-Caveat Lector- The Palestine Monitor, A PNGO Information Clearinghouse Update Israeli state terrorism claims the lives of Palestinian children and civilians July 23rd 2002
The Israeli air force attack on a building in the north of Gaza city has claimed yet more Palestinian lives. In this act of state terrorism, Israeli F16s attacked a residential apartment in the night, leaving 15 people dead and 150 injured, 45 who require hospitalization. The names of some of those killed are: Muna Fahmi Al-Huwaiti, 30 and her two children, Subhi, 4 ˝ years old and Muhammad 3. Iman Hassan Mattar, 27 and her three children, Dunya 5 years, Muhammad 4 years, and Ayman 1 year old. Also Ahmed 3 years old, Dunya Rami Mattar, 3 months, Ala Muhammad Mattar, 11 years old, Muhammad As-Shawa, 40 and Salah As-Sahadi, 40. Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi said “this attack comes at a crucial time in Palestine, only hours after an agreement was reached by the Islamic and National Intifada leadership to bring an end to attacks on civilians in Israel”. This is not the first time Sharon has carried out military actions in order to provoke Palestinians and derail any attempt at seeking a peaceful compromise to the current violence. In December 2001, Sharon brought a 21-day Palestinian ceasefire to an end through his policy of provocation and assassination, contributing to the failure of the American effort, through Anthony Zinni, to negotiate a settlement. Furthermore this is not the first time the policy of extra judicial killings claims the lives of women and children; on March the 4th 2002 Bushra Abu Kweik was killed when a missile from an apache helicopter was fired at her car, and killed her, her three children, and two others, aged 16 and 8 years. Eighteen children have now been murdered in these abhorrent attacks – which are responsible for the deaths of 145 Palestinians, 59 people were unintended victims. Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi said “these acts are further proof, if further proof is necessary, that Sharon is increasing the level of aggression and violence even further. He already has complete control of the West Bank, and his attack in Gaza is inevitable. The death and horror that this will bring is too dreadful to contemplate.” Even within Israel the killings were criticized, with opposition Chairman and Meretz leader Yossi Sarid reported to have said “the attack came at an inappropriate time, during which there was relative calm in the territories and international efforts were being made to resume peace talks. “ This state terrorism has also had an effect on domestic Israeli politics with the resignation of Dalia Rabin-Pelossof, the Deputy Defense Minister, in protest over the Labor Party remaining in the government. Dr. Barghouthi called upon the international community to “condemn these vicious attacks which have caused the death of so many people. When the Israeli Government drops a bomb from a fighter plane on one of the most overcrowded quarters in Gaza City they must have anticipated the deaths of hundreds of people. This intentional killing of Palestinian civilians is a war crime, and an act of state terror – it must be condemned as such.” For more information contact The Palestine Monitor +972 (0) 59 387087 or +972(0)2 2985372 and see www.palestinemonitor.org <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/";>www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance—not soap-boxing—please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html";>Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/";>ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
