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The Spectacle Blog
If you want to know why some of us have difficulty taking seriously the chorus blaming Israel for conditions in Gaza, look no further.
Today, Israel attempted to transfer the aid that was onboard the flotilla, supplies that we were led to believe were intended to alleviate suffering of Palestinians in Gaza.
Yet now the Jerusalem Post reports that, "Hamas refused on Wednesday to allow the aid equipment that was captured by the IDF aboard the flotilla ships earlier this week to enter the Gaza Strip." Hamas is calling the Israeli aid transfer "deception," and claiming that batteries were removed from wheelchairs. Ynet has additional details.
And remember, the Palestinians democratically-elected Hamas.
More evidence, if any were needed, that the flotilla was not a humanitarian mission to deliver aid to suffering Palestinians, but a carefully coordinated stunt to make Israel look bad.
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miriam macdonald| 6.2.10 @ 4:34PM
The motives of the near 700 people aboard 6 ships can not be attributed to or understood by Hamas. People have their own agendas and sadly, the people of Gaza will continue to suffer as surely as Hamas and Israeli government will continue to lie, defend themselves. If Hamas did refuse the AID, yes- they are as stupid at managing public perception as Netanyahu - but that does not negate the very real feelings that most of the people aboard had about breaking through that blockade (which is widely seen as illegal and inhumane) and delivering the supplies. Do not attribute HAMAS actions or intent to hose on the ships. @miridunn
Alan Brooks| 6.2.10 @ 7:36PM
The flotilla was to deliver tofu, love beads, copies of Sgt. Pepper and the Beach Boys 'Good Vibrations'?
NOT!
ZerObama| 6.2.10 @ 10:44PM
Yeah, all those goodhearted folks aboard that boat who threw stun grenades at the Israeli commandos, and then proceeded to beat and stab the Israelis. Those humanitarians.
The RELIGION OF PEACE once again rears its ugly head.
Achmed Al Fresco Bin Lulu| 6.2.10 @ 4:49PM
Well said Miriam, daughter of the Jihad. But remember, wearing a burka is not optional. Even propagandist trolls like you are required to wear one -even when using the facilities.
twyger| 6.2.10 @ 5:13PM
Want to know how to nip this cr@p in the bud?
Take every bit of the supplies turned down by Hamas terrorists... and send it to aid the Jewish settlements in Jerusalem.
Sam Wonacott| 6.2.10 @ 5:47PM
Good article. Clearly Hamas cares about as much for the Palestinians as Israel does. Sick.
The author's opening sentence is a little perplexing though. Yes, we all should blame Israel for the conditions in Gaza. The entire point of a blockade is to, you know, block stuff from entering, including food.
youre an idiot| 6.2.10 @ 8:08PM
gee i thought it was to stop missiles, but hey-missiles grow on trees in that region...so it must be the food...
Sam Wonacott| 6.3.10 @ 4:05PM
Oh, you thought it was to stop missiles? That's hilarious.
You're probably the same type of person who thought ObamaCare would lower health care costs.
Too funny.
Johnny 100 Pesos| 6.6.10 @ 5:47PM
Except that Israel has sent almost a million tons of aid to Gaza.
http://newsblaze.com/story/201.....story.html
A lot of it gets confiscated by Hamas and sold off. And there was the recent incident where Israel donated a camp for Gazan children. It was burned down by Hamas.
So don't pretend Israel doesn't care about Palestinians.
BackwardAmerica| 6.2.10 @ 10:06PM
Some of you are just clueless. The United States government supports the blockade. Go boohoo somewhere else. Palestinians voted Hamas INTO POWER! This is theirs to suffer.
Yosemeti Sam| 6.3.10 @ 12:09AM
" ... And remember, the Palestinians democratically-elected Hamas ...."
LOL.
The Chicago - way!