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2007-03-13 Israel-Palestine-Jordan

Hamas says BBC reporter's abductors ID'd

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Posted by tu3031 2007-03-13 10:04|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Israel gave gaza back to the Paleos so that the world could see how these guys couldnt organise a piss up in a brewery!!!!

They live on hate and victimhood!!!

Posted by Ebbolump Glomotle9608 2007-03-13 12:11|| 2007-03-13 12:11|| Front Page Top

#2 and yet since the Gaza giveback, anti Israel sentiment in Europe and among the left in the US has, if anything, gotten more fervent

Posted by mhw 2007-03-13 12:40|| 2007-03-13 12:40|| Front Page Top

#3 From our friends at the PCHR...

Alan JohnsonWe are SorryThey are not Palestinians
Ummmmm...sorry. I'll bet they are.

PCHR strongly condemns the kidnapping of Alan Johnson, BBC correspondent in Gaza City, yesterday, and considers this crime a flagrant violation of the freedom of expression. In addition, the Centre views this crime as a return to the security chaos in the OPT. The Centre renews the call to the PNA, represented by the Attorney-General, to seriously investigate this crime and other kidnappings, and to bring the perpetrators to justice.

PCHRs preliminary investigation indicates that at approximately 16:45 on Monday, 12 March 2007, gunmen traveling in a white vehicle intercepted Alan Johnson (43), a British BBC correspondent, as he was traveling in his private vehicle near the offices of the World Council of Churches in Gaza City. They took him to an unknown location. It is noted that Johnson has been living in Gaza City for three years, and is respected for his professionalism and objectivity.

Johnsons abduction is not only a violation of the right to freedom of expression; it is also an illegal assault on his person, and an insult to the Palestinian people and its struggle. If all Palestinian political parties and factions have condemned this crime, then who is the perpetrator?
Martians? Hillbillies? Jooooooooos?

It is noted that the last kidnapping against an international journalist in the Gaza Strip was on 1 January 2007 and targeted the Peruvian journalist Jimmy Rozeiri (50). He was released on 7 January 2007. In addition, PCHRs documentation indicates that Palestinian groups have perpetrated 27 kidnappings targeting 55 internationals, including journalists and relief workers in the OPT. The PNA has failed to pursue the kidnappers in most cases, which constituted encouragement for more kidnappings.
Can't kill the Golden Goose.

Posted by tu3031 2007-03-13 12:51|| 2007-03-13 12:51|| Front Page Top

#4 Since Barbara Plett's tearful report on Arafat's airlift for medical treatment in Paris I have very little sympathy - hopefully seniors at the Beeb will get the message about the Paleos.

Posted by Howard UK 2007-03-13 14:30|| 2007-03-13 14:30|| Front Page Top

#5 tu3031, "Yeah, leave that cheap reward stuff to us, the professionals."

damn good material tu! LOL

Posted by RD 2007-03-13 16:39|| 2007-03-13 16:39|| Front Page Top

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