The ‘Times’ has an Orwell moment on Gazan slaughter

by on January 16, 2009 4

Yakov writes: NY Times editorial today. Notice: "Already more than 1,000 Palestinians have died in
the densely populated Gaza Strip" rather than 1,000 Palestinians have been
killed.

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  1. samuel burke says:
    January 16, 2009 at 9:11 am

    the news from nazi europe….

    News
    Updated January 16, 2009 – 1:44 AM EST

    Outrage as Israel Bombs UN

    UN Chief: Death Toll in Gaza 'Unbearable'
    Israeli Officials Can’t Get Stories Straight on UN Attack
    Israel's Phosphorus Denial Outweighed by Evidence
    US, Israel Work Together to Prevent UN From Criticizing Attack on HQ
    Rice Raises 'Difficulties' With Israelis Over UN Incident
    Inquiries: Olmert Version of UN Vote Spat Closer to Truth Than Rice's

    How Close Is a Gaza Ceasefire?

    Israel Non-Committal on Hamas Truce Terms
    Hamas Offers One-Year Gaza Truce if Israel Leaves

    Patients Flee Hospital Set Ablaze by Israeli Attack

    Rights Group: 40 Medics in Burning Gaza Hospital

    Israel Attacks Media – Literally

    Israel Controls Access, Message in Gaza Assault

  2. Richard Witty says:
    January 16, 2009 at 10:48 am

    http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/17/world/middleeast/17mideast.html?_r=1&hp

    Israeli Cease-Fire Terms Are Rejected by Hamas Leader

    “We tell our loved ones in Gaza, the aggression will soon perish on the rock of your steadfastness.”

    Israel has long insisted that a cease-fire should be long-term and sustainable, preventing Hamas from firing rockets at Israel or re-arming.

    But Mr. Meshal, who is based in Damascus, told the meeting in Doha that his organization would accept a cease-fire only if Israel withdrew its forces from Gaza, lifted its blockade of Gaza and re-opened border crossing points. Despite three weeks of fighting that has claimed around 1,100 Palestinian lives, he said, “resistance in Gaza has not been defeated. It has suffered harm but it has not been defeated.”

    According to Egyptian officials who know details of the cease-fire negotiations, Hamas has been plagued by internal bickering, with the Syria-based leadership hewing to a tougher line on concessions from Israel, while the Gaza-based leadership has been more eager to halt the fighting and more flexible in negotiations.

  3. citizen says:
    January 16, 2009 at 11:37 am

    Gee, what a surprise Witty–next thing you know you will be telling us that there's some friction between Israel proper folks and the Israeli settlers. What are you trying to imply?

    The Arab Street is for the PALS. The Egyptian regime (bought by
    2.2 billion dollars per annum by ignorant or reluctant US taxpayers)
    is in total accord with the US fund no strings attached to Israel. Pals
    must be beaten into total submissoion.

    Hey, hey, it's the American Witty way.

    PS: Don't ask Witty to suggest to his son he should join the US military. That wouldn't be right. Especially when Israel might want his son to join the IDF. I mean, let's keep first priorities straght!

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