Comments on: Gaza And Imperial Nostalgia http://blog.z-word.com/2010/05/gaza-and-imperial-nostalgia/ Commentary about Zionism, anti-Zionism, antisemitism and the conflict in the Middle East Wed, 23 May 2012 21:30:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5-RC1.1 By: Noga http://blog.z-word.com/2010/05/gaza-and-imperial-nostalgia/#comment-11266 Noga Thu, 20 May 2010 20:38:23 +0000 http://blog.z-word.com/?p=1576#comment-11266 1. "Israel has refused to allow construction materials into Gaza, arguing that Hamas could divert iron rods and concrete to build rockets and bunkers. The transfer of materials is part of the implementation of a United Nations plan devised by UN envoy to the Middle East, Robert Serry, who has submitted to Israel a list of 10 UN-sponsored construction projects in Gaza. Amos Gilad, the coordinator of Israeli activity in the Gaza Strip, authorized the UN construction plan several weeks ago. The cement will be transferred for use solely in the approved projects and will not be handed over to Hamas, the rulers of the Gaza Strip." http://www.haaretz.com/news/israel-to-allow-cement-metal-pipes-into-gaza-1.280960 2. Israeli navy will be deployed to prevent cement which, if reaching Gaza shores, will be grabbed by Hamas for building more tunnels and bunkers all the better to arm itself and attack Israeli towns in the south. 3. Last time the British navy interfered in Israel's affairs was to prevent ships laden with Jewish refugees from the Holocaust from reaching Palestine. The refugees were either returned to Germany on British vessels or, most commonly, were detained in detention camps on Cyprus. Compare, contrast and explain how come Michael Mansfield has the chutzpa to speak of helping "courageous individuals" heading towards the coast of Gaza... The hypocrisy is simply mind boggling. 1. “Israel has refused to allow construction materials into Gaza, arguing that Hamas could divert iron rods and concrete to build rockets and bunkers.

The transfer of materials is part of the implementation of a United Nations plan devised by UN envoy to the Middle East, Robert Serry, who has submitted to Israel a list of 10 UN-sponsored construction projects in Gaza.

Amos Gilad, the coordinator of Israeli activity in the Gaza Strip, authorized the UN construction plan several weeks ago. The cement will be transferred for use solely in the approved projects and will not be handed over to Hamas, the rulers of the Gaza Strip.”

http://www.haaretz.com/news/israel-to-allow-cement-metal-pipes-into-gaza-1.280960

2. Israeli navy will be deployed to prevent cement which, if reaching Gaza shores, will be grabbed by Hamas for building more tunnels and bunkers all the better to arm itself and attack Israeli towns in the south.

3. Last time the British navy interfered in Israel’s affairs was to prevent ships laden with Jewish refugees from the Holocaust from reaching Palestine. The refugees were either returned to Germany on British vessels or, most commonly, were detained in detention camps on Cyprus.

Compare, contrast and explain how come Michael Mansfield has the chutzpa to speak of helping “courageous individuals” heading towards the coast of Gaza…

The hypocrisy is simply mind boggling.

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