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| 2009-01-13 |
| Hamas on Monday raided some 100 aid trucks that Israel had allowed into Gaza, stole their contents and sold them to the highest bidders. Well it is an improvement if you consider the fact that they didn't keep it for themselves . . . . The IDF said that since terminal activity is coordinated with UNRWA and the Red Cross, Israel could do nothing to prevent such raids, Israel Radio reported. Let's see, I could donate to Fred's cause, or I could donate to the Red Cross, or the ICRC which has hijacked the Red Cross' name. Hmm. Let me think. Between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the army had ceased all military activity in Gaza and once again established a "humanitarian corridor" to help facilitate the transfer of the supplies. I'd say given events, they don't need any more of this "humanitarian aid". The Kerem Shalom and Karni crossings had been opened to allow in the aid trucks. Security officials at Kerem Shalom thwarted an attempt to smuggle electrical goods, disguised as humanitarian supplies, into Gaza. The electrical goods included computers, infra-red cameras, ovens, microwaves and other electronic equipment. And I thought the fluffy bunnies didn't have any power. To me, it looks like they're more worried about what they're going to be doing after this tat is over than they are over whether or not they're going to survive. Interesting. Defense Minister Ehud Barak has forbidden the entry of electronics to Gaza since the goods do not fall under the category of humanitarian aid. Some electronic equipment has been let in as per an official Palestinian request, such as equipment used to repair the damaged electrical grid in Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel is considering establishing a field hospital in the Gaza Strip to treat Palestinian civilians wounded in fighting between the IDF and Hamas. Perhaps they could as the Europeans or other Arab nations for the funds necessary to do this. Boy, wouldn't that be a silent hoot! The plan would be to establish the field hospital outside the Gaza Strip, but the IDF is also considering the possibility of erecting the hospital inside the Palestinian territory so it will be more accessible to the Palestinian population. It would be run by the IDF Medical Corps. And it would be mortared by Hamass. Also Monday, in an effort to promote Israeli humanitarian efforts in the Gaza Strip, the Defense Ministry launched a new Web site that provides a live video feed of the Kerem Shalom cargo crossing, through which international organizations have been transferring basic foods and medical supplies to Gaza. Like computers and microwave ovens? The footage can be viewed here. Since the beginning of Operation Cast Lead, the IDF has facilitated the transfer of close to 900 trucks into the Gaza Strip with over 20,000 tons of basic foods and medical supplies. And I sort of wonder how many tons of explosives. According to an army estimate on Monday, slightly over 900 Palestinians have been killed since Operation Cast Lead began in December 2008. Based on intelligence and information obtained by the Gaza Coordination and Liaison Administration, the IDF has determined that at least 400 of those killed are known Hamas operatives. The IDF further believes that among the remaining 500, a significant number are also Hamas operatives. And I also sort of wonder how many were shot in the back by evildoers. But we'll save the talk about Hamass' "ethics" for after it's all over. |
| Posted by:gorb |
| #4 Glenmore: no, that's a speculation that they're counting the liquidation of Fatah operatives and sympathizers in the fatality lists. Last time I checked, that's at least 50-60 dead according to published reports, but I haven't looked since sometime last week. |
| Posted by: Mitch H. 2009-01-13 15:30 |
| #3 slightly over 900 Palestinians have been killed With an estimated 1200 of them civilians. |
| Posted by: SteveS 2009-01-13 10:02 |
| #2 Is there any way we can get the IDF to allow a caravan of San Fran protesters into Gaza to act as human shields or cannon fodder? |
| Posted by: Jack is Back 2009-01-13 09:50 |
| #1 wonder how many were shot in the back by evildoers Are you suggesting the Paleo front-line (such as it is) soldiers (such as they are) only fight the Israelis because they are more afraid of being shot by their own 'officers?' Sounds like the Stalin model of military leadership. |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2009-01-13 07:39 |