in contact with the opposition, as well as in consultation with the international community, to try to achieve the goal of the Zionists being removed from power.

http://ibnlive.in.co...y/145658-2.html

What is the point of posting a false quote with a real link that says something completely different?

"I believe that Gaddafi is on the wrong side of history. I believe that the Libyan people are anxious for freedom and the removal of somebody who has suppressed them for decades now. We are going to be in contact with the opposition, as well as in consultation with the international community, to try to achieve the goal of Mr Gaddafi being removed from power,"

http://ibnlive.in.co...y/145658-2.html

[geriatrickid]

What is the point of posting a false quote with a real link that says something completely different?

If I may take a stab at answering your question;

- Lies are used when there are no reliable facts available.

- Throwing out false statements is not intended to support an exchange of ideas. Rather, it is intended to generate conflict and to provoke people into outbursts of frustration.

- Those that rely upon lies and expressions of hatred have no interest in civil discourse. Their intent is to be hurful and to disrupt.

[bangkokeddy]

What is the point of posting a false quote with a real link that says something completely different?

If I may take a stab at answering your question;

- Lies are used when there are no reliable facts available.

- Throwing out false statements is not intended to support an exchange of ideas. Rather, it is intended to generate conflict and to provoke people into outbursts of frustration.

- Those that rely upon lies and expressions of hatred have no interest in civil discourse. Their intent is to be hurful and to disrupt.

I didn't post a false quote. Nor did i lie anywhere about it.

Its more an opinion than a statement of facts. i provide a link that said something amazing similar and wasn't that completely different.

All i did was an exchange of ideas a substitution, used another variable.

As we have now call for a no-fly zone its totally legit to compared it with Libya and why not look at some statements again, how they sound after exchange of the constituents.

That is IMHO a proper approach. It helps in gaining new insights.

Human rights are universal

http://www.un.org/en/documents/udhr/index.shtml

UN condemns Israel air strikes

The United Nations has condemned Israel's air strikes in Gaza as "disproportionate" and a breach of international law.

http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/un-condemns-israel-air-strikes/2008/12/29/1230399077217.html

UN rights council condemns Israeli offensive in Gaza

GENEVA (AFP) — A divided UN Human Rights Council voted on Monday to condemn Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip and set up a probe into "grave" human rights violations by Israeli forces against the Palestinians.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5g5WJYV-fltEjKhSXM_EC2at92HeQ

Africa Condemns Israel's Strike on Gaza-Bound Aid

The Israeli attack against an aid flotilla en route to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip has left at least nine dead and several more wounded. African countries have joined other members of the international community to express outrage at the latest show of aggression towards the Gazan Palestinians.

http://allafrica.com/stories/201006031043.html

World condemns Israel for attacking Gaza aid flotilla

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2010-06/01/c_13326030.htm

Latin America condemns Israeli air attacks on Gaza

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 28 (Xinhua) -- Many Latin American countries on Sunday condemned the Israeli air strikes on Gaza, which killed at least 285 people and injured more than 900. They urged immediate talks between Israel and Palestine to end the violence.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-12/29/content_10574921.htm

EU condemns violence used during Israeli military operation against Gaza flotilla

EU expresses regret for deaths and demands investigation into violence and an end to Israeli blockade.

http://europa.eu/news/external-relations/2010/05/event_en.htm

EU condemns Israeli Gaza incursions

The European Union today condemned Israel's incursions into the Gaza Strip and warned that the military actions were provoking a humanitarian crisis.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2006/jul/07/israel2

World leaders condemn escalation of violence in Gaza

Leaders from around the world Sunday continued to condemn the escalation of violence in Gaza and called for peace in the region.

http://www.china.org.cn/international/world/2008-12/29/content_17027362.htm

India condemns Israeli attack

http://www.thehindu.com/news/article443081.ece

China urges quick UN action, condemns Israeli attack

http://www.worldbulletin.net/index.php?aType=haber&ArticleID=59329

Arab League condemns Israeli attacks on Gaza

CAIRO, March 22 (Xinhua) -- The Arab League (AL) condemned on Tuesday the latest Israeli aggression against the Palestinians, calling international community to intervene to halt the attacks.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-03/23/c_13792922.htm

Summit members condemn Israel over Gaza raid

(Reuters) - Leaders from the Middle East and Asia condemned Israel's raid on a Turkish aid ship bound for Gaza at a summit on Tuesday, calling on the Jewish state to end its "inhuman" blockade of the Palestinian territory.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2010/06/08/us-turkey-summit-idUSLDE65713A20100608

US President Barack Obama has failed to condemn Israel over Gaza ship attack

http://www.news.com.au/world/us-president-barack-obama-has-failed-to-condemn-israel-over-gaza-ship-attack/story-e6frfkyi-1225874499248

Israel seeks $20 billion in US military aid

Defense Minister sees no immediate threat in Egypt but fears repercussions of Mideast unrest. In Wall Street Journal interview, he says military upgrade can turn Israel into regional stabilizer

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4039147,00.html

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Arab League wants Gaza no-fly zone

Amr Mussa to ask UN that same sanction imposed on Libya be implemented against Israel.

Arab League Chief Amr Mussa said Sunday that the organization would ask the United Nations Security Council to impose a no-fly zone over Gaza, which Israel has pounded with air strikes in response to rocket fire.

Condemning what it called Israel's "brutal" aggression in Gaza, a gathering of the Arab League's permanent delegates chaired by Oman called on the UN to convene its Security Council.

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4054848,00.html

[bangkokeddy]

The Arab League might be too busy trying to extricate itself from Libya to worry about the Palestinians again this week.

Tut tut.

Never too busy to condemn Israel. It makes for a nice distraction from suppressing and torturing fellow arabs.

Tut tut.

A vote from the Arab League changes MINDS these days.

Clinton Says Arab League Vote for No-Fly Zone Changed Minds

“That has changed the thinking of a lot of people,” Clinton said in an interview with CBS News, taped in Cairo. “As we consult in New York on the UN resolution” to pursue a no-fly zone “there is a much greater openness than there was a week ago.”

She said that “we and others have made it clear that there must be Arab leadership and Arab participation. How that will be defined will depend in large measure on what the Security Council decides to call for.”

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-03-16/clinton-says-arab-league-vote-for-no-fly-zone-changed-minds-1-.html

[Steely Dan]

It's a bit rich you bringing up the universal declaration of human rights seeing as many Arab Countries who you champion do not recognise the universal human rights legislation as it conflicts with Sharia law, which prescribes death for homosexuals and adulterers and discriminates against women and all infidels.

[Steely Dan]

Arab League wants Gaza no-fly zone

Amr Mussa to ask UN that same sanction imposed on Libya be implemented against Israel.

Arab League Chief Amr Mussa said Sunday that the organization would ask the United Nations Security Council to impose a no-fly zone over Gaza, which Israel has pounded with air strikes in response to rocket fire.

Condemning what it called Israel's "brutal" aggression in Gaza, a gathering of the Arab League's permanent delegates chaired by Oman called on the UN to convene its Security Council.

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4054848,00.html

Just as I predicted, pure stage managed pantomine and an inevitable precursor for moaning to the U.N.

[chuckd]

What is the point of posting a false quote with a real link that says something completely different?

If I may take a stab at answering your question;

- Lies are used when there are no reliable facts available.

- Throwing out false statements is not intended to support an exchange of ideas. Rather, it is intended to generate conflict and to provoke people into outbursts of frustration.

- Those that rely upon lies and expressions of hatred have no interest in civil discourse. Their intent is to be hurful and to disrupt.

I didn't post a false quote. Nor did i lie anywhere about it.

Its more an opinion than a statement of facts. i provide a link that said something amazing similar and wasn't that completely different.

All i did was an exchange of ideas a substitution, used another variable.

As we have now call for a no-fly zone its totally legit to compared it with Libya and why not look at some statements again, how they sound after exchange of the constituents.

That is IMHO a proper approach. It helps in gaining new insights.

Human rights are universal

http://www.un.org/en/documents/udhr/index.shtml

UN condemns Israel air strikes

The United Nations has condemned Israel's air strikes in Gaza as "disproportionate" and a breach of international law.

http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/un-condemns-israel-air-strikes/2008/12/29/1230399077217.html

UN rights council condemns Israeli offensive in Gaza

GENEVA (AFP) — A divided UN Human Rights Council voted on Monday to condemn Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip and set up a probe into "grave" human rights violations by Israeli forces against the Palestinians.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5g5WJYV-fltEjKhSXM_EC2at92HeQ

Africa Condemns Israel's Strike on Gaza-Bound Aid

The Israeli attack against an aid flotilla en route to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip has left at least nine dead and several more wounded. African countries have joined other members of the international community to express outrage at the latest show of aggression towards the Gazan Palestinians.

http://allafrica.com/stories/201006031043.html

World condemns Israel for attacking Gaza aid flotilla

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2010-06/01/c_13326030.htm

Latin America condemns Israeli air attacks on Gaza

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 28 (Xinhua) -- Many Latin American countries on Sunday condemned the Israeli air strikes on Gaza, which killed at least 285 people and injured more than 900. They urged immediate talks between Israel and Palestine to end the violence.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-12/29/content_10574921.htm

EU condemns violence used during Israeli military operation against Gaza flotilla

EU expresses regret for deaths and demands investigation into violence and an end to Israeli blockade.

http://europa.eu/news/external-relations/2010/05/event_en.htm

EU condemns Israeli Gaza incursions

The European Union today condemned Israel's incursions into the Gaza Strip and warned that the military actions were provoking a humanitarian crisis.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2006/jul/07/israel2

World leaders condemn escalation of violence in Gaza

Leaders from around the world Sunday continued to condemn the escalation of violence in Gaza and called for peace in the region.

http://www.china.org.cn/international/world/2008-12/29/content_17027362.htm

India condemns Israeli attack

http://www.thehindu.com/news/article443081.ece

China urges quick UN action, condemns Israeli attack

http://www.worldbulletin.net/index.php?aType=haber&ArticleID=59329

Arab League condemns Israeli attacks on Gaza

CAIRO, March 22 (Xinhua) -- The Arab League (AL) condemned on Tuesday the latest Israeli aggression against the Palestinians, calling international community to intervene to halt the attacks.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-03/23/c_13792922.htm

Summit members condemn Israel over Gaza raid

(Reuters) - Leaders from the Middle East and Asia condemned Israel's raid on a Turkish aid ship bound for Gaza at a summit on Tuesday, calling on the Jewish state to end its "inhuman" blockade of the Palestinian territory.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2010/06/08/us-turkey-summit-idUSLDE65713A20100608

US President Barack Obama has failed to condemn Israel over Gaza ship attack

http://www.news.com.au/world/us-president-barack-obama-has-failed-to-condemn-israel-over-gaza-ship-attack/story-e6frfkyi-1225874499248

Israel seeks $20 billion in US military aid

Defense Minister sees no immediate threat in Egypt but fears repercussions of Mideast unrest. In Wall Street Journal interview, he says military upgrade can turn Israel into regional stabilizer

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4039147,00.html

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

Arab League wants Gaza no-fly zone

Amr Mussa to ask UN that same sanction imposed on Libya be implemented against Israel.

Arab League Chief Amr Mussa said Sunday that the organization would ask the United Nations Security Council to impose a no-fly zone over Gaza, which Israel has pounded with air strikes in response to rocket fire.

Condemning what it called Israel's "brutal" aggression in Gaza, a gathering of the Arab League's permanent delegates chaired by Oman called on the UN to convene its Security Council.

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4054848,00.html

How many of these newly provided so called statements of fact have you turned into an opinion piece?

Your links can no longer be considered truthful and accurate without verification that you have provided them as written and not as you would prefer them to be written.

[Ulysses G.]

Its more an opinion than a statement of facts. i provide a link that said something amazing similar and wasn't that completely different.

"Amazingly" similar because you copied it and then changed a few words to give a completely different meaning.

[chuckd]

Its more an opinion than a statement of facts. i provide a link that said something amazing similar and wasn't that completely different.

"Amazingly" similar because you copied it and then changed a few words to give a completely different meaning.

He doesn't seem to get it. When he admits changing the article, he seems to try and justify the alteration by stating..."wasn't that completely different."

When one quotes a written article, there should be NO difference. Quote it as is or don't quote it at all.

Equally amazing is that none of our so-called 'liberal' friends seem to think there is anything wrong with quoting an article after one has changed the entire meaning of the article.

Does that mean we can no longer trust any of them to quote an article as written?

[bangkokeddy]

Its more an opinion than a statement of facts. i provide a link that said something amazing similar and wasn't that completely different.

"Amazingly" similar because you copied it and then changed a few words to give a completely different meaning.

Okay, whatever similar or completely different. Each example can stand alone and has its own quality and meaning and that is the point.

You can add your own version.

Or wait for some Fidel or Tehran statement or check who else of interest said something about the no-fly zone and re-sample that.

• I believe that [...] is on the wrong side of history. I believe that the [...] people are anxious for freedom and the removal of somebody who has suppressed them for decades now.
  
• I believe that Gaddafi is on the wrong side of history. I believe that the Libyan people are anxious for freedom and the removal of somebody who has suppressed them for decades now.
  
• I believe that the Zionist are on the wrong side of history. I believe that the Palestinian people are anxious for freedom and the removal of somebody who has suppressed them for decades now.
  
• I believe that Hamas is on the wrong side of history. I believe that the Israeli people are anxious for freedom and the removal of somebody who has suppressed them for decades now.
  

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please note:

Arab League asks for no-fly zone over Libya

CAIRO (AP) — The Arab League asked the U.N. Security Council Saturday to impose a no-fly zone over Libya to protect civilians from air attack by forces of Moammar Gadhafi's embattled government, giving crucial backing to a key demand of the rebel forces battling to oust the Libyan leader.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2011-03-12-arab-league-libya_N.htm

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Arab League calls for no-fly zone over Gaza

(Reuters) - The Arab League called on the United Nations on Sunday to impose a no-fly zone over Gaza and lift an Israeli siege of the territory after a flare-up of violence that is stoking fears of a wider escalation

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/04/10/us-palestinians-israel-arabs-idUSTRE73923020110410

[Ulysses G.]

You can add your own version.

Thanks for your permission, but I will stick with real quotes and real links to legitimate sources.

Edited April 12, 2011 by Ulysses G.