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(Communicated by the Spokesperson of the Permanent Representative of Israel to the UN in Geneva) The Permanent Representative of Israel was acutely dismayed by the statement of the spokesperson of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, on 20 November 2012. It is a highly unbalanced text, revealing a strong political bias at the expense of concern for the human rights of civilians. The High Commissioner ignores the fact that Hamas and other terrorist organizations are deliberately failing to distinguish - at all times - between civilians and combatants, and taking no precautions or any possible measures to avoid the loss of civilian life and damage to civilian property in Israel. Moreover, Hamas and its partners fire their rockets from densely populated areas in Gaza, using their civilian population as human shields. Hamas and Islamic Jihad are using public properties, such as communication centers, schools, mosques and sport stadiums as launching pads or operational centers. In this context, the Permanent Representative of Israel wishes to draw attention to the extrajudicial and summary execution of six Palestinians in Gaza with total disregard to their human rights (20 November). And yet, the High Commissioner directs her criticism and harsh language to Israel. There should be no doubt as to Israel’s commitment to its obligations under international human rights and humanitarian law. The High Commissioner fails to distinguish between politics and human rights. The High Commissioner should unequivocally condemn the terrorist activities of Hamas and its partners, and their total disregard of all precautions to avoid loss of civilian life and damage to property. In doing so, the High Commissioner would do justice to human rights, instead of whitewashing Hamas and its terrorist partners. |
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- Written by The Guardian, Monday 19 November 2012
Article by Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon in today's edition of The GuardianHamas's charter includes the aspiration that "The Day of Judgment will not come about until Muslims fight the Jews (killing the Jews)". While many concentrate on its death-cult worship, its bloodthirsty killing of adversaries, or its contempt for women, Christians and homosexuals, it is this aspiration for genocide that is at the root of Hamas activities. This is the primary reason why Hamas, the governing regime in Gaza, will never recognise or accept a peace accord with Israel in any form.
Since Israel left Gaza in 2005, thousands of rockets have rained down on Israeli cities and towns in deliberate contravention not just of international law, but all humanity and morality. While some might suggest the so-called blockade is the cause of the attacks, it is actually a consequence. The restrictions were only implemented two years after Israel left Gaza, when it was clear that instead of building a "Singapore of the Middle East", Hamas was interested in importing stockpiles of weapons from places like Iran. Instead of building a future for its people, Hamas built an open-air prison for the million and a half inhabitants who fell into its grasp.
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At the very outset of Operation “Pillar of Defense,” the Ministry of Public Security switched from routine mode into emergency mode, operating 24/7. As part of its emergency preparedness, the Ministry has been operating its emergency control center, which is operational around the clock, seven days a week, with the goal of assisting field units in real time and ensuring the security of the public.
Minister of Public Security Yitzhak Aharonovitch, today (Wednesday, 21 November 2012), visited the site of the terrorist attack on a bus in Tel Aviv, together with the Israel Police Inspector-General Yohanan Danino. The Minister, who had been visiting areas in the south, requests the public to continue going about its business and routine, but at the same time, to be vigilant and alert the police to any suspicious object or activity.
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- Written by Tel Aviv PD Press Section
Secretary Clinton will depart today on travel to Jerusalem, Ramallah, and Cairo, leaving from the East Asia Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. She will meet with regional leaders, starting with our Israeli partners, to consult on the situation in Gaza.
Her visits will build on American engagement with regional leaders over the past days - including intensive engagement by President Obama with PM Netanyahu and President Morsi - to support de-escalation of violence and a durable outcome that ends the rocket attacks on Israeli cities and towns and restores a broader calm. As President Obama noted in his conversations with President Morsi, we commend Egypt's efforts to de-escalate the situation and are hopeful that these efforts will be successful.
She will emphasize the United States' interest in a peaceful outcome that protects and enhances Israel's security and regional stability; that can lead to improved conditions for the civilian residents of Gaza; and that can reopen the path to fulfill the aspirations of Palestinians and Israelis for two states living in peace and security. She will continue to express U.S. concern for the loss of civilian life on both sides.
