Israeli tank column enters Gaza: witness

in Australia.

Thousands attend rally to protest Gaza conflict

AAP January 04, 2009 03:05pm

Thousands of people have gathered outside Sydney's Town Hall to protest against the Israeli military assault on the Gaza strip.
Carrying flags and banners and chanting "free, free Palestine" the protesters were to march past the Egyptian consulate in Surry Hills and onto Belmore Park.

Parts of the city centre including a section of George Street have been blocked off for the protest rally and there is a heavy police presence.

Invading Israeli ground forces have fought fierce battles with Hamas militants in Gaza since they entered the region last night.

The ground operation follows an eight-day bombing blitz that killed hundreds of Palestinians and caused widespread destruction.

Gaza emergency services said one child had been killed and 11 others wounded in a tank attack.

In Sydney, spokeswoman Rihab Charida told the crowd that Australia was one of many countries where protests were being staged.

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just contributing.

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reply to post by Taikonaut


Do you not know that "Camp David" is a real place? It was not chosen to placate the Israelis or to demean the Palestinians. It is a political refuge that the US has used hundreds of times over decades. It has nothing to do with King David, Star of David, etc.

Would you feel better if it was named "Camp Fred"?

reply to post by thematrix


Are you saying that there is no danger from unexploded weapons from Hamas and Hezbollah?

Gee, I hope not. This is a war, both sides shoot at each other, plant mines, have accidents, etc.

reply to post by dooper


I find that most people who quote the Geneva Conventions are unaware that there are more than one agreement, and have never read any of them.

It's kind of like the Bible, the US Constitution, Declaration of Independence, etc. in that regard.

All you can do is show them that they are in error. Then five minutes later they go back to their old thinking and spout the error again.

In Canada

Demonstrators gather across Canada to protest Israeli attacks in Gaza

Protesters in several Canadian cities waved placards and Palestinian flags Saturday as they angrily denounced the ongoing Israeli offensive in Gaza, just as word emerged that Israel's troops and tanks had moved into enemy territory.

Following on the heels of angry protests taking place in cities across Europe, the Canadian show of solidarity began in the nation's capital with more than 500 demonstrators braving chill winds on the steps of Parliament Hill.

The group made its way to the Israeli and U.S. embassies in Ottawa, as did a gathering of several thousand people in Toronto who at one point faced off against a smaller group of pro-Israel demonstrators in a downtown public square.

The noisy but peaceful gathering on Parliament Hill erupted with cries of "shame" when a speaker delivered the news Israel had begun its ground assault.

"Regardless what they say in this building (House of Commons), regardless what they say in Washington or the Hague, these are war crimes," shouted Robert Assaly, an Anglican priest from Montreal who was a speaker at the rally.

www.winnipegfreepress.com...

There were protests across Canada today. January 3, 2009.

Lots of things are banned under the Geneva Convention, and those who follows the rules will lose against those who don't.

Humans are opportunists and selfish creatures for they will only take the action that will benefit their provincial goals.

It's called the Tragedy of the Commons, people advocate for equality, but they always take hidden actions to horde whatever they think is valuable.

I can only imagine if I and my family lived there, what I would do if either side hurt my family.

My deepest sympathies to all those there, on both sides, who have nothing to do with the fighting.

reply to post by Dbriefed


That's a very good point. I can see all my beliefs about right and wrong flying out the door if my family was injured in a conflict like this. I'm glad you posted that, we should all give it some thought.

Back in the day,all are taken any left are slaves.This is war! a black eye will just cause another black eye.You strike at me everyone is at risk.
All is fair.If you mean to kill get it done.

Go Israel, go!! Bash on, regardless!! Those terrorists need to be taken out!!

But needless to say, killing innocent civilians is unacceptable.

Cheers!

Originally posted by mikesingh
Go Israel, go!! Bash on, regardless!! Those terrorists need to be taken out!!

But needless to say, killing innocent civilians is unacceptable.

Cheers!

That's what I'm saying kill daddy inslave JR.

Or get rid of the problem once and for all your choice.

Originally posted by dalan.
Just a question:

There isn't anyway that this conflict could have the potential to escalate into a WWIII scenario is there?

If WW1 started with the death of just one man (a political figure) and WW2 started with the Reichstag fire. Both of which could be considered smaller events. I wouldn't doubt that something like the event you pointed out, would lead to WW3.

"It will start when the bear marries the dragon"

Grandpa Hitler was right.... The U.S. missed one opportunity to do the right thing . Now they stand by while the jewish army commits genocide against an unarmed civilian populace....The first Isreali casualty was a rooftop sniper. When will someone in the western world take a stand against the zionist controlled world armies.... First the Muslims will be rooted out of the middle east... then the Christians will be booted... The jews hate you ALL equally....TRUTH

reply to post by Question


Yep, anything can start a world war really.

But it seems in recent years, the alliances seem more defined, the world seems to be split and ready for confrontation.

Basically, the logs are stacked, kindling ready, all that's missing is a spark in the right place.

WWll never ended.. This is just the next page read on.

reply to post by resistancia


Jesus was a PALESTINIAN...not an "Israeli"

If the Palestinians lose they will be forever known as terrorists...If they win they will be called freedom fighters and heroes.... they will fight the jewish tanks!!! ...with rocks and bricks if that is all they have left to arm themselves with... but fight they will... to the death if necessary...be brave my brothers and sisters... be proud my little children...you will not die in vein...
The average corpulent American could only wish to be as strong and brave as you!!!
As the government/corporate boot presses their face ever deeper into the mud they do not even whimper or complain. what are the people in the US waiting for ? Washington? Jefferson? Paul Revere??? Good Luck!!!... Have a nice wait!!!
YOU will wake up some morning SOON ... in the streets ... with no home.. with worthless paper currency ... The government/ corporation is giving itself Billions & Billions in bonuses (bailouts) backable by your debt forever...At least the palestinians fight against their oppressor... Jewish Terrorists!!!

So Isriel broke the ceasefire agreement ?

This is the first I've looked into this stuff but why don't people talk about this more?

If they were meant to stop firing, how can one side start firing with the justification they were only "protecting their land from rocket attacks" when they broke the ceasefire themselves?


What are the other movies for the techonologically advanced party to purge a city? If they really wanted to stop rocket attacks on their people and this was the justitifaction for war then why would they break and agreement and guarantee continued fire.

Maybe get rid of them while you have the chance?


This is all from someone who is new to this topic.

reply to post by Lawlord


The rocket "attack" that started this latest act of unbridled aggression against civilian targets killed an Israeli military sniper on a rooftop that was targeting Palestinian civilians.... you dont think the jewish army would be so angry over a civilian death do you? They run over their own citizens with tanks and bulldozers ... One of the first targets hit was HAMAS-TV to block the media from telling the truth