This has been such a bizarre week loaded with outlandish news articles about the Middle East and Gaza, are all over the news. Here are few stories that caught my attention, I hope you find them of interest.
IDF admits doctoring audio of raid on Gaza flotilla
The IDF’s latest version of the audio is actually the third version the military organization has released. Its first audio version of the incident, a one-minute clip released the day of the raid, did not include any of the controversial comments — no voices can be heard saying “Go back to Auschwitz” or “remember 9/11.”
I am still waiting for the mix-tape version and you know it will be coming soon and that doesn’t take a genius,
Texas senator defends Israel over killing of US activist
“We don’t know all the circumstances yet,” Cornyn replied. “But it appears to be a premeditated provocation of Israel and an attempt to run the blockade that’s existed since Hamas took over Gaza.”
Cannot Texas separate already from the rest of America? Cornyn does not all the circumstances, but that does not stop him from endorsing the killing of American citizens by “friends”.
Doctors group says Bush Administration conducted medical experiments on detainees
The report states that, “Medical personnel were required to monitor all waterboarding practices and collect detailed medical information that was used to design, develop and deploy subsequent waterboarding procedures.”
That’s what you get with a free health care,
Iran Red Crescent to send two aid ships to Gaza
“One ship will carry donations made by the people and the other will carry relief workers. The ships will be sent to Gaza by end of this week,” Adibzadeh said.
He said the Red Crescent has called for Iranian volunteers to act as relief workers and accompany the vessels.
“Volunteers who want to go to Gaza and help the oppressed people of occupied Palestine can refer to the Red Crescent website and register,” Adibzadeh said.
If a moderate Muslim country like Turkey cannot help Gazans, the conservatives might pull it off. The Israelis won’t use paintball guns, to deter the Iranians the Israelis will use bubble gum balls this time. I hope Justin Bieber goes on the Iranian ship.
Feds arrest analyst who allegedly exposed US Army killing of civilians
Federal officials have arrested a 22-year-old intelligence analyst who they accuse of leaking classified materials to the web site Wikileaks.org, which released video showing the US military killing innocent civilians in Iraq.
I hope no one asks the State Department employees who work to promote more open and free press in other countries, now they might need a local initiative now.
US used cluster bombs on Yemen civilians: Amnesty
A US cruise missile carrying cluster bombs was behind a December attack in Yemen that killed 55 people, most of them civilians, Amnesty International
(AI) said on Monday.
I am guessing those kind of guns worked too well for Israel in Gaza and Lebanon, the people of Yemen had to sample them as well by a different dealer.
Egypt: Gaza blockade a failure, border stays open
An Egyptian security official declared the blockade of Gaza a failure Monday and said his country will keep its border with the Palestinian territory open indefinitely.
Keeping that crossing point open long term would seriously undercut Israel’s efforts to isolate and punish Gaza’s Hamas rulers and give the Palestinians back a crucial link to the outside the world.
صباح الخير في الليل President Mubarak Should have had surgery a long time ago. I am guessing he is refusing to be outdone by the Turkish government. It’s a matter of time till Vice President Biden makes him an offer he cannot refuse.
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Haha! Funny stuff – great post!
Posted by Programmer Buydatti | June 10, 2010, 6:22 pm