Israeli destruction of buildings in Gaza is illegal, Annan says

[Resistance]

http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=8690&Cr=middle&Cr1=east

27 October – The United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan and his senior envoy for the Middle East today strongly deplored Israel’s continuing demolition of Palestinian-owned buildings as illegal, especially the destruction of three 13-story buildings in the Gaza Strip on the weekend.

"The Secretary-General continues to follow with great concern the ongoing cycle of violence between Israelis and Palestinians," a spokesperson for Mr. Annan told a news briefing in New York. "He deplores all acts that fuel and intensify the conflict. The Secretary-General reminds the Israeli authorities that house demolitions amount to collective punishment, which is a clear violation of international humanitarian law."

During the past month, 2,000 people became homeless as Israel destroyed some 200 buildings in the Gaza Strip, spokesperson Marie Okabe said. In that connection, the Secretary-General deplored the destruction by the Israeli military of three 13-story buildings in the Gaza Strip on Saturday night.

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[drdon326]

2. Damn...

you beat me too it again.

[Resistance]

3. yeah!

How dare Annan condemn Israel's terrorism.

Everyone knows that any world leader who wants to gain the acceptance of the BFEE must condemn only Arab terrorism. When will Kofi learn?

[beanball]

6. The UN dude

yo Kofi Sharon and George are pissed,pack yo bags you are toast,finis,out of your cushy position,the BFEE do not tolerate uppty third world people of colour.

[rini]

24. I am still waiting

for him to condem slavery, suicide bombing, hate schools, etc. etc.; the man is as useless as tits on a boar hog.

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[Resistance]

13. PM me when you find out

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[bluesoul]

22. Interestin

I've been wondering about that as well. Seems to me that the diatribe against certain people is less troubling to the moderators then those against others..

[Lithos]

23. Drewb

(On edit: grammar)

Two comments.

(1) Mr. Sagle made his remarks concerning Kofi Annan, the person, but included zero reference to his skin color or his ethnicity. In fact his comment consisted of the following:

The UN ain't nuthin' but shit and neither is Kofi.

While there is much to disagree with the content of the comment, your charge of racism is groundless and thus a slur. Unless you have specific material to prove otherwise, then I suggest you drop this matter. If you do have grounds, then you are to use the alert system. Accusing someone of such behaviour without specific proof not only damages your credibility it is considered uncivil behaviour.

(2) Your posts were deleted for two reasons, they were either ad hominem attacks against a DU member or against the moderators. Both are against DU rules.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact myself or UGRR via PM.

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20. You (moderators) continue to delete my posts...

but you insist on leaving Mr. Sagle's posts where he calls a black man a piece of shit.

[Aidoneus]

4. words are nice, but when will the UN do something about these crimes?

I think you know the answer. Oh, my.

[tinnypriv]

5. Funny ain't it

It's way too hard to evacuate Efrat (6,000pop), but in a month Israel can make 33% of that number not just evacuated, but homeless.

In addition, they have to be somehow absorbed by a non-state with a shattered economy.

[Herschel]

7. If the buildings had not been used

for terrorist purposes they would be standing. Now 2,000 pay the price of terror. We can hope they turn their rage on the killers.

[Darranar]

8. What did demolishing them do?

Should we demolish every building George W. Bush, Donal Rumsfeld, Dick Cheney, Paul Wolfowitz, John Ashcroft, Richard Perle, and Karl Rove have ever stepped in to?

[drewb]

16. You just love that eye for an eye huh???

:crazy:

[Aidoneus]

19. what "terrorist" purposes would those be?

shooting foreign soldiers on land they are illegally occupying is now "terrorism" too according to Israel? You hypocrites could at least let me borrow the Rule Book O' Terror at some time so I know these silly things too.

[Herschel]

32. You three

These buildings were used for killing IDF personnel. Surely they will react. After this misuse, the buildings were appropriately removed.

[Forkboy]

33. buildings dont kill people....

[Forkboy]

9. Anyone who takes the UN seriously

is "iconically challenged"...or so I've been told :shrug:

[edzontar]

18. I take the UN seriously

And so does Bush, apparently, since he came back to beg for legitimacy and money to bail him out of his criminal enterpirse in Iraq.

The UN gave the vote to partition Palestine in the first place,

If it is illegitimate, then Israel is illegitimate.

It is NOT illegitimate, however, and neither is Israel as a state..Israel is legal--althought the policies of occupation and demolitions have been rightly condemned.

[dudeness]

21. those that continue to flout international law

must be brought to justice..the only hope for all countries and peoples is to support an International Court of Justice and commence putting those that offend behind bars..until this occurs, then the law of the jungle applies..

[Muddleoftheroad]

25. I'm sure he meant to criticize the terrorists as well...

or not.

[Resistance]

27. once again

you ignore what is convenient for you to ignore.

http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=8631&Cr=middle&Cr1=east

"Suicide bombings are immoral. They are counter-productive. They must be stopped," Mr. Annan said in a message delivered on his behalf by Under-Secretary-General Shashi Tharoor to an international media seminar on, "Towards a Two-State Solution," in Seville, Spain.

[Muddleoftheroad]

28. Don't ignore anything

He failed to mention the REASON why Israel has to take action. If you want to criticize both sides fairly, then do so. Don't throw Israel a bone once in a blue moon and the rest of the time ignore the murdering terrorist scumbags that blow themselves up in a quest to murder the largest number of women and children.

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30. Removed post??

For what? I only reiterated the fact that Muddle makes excuses for Israel by ignoring Annan's condemnations of both sides. What's wrong with that? There was no personal attack or breaking of rules, whatsoever.

I would really appreciate some kind of explanation, if it's not too much trouble.

[Forkboy]

31. but he has and you know it

Please Muddle,dont play stupid.I posted this in response to you in another thread and even mailed it to you.You then changed your tune from "the UN never condemns Palestinian terror" to "it's too little too late" and said anyone taking the UN seriously is "iconically challenged".Please stop repeating what you know are lies.

Annan condemns 'horrific' suicide bombing in Israel

4 October – United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today strongly condemned the suicide bombing which killed at least 18 people in Haifa, Israel.

Calling the attack “horrific” in a statement released by his spokesman, Mr. Annan reiterated his “utter repugnance at all acts of terror, from whatever quarter.”

The statement also called on the Palestinian Authority to do everything in its power to halt these vicious attacks, which “only harm the Palestinian cause.”

Mr. Annan also conveyed his prayers for the families of the victims.

http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=8449&Cr=Palestin&Cr1=

SECRETARY-GENERAL CONDEMNS ‘MURDEROUS ATTACK’ IN ISRAEL,

REITERATES CALL FOR RETURN TO DIALOGUE

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

The Secretary-General is greatly concerned by the continuing deterioration in relations between Israelis and Palestinians. He condemns in the strongest possible terms yesterday’s murderous attack in the Israeli city of Hadera, in which six Israeli citizens were killed, as he has condemned all indiscriminate killings of civilians. The Secretary-General calls on the Palestinian Authority to take immediate and effective action against those responsible.

http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2002/sgsm8102.doc.htm

SECRETARY-GENERAL CONDEMNS TERROR ATTACKS IN ISRAEL

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

The Secretary-General condemns today’s two terror attacks by suicide bombers near Tel Aviv and in Jerusalem, in which at least 12 people were killed and many others injured. He conveys his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government of Israel.

The Secretary-General calls on Palestinian militant groups to halt these despicable and indiscriminate actions, which not only spread death and misery but harm the legitimate national aspirations of the Palestinian people. He reiterates his insistence that both sides should fulfil their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians.

http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2003/sgsm8858.doc.htm

SECRETARY-GENERAL CONDEMNS TERRORIST ATTACK IN TEL AVIV,

SAYS IT MUST NOT DERAIL PEACE PROCESS

The following statement was issued on 29 April by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest possible terms tonight’s terrorist attack in Tel Aviv. He strongly urges Israelis and Palestinians not to let this morally reprehensible act derail the resumption of the peace process. The Secretary-General calls on all concerned to exercise maximum restraint and begin the implementation of the “road map” that will be presented shortly.

He reiterates his appeal to the Palestinians to pursue non-violent policies and urges the Palestinian Authority to make every effort to stop these terrorist acts against Israelis. The Secretary-General remains convinced that there is no alternative to a political solution of the long-standing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2003/sgsm8681.doc.htm

SECRETARY-GENERAL ‘DISMAYED’ BY BEIT SHE’AN ATTACK, CONDEMNS SUCH TERRORIST

ACTS AS ‘EXTREMELY HARMFUL TO PALESTINIAN CAUSE’

This is the text of a statement today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

The Secretary-General is dismayed by the attack yesterday in the Israeli town of Beit She’an, in which Palestinian gunmen killed six Israelis and wounded many others. He reiterates his utter condemnation of such terrorist acts against civilians, which are extremely harmful to the Palestinian cause.

http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2002/sgsm8533.doc.htm

SECRETARY-GENERAL CONDEMNS 'DESPICABLE' HEBRON TERRORIST ATTACK

The following was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General

Kofi Annan:

The Secretary-General is horrified by the despicable terrorist attack in the

West Bank town of Hebron that today killed 10 Jewish worshippers on their way to the Sabbath eve prayers and left many injured. He condemns this latest terrorist act against Israeli civilians in the strongest possible terms and conveys his heartfelt condolences to the families of victims and to the Government of Israel.

The Secretary-General reiterates his appeal to all Palestinian groups to stop all such acts of senseless violence, which are extremely harmful to the Palestinian cause.

http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2002/sgsm8498.doc.htm

SECRETARY-GENERAL CONDEMNS BOMBINGS IN JERUSALEM, HAIFA AS TERRORISM;

CALLS ON PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY TO BRING THOSE RESPONSIBLE TO JUSTICE

The following statement was issued by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Sunday, 2 December:

The Secretary-General is shocked and horrified by the bombings in Jerusalem and Haifa that have taken such a heavy toll of human life in the past few hours. No cause and no motive can ever justify the deliberate murder of innocent civilians. The Secretary General unequivocally condemns these acts as terrorism. They undermine those who are working on all sides for peace and justice.

The Secretary-General calls on the Palestinian Authority to take immediate and decisive action to arrest and bring to justice those responsible for these and earlier acts of terrorism.

The Secretary-General sends his heartfelt condolences to the families of all those who were killed or injured in the bomb attacks, and to the Government of Israel.

http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2001/sgsm8056.doc.htm

[tinnypriv]

26. Yediot has a lovely front page

With "Before" and "After" pictures.

I thought that was nice.