Jan 19, 2009

More than 1300 Palestinians dead, over 425 children,


100 women, and more than 5,300 wounded

(Numbers taken from the Hebrew press today, those numbers are already inaccurate, as more and more bodies are found under the rubble))

What would this mean in Britain with its population of 60 million, in comparative terms?

It would mean more than 52,000 dead, 17,000 of them children, and 212,000 wounded.

See the evidence of the illegal weapons used on

Palestinian children, man and women!

White Phosphorous bobms hit the UNRWA School
White Phosphorous bobms hit the UNRWA School

his murderous attack, in which 42 refugees died, was one which the IOF has denied, then claimed it was an attack on Hamas forces in the School, and later claimed that the forces were beside this school, a lie according to all eyewitnesses and UNRWA personnel. IOF has never admitted that it uses White Phosphorous routinely in Gaza, but here is the incontrovertible evidence, in a series of disturbing pictures in real time. Anone who still believes the IOF claims is not likely to be reading this website – sich people dpo not need evidence – they have beliefs instead. Major Avital Leibowitz, the Blond Brunhilda of the prppaganda campaign, has said time and again that no white phosphorous was used. Well, here it is, in terrifying detail:

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Jan 18, 2009 Part 2

More than 1300 Palestinians dead, over 410 children,


100 women, and more than 5,300 wounded

(Numbers taken from the Hebrew press today, those numbers are already inaccurate, as more and more bodies are found under the rubble))

What would this mean in Britain with its population of 60 million, in comparative terms?

It would mean more than 52,000 dead, 16,500 of them children, and 212,000 wounded.

Livni By Fathi
Livni By Fathi

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Jan 18, 2009

More than 1300 Palestinians dead, over 410 children,

100 women, and more than 5,300 wounded

(Numbers taken from the Hebrew press today, those numbers are already inaccurate, as more and more bodies are found under the rubble))

What would this mean in Britain with its population of 60 million, in comparative terms?

It would mean more than 52,000 dead, 16,500 of them children, and 212,000 wounded.

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Gaza Wall by Carlos Latuff

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Jan 17, 2009

More than 1200 Palestinians dead, over 330 children,

111 women, and more than 5,300 wounded

What would this mean in Britain with its population of 60 million, in comparative terms?

It would mean more than 40,000 dead, 12,500 of them children, and 200,000 wounded.

Another night frpm hell in Gaza
Another night from hell in Gaza

Breaking News: Israel ‘to announce ceasefire’

The Israeli cabinet is set to back an end to offensive military activities in the Gaza Strip, three weeks after attacks began, the BBC understands. Israel’s leaders are expected to approve a ceasefire at a meeting later on Saturday, after which PM Ehud Olmert will address the nation, sources said. The sources said the ceasefire deal did not involve Hamas. It is not clear how Hamas will respond; its officials say the group will ignore any truce unless its demands are met. Ahead of the move violence continued in Gaza, with 50 Israeli air strikes overnight. Rocket fire from Hamas militants also continued. About 1,200 Palestinians have been killed since the violence began on 27 December. Thirteen Israelis – three civilians and 10 soldiers – have been killed during the campaign.

As usual, the Israelis are choosing their own timing to pull out, and their own terms. No one who could force them to stop this did, so why not choose their time and place? They may be out in a day or two, but we must go on, and intensify our work against the murders and war criminals. Let us not rest, use the fact that Israel is the most hated regime anywhere now, and act to end the nightmare of Zionism NOW!

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Jan 16, 2009

More than 1175 Palestinians dead, over 330 children,


111 women, and more than 5,300 wounded

What would this mean in Britain with its population of 60 million, in comparative terms?

It would mean 40,000 dead, 12,500 of them children, and 200,000 wounded.

Just Following orders by Carlos Latuff
Just Following orders by Carlos Latuff

Israel bombs UN agency headquarters in Gaza City : Interview, The Electronic Intifada

The Electronic Intifada interviewed Sami Mushasha, spokesperson for the UN agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) following Israel’s bombing of its quarters today.
The Electronic Intifada: Can you describe the extent of the damage suffered by UNRWA in the bombing of the headquarters today and exactly where the site is that was bombed?
Sami Mushasha: The UNRWA headquarters are in the al-Rimal district in the center of Gaza City. The location is well known to the Israeli authorities as is the fact that they enjoy UN immunity. The damage is great. Although we do not know the exact extent yet, we have lost many trucks, cars and food aid supplies. We are trying to put out the fires and hopefully, God willing, we will be able to restore things as soon as possible. Early reports say that three people were injured but we do not know if they were refugees [taking shelter there] or UNRWA personnel.

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Jan 15, 2009

More than 1095 Palestinians dead, over 320 children,

99 women, and more than 5,000 wounded

What would this mean in Britain with its population of 60 million, in comparative terms?

It would mean 40,000 dead, 12,500 of them children, and 200,000 wounded.

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Steve Bell in The Guardian

Injured Gaza children in Belgium: BBC

ix seriously injured Palestinian children have been flown to Belgium from the war-torn Gaza Strip for treatment in Brussels hospitals. The children were airlifted on a Belgian military plane, which brought them from El-Arish, an Egyptian town about 60km (37 miles) from Gaza. Belgian media say the children’s ages range from two and a half to 18 years. Each child is accompanied by a parent. More than 200 Belgians have offered to accommodate the parents, reports say.

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Jan 14, 2009

More than 1010 Palestinians dead, over 315 children,

95 women, and more than 5,000 wounded

What would this mean in Britain with its population of 60 million, in comparative terms?

It would mean 40,000 dead, 12500 of them children, and 200,000 wounded.

bombing-14-janThe carnage continues unhindered!

‘More than 1,000 killed in Gaza’: BBC

Palestinian deaths in the Gaza Strip have passed 1,000, medical sources in Gaza say, as Egypt continues efforts to broker a ceasefire. Nearly a third of the dead are reported to be children and nearly 5,000 people have been injured. After talks in Cairo, Hamas officials said they were happy with the broad outlines of an Egyptian initiative but that details remained to be worked out.

Stop Arming Israel: Call by PSC

The ongoing Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory and the Israeli assault on Lebanon in July 2006 have been conducted by a strong Israeli army using disproportionate and indiscriminate force against civilian populations in clear breach of humanitarian law. The international community has a duty to prevent this use of force. Yet despite the fact that Israel has flouted more UN resolutions, and for a longer period, than any other country, western governments, including the UK government, continue to supply Israel with weapons and military components. In doing so the UK is providing direct
material support for Israel’s aggression and sending an implicit message of approval for its actions.

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Jan 13, 2009

More than 935 Palestinians dead, over 311 children,

4,300 wounded

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Steve Bell in The Guardian

Israel may face UN court ruling on legality of Gaza conflict: The Guardian

Israel faces the prospect of intervention by international courts amid growing calls that its actions in Gaza are a violation of world humanitarian and criminal law. The UN general assembly, which is meeting this week to discuss the issue, will consider requesting an advisory opinion from the international court of justice, the Guardian has learned. “There is a well-grounded view that both the initial attacks on Gaza and the tactics being used by Israel are serious violations of the UN charter, the Geneva conventions, international law and international humanitarian law,” said Richard Falk, the UN’s special rapporteur on the Palestinian territories and professor emeritus of international law at Princeton University.

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