http://english.pnn.ps/index.php/national/984-palestinian-authority-threatens-to-reevaluate-its-agreements-with-israel


These "Agreements" with Israel do not need to be reevaluated. Israel has never fully committed to them and has only paid lip service to the process of reaching an agreement with the Palestinians. The illegal Israeli settlements continue to be built, new sections of the occupied territories  are grabbed for new settlements and outpost, the evil inhuman blockade of Gaza continues, the terrorism of the IOF continue in Palestinian towns and villages, crops and water systems are destroyed by settlers protected by the IOF, homes and children's playgrounds are demolished in East Jerusalem more arrests are made under the Administrative Detention provisions. No. The Agreements do not need to be reevaluated. They need to be ripped up into thousands of pieces and thrown to the wind.

A time to choose?

It is only necessary to have a surf around the Israeli on line newspapers and media (Haaretz The Jerusalem Post Ynetnews Arutz Sheva etc) to recognise a worrying aspect of media coverage of the Iran and Palestinian situations. Not so much in the actual reporting of events and editorial comments, although even these are themselves indicative of the preparation of their readership for future events, but more markedly in the comments and opinion sections to the articles. With a few exceptions, the submissions from the public are over the last 12 months or so, are becoming more and more extreme and vitriolic in content. In many ways, it is reminiscent of the press in Germany in 1938/1939 preparing the population for an inevitable war, to right the wrongs and injustices inflicted upon the German peoples during previous decades. Notwithstanding the injustices and wrongs of the Treaty of Versailles, the whole proposition was of course preposterous but the effects on public opinion were dramatic, leading to the acceptance by probably 95% of the population, of the idea that the only way to achieve justice was through a war of aggression. The great and sinister difference in 2012 is that the arguments of the threat from Iran with its “Nuclear Ambitions” and from Palestine with its quest for a Palestinian State, are not restricted to circulation within one specific country. On the contrary, the rush to impose sanction, the threat of military action, and in the case of Palestine the actual strikes against the civilian population, have been endorsed and taken up by some other nations of the world. The United States, an unconditional supporter of Israel since 1947, and now The European Union, led by a coalition of The United Kingdom, France and Germany are leading the clamour for more and more draconian sanctions against Iran and the deployment of military forces in the Gulf area and Strait of Hormuz. There is little doubt that in the propaganda war, the west, Israel, The United States and The EU have the advantage, since there has been a constant flow of disinformation and distortion for may years which is now becoming a torrent of belligerent output for public consumption. The Governments in the west appear to assume that the general population have short memories and soon forget the lies and hypocrisy associated with military conflicts and interventions since 1945, justified by the “spreading peace and democracy” argument. In George Orwell’s prophetic novel 1984 the concept of a perpetual enemy and constant warfare was muted as a means of control of the people. The similarities between the novel and reality now is remarkable. Soon, I believe, peoples of the west will be faced with the stark choice of either blindly following the path set by their Governments, or resisting the cul-de-sac of notion that all countries of the world are destined to be subservient to our values and systems. I have made my choice.

A New Egypt

Within hours of the abdication of Hosni Mubarak, President Obama appears on the world television networks to welcome the resignation and call for “the military to ensure a credible political transition to a genuine democracy“.
That seems a bit rich from the President of a country which has propped up a tin pot dictator with arms, munitions and financial support for 30 years whilst at the same time turning a blind eye to the excesses of the despot who has abused human rights, destroyed all political opposition, employed thugs and criminals disguised as police, to retain a grip on power with the use of torture, imprisonment without trial and “renditions” on behalf of the US Government. However, the world observers may be excused for giving the US the benefit of doubt, and assuming that there has been a change of heart in Washington and they have now realised that the days of US interference in the politics of Middle Eastern Countries and the shameless hypocrisy of justifications, have come to an end. This hope was very short lived. Within hours of the Obama speech, we were informed that The White House says it is important that the next government of Egypt recognize existing accords with Israel. An instruction from the Americans to a Government of another Country, which has not yet been elected.
Whatever Government the people of Egypt, or Tunisia elect, or any other country in the region which replaces its existing Government within the coming months, then so be it. We in the West, particularly in the United States and to a lesser extent in Europe, have no right to interfere, whatever our own personal views or preference may be. The people of the Middle East were betrayed by the West in 1917, following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire during World War 1. The peoples of these Countries, although not necessarily their propped up Governments, have mistrusted the West ever since. We must stop trading in hypocrisy, stop propping up tin pot tyrannical regimes in the name of political expediency, stop demonising Islam and start building bridges with the people of these countries, or we shall all be the losers

Who created this problem?

What I do not accept is that I, and millions of other people in this country,including students, health care workers, firemen, working families generally, benifit claimants, etc etc should be punished for circumstances which are not of their making. Lets get one fact crystal clear. The present economic situation was caused, created and perpetuated by the Banking and Finacial sectors of this (and other) ecomomies. The New Labour Governements cure for this crisis was to create a bottomless pit of taxpayers money for these inept, incompetent and corrupt organisations to tap into at will, with little if any public control or monitoring of their actions. The bill ran to tens of Billions of Pounds and is still rising on a daily basis with the prospect of pouring more billions into the Irish Banking system within the next few weeks. The previous Government was a financial disaster and the ConDem coalition has perpetuated and expanded the mess. Until such times as this Government (or any Government) get to grips with the fundemental problem and introduce proper and enforceable controls, monitors and balances on the Banks and Financial Institutions, I shall require a great deal of convincing that the British People should pay (in every sense) for the crimes and failings of Governments and "the markets"

Illegal settlements

Once again, the Israeli's demonstrate that they have no interest in resolving the Palestinian/Israeli situation. No matter what lip service they may give to settling the issues, their actions reveal only self interest, arrogance, greed and hypocrisy.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/09/world/main6281882.shtml

criticism of Israel is not synonomous with being anti semetic

Another Israeli peabrain with a chip on each of his shoulders about being Jewish. When will these people accept that criticism of Israel is not synonomous with being anti semetic. There are many reasonable Israeli's who do not expect the rest of humanity to have a collective guilty conscience for another millenium. He, Peres, conveniently forgets that in 1947 aged 24 he joined the Haganah, a terrorist organisation closely linked to Irgun and others, and was responsible for personnel and arms purchases. These two organisations were primarilly responsible for the terrorist attacks against British personnel during the British Mandate in Palestine.
Not really qualified to criticise is he.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/israel/7920330/Fury-as-Israel-president-claims-English-are-anti-semitic.html

Another Step

This video report was on Al Jazeera last night

(Wednesday, July 28, 2010) . It is a frightening report as Israel takes another step on its road to a totalitarian fascist state. Bills now before the Knesset, if passed, will amonst other things, make it illegal to be part of any boycot of Israeli good and serices. or even to criticise the Israeli Government. There are resistance groups in Israel who are resisting these outrageous measures. We should support the moderate Israeli's who recognise the excesses of their Government actions.

http://english.aljazeera.net/video/middleeast/2010/07/201072816515308172.html

Blair, Bush, unecessary war?

As the inquiry goes on and more evidence becomes available, it seems that not only was the invasion illegal, it was also un necessary! Blair and his inner circle "dragooned" the Intelligence services into providing fabricated evidence to justify the adventure. It is to his, ( and those who supported the war), eternal shame that our service personnel and others, had to pay the price for Blair's obsessive devotion to Bush and the neocons.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/jul/20/iraq-inquiry-saddam-mi5-chief

More American military aid to Israel.

The United States is to provide Israel with its most extensive security aid package in history.It is argued that this will help to bring about a settlement of the Arab/Israeli conflict. The reality is, of course, a little different. This aid package will be seen in Israel as endorsement of Israeli actions in the occupiUS military aid to Israeled territories, and approval of the Israeli governments continuing policies of ethnic cleansing and aggression towards the Palestinians. The US should be applying an embargo on all exports of goods, services and technology to Israel, not pouring more oil onto the fire. However, we all know that the pro Israel lobby in the United States and the role of Israel in the Middle East ensures that the Americans will only pay lip service to the concept of resolving the crisis.

U.S. official: More U.S. aid will help Israel make 'tough' decisions - Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News

A new Rambo?

Another case of an American beleiving that they
are a cross between John Wayne and Al Capone.Mattis was reprimanded by the Marine Corps for telling a San Diego, California conference in 2005 that "it's fun to
shoot some people".

http://english.aljazeera.net/news/americas/2010/07/201078233717799692.html

American Aid for illegal settlements

Americans gave a lot of money to the IRA too.

Report: U.S. tax breaks aiding illegal outposts in West Bank - Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News

Hope for future generations?

Something positive at last on the Israeli Palastine border?

http://english.aljazeera.net/video/middleeast/2010/07/20107413163536836.html

Another invasion inevitable?

Israel, has accused Hezbollah of violating UN Security Council Resolution 1701. Whenever (frequently), there are reports of Israel accusing others of violations of UN Security Council Resolutions, the words kettle, pot and black immediately spring to mind. Judging by most of the comments published in response to this article, pro Israeli paranoia, both inside and from outside that country seems to be running at such a pitch that another "defensive operation" against Lebanon is inevitable.

Israel: UN 'ignored reality' by blaming us for tensions along Lebanon border - Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News

More rewards for crime

War criminal and liar Tony Blair to receive an award and $100,000 in cash !

http://twitter.com/TelegraphNews

You could not make this up !!

RT @TelegraphNews Tony Blair to be awarded Liberty Medal http://bit.ly/aakQLb

Dr. Kelly

We will probably never get to the truth of this matter. The establishment pro war lobby have too much to hide.
Why are the initial post mortem results to be kept secret for the next 70 years?


http://bit.ly/aOU3le

Hidden Agenda

There are some in Israel who really want to resolve their differences with the Arabs. Its the warmongering Israeli Governments of all political sides who seem to have a secret agenda to perpetuate the conflict and expand their borders to create "Greater Israel". "Eretz Yisrael" from the river of Egypt to the Euphrates ...from the Mediterranean to the red sea.



We won't relinquish the enemy - Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News

In defence of the indifensible

Demolish homes, make people homeless just to make way for tourism.


Mayor defends plan to raze Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem - Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News

Ethnic Cleansing as Government Policy

The Government approved "Official" policy of ethnic cleansing.


The silent expulsion - Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News

Ethnic Cleansing

Still building settlements in defiance of UN resolutions.
Clearly the West and the UN have double standards when it comes to Israeli non compliance.


Settlers target 'shared cities' - Focus - Al Jazeera English

Neo-cons lead charge against Turkey

The Neocons come crawling out of the woodwork at last.

Neo-cons lead charge against Turkey - Focus - Al Jazeera English