Tag: Gaza

On July 31, Irish Senator and internationally recognized human rights activist David Norris delivered a powerful speech in the Irish Parliament regarding the recent situation in Gaza. In his speech Norris attacked the human rights violations of Israel carried out with the support of the United States, as well as…

In light of the decision by Israeli military forces to fast-rope into a crowd of agitated protesters aboard the Gaza aid flotilla that resulted in the deaths of 10 protesters, perhaps the Israeli military could use a refresher course in fast-roping: [via abu muqawama through The Chief]

Jonathan Chait of The New Republic, who notes there are three basic questions that must be asked on the Israeli blockade of Gaza, which is the crux of this most recent incident in which 10 individuals were killed by Israeli military forces: First, is the underlying blockade of Gaza humanely…