Ireland FM warns Israel against violent interception of Gaza flotilla

[Scurrilous]

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"As the second “Gaza Freedom Flotilla” gets ready to sail this week, Irish Foreign Minister Eamon Gilmore urged Israel to avoid any repeat of last year's actions against the convoy, Irish media reported Sunday.

"Israel must exercise all possible restraint and avoid any use of military force if attempting to uphold their naval blockade," Gilmore, who also holds the post of trade minister, said after meeting with Israeli Ambassador to Dublin Boaz Moda.

"In particular, I would expect that any interception of ships is conducted in a peaceful manner and does not endanger the safety of our citizens or other participants,” he added, reiterating the country’s position that the Gaza blockade was “unjust and counterproductive” and that the violence that marked last year’s flotilla venture was “completely unacceptable and unjustified.”

At the same time, Gilmore said that his words should not be construed as advice to anyone to join the flotilla. “I have made it clear that I cannot advise any Irish national to participate in a venture which potentially brings them into harm’s way through seeking to break a naval blockade,” Gilmore said."

http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/ireland-fm-warns-israel-against-violent-interception-of-gaza-flotilla-1.369721

[Dept of Beer]

1. Oy gevalt! Never give an Irishman a cause for revenge.

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[tootrueleft]

3. "Quick......look, I just posted an article from someone who agrees with me as proof"

To use your favorite expression "LOL"!!

[King_David]

4. Yes just like you,I found it very interesting too nt

[tootrueleft]

5. And what was the purpose of posting it. Are you calling the Irish FM a jew-hater?

[holdencaufield]

6. Because...

If you're looking advice on how to peacefully resolve difference based on religion and culture -- you need to listen to the Irish.