Is a third Palestinian Intifada inevitable ?

by Fred Johnston Tue Apr 07, 2009 13:55

Whether there is another intifada depends on Israel's perceived political needs. The last one was started, one might recall, with Ariel Sharon bullying his way around sensitive areas of Jerusalem in what was a clearly provocative gesture. If Israel feel the need for something like an intifada - though public sentiment in Israel is so far against what is perceived as a too-hawkish-for-safety administration - they will similarly provoke the Palestinians by some outrageous two-finger gesture. The US will call for restraint - which means they will not chastise the Israelis if they have to 'defend' themselves against consequences - and will repeat that Hamas is a 'terrorist' organisation. Any mention of Israel being a terrorist State will be greeted with roars of 'anti-Semitism!' and the self-defence argument. Quod erat demonstrandum.

by Reporter12 Sat Apr 04, 2009 16:40

The US Obama Administration has decided to get involved with the United Nations Human Rights Council once again.
The stated objective of the action is to hinder investigaiotns into continuous Human Rights abuses by Israel in Gaza and the West Bank. A UNHCR investigation into the massacre of nearly one and a half thousand people - mostly civilians including women and children - in the Gaza strip at the a start of the year is just one of the efforts by the international community to shed light on the ongoing atrocities which the Obama administration has labelled "anti- Israel crap".

The new ambassador to the UN for the US- Susan Rice - apparently has a way with words but manages to utter some with which even decent people can probably agree.

"There's just enormous goodwill and optimism," said Rice. "I'd say even excessive expectations about President Obama and what his administration can bring."

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3696921,00.html

by Ron Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:16

"I do not know how many of you who read the above report believed the story, because Today is the First of April, and the above report is only April's Fool, so Happy April Fool, sometimes lies can be dreams".

by Barry Ward Thu Apr 02, 2009 01:25

http://www.imemc.org/article/59729

"New Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the members of Israeli Parliament (The Knesset) during his inaugural speech that in order to reach genuin and comprehensive peace with the Palestinians, the idea of Jewish state must be dropped and instead establish one democratic state for all the residents, Muslims, Jews, Christians and others to live in equally "

by Susan Wed Apr 01, 2009 16:08

The New Israeli Foreign Minister, rabid racist and right wing demagog Avigdor Lieberman wasted no time in setting out his stall today. He has told Israelis that no concessions will be made and they are to prepare for war. We here in Ireland must take a very serious view towards any Irish politician who legitimises this ultra fascist war monger by meeting with him either here or in Israel or in any forum. We must punish any political party at the ballots who do business with fascists.

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3695840,00.html

"Those who think that through concessions they will gain respect and peace are wrong," the new minister said. "It's the other way around; it will lead to more wars......Those who want peace should prepare for war and be strong," he added.

by Reporter12 Wed Apr 01, 2009 10:31

Netanyahu warns that nuclear armed extremists in the middle East are the greatest threat to the world.

The biggest government Israel has ever seen has 31 ministries, many without a portfolio, in order to line the pockets of all the factions that have climbed on board this extemist right wing regime's political gravy train.

Netanyahu reiterates his rejection of the two-state solution to the conflict whilst demanding that the Palestinians accept nuclear Israel's hegemony over all of historical Palestine.

" He said that in order to achieve peace, the Palestinians “must fight terrorism and extremist Islamists”. He also demanded a full recognition of the state of Israel but did not mention any Israeli recognition of the internally guaranteed Palestinian rights of liberation and independence; nor did he even hint the Right of Return for Palestinian refugees. "

http://www.imemc.org/article/59708

by Ben Done Fri Mar 27, 2009 15:25

With such a potentially genocidal government being formed in Israel at this point in time, with the likes of Lieberman and Netanyahu at the reigns, do you really think this is a good time to be advocating a violent uprising which will most certainly be welcomed by Israel as a pretext for all out massacre.
Are the comfortable Europeans now going to fight the Israeli war machine to the death with every last drop of Palestinian blood ?

by Vincent Mon Mar 23, 2009 16:03

Ramzy Baroud reckons that the conditions for a third Palestinian Intifada have been created on the ground by Israeli intrasigience and he asserts that if for no other reason that the uniting of the Palestinian Factions such an event would be worthwhile.

" The new illegal units are built on stolen land, illegally confiscated from their rightful Palestinian owners. With such a move, Israel purposely renders the so-called two-state solution permanently incapacitated, while insisting that a one-state solution is the equivalent to the "annihilation" of the Jewish state. Israel is once again molding the very desperate environment that led to the revolts of 1987 and 2000, at the cost of thousands of lives......Indeed, it may not in the future, but a third Intifada, in the eyes of many, could accomplish one vital task. It could provide the platform for the Palestinians to reclaim their unity (despite the prevailing factionalism of today) and declare that they will struggle until the day when they finally embrace freedom. If this is all that a third Intifada accomplishes, in the eyes of many Palestinians, then it is certainly a necessary and worthy endeavor. "

http://www.countercurrents.org/baroud210309.htm

by Reporter12 Sun Mar 22, 2009 13:27

Israeli police carry out raids against cultural events in occupied East Jerusalem which were perceived as a threat to the fascist state. In an attempt to further obliterate Palestinian existence in Jerusalem Israeli authorities have taken to arresting clowns and performers and other parties who might in some way promote Palestinian culture.

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3689980,00.html

"We waited for them to set up the stage, and then we detained all those present for questioning," said the source.
No violent events were recorded throughout the day. "I hope our activity deters them and they think twice before trying to hold future rallies," the source concluded." We will continue to be on the lookout. If they try and carry out further events, we'll thwart them."

by PADDY HACKETT Sat Mar 21, 2009 17:27 rasherrs at eircom dot com

The correct demand is a sociaist federation that includes Arabs and Jews.

Seeking an independent Palestinian state makes no sense. Such an aim forms part of a narrow reactionary nationalism that has contributed nothing but bloodshed and misery. A communist moverment innvolving Jews and Arabs is the only way forward, Nationalism today, whatever its hue, is an obsolescent reactionary ideology and politics.

The problem is that much of the radical left including marxism-leninism have been guilty of collaborating with nationalism.

Paddy Hackett