Jodi Rudoren, "Gaza Clash Escalates With Deadliest Israeli Strike: Brigades That Fire On Israel Are Showing More Discipline," in The New York Times, November 19, 2012, at p. A1.
David D. Kirckpatrick & Mayy el Sheikh, "An Emboldened Hamas Makes New Demands -- Netanyahu Holds Fast," in The New York Times, November 19, 2012, at p. A1.
As of the latest count 116 Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli operations in Gaza, 27 children and 25 women among them. 3 Israelis have been killed. It is undisputed that all of these victims are civilians. (Some now raise the number as high as 160 persons killed in Gaza.)
The national right to self-defense does not excuse Israel's leaders in Jerusalem -- or the leadership of any other nation -- from the obligation to protect civilians and/or non-combatants, especially children.
Astonishingly, it is necessary to say this: Palestinians are human beings with the same rights as you or I, or Mr. Netanyahu. (The Israeli Prime Minister's name has appeared in the Times as "Netanjahu" and "Netanyahu.")
Mr. Obama's controlled and "minimalist" responses to questions on this issue display a Stuart Rabner-like lack of concern with the appalling human consequences of policies that are murderous and shocking to the world. I refer to the policies of everyone with guns and rockets in Gaza.
I trust that President Obama's private comments are more forthright. It is never "meaningless" for the United States of America to say:
"We are agonizing and suffering with all victims of violence in Gaza. We recognize the human reality on the ground as well as security and geopolitical issues. We are mindful -- in this season of Thankfulness -- of the pain of our brothers and sisters in the Middle East. We will strive more mightily to bring them the peace they deserve before we sit down to enjoy the good fortune and plenty available in our society. We pray for you. We must continue to struggle together to make peace."
An army used to supress or fire upon a civilian population is worthy of Assad's Syria, not something Israel should ever do. The lingering effects of trauma on a colossal scale for Palestinian and Israeli children cannot be calculated.
Sadly, a number of hacks into my sites prevented me from making corrections yesterday, as I have indicated elsewhere, which disrupted the posting of a short story for the holidays. I will return to the writing of that story soon. ("Hansel and Gretl.")
I detect the same indifference to my rights and those of readers of these writings on the part of the persons responsible for the cybercrime that I struggle against as is seen today in Gaza. This does not surprise me. ("Terry Tuchin, Diana Lisa Riccioli, and New Jersey's Agency of Torture.")
Indifference to inhumanity -- torture or harming of children to control their parents -- is monstrous and diminishes all of us.
I see little difference between America's robot bombs and the bombings of schools and hospitals by U.S.-supplied F-18 ("Phantom") fighter jets in Gaza. A writer to read on the robot bombs issue is Medea Benjamin. Noam Chomsky is still the best commentator on the "open-air prison" that is Gaza.
I cannot say whether I will be able to post this text against the constant attacks by hackers during the 45 minutes per day when I have access to the Internet. Many of my writings continue to be plagiarized.
U.S. media is unable -- or unwilling -- to cover my situation. Other national media seems to be picking-up the story, including China, I have reason to believe and hope. ("What is it like to be plagiarized?" then "'Brideshead Revisited': A Movie Review.")
People in Jordan, Egypt, Turkey and elsewhere in the Middle East are especially horrified by this latest escalation by Israel and also by the American non-response, or seeming neutrality and indifference to the humanitarian crisis.
Transformations of the Islamic world -- including profound changes that are only beginning to be felt and seen -- will dictate a change in policy from the leadership of those countries, also of European states, and much of the rest of the world. This level of human suffering by innocents cannot be ignored by the global community.
The U.S., especially, cannot and should not ignore these global changes nor the attitudes of BILLIONS of people in the world to this carnage.
It is because I support Israeli security and the welfare of that embattled nation, that I urge restraint upon the leadership in Jerusalem.
Security cannot be acquired through murder and oppression. Terror tactics -- by anyone -- will only continue to generate a response in kind.
Sources:
New York & the World:
Scott Shane & Charlie Savage, "F.B.I. Inquiry Into E-Mails Raises Questions On Motives," in The New York Times, November 13, 2012, at p. A11. (Was Mossad a contributor to General Petraeus' troubles? Is there a partnership between the far Right-wing of the Republican party and Israeli Likud members? "Illegal Payments to Bob Menendez?" Efforts to prevent me from writing continue to go unpunished. I wonder why that is?)
Joe Nocera, "A Texas Prosecutor Faces Justice," (Op-Ed) in The New York Times, November 13, 2012, at p. A27. ("A prosecutor's conduct often goes unchallenged. Not this time." "Justice For Mumia Abu-Jamal" and "Larry Peterson Cleared by DNA.")
Ethan Bonner, "Gaza Crisis Poses Threat to Faction Favored by U.S. : Leadership in West Bank Loses Credibility as Palestinians Rally Behind Hamas," in The New York Times, November 20, 2012, at p. A1. (U.S. is one of the losers in this conflict.)
Gregory D. Johnson, "The Wrong Man For the C.I.A.," in The New York Times, November 20, 2012, at p. A27. (John Brennan is an apologist for the robot bombs and wrong for the credibility of the C.I.A. in Pakistan and the world.)
Peter Baker & David D.Kirckpatrick, "Egypt's Leader Is Crucial 'Link' in Gaza Deal," in The New York Times, November 22, 2012, at p. A1. (Keep your eyes on Muslim Bortherhood efforts now that much of the Middle East is igniting.)
Erick Echholm, "Constitutional Experts Denounce Oklahoma Judge's Sentencing of Youth to Church," in The New York Times, November 22, 2012, at p. A26. (Church and state issues are obvious with a judge's possible violations of the "Establishment Clause.")
Lauren E. Bohn, "Carter Declares a 'Crisis Stage' for Israeli/Palestinian Relations," in The Star Ledger, October 23, 2012, at p. 8. (No one was listening to President Carter's prediction of a new Gaza action or increasing hostilities between Israelis and Palestinians. No one was paying attention when Mr. Carter suggested the abandonment of a two-state solution by both sides.)
David E.Sanger & Thom Shanker, "Gaza Conflict as Trial Run: For Israel, Exploring Defense Against Iran," in The New York Times, November 23, 2012, at p. A1. (No one is suggesting that Israel invade Iran these days. Israel is pondering what it cannot do alone.)
Jodi Rudoren & Isabel Kershner, "Factions in Gaza Make Unity Vow After Cease-Fire: Celebrations Ring Out," in The New York Times, November 23, 2012, at p. A1. (How many Palestinians have you "interrogated," Terry Tuchin? How many African-Americans have you tortured, Mr.Tuchin? "Terry Tuchin, Diana Lisa Riccioli, and New Jersey's Agency of Torture.")
David D. Kirckpatrick & Mayy el Sheik, "Citing Deadlock, Egypt's Leader Seizes New Power and Plans Mubarak Retrial," in The New York Times, November 23, 2012, at p. A4. (U.S. is losing influence in the region and was marginalized in this conflict by Egypt.The American reaction seemed "inept." What happened?)
Kareem Fahim & David D. Kirckpatrick, "Violent Protests in Egypt as Leader Expands Power," in The New York Times, November 24, 2012, at p. A1. (Crowd control?)
New Jersey's Disintegration:
Jeff Pillets, et als., "Scout Abuse Files Speak Volumes: Many Decades-Old Cases Never Reported to Police; 36 New Jersey Leaders Listed," in The Record, October 19, 2012, at p. A-1. (New Jersey leads the nation in the number of persons involved in these scout molestation matters. None was subjected to "hypnosis" or "therapy" by Terry Tuchin? How many persons have been falsely accused by Mr. Tuchin? What secret statements has Mr. Tuchin made against his victims? Who was providing "protection" for these so-called "scout leaders"? Or for Tuchin? Bob Yudin? Debbie Poritz? What did they do to you, Marilyn Straus? "Trenton's Nasty Lesbian Love-Fest.")
Rebecca D. O'Brien & Deena Yellin, "Another Luring Attempt Reported: Girl, 13, Says She Was Accosted in Westwood," in The Record, October 19, 2012, at p.L-1. (N.J.'s disgusting spectacle of child molestation by persons buying "protection" explodes.)
Peter J. Sampson, "Judge Sentences Informant in Corruption Ring to 6 Years," in The Record, October 19, 2012, at p. A-4. (Rabbi's son Solomon Dwek gets 6 years to study the Talmud. Friend of yours, Stuart Rabner?)
Chris Harris, "Hearing Set in Complaint Against Mayor; Official Alleges Harassment in Emerson," in The Record, October 22, 2012, at p. L-3. (Mayor Carlos Colina targeted in a suit by Joseph Scarpa, alleged underworld figure and Borough Administrator, that will be heard before Judge Ray F. McGready, who may belong to George E. Norcross, III.)
Melissa Di Pinto & Carly Romalino, "12 Year-Old Goes Riding, Does Not Come Home," in The Star Ledger, October 23, 2012, at p. 13. (N.J.'s nightmare of DAILY child abuse, digusting exploitation of children made possible by corruption, remains mostly unpunished. Is this an example of New Jersey's "ethics," Mr. Rabner?)
Matt Friedman, "F.B.I. Papers Threaten Ex-Sheriff's Court Bid: Oxley Won't OK Release of Dwek Conversations," in The Star Ledger, October 23, 2012, at p. 13. (Joseph Oxley will not get to sit on the Superior Court bench because he refuses to release details of his chats with Dwek and other F.B.I. material. What's he hiding?)
Mary Ann Spoto, "Court: Due to Judge's Error, Ex-Cop Guilty of Sex Crime Not Bound by Megan's Law," in The Star Ledger, October 23, 2012, at p. 13. (Not everybody has to register? Was this a "mistake"? Or a deal? Was cash money exchanged?)
"North Bergen Appoints New Police Chief," in The Record, November 5, 2012, at p. L-3. (New Police Chief, ROBERT DOWD, will be responsible for protecting "Big Nicky" Sacco and Jay Romano. I remember Mr. Dowd well. He was among the officers, allegedly, targeting a former client of mine for abuse, whose official accusations were rejected as part of a Superior Court reversal of North Bergen's Municipal Court finding based on "bias.")
Scott Fallon, "Problems Persist at Sewage Facility," in The Record, November 6, 2012, at p. L-1. (More INCOMPETENCE in New Jersey government resulting in 240 MILLION gallons of untreated raw sewage pouring into New York harbor. Thanks a lot, New Jersey.)
John Reitmeyer & Melissa Hayes, "Christie Advisor Leaving Halfway House Post: His Firm Targeted in Times Series Last Summer," in The Record, November 9, 2012, at p. A-4. (William J. Palatucci, Esq., tarnished in halfway house scandals with rumored underworld affiliations and close to Mr.Christie as well as Republican "power-house" and convention delegate, will leave Community Education Centers in order to serve on the legal ethics committee, perhaps?)
