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[ 2009-10-23 ]
The Bible says that: And the border of the Canaanite was from Sidon, as thou goest toward Gerar, unto Gaza; as thou goest toward Sodom and Gomorrah and Admah and Zeboiim, unto Lasha. All of these places and geographical locations are not found therein in the Noble Quran. by Michal Moreno
[ 2009-10-19 ]
To the many critical comments on the U.N. Goldstone Report this article is adding a crucial point regarding both procedure and content, which we believe should disqualify the Mission and its Report both morally and legally. Judge Goldstone declared before the Mission started its work that he accepted this difficult mandate only to pursue truth and justice about the Gaza military operation, and invited submissions from the public. We, Take-A-Pen, an international volunteer grass-roots network, believed in his sincerity: prepared and sent two major submissions to the Mission and to Goldstone himself and received their acknowledgements. But the material we sent was never used in any way and we want to analyze here why. From this point on the identity of the submitter bears no importance for our study, our subject is the submissions’ content and the Goldstone Mission’s way of handling them.
by Michal Moreno
[ 2009-09-17 ]
Since 2000, Hamas and other Palestinian terrorist organizations have been perpetrating terrorist attacks against Israel, including suicide bombings in the heart of Israeli cities, shooting attacks on vehicles... by Michal Moreno
[ 2009-09-17 ]
Neither Israel's diplomatic overtures, nor its pleas to the international community, nor sanctions imposed by numerous countries, were able to stop the rocket attacks. by Michal Moreno
[ 2009-09-17 ]
The applicable legal framework for assessing the recent operations in Gaza is the "Law of Armed Conflict," also known as "International Humanitarian Law." by Michal Moreno
[ 2009-09-17 ]
After exhausting all other alternatives, the IDF launched a military operation on December 27, 2008, which was limited to two objectives: to stop the bombardment of Israeli civilians by destroying Hamas' mortar and rocket launching apparatus and infrastructure, and to reduce the ability of Hamas and other terrorist organizations in Gaza to perpetrate future attacks. by Michal Moreno
[ 2009-09-17 ]
Even where resort to force is justified, as it was for Israel in responding to heightened attacks by Hamas, customary law limits the manner in which a state can exercise force. The principle of distinction and the principle of proportionality are both designed to protect civilians, while taking into account the military necessities and the exigencies of the situation by Michal Moreno
[ 2009-09-17 ]
The determination of what a lawful "military objective" is turns on an assessment of "military advantage." It is defined as "objects which… make an effective contribution to military action and whose partial or total destruction, capture or neutralization…offers a definite military advantage. by Michal Moreno
[ 2009-09-17 ]
In addition to the principle of distinction, customary international law bars military attacks that are anticipated to harm civilians excessively in relation to the expected military advantage. This is known as the "principle of proportionality. by Michal Moreno
[ 2009-09-17 ]
In its fight to defend itself against Hamas attacks against its civilians, Israel is faced with moral challenges unprecedented in their complexity. Hamas, as a basic element of its strategy, exploits the Palestinian population as shields for its terrorist operations and infrastructure. This cynical strategy include the following tactics: by Michal Moreno
[ 2009-09-17 ]
According to the Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions, in addition to the obligation to refrain from acts that would harm civilians disproportionately in relation to anticipated military advantage, both parties to a conflict are required to take "feasible" precautions to minimize incidental loss of civilian life... by Michal Moreno
[ 2009-09-17 ]
Both prior to and during the IDF operation in Gaza, Hamas flouted the Law of Armed Conflict, terrorizing Israeli citizens through an endless barrage of rocket and mortar attacks, and deliberately using Palestinian civilians, as well as protected U.N., educational, medical, administrative and religious facilities, as a cover for its operations. by Michal Moreno
[ 2009-09-17 ]
The Law of Armed Conflict not only prohibits targeting an enemy's civilians; it also requires parties to an armed conflict to distinguish their combatant forces from their own civilians, and not to base operations in or near civilian structures, especially protected sites such as schools, medical facilities and places of worship by Michal Moreno
[ 2009-09-17 ]
What other war crimes did Hamas commit against its own people? by Michal Moreno
[ 2009-09-17 ]
Far from taking measures to protect Palestinian civilians during the fighting in Gaza, Hamas forces prevented humanitarian relief, by Michal Moreno
[ 2009-09-17 ]
The IDF's emphasis on compliance with the Law of Armed Conflict was directly incorporated into the rules of engagement for the Gaza operation. The operational order emphasized four guiding principles: military necessity, distinction, proportionality and humanity. by Michal Moreno
[ 2009-09-17 ]
Consistent with the principle of distinction, IDF forces attacked military targets directly connected to Hamas and other terrorist organizations' military activities against Israel. IDF forces targeted Hamas rocket launchers by Michal Moreno
[ 2009-09-17 ]
Israel has a military justice system that operates within the IDF but is professionally independent. Any allegations regarding offences committed by IDF personnel are dealt with through this multi-tiered system, including allegations regarding improper conduct on the battlefield. by Michal Moreno
[ 2009-09-16 ]
Between 2000 and 2008 Israeli citizens were bombarded by about 12,000 rockets and mortar bombs, including nearly 3,000 rockets and mortar bombs in 2008 alone.
by Michal Moreno
[ 2009-09-16 ]
1. The Resolution establishing the Mission prejudges the outcome of any inquiry. Prior to any investigation, it determines that Israel has "caused massive violations of human rights" and accuses Israel of targeting medical facilities and systematically destroying Palestinian cultural heritage. by Anirban Bhattacharya
[ 2009-09-03 ]
Don’t worry, with the increasing count of online news sites, it is easy as well. Just try searching on your favorite search engine with keywords like ‘Hindi Newspapers’ and you are sure to find quite a few excellent resources that would let you read local and international news – all in Hindi. by Anirban Bhattacharya
[ 2009-08-31 ]
Few months after Patrika challeged the leading Newspaper in Bhopal & Indore and leads over all the other players in the region, it is now stepping a foot forward in another strategically important city Ujjain. by Anirban Bhattacharya
[ 2009-08-26 ]
With improved browser abilities for providing excellent Multilanguage support, getting to read the news in one’s local language is not a problem anymore. by probir das
[ 2009-08-22 ]
As expected, Trinamool Congress, the main opposition party in West Bengal has own both the Sealdah and Bowbazar Assembly seats, where by-polls were held on August 18. by Anirban Bhattacharya
[ 2009-08-11 ]
Newspapers are considered an important medium for delivering authentic information about local, national and international affairs. People cannot imagine having their morning coffee without checking out the latest news, views and current affairs. by probir das
[ 2009-08-07 ]
With the death of transport and sports minister Subhas Chakraborty, CPIM perhaps lost its most influential mass leader. by Karen Fish
[ 2009-08-04 ]
Truth is stranger than fiction. by Anirban Bhattacharya
[ 2009-08-03 ]
There are plenty of Hindi newspaper websites all over the Internet that cater mainly to the NRIs (Non Resident Indians) who wish to be updated about their motherland. by Josh Greenberger
[ 2009-07-26 ]
Barack Obama's utter failure to accomplish a damn thing in office besides drive our country into deeper crisis is, I believe, not an organized plan of any sort. It's something more fundamental than that. This is a man drunk with power and his own perceived glory.
by Josh Greenberger
[ 2009-07-22 ]
Supporters of Barack Obama's current national healthcare initiative are being taken in by a new self-serving con. "Health care for everyone" is health care for no one.
by Karen Fish
[ 2009-06-30 ]
The Supreme Leader fiddles as Tehran burns. by Steve Gillman
[ 2009-06-25 ]
Political manipulation is accomplished by controlling the framework in which others can argue and ultimately even think about things.
by Karen Fish
[ 2009-06-20 ]
Truth is stranger than fiction. by Dr. Ibrahim Khalil
[ 2009-06-10 ]
The Bible says that the voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon. In the Quran: Lebanon is not mentioned therein. by Anirban Bhattacharya
[ 2009-06-04 ]
Gujarat local news sites today answers their need. These news websites offer news in Gujarati and Hindi. Some websites present news in English a well. by Bob Miller
[ 2009-05-21 ]
Dying for God and country is an ancient lie, but a comforting lie nevertheless by Dr. Ibrahim Khalil
[ 2009-05-19 ]
In the Bible, the Lord God Love says: All this is because of the sins of the house of Israel. In the Quran, there are a lot of sins committed by the children of Israel but… by Anirban Bhattacharya
[ 2009-05-13 ]
According to this recent survey, many Rajasthan-based news sites that have cropped up recently, cater to the demand overlooked by many national level news portals. These websites focus on local news of Rajasthan and thus connect subscribers to the community and events to their neighborhood. by Anirban Bhattacharya
[ 2009-05-06 ]
One can observe a rise of websites in native languages. They integrate local and international news and facilitate news to readers on the internet. Hindi being the mother tongue of more than 40% Indias features as a language of a horde of upcoming news portals. by Anirban Bhattacharya
[ 2009-04-30 ]
Internet brings along with it a horde of advantages. And from the list of plenty, as a facilitator of the latest in news and views, internet’s role of a corner store serving daily dose of the information to millions worldwide certainly notches as one of the most popular amongst all. by Sourav Sharma
[ 2009-04-29 ]
Everyone is aware that the fever of general election 2009 is on the roles. Glancing back, the Congress had an benefit over other parties as the major leaders during the freedom struggle were linked with it. by Carolyn Capalbo
[ 2009-04-28 ]
If you were offered $125 million would you turn it down? That's what happened this month when the Virginia Republicans voted to reject $125 million in federal stimulus money to help fight unemployment. This wasn't a slim victory – in fact the House voted 53-46 to reject Virginia Governor Tim Kaine's proposal which would extend unemployment benefits. by Greg DeHart DeHart
[ 2009-04-28 ]
The author uses a couple of stories from his childhood to bring across the reality that gifts can be very successfully used to make friends and be remembered. Then he speaks of the reality that the “giving of gifts” is often a common practice for government and it's officials, not to the good of those that paid the tax that raised the money, nor the rule of equity and fairness, but to the “blessing” of those that are willing to “work the system”, and to the furtherance of their own (government and it's officals) agendas. The author also suggests a more simplistic and equitable form of taxation than that of the income tax, and makes note that the level of taxation American endures is ungodly. by Sourav Sharma
[ 2009-04-20 ]
News has always been of high importance to us. No matter it is latest news or any news that has been followed on, all are essential to update ourselves on current affairs. by Bob Miller
[ 2009-04-15 ]
Author has cause to regret his negative articles about Jews by Greg DeHart DeHart
[ 2009-04-10 ]
With informative and frank candor the author discusses both the recent decision of the Iowa Supreme Court to “legalize” same sex marriage, and the issue of homosexuality from a Biblical point of view. The author also uses historical points of references to express how this nation was birthed of God, and how that that calling is still in place to this day. by Steve Gillman
[ 2009-03-26 ]
Lying with statistics is as old as statistics themselves. Here are some tricks to watch out for.
by Casey Brown-Myers
[ 2009-03-24 ]
There is a time bomb ticking on our southern border with Mexico and it is not the drug war that now engulfs the region. The time bomb that I refer is Iranian backed Hezbollah terrorists that are operating in South America. by Casey Brown-Myers
[ 2009-03-24 ]
The current world economic crisis that envelopes the world mirrors to some degree what was happening in 1930’s. While the depression of that era created a lot of suffering throughout the globe it also created an excuse to hate. by Casey Brown-Myers
[ 2009-03-24 ]
March 23, 1983, Ronald Reagan envisioned America with the ability to protect our people and cities with a missile defense shield and was castigated by the left. George W. Bush amped up that vision with funding ($100 billion since '84) and was castigated by the left. |
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