EU calls seeks enquiry into Israeli military action
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Mon May 31, 2010 3:14am EDT
BRUSSELS May 31 (Reuters) - The European Union called for an enquiry into deaths aboard Gaza aid ships seized by Israel's navy on Monday and urged Israel to allow the free flow of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.
"High Representative Catherine Ashton expresses her deep regret at the news of loss of life and violence and extends her sympathies to families of the dead and wounded," said a spokesperson for Ashton, the EU's foreign policy chief.
"On behalf of the European Union she demands a full enquiry about the circumstances in which this happened ... She calls for an immediate, sustained and unconditional opening of the crossing for the flow of humanitarian aid, commercial goods and persons to and from Gaza."
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Cyclebackward
by IranMilitaryForum.net on Tue Jun 01, 2010 05:59 PM PDTDo you have anything, I mean anything new to utter?
I bet not! That is common among guttless armchair violence instigators like you!
;-)
Un Obama
by Veiled Prophet of Khorasan on Tue Jun 01, 2010 04:27 PM PDT"Enough of these evils who created only wars in the world! WWl, ll; and now WWW lll? "
Shame on you.
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by Shepesh on Tue Mar 08, 2011 06:20 AM PST.
IMF
by cyclicforward on Mon May 31, 2010 10:19 PM PDTAs I said, the days fo your Basiji propaganda is over. We are not buying any of the nonsense you post here. So, go away and find some other website to bark at.
No matter what you say or
by IranMilitaryForum.net on Mon May 31, 2010 09:11 PM PDTNo matter what you say or do, we will not fall in your trap of
Israel/Palestine issue. As far as we are concerned, IRI is the problem
and needs to be annihilated one way or another. That is the issue and
that is what people are going to do. Now all of you can go and try to
distort the facts and, But the will of democracy and freedom of Iranian
will bulldoze your corpses. Mark the words when you are facing the
tribunal and begging forgiveness from Iranian people.
Man! do you have anything new happening in your sound proof skull. Aren't you tired of repeating yourself post after post?
This guy used to post numerous "news" on IC, under the name of "shah
gholam". Different "ID", same shit.
It must have tasted good to you, otherwise you wouldn't ask for it again! ;-)
Dear Bavafa
by Fair on Mon May 31, 2010 08:42 PM PDTThe part I was missing was that it is in international waters, clearly this is a violation. I also agree that the whole blockade is ridiculous and that the millions of innocent Gazans are much more victims than the peace activists who support them, albeit I wish well for the Gazans and the peace activists together because they stand for basic rights of people and what is right.
-Fair
Dear Basijis on this blog
by cyclicforward on Mon May 31, 2010 07:57 PM PDTNo matter what you say or do, we will not fall in your trap of Israel/Palestine issue. As far as we are concerned, IRI is the problem and needs to be annihilated one way or another. That is the issue and that is what people are going to do. Now all of you can go and try to distort the facts and, But the will of democracy and freedom of Iranian will bulldoze your corpses. Mark the words when you are facing the tribunal and begging forgiveness from Iranian people.
What is really the point of these blogs?
by fooladi on Mon May 31, 2010 07:41 PM PDTFrankly, Apart from a few US/Europe based"goochie bassijis " with user ID's like "sargord", who cares about Israel and philistine issue? Once the islamic regime of velayate vaghih goes, which it will, the israel/arab issue will also fix itself. As for user ID "sargord" and his buddies, they will find other worthy causes, say, "save Brittany from deprression" to scream about on internet!
Israel is the scumb and humanity's No. 1 enemy! Uses IRI 2 hide!
by obama on Mon May 31, 2010 08:35 PM PDTAs mmuch as majority of us hate IRI, this has been used by Israel to divert the world's attention from its own atrocities in the region. You cannot separate the israeli policies from IRI's policies. They both use each other for their own suvivals. So, if Green were to succeed it wouldn't be good for israel!
israel does not belive in international law! They belive that they are above it all, since they have the money, media and the US governement and military might! They don't even sign the NPT and they bitch about Iran with no weapons! Don't let your hate for IRI blind you from the israeli atrocities around the world! Be consistent in your criticism! They both are evils!
Iran's No. 1 enemy is Israel! IRI would not be in power, if Israel wasn't there doing all the evils in the ME! History teaches you that you can never trust them! Today Turkey, their friend, tomorrow Iran! I hope you can distinguish between attack on the regime and our homeland by any foreign power!
Moses, please take your evil Israel back to Sudan where they belong! Enough of these evils who created only wars in the world! WWl, ll; and now WWW lll?
With Israel, there would never be peace on earth! genetic! Peace!
Divaneh
by minadadvar on Mon May 31, 2010 07:26 PM PDTRight question. Wrong person.
This guy used to post numerous "news" on IC, under the name of "shah gholam". Different "ID", same shit.
Fair:
by Bavafa on Mon May 31, 2010 05:53 PM PDTThe part I thought you were not fair was that despite so many reports (by credible organization mind you) as you have pointed out, you seemed to be in serious doubt about IDF breaking international laws, that is attacking and boarding any ship in the international water by force is a violation of international law. Mind you the whole blockade is in violation of international law but that is not the subject of the discussion here.
I agree with your suggestion that all human rights violation need to be treated equally and same importance, including those you have mentioned, there is no denying that. But please don't think that the only victims are the hand full of activist, there are a million and half of PEOPLE in Gaza that have been besieged for a few years now.
Again, I thank you for your fairness by your last post
Mehrdad
speaking for myself
by TedIV on Mon May 31, 2010 05:43 PM PDT1st came the french and tried to shove your own religious ways down your throats according to their Jewish Bible. and as they did this they massacred you, rapped you and stole your resources of wealth.
2nd came the english and tried to shove your own religious ways down your throats according to their Jewish Bible, and as they did this they massacred you, rapped you and stole your resources of wealth.
You have persivered (to continue in some effort, course of action, etc. in spite of
difficulty, opposition, etc.; be steadfast in purpose; persist) for many thousands of years, Long may U live Muslim nation "Amen"
My so called fellow christians say we go to Heaven/Paradise when we die and will be united with our dead loved ones. My Fellow Christians say they are holy yet there is big money made in child prostitution and drugs, and they swear it is not them yet they are the majority here along with the catholics.
Now they are becoming the 3rd Factor in your persicution of your path to Allah just like the french and the british.
I will not pick up the sword against you, but I will against a zionist in Isreal and not a true Jew.
The tide is turning in
by benross on Mon May 31, 2010 05:28 PM PDTThe tide is turning in Israel politics.
But let's not forget the reality.
Bavafa
by Fair on Mon May 31, 2010 05:26 PM PDTPerhaps it would first be appropriate if you specifically said what was unfair about my position.
Regarding turning a blind eye to Israel's crimes, I never advocate such a thing. But I do question why so much attention to Israel's crimes, and so little attention to so many other countries who commit much worse crimes- like Sudan or China or Russia- who have great relations with the Islamic Rapist Republic and other governments of the muslim world. In other words, I advocate balance and fairness.
So today this terrible raid by Israel has plastered the front page of so many news agencies. How many activists died? So how many innocent Iranians get executed and we don't hear anything about them?
Because they are not Palestinian?
I ask you to just think about this..
-Fair
IMF
by divaneh on Mon May 31, 2010 05:24 PM PDTIt's very good that you care about the plight of Palestinians and the Israel atrocities. Now do you mind if you let us also have your opinion on Majid Tavakoli and many other political prisoners in Iran. Please tell us what you think of recent hanging of Farzad Kamanger and the other four. I assume as you said "Iran with all its flaws will remain for Iranians", these Iranians have some rights. Unless you have a different perception of Iranian.
You match your name Fair
by divaneh on Mon May 31, 2010 04:44 PM PDTI also condemn all forms of terrorism and attack on civilians, especially those committed by IRI.
Ladies and gents
by Onlyiran on Mon May 31, 2010 04:47 PM PDTwhy is everyone surprised? Israel has a heavy hand in dealing with anything that it precieves as being some sort of a threat to it. And it deals with all opposition, whether military or political, without any regard to human rights. This is yet another examples of its crimes against humanity.
That being said, there are countries with far worst human right record. Example: Congo. Five millions people have dies there. So, let's condemn this and move on, and worry about human rights issues in our homeland, where people are raped, killed and jailed and where Majid Tavakoli is at the brink of death as a result of his hunger strike.
Fair: thanks for acknowledging this crime and
by Bavafa on Mon May 31, 2010 04:41 PM PDTCondemning all forms of terrorism, and attacks on innocent civilians, no matter where they are from.
I also condemn all forms of terrorism and attacks on innocent civilians, no matter where they are from.
Mehrdad
VPK: "Israel is not our problem"
by Bavafa on Mon May 31, 2010 04:36 PM PDTAre you implying that no want on IC should care or write about any other issue but Iran?
Are we to turn a blind eye to any other atrocities around the world on IC just because "Islamist" are wrecking Iran? Is this your decree? Well, this is the type of decree one would here from dictatorial regime such as IRI.
Many of us are Iranian-American and we care about other crimes and issues around the world. Frankly, I think it is rather spineless to criticize one rouge nation and not another but heck to each and his own. If you prefer to turn a blind eye on Israeli's crimes, don't go and criticize others for doing so unless you real intention is to be supporting the Israeli action.
Fair: Perhaps it would be more appropriate if you choose a different nickname then "fair" Your position taken here is anything but fair.
Mehrdad
agreed
by Fair on Mon May 31, 2010 04:35 PM PDTDivaneh, I am repeating what I read in yahoo, etc. websites, which probably as you say, is driven by Israeli authorities, and I agree with you, they are not trustable.
We should indeed find out more, but as you say, a boarding in international waters is nothing short of piracy, so I condemn it (as well as the blockade in general).
But then I condemn all forms of terrorism, and attacks on innocent civilians, no matter where they are from.
-Fair
Broken International Law
by divaneh on Mon May 31, 2010 04:23 PM PDTIt is reported that Israel attacked the boat in the international waters. They could not lawfully even ask the boat to stop in those waters never mind attacking it.
Fair, I see that you are repeating the version of the affairs that has been broadcast by the Israel Army Radio. As you said we need to wait a little longer to find out more. I think I would trust the boat passengers more than the Army PR.
which law was broken
by Fair on Mon May 31, 2010 04:00 PM PDTWe don't know the facts yet, as far as international laws being broken, you need to specify which one. Israel and Egypt have a blockade on Gaza in place due to the Hamas government in power. This flotila had the stated aim and intention to break that blockade, Israel ordered it to stop, they did not, and Israel attacked with a force that was not deadly at first, but became deadly once the boat's crew resisted and attacked the Israeli commandos. Until more information is out there, this is what we know so far. And we will find out more as time goes on, as the information cannot be concealed in this day and age.
Now ask this- what if a boat supporting the Green movement entered the Persian Gulf, and wanted to take supplies for peaceful protestors in Iran and members of the Green movement in Iran. What would have the IRGC navy done, and how many of the members of this boat would have been killed. Would the boat have been attacked with orders to not shoot anybody? No, the IRGC would have killed everybody, or have executed those it did not kill afterwards, and without a trial.
Somehow waffen SS major and other Hezbollah terrorists on this website choose to ignore such behavior, and only focus on the behavior of others, who have done nothing against Iranians.
I do not support the blockade, nor this attack, but to say it violated international law is premature. The boat should have stopped, and should have surrendered without resistance, just as when a police car pulls you over, you do not get out of your car and try to take away his gun. Then you are asking for trouble.
-Fair
Fair jaan,
by Mardom Mazloom on Mon May 31, 2010 07:02 PM PDTSargord meant pool (money) not poll!
As he has already stated, he is just interested in pool (money) he and his aunt receive from the Judiciary and Sepah for good services they give back to IRI fascists.
Though, he's still unable to read a word in Farsi and don't care what's people inspiration but he loves the green color of his money and he knows its meaning in English (pool=money).
What is wrong, is wrong
by divaneh on Mon May 31, 2010 03:06 PM PDTBY attacking the flotilla, Israel has broken the international laws. By killing the aid workers and activists it has committed murder. Now, why is it so difficult for some to acknowledge that? We cannot condemn one rouge regime and turn a blind eye on another. I don't see is as the usual attempt by some individuals to divert us from Iran affairs as this is right now the first headline in almost every news channel. It does not need to divert us from what is happening in Iran, just acknowledge and pass.
Well, I'm referring to polls
by Sargord Pirouz on Mon May 31, 2010 02:56 PM PDTWell, I'm referring to polls conducted inside Iran (some by Western based pollsters) as well as anecdotal references.
Like I said, if you don't like it, don't read it. Or post that you support Israel. Or do the customary thing for many on this cite, continue with your anti-Iran cheerleading.
Myself, I'm interested in regional news, particularly as it bears relevance to anti-Iran actors on the international scene.
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by yolanda on Mon May 31, 2010 02:47 PM PDTPress TV is doing the same to the Iranian people Inside Iran. I just visited Press TV, among the 8 top stories, 7 stories are about flotilla raid, 1 story is PB oil leak......well, IRI is trying to saturate the news media with Israeli stories to divert people's attention away from the upcoming election anniversary protests and the torture videos......
//www.presstv.com/
IRI is probably happy that the massacre happened, so they can milk the massacre/stir up people's emotion/organize anti-Israel protest and direct people' anger toward Israel instead of IRI itself.
sag koochooloo - Or, IMF is getting paid to do so to distract us
by MM on Mon May 31, 2010 02:37 PM PDTfrom the real news coming out of Iran, e.g., the two torture blogs here, Majid's situation.....
Our number one priority
by cyclicforward on Mon May 31, 2010 02:29 PM PDTIs to get rid of IRI. Israel can do whatever they want and we truly don't care but we do care when you kill, maime, rape and torture Iranian citizen and randomly execute them.
Let your IRI buddies know that Iranians are mad and are done with you guys. Our concentrations are how to get rid of IRI and it's murderess. We shall see you behind bars some day soon.
Sargord
by sag koochooloo on Mon May 31, 2010 01:53 PM PDT"for the overwhelming majority of Iranians inside Iran, the Zionist issue is of prime importance. "
Now you are speaking for Iranians in Iran! And that is not what I am talking about, it is the sheer number of obsessive posts , 25!!! That is called spamming with non-Iranian news.
Well, Israeli political and
by Sargord Pirouz on Mon May 31, 2010 01:48 PM PDTWell, Israeli political and military activities do bear relevance on the Islamic Republic of Iran.
And, for the overwhelming majority of Iranians inside Iran, the Zionist issue is of prime importance.
Honestly, what many here are advocating is that all the negative news coverage be directed at Iran, and the rest pertaining to the region be ignored.
Hey, you don't like it, don't read it- it's that simple.