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GENEVA (AP) — The U.N.'s top human rights official demanded Wednesday that all sides in the two-week war in the Gaza Strip refrain from indiscriminate attacks on civilians, warning that violations may amount to war crimes. The warning by U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay came at a special meeting of the U.N.'s top human rights body, which voted 29-1 to authorize an international commission of inquiry to investigate all alleged abuses since mid-June in the Gaza Strip. Only the United States voted against the resolution championed by Arab nations. Another 17 of the Human Rights Council's 47 member-states abstained. Israel said that the council's decision to investigate Israel's role in the conflict sent a message to extremist groups around the world that using human shields — which it accuses Hamas of doing — was an "effective strategy." "The Human Rights Council must start to investigate Hamas' decision to turn hospitals into command bases and schools into weapons warehouses and to place rocket batteries near playgrounds, private homes and mosques," said a statement from the Israeli prime minister's office. The U.N. secretary-general said he was "alarmed" to hear that rockets were placed in a U.N.-run school in Gaza and that "subsequently these have gone missing." A statement by the spokesman for Ban Ki-moon expressed the U.N. chief's "outrage" at the incident and demanded that militant groups stop such actions and should be held accountable for endangering civilians. No details on the number or kind of rockets were given. The location of the school was not given. Of the more than 600 Palestinian deaths in the Gaza Strip reviewed by the United Nations, three-quarters were civilians, Pillay said. At least 147 were children and 74 women, she said. According to the latest count more than 680 Palestinians and 31 Israelis — two of them civilians — have been killed during the conflict. Pillay cited an Israeli drone missile strike in Gaza City that killed three children and wounded two others while they were playing on the roof of their home. She also made reference to an Israeli strike and naval shelling that struck seven children playing on Gaza beach, killing four from the same family. "These are just a few examples where there seems to be a strong possibility that international humanitarian law has been violated, in a manner that could amount to war crimes," Pillay told the rights council's special session. Israel launched its operation in Gaza on July 8 in response to heavy rocket fire out of Hamas-controlled Gaza. The fighting escalated last week with an Israeli ground offensive. Pillay also warned that Hamas and others were violating international law. "Israeli children, and their parents and other civilians, also have a right to live without the constant fear that a rocket fired from Gaza may land on their houses or their schools, killing or injuring them," Pillay said. "The principles of distinction and precaution are clearly not being observed during such indiscriminate attacks on civilian areas by Hamas and other armed Palestinian groups," she added. Pillay said not abiding by those principles could amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity. http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2999532-un-rights-chief-warns-gaza-war-crimes.html#.1258-stage-hero1-12

Forget if Israel has a right to exist or not, its not the point.. if Hamas-controlled Gaza didnt fire rocket into Israel 600 Palestinians would still be alive... its these conflict that not only makes it harder for the two state solution to be achieve but it pisses me off and makes me want more and more Palestinians dead..

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there you go Yadda...

If Israel lifted the siege on Gaza, Hamas would not need to fire rockets at Israel.

Israel's Blockade Of Gaza Puts Palestinian Children's Health At Risk: Report

A new report from two international aid organizations says that Israel's five-year blockade of the Gaza Strip has led to severe contamination of the region's drinking water, resulting in numerous health issues that particularly affect Palestinian children.

U.S.-based NGO Save the Children and British aid group Medical Aid for Palestinians jointly published a report Thursday titled, Gaza's Children: Falling Behind, which examines the impact of the blockade on children's health in Gaza.

The blockade is a blight on the lives of Gaza's civilians. It is shocking to see so many children struggling to live a fulfilled and healthy life -- unable to play in safe areas and forced to drink dirty and dangerous water that is making them sick, Aimee Shalan, MAP's Director of Advocacy and Communications, said in a statement.

Since June 2007 (following THE 2006 parliamentary elections which put the Islamic fundamentalist Hamas party into power in the Gaza), citing security concerns, Israel has maintained an economic blockade of the Palestinian territory, preventing the inflow of certain goods by land, air and sea, as well as instituting rigid travel restrictions at the border crossings.

The aid groups say these circumstances have exacerbated health and sanitation issues in Gaza.

MAP described Gaza's sewage system as completely broken, saying much of its infrastructure was destroyed during Israel's three-week military offensive in late December 2008 against Gaza and the Hamas government, known as Operation Cast Lead, during which Israeli armed forces conducted air strikes, artillery shelling and a ground invasion in response to increasing rocket-propelled grenade attacks from Gaza targeting nearby Israeli cities.

As a result, Gaza's drinking water has been contaminated by fertilizers and human waste.

Crucial equipment needed to repair the sewage and water system remains blocked and on the restricted list of goods allowed in, read a MAP statement. Just one-fifth of the equipment needed has been delivered to date, with the remainder sitting unused in warehouses.

Israel announced an easing of the blockade in June 2010, but the aid groups' report says this has only resulted in an increase in consumer goods, not reconstruction materials, entering Gaza from Israel and only a slight increase in the exports allowed out.

These measures have not been nearly enough to resuscitate Gaza's withered economy, respond to the aftermath of Operation Cast Lead or enable adequate provision of basic public services like education, housing and health, it adds.

The Gaza Strip, 360-square-kilometers in area, is one of the most densely populated regions in the world with a population of 1.7 million, over 800,000 of whom are children, according to MAP.

Overpopulation, economic isolation and a nonfunctional sewage system have created a severe health threat for all of Gaza's inhabitants, the aid groups' report says, putting emphasis on the risk to children. In addition to the contamination of Gaza's dwindling remains of fresh drinking water, the reports says that the blockade has prevented families from obtaining and producing nutritious foods, which also has a deep negative impact for children's health.

The report cites a number of ailments suffered by Palestinian children in Gaza. Ten percent of children under 5 have stunted growth due to prolonged exposure to malnutrition. Anemia, caused by an iron-deficiency, affects 58.6 percent of schoolchildren, 68.1 percent of children nine to 12 months old and 36.8 percent of pregnant mothers.

Incidents of water sanitation-related illnesses such as typhoid fever and diarrhea have increased sharply with cases doubling in children under the age of 3, which will carry with it long-term health implications, the report added.

Gaza's medical facilities are underfunded, outdated and lack essential supplies. Travel restrictions make it difficult for Gazans to seek medical treatment elsewhere.

MAP and Save the Children have appealed to the Israeli government to adhere to the U.N.'s Convention on the Rights of the Child, to which Israel is a signatory and which stipulates consideration of children's health in its articles.

Article 6 of the convention says that States Parties recognize that every child has the inherent right to life and shall ensure to the maximum extent possible the survival and development of the child.

Article 24 says that States Parties recognize the right of the child to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health and to facilities for the treatment of illness and rehabilitation of health and shall strive to ensure that no child is deprived of his or her right of access to such health care services.

The aid organizations have called for a complete lifting of the blockade and travel restrictions and to increase assistance to Gaza for health and sanitation infrastructure development. It has also called on the Palestinian Authority, which governs the West Bank but provides humanitarian funding and supplies to Gaza, to facilitate more adequate and timely distribution of medical supplies and services to Gaza.

The Israeli government has said it will uphold the blockade as long as Hamas is in power...

http://www.ibtimes.com/israels-blockade-gaza-puts-palestinian-childrens-health-

Abbott Lies wrote on Jul 25^th, 2014 at 12:48am:

If Israel lifted the siege on Gaza, Hamas would not need to fire rockets at Israel. A new report from two international aid organizations says that Israel's five-year blockade of the Gaza Strip has led to severe contamination of the region's drinking water, resulting in numerous health issues that particularly affect Palestinian children. U.S.-based NGO Save the Children and British aid group Medical Aid for Palestinians jointly published a report Thursday titled, Gaza's Children: Falling Behind, which examines the impact of the blockade on children's health in Gaza. The blockade is a blight on the lives of Gaza's civilians. It is shocking to see so many children struggling to live a fulfilled and healthy life -- unable to play in safe areas and forced to drink dirty and dangerous water that is making them sick, Aimee Shalan, MAP's Director of Advocacy and Communications, said in a statement. Since June 2007 (following THE 2006 parliamentary elections which put the Islamic fundamentalist Hamas party into power in the Gaza), citing security concerns, Israel has maintained an economic blockade of the Palestinian territory, preventing the inflow of certain goods by land, air and sea, as well as instituting rigid travel restrictions at the border crossings. The aid groups say these circumstances have exacerbated health and sanitation issues in Gaza. MAP described Gaza's sewage system as completely broken, saying much of its infrastructure was destroyed during Israel's three-week military offensive in late December 2008 against Gaza and the Hamas government, known as Operation Cast Lead, during which Israeli armed forces conducted air strikes, artillery shelling and a ground invasion in response to increasing rocket-propelled grenade attacks from Gaza targeting nearby Israeli cities. As a result, Gaza's drinking water has been contaminated by fertilizers and human waste. MAP and Save the Children have appealed to the Israeli government to adhere to the U.N.'s Convention on the Rights of the Child, to which Israel is a signatory and which stipulates consideration of children's health in its articles. Article 6 of the convention says that States Parties recognize that every child has the inherent right to life and shall ensure to the maximum extent possible the survival and development of the child. Article 24 says that States Parties recognize the right of the child to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health and to facilities for the treatment of illness and rehabilitation of health and shall strive to ensure that no child is deprived of his or her right of access to such health care services. The aid organizations have called for a complete lifting of the blockade and travel restrictions and to increase assistance to Gaza for health and sanitation infrastructure development. It has also called on the Palestinian Authority, which governs the West Bank but provides humanitarian funding and supplies to Gaza, to facilitate more adequate and timely distribution of medical supplies and services to Gaza. The Israeli government has said it will uphold the blockade as long as Hamas is in power... http://www.ibtime

So Should Israel stop attacking Hama who are endangering their own children and citizens by not attacking Hama and just for the benefit for the Palestinian children?..there are two sides of this war.. Israel unlike Hama cares but their caringness can only go so far.. at this point i have no sympathy for any Palestinian they MUST remove  Hamas for the good of their people.

And after they way Hama has treated Palestinian has human shields... i doubt any medicine or food for that matter would reach the children and any building supplies would be use to rebuild and fortified Gaza and Hamas strong holds. 

Israel needs to go in their Remove Hamas and restart talks about the two state solution although i doubt they have the political will power. 


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Is a siege really a ceasefire?

Did Israel lift its siege on Gaza in that time? Was food allowed in?


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Karam Abu Salem crossing closed indefinitely       Gaza, July. 17 -- (BNA): Israeli occupation forces closed today Karam Abu Salem commercial crossing in the southern Gaza Strip. Chief of the Borders and Crossings Public Department Nazmi Muhanna said that the Israeli occupation authorities informed the department about the decision to close the crossing indefinitely for security reasons, according to Palestine News and Information Agency "WAFA". The crossing is the only commercial crossing available in Gaza, through which commodities, humanitarian aid and fuel imports come to the people of the Gaza Strip. (SM/IY) http://www.bna.bh/portal/en/news/626307

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..."Ready to eat food stocks are running low in Gaza given the conflict has lasted two weeks and the needs are increasing," she said... http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/22/us-palestinians-israel-un-aid-idUSKBN0FR14820140722

A true ceasefire would involve an end to Israel's siege of Gaza, and allowing opening of the border with Israel and opening of sea access to Gaza.

Abbott_Lies = = a friend of LIARS [Hamas, and all moslems].

Abbott_Lies = = a friend of MURDERERS [Hamas].

Abbott_Lies = = a friend of ISLAMIC militants - MURDERERS.iAbbott Lies wrote on Jul 25^th, 2014 at 8:31am:

Is a siege really a ceasefire? .....A true ceasefire would involve an end to Israel's siege of Gaza,                  and allowing opening of the border with Israel and opening of sea access to Gaza.

The past has demonstrated to the world, that Hamas isn't trying to build a viable society in Gaza.

Hamas's primary aim in Gaza, has always been,             to import military equipment into Gaza - so that Gaza becomes an armed ISLAMIC camp, from which to launch attacks against Gaza's - neighbour - Israel.

Open borders in Gaza would facilitate such an objective.

Open borders in Gaza would facilitate MORE CONFLICT WITH THE ISRAELIS, not less.i
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Google; Hamas charter, calls for the genocide of all Jews The Israel/Palestinian conflict..... It is not about land [for a Palestinian 'homeland'].... The Israel/Palestinian conflict - is about ISLAM and about 'pre-set' ISLAMIC religious doctrines.    Koran 9.29 [quote] THE COVENANT OF THE HAMAS - MAIN POINTS .... On the Destruction of Israel: ----------------------------- 'Israel will exist and  will  continue  to  exist  until  Islam  will obliterate it, just as it obliterated others before it.' (Preamble) The Exclusive Moslem Nature of the Area: ---------------------------------------- 'The  land  of  Palestine  is  an  Islamic  Waqf  [Holy   Possession] consecrated for future Moslem generations until Judgment Day. No  one can renounce it or any part, or  abandon  it  or  any  part  of  it.' (Article 11) 'Palestine is  an  Islamic  land...  Since  this  is  the  case,  the Liberation of Palestine  is  an  individual  duty  for  every  Moslem wherever he may be.' (Article 13)....

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The 'Palestinians' are not fighting for a 'homeland'.

[b]The 'Palestinians' are fighting to destroy Israel.

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Wow Yadda's sounding even more unhinged than usual - didn't think that was possible.

Great quote from the Israel prime Minister: "We protect our families with missiles - Hamas protects their missiles with families"

i think mr netanyahu would be even less worried about the UN than mr putin .
Both recognise that their people appreciate strong leadership.
They would be very foolish to listen to the luvvies and i'm sure they dont

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Abbott Lies wrote on Jul 25^th, 2014 at 12:48am:

If Israel lifted the siege on Gaza, Hamas would not need to fire rockets at Israel.

No, your right, they wouldn't need to fire off rockets then would they Flash.
They could just go back to the good old days when they routinely threw hand grenades into Jewish cafes and businesses, or held up those brightly coloured yellow school buses filled with Jewish children, to fill their bellies up with good AK47 lead.
Or perhaps go back to raiding a Kibbutz or twenty and ridding the world of those pesky Jewish farm hands, after all they have a lot to answer for don't they.
After all, the only good Jew is a dead one eh and there is nothing better than a good old fashioned Jew massacre eh Flash.
The UN Human Rights chief probably want's to kill some Jews himself which explains his clearly one eyed attitude, so I suspect the Israeli's won't be paying too much attention to that left wing ass clown and everything he represents.

polite_gandalf wrote on Jul 25^th, 2014 at 11:16am:

Wow Yadda's sounding even more unhinged than usual - didn't think that was possible.

Well it is when he quotes word for word from the Hamas Charter.